A diamond knows for its bow-tie effect.
- A Good to Very Good cut provides the most economical marquise cut.
- A length/width ratio of 1.75 - 2.25 might be a little less expensive but still looks great.
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Marquise Cut Diamonds: As Unique as the Smile of Marquise de Pompadour
As with many of the fancy shaped diamonds, the marquise is a fascinating cut with an ardent presence. This canoe-shaped diamond must be carefully chosen by the diamond cutter because of its unusual geometry. Its beauty dates back to King Louis XIV, who desired a diamond shaped like the smile of his mistress, the Marquise de Pompadour. The most important thing to remember when choosing this sophisticated cut is the length-to-width ratio to avoid a bow-tie effect.
The ideal proportions for a marquise cut diamond fall into the following range:
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Ideal Proportions (Class 1A) |
Acceptable* (Class 2B) |
Depth Percentage: |
59.0% - 63.0% |
63.1% - 65.4% |
Table Percentage: |
55.0% - 60.0% |
51.0% - 64.0% |
Polish: |
Very Good to Excellent |
Good to Very Good |
Symmetry: |
Very Good to Excellent |
Good to Very Good |
Girdle: |
Very Thin to Slightly Thick
(0.4% - 4.5%) or
Thin to Thick (1.0% - 5.5%) |
Very Thin to Thick
(0.4% - 5.5%) |
Culet: |
None to Very Small |
None to Medium |
Length/Width Ratio: |
1.75 - 2.25 |
1.75 - 2.25 |
* E.S. Designs does not carry any diamonds below an Acceptable Cut.
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