The Marquise cut engagement rings have a brilliant boat shaped cut and considered a classic engagement ring shape. The diamond cutters use a process that is similar to a round cut. The Marquise cut is elongated and shows imperfections and any blemishes clearly. Diamond engagement rings in the marquise cut is in a high demand. Engagement rings are cut in many sizes, and depending on the amount of carats that are desired and afforded. This diamond is usually set lengthwise to make the finger look slender with it is on a woman’s hand. When it is set crosswise, it is called the “bowtie” style and lies parallel to the knuckle.
Many diamonds are cut specifically for the couple concerning their desire of shape and size. Many choose to know what diamond cut they want, being aware of this is a good idea before you choose. A poor cut will cause the stone to be dark and lifeless no matter what the clarity and color. A well cut diamond will have three properties: scintillation, brilliance and dispersion. The brilliance is like a flash of white light when looking directly at the stone in the light. The dispersion is when the light travels through the stone and shines as colors. The scintillation is when the diamond flashes colors when it is moved in the light.
The Marquise engagement rings have special settings so that you can choose the perfectly cut diamond for the individual that will be wearing it. This cut makes the diamond appear considerably bigger than it actually is. They are often offset with other diamonds or paves along the band itself. Some last things to remember when choosing a diamond engagement ring. Watch for the cut, clarity and grade of the diamond. The carat weight is something that should be decided as to her finger size and setting or limitations of the ring itself.
