Marquise - What's All The Rave About?
If you’re engaged in 2025 with a marquise cut diamond, odds are you’re feeling on trend to the max. Celebrities, from Selena Gomez to Catherine Zeta-Jones, wear a marquise ring in versatile ways. Although they have most definitely influenced the popularity of the diamond cut, its true popularity began in 18th-century France.
In February of 1745, King Louis XV met his mistress, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, at a masquerade ball. Dancing through the halls of the Palace of Versailles, already a magical place to be in, King Louis XV was captivated by Poisson. Because they were masked, it was her lips that enticed him. Only a month after the ball, she became his chief mistress and was given the French name Marquise de Pompadour. His infatuation led him to contact a jeweler to make her an exquisite piece, inspired by her lips. Thus, because of their shape, the marquise cut was born and took its name.
Due to Poisson’s high status, not to mention the status of King Louis XV, the marquise diamond was highly sought after by regents and aristocrats. Diamonds, as such, were passed down through generations, for most of their time not gaining popularity within the mainstream population. In 1968, Jackie Kennedy was proposed to with a 40-carat marquise diamond ring, sparking her ‘Jackie O’ era in marrying Aristotle Onassis. As an American socialite and influencer, the true popularity of the marquise ring began too. Soon after, Hungarian actress Zsa Zsa Gabor also received a marquise diamond engagement ring. I’m sure you can guess that from these two celebrities, everyone wanted a marquise diamond.
What makes this diamond cut unlike any other is its way of elongating the finger and reflecting light. Many jewelers agree that due to the facet count, the marquise diamond reflects light equal to the round diamond. If that isn’t a convincing factor, you can also get a marquise diamond in more carat weight than a round diamond for less of a price, too. Less raw material is cut from a diamond to make the marquise shape than in making a round shape. In turn, this lowers the price and has the appearance of a bigger diamond. Persuaded yet?
This cut has stood the test of time, making it a timeless symbol of love and sophistication. Don't overlook the opportunity to own a piece of jewelry that is not just beautiful but also rich in history and meaning. The true rave about the marquise diamond hasn’t been just because of its celebrity influence, but the attraction of a unique shape and effects. Would you choose a marquise diamond for your engagement ring?
