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Marquise diamonds are shaped like ovals that have been pinched at the ends to form perfect points. The standard marquise cut features 56 facets. Because of its elongated shape, women with long, slender fingers often find that this shape is most complementary to their hands.

Turned on its side, the marquise shape resembles a smile, which is actually said to have been the inspiration for the stone shape. In the 18th century, King Louis XIV of France is said to have been enamored with smile of his mistress, Marquise de Pompadour, and named the cut after her. Also known as the “boat shape” or “navette,” the marquise shape can be used on a number of stones, including fancy coloured cognac diamonds, Colombian emeralds and East African rubies.

A marquise stone can be set vertically or horizontally. It is not the easiest shape to set with side stones, so it is usually featured alone in a setting. This also helps make the stone appear larger than it actually is, given its unique angles.

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