Marquise Diamond Engagement Rings

Marquise diamond engagement rings -- the precision of the marquise cut diamond is vital to its sparkle and brilliance!

Marquisediamond engagement rings vary greatly in price depending on how the diamond in the setting is cut. It is the precision and delicacy of the marquise cut diamond that dictates the maximum amount of light the stone will refract and reflect. Marquise diamond engagement rings (pronounced marKEEYS) also spelled as marquis cut diamonds -- are one of the most popular diamond cuts available on the market today. The better the cut, the greater its brilliance and sparkle!

Marquise Diamond Enagement Rings -- Check The Cut!

With marquis diamond engagement rings, and diamond stones in all rings, the stones are classified into different categories that make it easier to judge the cut, even if you are not a professional. One of the main reasons a marquise cut diamond may be more expensive is because there is a lot of waste discarded from the raw material (or rough) used to get the desired shape which is oval and then pointed on both ends.

When a marquise cut diamond is cut into good proportions, light is internally reflected from one facet to another and then dispersed through the crown. If the cut is too deep, then some light will escape through the opposite side of the pavilion, or bottom of the diamond.

If the marquise cut diamond cut is too shallow, then some light will escape through the pavilion, or bottom, before it can be reflected. So, a well-cut diamond is comprised of facets with the correct angles, which are perfectly placed to maximize the diamond's brilliance in all of the marquise diamond engagement rings.

Quality vs Carat Weight

When it comes down to buying marquise diamond engagement rings, most consumers have yet to understand that two marquise cut diamonds with the exact same weight, color and clarity can be purchased up to 40% cheaper if the cut is poor. This trade secret allows some jewelers to buy very poor cuts and sell them in turn at prices reserved only for beautifully cut stones.

Marquis diamond engagement rings, and diamond stones in all rings, are classified into different categories that make it easier to judge the cut, even if you are not a professional.

"Very Good" cut diamonds:

"Very Good" cut diamonds are exceptionally proportioned high quality stones that reflect back up to 90% of the light entering the diamond.

"Ideal" cut diamonds:

The "ideal" cut diamond refers to the very best of round diamonds.

"Good" cut diamonds:

"Good" rated diamonds are well cut stones because of their ability to reflect light.

"Fair" or "Poor" cut diamonds:

Diamonds with less than good proportion are rated "fair" or "poor" and are generally less expensive.

It is easier to convince someone to buy a bigger marquise diamond engagement ring than one with a more beautiful marquise cut diamond stone -- don't be fooled!

When cutting a diamond, cutters have to choose between optimizing weight (weight equals money) or optimizing beauty. Sadly, many cutters sacrifice beauty rather than weight. They can get away with this only because stores have been keeping customers in the dark and pushing weight rather than beautiful proportions. It is better to get a "very good" or "good" cut diamond, and end up with a smaller stone, or sacrifice some color or clarity.

Today's marquise cut diamonds in marquise diamond engagement ring designs are the result of hundreds of years of experience. For example, in the 1920's a Russian mathematician calculated the proportions of the facets in a diamond that would bring an ideal balance between brilliance and dispersion. Any deviation from these designs will compromise the beauty of the stone.