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Marquise engagement rings are having a moment, and they are a timeless classic
A refined, royal-inspired style that's become a firm favourite amongst A-Listers
While we're all familiar with the more classic circular, square, emerald or oval cuts, the marquise-cut engagement ring is a more unusual, but no less special choice. The thinner, elongated shape of the stone makes it a refined choice for any bride-to-be, and its design is actually rooted in 18th Century royalty, when King Louis XV of France allegedly commissioned a jeweller to design a shape that resembled the lips of his mistress.
The marquise diamond's timeless design has become a contemporary celebrity favourite amongst the likes of Victoria Beckham, Rachel Weisz, and most recently, Selena Gomez, who was proposed to with a 4-carat marquise-cut diamond set on a yellow gold pavé band by fiancée Benny Blanco.
Below, browse 13 of our favourite marquise-cut rings, from cluster designs to one-off vintage pieces.
This art deco-inspired engagement ring features a 1.05ct marquise-cut diamond as the centre jewel in its crown, nestled between a set of baguette-cut diamonds on a slim 18kt gold band.
Harry Winston is a master of the diamond jewellery craft, and this ring is an flawless example. With a sculptural design which symbolises the coming together of two people, it features two 1.51ct marquise-cut diamonds flourishing amongst 35 round brilliant diamonds set in a platinum band.
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels ring features a marquise-cut yellow diamond sat at its heart, encased in a cluster of brilliant white diamonds with two pear-shaped yellow diamonds nestled either side on an 18kt gold band.
This stunning engagement ring from De Beers is an ode to the beauty of the marquise shape, proffering a 0.38ct marquise-cut diamond encircled by a halo of micropavé-set diamonds which continue around the platinum band.
This subversive Kimaï design holds a brilliant 1.56ct marquise-cut diamond tilted between two fluid 18kt yellow-gold bands to create an enchanting engagement ring that showcases the best in lab-grown diamonds.
For those who prefer a white-gold band, this elegant 3.03ct marquise-cut diamond sits on an 18kt white-gold ring with a discreet halo of circle-cut diamonds.
This unconventional and eye-catching staggered design displays a combination of marquise-cut and round-cut diamonds floating on an 18kt yellow-gold band.
Lab-grown diamonds offer a more affordable alternative to naturally-mined diamonds and are chemically and physically identical to their counterparts. Vrai's 14ct yellow-gold cuff ring holds a 0.50ct marquise and trillion-cut diamond on each end for a sleek, contemporary design.
A cluster of marquise-shape diamonds and sapphires are laid out in this Tiffany & Co. wrap-around vine design, set on a platinum band with round-cut diamonds.
Mociun is a fine jewellery brand known for one-of-a-kind and custom-made pieces composed of rare and unusual diamonds and gemstones. This one-off solitaire style piece contains a marquise-cut deep blue sapphire set in an 18kt solid yellow-gold band.
This vintage Boucheron ring, circa 1950, will remain a classic design in perpetuity due to its clean-cut 3.04ct marquise shape diamond, held in a claw setting and bordered by two tapered baguette-cut diamonds on a platinum band.
This delicate ring features a horizontal marquise-cut diamond resting on a slim 14kt solid gold band and is the perfect design for jewellery minimalists.
Stand out with this modern design, featuring several marquise-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.08ct embedded in a flowing arrangement along the gold band.
