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The Marquise loose diamond is classified as a "fancy cut" designed to catch the eye. It is recommended for loose diamonds of rare or unusual color, and can be a good way of preserving the weight of irregularly-shaped rough diamonds. Others use it as shoulder stones to flank larger loose diamonds or to create stunning diamond earrings. To protect the pointed edges of marquise loose diamonds, ask the setter to put decorative prongs.
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The marquise diamond is boat-shaped, with pointed ends, and was said to have been commissioned by Louis the 14th to commemorate his beloved's queen, the Marquis of Pompadour, beautiful smile.
Michael Douglas gave Catherine Zeta Jones a stunning 10 carat marquise loose diamond, worth over 2 million dollars for their engagement.
Loose diamonds are available in many shapes. Known for its incredible brilliance and fire the Round loose diamond is by far the most popular. While somewhat less traditional fancy shaped loose diamonds are both unique and beautiful. Some of the more popular loose diamond shapes include the Princess (square) cut, Emerald cut, Triangle (trillian), Heart, Oval, Marquise, Asscher, Pear, Radiant and Cushion cut.
A marquise loose diamond can be set alone in a marquise diamond ring or marquise diamond pendant or it can be paired up to create stunning side stones to complement an existing loose diamond.
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