The Marquise cut Diamond is a variation of the Round Brilliant
cut. The typical
Marquise Diamond contains 56 facets. The
Marquise diamond is elongated with pointed ends. It
was inspired by the smile of the Marquise de Pompadour and created for
France's Louis XIV, who wanted a diamond to match it. The “bow-tie
effect” is typical for the
marquise shape and its visibility is dependent upon how well the stone is cut.
