All That You Need To Know About Marquise Diamonds

 



Who knew diamonds will be the precious stones that will be of utmost importance in the world? Diamonds were first discovered in India between the 4th-6th B.C by cavemen. They later became the inception of status and power. 

 

Today, the significance of Belgium diamonds in NYC has changed. Diamonds are a way of expressing love, giving a gift to your dear one, and a type of investment. They are certified and graded with the help of institutions like the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the International Gemological Institute (IGI). These institutions classify diamonds on the basis of the 4C’s: Cut, Clarity, Color, and Carat. 

 

Learn the 4C’s of Diamonds

Cut: It refers to the facets a diamond has not the shape.

Clarity: It refers to the measure of the purity and rarity of the stone. 

Color: It measures the degree of colorlessness by comparing a stone under control. lighting and precise viewing conditions to master stones of established color value.

Carat: It is the unit of measurement for the physical weight of diamonds.

 

Belgium Diamonds LLC comes in different kinds of shapes like pear, oval, princess, heart, radiant, Asscher, round, emerald, baguette, marquise, and many more. Marquise cut diamonds have recently gained popularity and are in trend. People around the world are opting for marquise-cut jewelry. 

 

What is a Marquise Cut?

Marquise cut diamonds are one of the most appealing shapes. They offer a dramatic look having 58 facets and an elliptical shape with pointed ends. They are said to have a whimsical shape resembling a smile. They are also known as boat-shaped, football-shaped, eye-shaped, or navette diamonds. 

 

Following your knowledge of this shape let us know about its history so that you can purchase loose marquise diamonds from diamond dealers in NYC.

 

History of Marquise Diamonds

When King Louis XV of France (1710-1774) commissioned a jeweler to design a cut shape that resembled the lips of his mistress, the marquise cut was invented, known for its distinctive shape today. The name marquise refers to a hereditary rank. They are often referred to as 'navette' diamonds meaning "little ship" in French. Though the marquise cut began as a cut for diamonds, it is widely used with other gems like emeralds, rubies, and sapphires.

 

Now that you know the history of marquise diamond cuts, let’s know its pricing.

 

Marquise-Cut Diamond Pricing

Unlike other shaped diamonds, marquise cost less for the same carat weight. The price of 1 carat of marquise diamond hovers at approximately $5000 with diamond wholesalers. It is very well suited to the long shape of rough diamonds to use the marquise cut. The distribution of carat weight among its tips makes this shape look bigger than that of a princess or radiant shape. A 1.00 ct marquise diamond cut will be about 10.5 x 5 mm versus a 1.00 ct round cut diamond, which will be about 6.4 mm. Well-cut marquise shapes don't leak light due to the bow tie effect because of clarity. Diamond videos available on a loose diamond catalog show the bow tie effect visually.


This is all you need to know about a marquise shape diamond. These diamonds are authentic and offer a luxurious look. If you are planning to buy loose marquise diamonds and are looking for an online diamond wholesale visit Belgium Diamonds LLC. They have a massive inventory of loose diamonds available in all shapes and sizes.


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