Collection: MARQUISE CUT ENGAGEMENT RINGS

They’re bold. They’re sculptural. They’re edgy. Explore our collection of marquise cut engagement rings at Cushla Whiting.

Featuring an elongated shape with tapered points, the marquise cut is certainly one of the most striking diamond cuts available. 

The elegant, eye-catching silhouettes of the marquise cut create the illusion of a longer finger and a larger stone, making it the perfect choice for anyone looking to get maximum impact from their ring. 

For a bit of history on the marquise cut engagement ring, we must go back to the 18th century when, as legend has it, King Louis XV of France commissioned the marquise cut. He did so for his ‘chief mistress’, Jean Antoinette Poisson, wanting a diamond that resembled her lips. The irony of having an engagement ring, initially created for a mistress, is not lost on us. But it has remained a symbol of romantic opulence ever since. 

Marquise diamonds are loved for their symmetry and sparkle, particularly when cut with modern facet techniques. When buying your marquise cut engagement ring, we recommend looking for settings that protect the pointed ends, such as bezel or V-prong settings, and pair the shape with metals and side stones that highlight its length and elegance.

You’ll find the perfect example of this at Cushla Whiting.