Keep in Mind the 5 C\u2019s: Cost, Carat, Color, Clarity, and Cut:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCost:<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Before you begin your search, it\u2019s important to establish your price range. Keep in mind that natural diamonds are more expensive and offer fewer options compared to lab-grown diamonds, which provide a wider selection at a more accessible price point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Carat: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- The Marquise diamond\u2019s elongated shape makes your fingers appear longer and slimmer. Additionally, its unique cut allows the stone to look larger than other diamond shapes of the same carat weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Shape & Carat Comparison Chart:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Oval](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Facetune_29-05-2025-16-47-27-7-edited-1024x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>2 Carat Oval<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Facetune_29-05-2025-16-51-13-4-edited-1024x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>2 Carat Marquise <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Round](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Facetune_29-05-2025-16-49-14-9-edited-1.jpg\")
<\/a>2 Carat Round<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCut:<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Marquise diamonds are considered fancy shaped<\/a> stones and because of this they are not certified with a cut grade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Proportions play a crucial role in determining the overall shape of a diamond. For a marquise-cut diamond, the optimal length-to-width ratio range is 1.75 to 2.20 to maintain balanced proportions. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- If you\u2019re looking for a chunkier appearance, aim for a diamond with a length-to-width ratio (LWR) between 1.75 and 1.80. For a standard look, the ideal ratio should be between 1.90 and 2.00, and a longer or skinnier diamond can be achieved with a ratio between 2.00 and 2.20. <\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Marquise Length to Width Ratio Chart <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-2.47.39\u202fPM-1.png\")
<\/a>Chunky – 1.77 LWR <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"Marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-2.48.47\u202fPM-2.png\")
<\/a>Standard – 1.93 LWR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"Marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-2.50.31\u202fPM-1.png\")
<\/a>Long – 2.15 LWR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nColor<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Marquise cut diamonds within the color range from D to F are colorless with no visible warmth. As you move down the scale to H and beyond, a subtle warmth becomes noticeable to the naked eye. At Adiamor, we exclusively offer diamonds with color grades from D to K to ensure our customers receive only the highest quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/h2>\n\n\n\nMarquise Color Chart: <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-3.39.21\u202fPM-4.png\")
<\/a> K COLOR GRADE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-3.40.08\u202fPM-4.png\")
<\/a>J COLOR GRADE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-3.40.43\u202fPM-5.png\")
<\/a>I COLOR GRADE <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-3.42.34\u202fPM-2.png\")
<\/a>H COLOR GRADE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-3.46.26\u202fPM-5.png\")
<\/a>G COLOR GRADE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-3.47.41\u202fPM-2.png\")
<\/a>F COLOR GRADE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-3.48.28\u202fPM-6.png\")
<\/a>E COLOR GRADE <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-3.49.48\u202fPM-4.png\")
<\/a>D COLOR GRADE <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nClarity<\/em><\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Marquise cut diamonds feature a brilliant cut, which helps to conceal inclusions. Typically, inclusions in marquise diamonds are most noticeable in the center of the stone. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Diamonds with white inclusions are preferred over those with black inclusions, they tend to be less visible. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- The clarity of diamonds is rated on a scale from flawless to I3 (Included). At Adiamor, we only offer a premium selection of diamonds between the clarity range FL (Flawless) to SI2 (Slightly Included). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Marquise Clarity Comparison <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-3.58.34\u202fPM.png\")
<\/a>No Inclusions – IF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2.png\")
<\/a>Inclusions – VS2 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFaceting<\/em>:<\/strong> \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Diamonds have small flat surfaces called facets that reflect light like tiny mirrors, these facets are what give each diamond it’s own character. Because Marquise diamonds are brilliant cut stones, the facets allow for a stronger sparkle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Based on how the facets interact with light it can create a “bow-tie” effect in the center of the diamond: a dark pattern resembling a bow tie across the center of the diamond. This effect is especially notable in fancy shapes like the Marquise. (Diamonds with less or no bow-tie tend to sparkle more consistently and evenly.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Culet is the small, pointed part on the bottom of the diamond where the facets converge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Antique style diamonds, including some Marquise stones, often feature a checkerboard pattern on the front of the gem. For a diamond to be considered antique, it must havea flattened culet rather than a sharp point, distinguishing it from modern cuts. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Antique vs. Brilliant Cuts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Before you begin your search, it\u2019s important to establish your price range. Keep in mind that natural diamonds are more expensive and offer fewer options compared to lab-grown diamonds, which provide a wider selection at a more accessible price point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Carat: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The Marquise diamond\u2019s elongated shape makes your fingers appear longer and slimmer. Additionally, its unique cut allows the stone to look larger than other diamond shapes of the same carat weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Shape & Carat Comparison Chart:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n <\/a>2 Carat Oval<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n <\/a>2 Carat Marquise <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n <\/a>2 Carat Round<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Cut:<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Marquise diamonds are considered fancy shaped<\/a> stones and because of this they are not certified with a cut grade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Proportions play a crucial role in determining the overall shape of a diamond. For a marquise-cut diamond, the optimal length-to-width ratio range is 1.75 to 2.20 to maintain balanced proportions. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- If you\u2019re looking for a chunkier appearance, aim for a diamond with a length-to-width ratio (LWR) between 1.75 and 1.80. For a standard look, the ideal ratio should be between 1.90 and 2.00, and a longer or skinnier diamond can be achieved with a ratio between 2.00 and 2.20. <\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Marquise Length to Width Ratio Chart <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/a>Chunky – 1.77 LWR <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n<\/a>Standard – 1.93 LWR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n<\/a>Long – 2.15 LWR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Color<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Marquise cut diamonds within the color range from D to F are colorless with no visible warmth. As you move down the scale to H and beyond, a subtle warmth becomes noticeable to the naked eye. At Adiamor, we exclusively offer diamonds with color grades from D to K to ensure our customers receive only the highest quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Marquise Color Chart: <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n <\/a>K COLOR GRADE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n <\/a>J COLOR GRADE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n <\/a>I COLOR GRADE <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/a>H COLOR GRADE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/a>G COLOR GRADE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/a>F COLOR GRADE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/a>E COLOR GRADE <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/a>D COLOR GRADE <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n Clarity<\/em><\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Marquise cut diamonds feature a brilliant cut, which helps to conceal inclusions. Typically, inclusions in marquise diamonds are most noticeable in the center of the stone. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Diamonds with white inclusions are preferred over those with black inclusions, they tend to be less visible. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- The clarity of diamonds is rated on a scale from flawless to I3 (Included). At Adiamor, we only offer a premium selection of diamonds between the clarity range FL (Flawless) to SI2 (Slightly Included). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Marquise Clarity Comparison <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/a>No Inclusions – IF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n<\/a>Inclusions – VS2 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Faceting<\/em>:<\/strong> \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Diamonds have small flat surfaces called facets that reflect light like tiny mirrors, these facets are what give each diamond it’s own character. Because Marquise diamonds are brilliant cut stones, the facets allow for a stronger sparkle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Based on how the facets interact with light it can create a “bow-tie” effect in the center of the diamond: a dark pattern resembling a bow tie across the center of the diamond. This effect is especially notable in fancy shapes like the Marquise. (Diamonds with less or no bow-tie tend to sparkle more consistently and evenly.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Culet is the small, pointed part on the bottom of the diamond where the facets converge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Antique style diamonds, including some Marquise stones, often feature a checkerboard pattern on the front of the gem. For a diamond to be considered antique, it must havea flattened culet rather than a sharp point, distinguishing it from modern cuts. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Antique vs. Brilliant Cuts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- The clarity of diamonds is rated on a scale from flawless to I3 (Included). At Adiamor, we only offer a premium selection of diamonds between the clarity range FL (Flawless) to SI2 (Slightly Included). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Diamonds with white inclusions are preferred over those with black inclusions, they tend to be less visible. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Marquise cut diamonds feature a brilliant cut, which helps to conceal inclusions. Typically, inclusions in marquise diamonds are most noticeable in the center of the stone. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Marquise cut diamonds within the color range from D to F are colorless with no visible warmth. As you move down the scale to H and beyond, a subtle warmth becomes noticeable to the naked eye. At Adiamor, we exclusively offer diamonds with color grades from D to K to ensure our customers receive only the highest quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- If you\u2019re looking for a chunkier appearance, aim for a diamond with a length-to-width ratio (LWR) between 1.75 and 1.80. For a standard look, the ideal ratio should be between 1.90 and 2.00, and a longer or skinnier diamond can be achieved with a ratio between 2.00 and 2.20. <\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Proportions play a crucial role in determining the overall shape of a diamond. For a marquise-cut diamond, the optimal length-to-width ratio range is 1.75 to 2.20 to maintain balanced proportions. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Marquise diamonds are considered fancy shaped<\/a> stones and because of this they are not certified with a cut grade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- The Marquise diamond\u2019s elongated shape makes your fingers appear longer and slimmer. Additionally, its unique cut allows the stone to look larger than other diamond shapes of the same carat weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"antique](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-2.36.18\u202fPM-edited.png\")
<\/a>![\"Marquise](\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-1.png\")
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