The uncomplicated however stylish lines of marquise diamond engagement rings  create them one of the very fashionable preferences for nuptial sets in addition to other intonated jewels and solitaires. This particular marquise shape is supposed to have originated in the early eighteenth century in France. It is also rumored that King Louis the fourteenth innovated a new shape in order to impersonate her hot and inviting smile. This in turn resulted into a shape that is oval and then has pointed ends. The name also was derived from the name of his mistress “Marquise De Pompador”.

In the present day, the marquise shape is a huge attraction amongst the newly wed couples and is also the best choice for all those masses who do not wish to be associated with the typical round shape. For the reason that it has an elongated shape, it is also called the navette diamond. These diamonds possess a particular illusive effect. Just because the mass of the stone is accumulated on the top it often appears to be bigger than the actual size when studded in the gold wedding bands. This is an alluring effect for all those couples who have a tight budget towards their wedding.

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