Marquise Engagement Rings
11 pieces · made to order
Every setting below is engineered to hold a marquise center diamond — regal, eye-shaped, maximum spread. Choose the design, pick your certified marquise stone, and we craft the ring to order in 2–3 weeks.
About marquise engagement rings
The marquise is the most theatrical of the elongated cuts: an eye-shaped brilliant with pointed tips that stretches gracefully along the finger and shows more face-up spread per carat than almost any other shape. A one-carat marquise reads visibly larger than a one-carat round.
Every marquise engagement ring at Aurelle is made to order in 2–3 weeks — choose a setting engineered for the shape, pair it with a certified natural or lab-grown marquise, and select 14k or 18k gold or platinum.
When choosing, watch two things: a length-to-width ratio around 1.85–2.10 for the classic silhouette, and protective prongs at both tips, which we build into every marquise setting.
Marquise Engagement Rings FAQ
Do marquise diamonds look bigger than round diamonds?+
Yes — the marquise has one of the largest face-up areas of any shape, so a marquise typically looks noticeably larger than a round of the same carat weight. Its elongated outline also visually lengthens the finger.
What is the bow-tie effect in a marquise diamond?+
It's a darker bow-tie-shaped shadow that can appear across the center of elongated cuts like the marquise, oval, and pear. Every marquise has some; in a well-cut stone it's faint and disappears as the stone moves. We review each stone so you see it before you buy.
Are marquise diamonds fragile?+
The pointed tips are the shape's only vulnerable spots, which is why marquise settings use V-shaped or tip-covering prongs to shield them. Properly set, a marquise wears as confidently as any brilliant cut.
How much does a marquise engagement ring cost?+
Marquise diamonds generally cost less per carat than rounds, so the shape stretches a budget well. Most couples land somewhere in the low four figures to the low five figures depending on carat, quality, and natural versus lab-grown — a lab marquise can cut the stone cost by half or more.
Marquise vs. oval — which should I choose?+
Both elongate the finger and maximize spread; the oval is soft and contemporary while the marquise is sharper, more vintage-leaning, and more distinctive. If you want a shape few others have, the marquise is the rarer choice.
What length-to-width ratio is best for a marquise?+
Most people find 1.85 to 2.10 the classic proportion — long enough to elongate, not so narrow it looks slivered. Wider ratios read softer and more vintage; it's ultimately personal taste, and we can show you options side by side.
Is a lab-grown marquise diamond worth it?+
A certified lab-grown marquise is chemically and optically identical to a natural one at a fraction of the price, which often means going up a carat or two for the same budget. We certify both through GIA, IGI, and GCAL.