One Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Ring

The One Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Ring shape is a regal, elongated shape with tapering points at both ends. Typicall Marquise Cut Diamonds have 55 facets. 33 Facets are on the crown of the diamond and 22 facets are on the pavilion of the diamond. The Marquise Cut is rumored to be named after an influential patronage of the arts and literature in the 17th century, named Marquis Of Pompadour.

The recommended ratio of a Marquise cut diamond is typically 2 to 1.0. This means that the length is about 2 times longer than it's width. However as with most recommended ratios, personal preference is always the most important. If you prefer to buy a marquise cut diamond with a shorter and wider ratio, or a longer and thinner ratio, by all means do it. Just pay attention to the diamonds symmetry. Typically a good symmetry means a brighter, more beautiful one carat diamond ring.

A one carat Marquise Cut Diamond ring will look good as a one carat solitaire diamond ring. It will also look good in a one carat diamond ring with accent diamonds. Some common accent one carat diamonds used for one carat Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Rings are Baguette Diamonds as well as Trillion Cut Diamonds.

A 6 prong setting should be used for a one carat Marquise cut diamond. ring 4 prongs positioned on the side to hold the body of the one carat diamond ring, and a "V" shaped prong on each end of the one carat diamond ring. The "V" shaped prongs on the ends will help protect the pointed ends of the Marquise Diamond. These ends are the most vulnerable part of the Marquise Diamond Shape.