It's the year 2025. Enter Selena Gomez and her beautiful new marquise diamond engagement ring given by fiance Benny Blanco... and the surge in popularity in this once "outdated" diamond shape begins.
Selena's Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring
Like she sings about in her "Good for You" hit song, she really is "the marquise diamond" and solely responsible for the uptick in demand for this diamond shape. Gomez's engagement ring is said to feature a large 6-8 carat estimated marquise shape diamond on a relatively simple yellow gold pave band. According to Vogue, after her engagement in December 2024, searches for "marquise engagement rings" were at an all-time high, surpassing round brilliant cut diamond searches for the first time ever.
Who wouldn't take a gorgeous 6-8 carat diamond ring?! But let's take this story back to basics and discover all there is to know about this sought-after diamond shape and the various setting styles that complement it oh-so-well.
What is a Marquise Diamond?
Marquise diamonds have an elongated, oval shape with pointed ends. Its distinctive silhouette is popular for its flattering shape and ability to elongate the wearer's fingers. Because of their shape, they often appear larger than other diamond shapes of the same respective carat weight. They're often also more affordable than round brilliant cut diamonds of the same carat weight.
History of the Marquise Cut Diamond
Queue the romance! Some historians believe that the marquise cut diamond was commissioned by King Louis XV to resemble the lips of his mistress, the Marquise de Pompadour. Legend has it, King Louis XV thought Madame de Pompadour's lips to be the most perfect he had ever seen. A devoted patron of the arts, sciences and literature, supporting artists like Voltaire, the Marquise de Pompadour was a rather impressive woman of the times. It's not surprising that the diamond cut was then named the "Marquise" as a tribute to her royal moniker. The marquise cut is also less commonly referred to as "navette" which means "little ship" in French, calling out its boat-like shape.
Maurice-Quentin Delatour, Portrait of the Marquise de Pompadour, circa 1748-55, Musee du Louvre, Paris
The Desire for Different
At Moyer, we've seen an increase in future brides searching for "something that's different from all of their friends". Even though we're seeing a resurgence nationally for the Marquise shape diamond, it's still just novel enough and a great alternative to the classic oval or round brilliant most brides gravitate toward. Below are some of the setting styles we love for marquise shape diamonds.
Marquise Engagement Ring Settings
When it comes to choosing a setting, marquise diamonds give the wearer many style options. Whether you're leaning toward a classic solitaire or you desire a more fashion-forward wide setting, there are endless setting options for your marquise diamond. Our brands, Noam Carver and Gabriel & Co., have a variety of marquise cut setting designs from three-stone to east-west settings and everything in between. To view a full selection of our marquise cut diamond engagement ring settings, visit our showroom in Carmel, Indiana. Let one of our bridal experts help you find the perfect setting for your individual taste!
Noam Carver 14K White Gold Marquise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Noam Carver 14K Yellow Gold Marquise Engagement Ring with Side Diamonds
Noam Carver 14K Yellow Gold Frosted Finish Wide Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring featuring a row of beautiful round brilliant diamonds on the bottom edge of the setting
Gabriel & Co. 14K Yellow/White Gold Double Bypass Marquise Engagement Ring
Noam Carver 14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring with Marquise Cut Side Stones
Gabriel & Co. 14K Yellow/White Gold Three-Stone Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring featuring Pear-Shape Diamond Side Stones
Noam Carver 14K Yellow/White Gold East-West Set Marquise Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Gabriel & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
See a ring you love? Love one of these options but looking for a few customizations on diamond shape or metal color? Let us know! Reach out to our bridal experts at 317.844.9003, and we will help navigate you through the process of finding the perfect marquise cut diamond and engagement ring setting.
