The Marquise Diamond is the Cut of 2025

Ahead, we explain why the elongated cut is so flattering, versatile, and worth choosing for your engagement ring in 2025. Plus, we share pro tips on enhancing the natural brilliance of this spectacular shape.

Although trends in diamond cuts are fun to chart, remember that this piece of jewelry is something you’re going to wear forever, and it shares a sentimental relationship with your partner. Having said that, if you are unsure of your diamond cut preferences, we hope this guide can help you decide on a style, so you can drop some hints to your partner, or even offer direct input on the engagement ring you want.

About the Marquise Diamond Cut

The marquise diamond cut is an elegant choice—it derives its name from King Louis XV in 18th century France who designed the ring for his mistress the Marquise de Pompadour. The shape is elongated, with pointed ends on each side. It typically has 58 facets, which means it is extra brilliant and sparkling.

CONNOISSEURS JEWELRY TIP: A diamond facet is a polished surface on a cut diamond. It’s small and flat, and each one is angled on the diamond’s surface to maximize the diamond’s brilliance and sparkle. 

Benefits of this style include its flattering shape—because it’s so elongated, it appears to be larger than diamonds of comparable carats. The shape can also give the illusion of a longer, more slender finger, if that’s a look that’s desired. 

When it comes to setting a marquise cut, you can wear it both horizontal and vertical, which adds to its versatility. 

Celebrities with a Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring 

Selena Gomez Newly engaged to Benny Blanco, we got a glimpse of the starlet’s giant marquise sparkler at the Golden Globes. How many carats do we think it is?

Victoria Beckham In the recent(ish) documentary we got a peek at her collection of diamond rings from the love of her life David Beckham, one of which is a gorgeous marquise cut.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis This fashion icon has a penchant for sophisticated glamour. Her second engagement ring from Aristotle Onassis features a marquise diamond that’s so giant (over 40 carats) it has its own name, “Lesotho III.” 

How to clean a marquise diamond cut engagement ring: You’ll want to treat your sparkler to special diamond care. We recommend the Connoisseurs new Diamond Essentials. Consider our viral on-the-go cleansing stick and patented luxury polishing cloth, as well as a our personal-sized diamond sonic cleaner for a superior, deep clean that lifts away dirt and grime.
Read on for more details on how to clean your engagement ring, whether naturally mined or lab grown, whatever the cut, carat, or style.

Featured image credits: Zales Jewelry