Choosing A Marquise Solitaire Engagement Ring

With a vintage history and a modern, elongated presence on the hand, the marquise is a shape that makes itself known. Its length gives it one of the largest face-up areas per carat of any classic shape, so a marquise diamond does look bigger than many stones of the same weight. A solitaire setting shows that center diamond alone, with nothing around it to compete. The reasons to choose a solitaire setting are simple: it is timeless, easy to clean, and lets the shape of the diamond define the ring, which suits a cut as distinctive as this one. The collection gathers 8 marquise solitaire engagement rings, starting at $1,700. Every ring takes a 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 carat lab-grown center with E-F color and VS+ clarity, and each is offered in yellow gold, white gold or platinum. Deciding which wedding band goes with a marquise solitaire engagement ring leaves plenty of room for personal style. Almost any band works, from plain gold to pavé to a half eternity band.