Cut Library — Comparison
Marquise vs Moval
Marquise
A marquise is a long, narrow, brilliant-faceted shape with two symmetrical points, resembling a boat hull or an eye shape.
Full Marquise guide →Moval
A moval is a brilliant-faceted diamond or gemstone cut that blends the elongated body of an oval with the tapered, pointed ends of a marquise — the name is a portmanteau of the two.
Full Moval guide →| Attribute | Marquise | Moval |
|---|---|---|
| Outline | Elongated, pointed at both ends | Elongated, tapered at both ends — softer than a marquise, more pointed than an oval |
| Faceting | Modern brilliant | Modern brilliant (same style as oval and marquise) |
| Typical use | Engagement rings (often east-west), side stones | — |
| Availability | Uncommon relative to round/oval | Very rare — never reached mainstream production, largely special-order |
| Common issue | Bow tie; thin, vulnerable points | Bow tie; tapered points are more vulnerable than an oval's rounded ends, though less so than a marquise's sharp tips |
| Typical L:W ratio | 1.85–2.10 | Above roughly 1.70, where the tapered look becomes visible |
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