Cut Library — Comparison
Marquise vs Oval
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 →Oval
An oval is an elongated brilliant-cut shape — effectively a stretched round brilliant, with the same 57/58-facet arrangement adapted to an elliptical outline.
Full Oval guide →| Attribute | Marquise | Oval |
|---|---|---|
| Outline | Elongated, pointed at both ends | Elliptical |
| Faceting | Modern brilliant | Modern brilliant |
| Typical use | Engagement rings (often east-west), side stones | Engagement rings, especially elongated/east-west styles |
| Availability | Uncommon relative to round/oval | Widely available |
| Common issue | Bow tie; thin, vulnerable points | Bow tie (a dark shadow across the centre) |
| Typical L:W ratio | 1.85–2.10 | 1.30–1.50 for a classic look; 1.50+ reads more elongated |
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