Marquise Art Deco Rings

The appeal of Marquise Art Deco Rings is enduring, so much so that the style is still copied today, particularly in wedding and engagement ring sets.  The marquise cut, when used on a gemstone, enables the cutter to maximize the beauty of the stone because of the elongated facets along its length.  While it was devised for use with diamonds, any gemstone will benefit from the marquise cut.

The marquise cut is said to have originated in the court of Louis XV, who had his court jeweler devise a new cut that would commemorate the shape of the mouth of his mistress, the Marchioness (Marquise) Madame de Pompadour. The cut is also called, less romantically but more descriptively, the navette ("little boat") cut. The term "marquise" is also used to describe the general shape, so that an non-faceted, opaque stone such as onyx or jade can be said to be marquise-shaped.

Marquise Art Deco diamond, emerald, or ruby rings can be very ornate and extravagant, however, for simpler tastes, there are marquise-shaped onyx rings with dramatically elegant geometric settings. When buying a marquise art deco ring, check whether it's made of silver or white gold.  The latter will increase the value and affect the price -- as well as the beauty and condition of the gemstone.

Why Buy a Marquise Art Deco Ring

The jewelers of the Art Deco era knew how to maximize the drama of the marquise cut and shape. Fabulous cocktail rings consisting of a large marquise cut diamond set in a dazzling filigree setting with pavé diamonds and emeralds still command formidable prices at auction.  As with all rings from this period, they  only increase in value making them an excellent investment as well as an heirloom.

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