Marquise Cut Sapphires
A little bit like a squeezed oval with pointy ends, the marquise is known for its long and narrow pointed shape. The elongated shape makes the wearers fingers appear longer and thinner. Marquise cut sapphires usually have 58 facets.
Steeped in historical romance dating back to the 18th century, King Louis XV of France ordered royal jewellers to cut diamonds resembling the lips of his lover, Marquise de Pompadour. Most marquise cut sapphires are set vertically north-south creating a elongated elliptical shape that is very flattening to wear. As well this can create the illusion of greater size by being spread over a longer distance. Alternatively you could set the marquise horizontally east-west for a more contemporary feel.
