The marquise cut has experienced waves of popularity through her lifespan: some say she was designed c. 1745, in Paris for King Louis XV, who requested a diamond in the shape of his mistress' smile. The stone has inspired designers (and frustrated stone setters) ever since, reaching peak popularity from the 1950s and again in the 1980s. She appears to be making a ferocious comeback, unseating the oval and then pear shapes for those in search of a unique and flattering alternative to a classic round brilliant.

Very good estate condition with wear in line with age and use. This ring includes a third-party appraisal.

Details:
• 14k yellow gold, unstamped but tested
• Size 6 1/4 and do not recommend resizing
• 20 vari-sized marquise cut diamonds approximately 2.30ctw VS1-SI2, G-I overall
• Tapered band is 6.5mm at widest and 2.5mm thick, 4.3mm at narrowest and 1.9mm  thick
• 4.1g