Updated 4 October 2026
A marquise diamond is long and narrow with a point at each end, a shape that stretches the line of the finger. A 1 carat marquise runs about 11.2 mm long, against 6.5 mm across for a round. The two points are the part to protect, so the setting matters. Here are the designs, sizes and prices.
Why choose a marquise
- It lengthens the finger. Set along the finger, the two points draw one long line, and the finger looks slimmer for it.
- It runs long for its weight. At 1 carat a marquise is about 11.2 mm long, against about 7.7 mm for an oval and 9.7 mm for a pear, so it covers more of the finger than either.
- It is unmistakable. Two curves and two points, a shape you do not mistake for anything else. The story goes that it was cut in eighteenth century France to echo the smile of a marquise, and its other name, navette, is French for little boat.
- It keeps its fire. A marquise is cut with brilliant facets like a round, so it sparkles like one.
Along the finger or across it
A marquise can be set two ways, and each gives a different ring.
- Along the finger, north south. The traditional way, and the one that does the most for the hand. The points lead the eye from knuckle to nail.
- Across the finger, east west. Turned sideways, the stone lies across the finger like a long leaf. The ring reads wider than it is long, lower and more modern.
Hold your hand out and look at it, then try both on: the line that looks like yours is the right one. All of our rings are made to order, so if you have a direction in mind, ask at a private viewing.
Protecting the two points
Diamond is the hardest natural material, but hard is not the same as unbreakable. A sharp corner can chip under a hard knock, and a marquise has two of them, each at the thinnest part of the stone. It is the one thing to look at in a marquise ring, and a well made setting guards the points in one of three ways.
- A prong over each tip. A prong, often cut as a small V, closes over the point and takes the knock in place of the stone. It is the most direct answer, and it keeps the whole outline in view.
- A frame or bezel. Gold follows the outline of the stone and covers both tips.
- A halo. A line of small diamonds in metal runs around the outline, points included, and makes the centre read larger.
When you try a ring, look at the tips first: each should sit inside a prong or under metal, not stand bare. Whichever setting you choose, take the ring off for the gym and heavy work, and have it checked from time to time. Lifetime prong tightening comes with every Nivara piece, so the prongs over the tips are looked after for as long as you wear the ring.
Marquise diamond sizes
| Carat | Length x width, about | Diamond price at Nivara |
|---|---|---|
| 0.50 ct | 9.0 x 4.5 mm | ₹25,000 |
| 0.75 ct | 10.3 x 5.2 mm | ₹37,500 |
| 1.00 ct | 11.2 x 5.6 mm | ₹50,000 |
| 1.50 ct | 12.8 x 6.4 mm | ₹75,000 |
| 2.00 ct | 14.0 x 7.0 mm | ₹1,00,000 |
Sizes vary slightly with the proportions of each stone. The table assumes a length to width ratio near 2 to 1. Prices are for the diamond alone, VVS clarity and E colour; the gold and setting are added depending on the design. Our marquise diamond size guide has the same table with more detail, and the carat size chart compares rounds.
Marquise, oval or pear
All three are long shapes that carry the eye along the finger. At 1 carat, from our own size guides:
| Shape | Length x width, about | Length to width, about |
|---|---|---|
| Round | 6.5 mm across | 1.0 |
| Oval | 7.7 x 5.7 mm | 1.35 |
| Pear | 9.7 x 6.3 mm | 1.5 |
| Marquise | 11.2 x 5.6 mm | 2.0 |
The marquise is the longest and slimmest of the group. Choose it for the long line and the two points. Choose an oval if you would rather have no point to guard: our guide to oval engagement rings has the designs. For a teardrop with a single point, see the pear diamond size guide.
Proportion, symmetry and the bow tie
Length to width sets the character of a marquise. Near 2 to 1, roughly 1.85 to 2.15, is the classic outline. Lower and the stone reads fuller and softer, higher and it reads longer and sharper. The IGI report lists the measurements of each stone, so the ratio is something you can check rather than guess.
The two points should sit on the same line, and the two halves should mirror each other. A small difference shows on a marquise, so look at the outline as well as the sparkle. Many marquise diamonds also show a darker band across the centre, shaped like a bow tie, where some facets return less light. It comes with long shapes, and a well cut stone keeps it as soft shading rather than a dark band. Every Nivara diamond is ideal cut, VVS clarity and E colour, and IGI certified. The best test is still your own eye: look at the ring in person and turn it under light.
Marquise engagement ring designs
Prices are for 14k gold and move with the gold rate. Carat figures marked in all count every diamond in the ring.
The solitaire
One marquise and nothing competing with it. Look at how the prongs meet the points.
Amora marquise solitaire, from around ₹70,000. A 0.60 carat marquise on a slim gold band that rises to the stone, shown from the side.
Mira marquise with a hidden halo, from around ₹1,04,000. A marquise in prongs, one over each tip, on a slim band set with diamonds, with a hidden halo of small diamonds beneath the stone, 1.23 carat in all.
A gold V over each tip
Here the prongs are cut as a V and closed over both points. The tips are covered in metal, and the stone stays in full view.
Amara marquise with side diamonds, from around ₹99,000. A marquise with a gold V over each point, on a domed band edged with two rows of small diamonds, 1.28 carat in all.
The halo
Small diamonds follow the outline of the marquise, around both points, and the centre reads larger. Both rings below carry diamonds down the band.
Mira marquise halo, from around ₹1,28,500. A marquise in a halo of small diamonds on a split band set with diamonds, 1.45 carat in all.
Mira marquise halo on a slim band, from around ₹60,000. A marquise in a halo, with diamonds along the shoulders of a slim band, 0.81 carat in all.
One of many
For a ring where the marquise is a detail rather than the single centre: leaf shaped stones among rounds, in curving rows.
Mode marquise and round, from around ₹73,000. Marquise and round diamonds set in two curving rows that rise to a point.
See all marquise diamond rings or every lab grown diamond engagement ring, read our guide to lab grown engagement rings in India, and find your size with the engagement ring size guide.
What comes with every piece
- One diamond standard, whatever the budget: VVS clarity, E colour, ideal cut.
- IGI certification, and on solitaires the report number laser inscribed on the stone, so the paper and the diamond are one.
- 14k or 18k BIS hallmarked gold.
- A lifetime exchange at 100% of the current gold and diamond value, and a lifetime buyback at 100% gold and 85% diamond value.
- Lifetime polishing, cleaning and prong tightening, for as long as the piece is worn.
See a marquise on the hand
Which way the stone sits, and how the prongs or halo close over the points, is easiest to judge on your own hand. Book a private viewing and try a few designs at our showrooms in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Indore or Ahmedabad. Anywhere else in India or abroad, book a video consultation; we ship to 28 countries.
Still deciding where to buy? See how the lab grown diamond companies in India differ and what to ask each one.
Frequently asked questions
Does a marquise diamond look bigger than a round?
It looks longer. A 1 carat marquise measures about 11.2 by 5.6 mm, against about 6.5 mm across for a 1 carat round, so it runs about 1.7 times the length of a round along the finger. It is narrower than a round, so it reads as a long stone rather than a wide one.
Are marquise rings fragile? Do the points chip?
Diamond is the hardest natural material, but a sharp point can chip under a hard knock, and a marquise has two. A prong cut as a V over each tip, a gold frame or a halo covers them. Take the ring off for the gym and heavy work, and use the lifetime prong tightening that comes with every Nivara piece.
What is the best length to width ratio for a marquise?
Near 2 to 1, roughly 1.85 to 2.15, is the classic proportion and the one in our size table. A lower ratio reads fuller and softer, a higher one longer and sharper. The IGI report lists the measurements of the stone, so you can check the ratio, then judge it on your own hand.
How much does a marquise engagement ring cost?
Every Nivara diamond is priced at ₹50,000 per carat for VVS clarity and E colour, so a 1 carat marquise is ₹50,000 before the gold and setting. Our Amora 0.60 carat marquise solitaire starts from around ₹70,000 in 14k gold, and prices move with the gold rate.
Which way should a marquise sit on the finger?
Along the finger is the traditional way, and it lengthens the hand most. Across the finger, called east west, gives a wider and more modern line. Try both on at a private viewing and choose the one that looks like you.
