Marquise Diamond Necklaces

A marquise diamond necklace features a boat-shaped stone with two pointed ends, cut to stretch a diamond's visual length far beyond what its carat weight alone would suggest. At Evermore Diamonds in Dubai, our collection includes certified diamonds from our lab grown diamond necklaces range, set in marquise solitaire and halo pendants for everyday wear, milestone gifting, and bridal jewellery. Each necklace is available in a selection of precious metal options and carat weights, with secure online ordering across the UAE or personalised guidance at our Dubai showroom.

What Defines a Marquise Diamond Necklace

A marquise cut is shaped like a narrow boat or eye, tapering to a point at both ends rather than the single point of a pear or the rounded outline of an oval. That elongated, symmetrical silhouette gives it the highest length to width ratio of any common diamond shape, which is exactly why it tends to look larger than its actual carat weight when compared side by side with a round or cushion cut. According to jewellery tradition, the marquise cut was commissioned by King Louis XV of France to resemble the smile of the Marquise de Pompadour, giving the shape a history that stretches back to the eighteenth century, and it remains one of the more distinctive silhouettes within our diamond necklaces collection today.

Who Chooses a Marquise Necklace

A marquise diamond necklace tends to appeal to buyers who:

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  Want a diamond that reads larger than its actual carat weight
  
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  Prefer a bold, elongated silhouette over a rounded outline
  
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  Like jewellery with a vintage or Victorian design influence
  
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  Are drawn to shapes with a strong sense of direction and movement
  

If a softer, more continuous curve suits you better, our oval diamond necklaces collection is worth comparing before you decide.

Marquise or Oval: Which Elongated Shape Suits You?

Both shapes stretch a diamond along one axis, but they create very different impressions. A marquise tapers to two sharp points, giving it a more dramatic, angular silhouette with a clear sense of direction. An oval keeps a continuous, rounded curve along its entire length, with no points to catch or protect, giving it a softer and more universally flattering outline.

If you want the shape with the boldest, most distinctive line, a marquise is usually the stronger choice. If you'd rather have the elongating effect without any pointed ends, an oval is the safer everyday option. Customers visiting our Dubai showroom often try both shapes at a similar carat weight, since the difference in visual size and character is easier to judge side by side than in a photograph.

Which Marquise Style Should You Choose?

If you want...

Choose...

Maximum perceived size for the carat weight

A marquise solitaire pendant

Added brilliance around the centre stone

A marquise halo pendant

A bold, vintage-inspired look

A marquise pendant with a shorter chain

A softer alternative with similar elongation

An oval cut instead

Popular Marquise Necklace Styles

The marquise cut works particularly well in settings that protect its two pointed ends while letting its length take centre stage. The Classic Marquise Solitaire Pendant keeps the focus entirely on the stone's elongated silhouette, making it one of the most striking everyday choices in this shape. The Classic Marquise Halo Solitaire Pendant surrounds the centre stone with a shaped halo that follows its pointed outline, adding brilliance while reinforcing the marquise's dramatic length.

Choosing the Right Marquise Necklace

Because a marquise diamond is unusually long relative to its width, how it's oriented and set changes the entire character of the necklace. Worn vertically at the collarbone, it draws the eye downward. That vertical orientation naturally elongates the visual line of the neckline, which is one reason the marquise remains popular for pendant necklaces; some buyers prefer it slightly off-centre with a two-stone or asymmetrical setting for a more contemporary look.

Chain length also matters more here than with more compact shapes. Most marquise pendants suit a 16 to 18 inch chain, letting the full length of the stone sit visibly at the collarbone rather than being partially hidden. If you're still comparing shapes, our guide to the meaning behind diamond shapes breaks down how marquise compares with pear, oval, and emerald cuts.

Why the Marquise Cut Creates an Illusion of Size

A marquise diamond's perceived size comes from more than just its length. Because the shape narrows to a point at both ends, the marquise presents a larger face-up surface area than many other diamond shapes of the same carat weight, where a greater proportion of the diamond's volume is instead hidden beneath the surface in the pavilion. In simple terms, a marquise spreads its weight outward across the finger or neckline rather than downward into depth, so a 1 carat marquise can appear noticeably larger than a 1 carat round when viewed from above. This is also why marquise diamonds are prized for maximising the look of carat weight on a budget, and why the length to width ratio, typically between 1.75 and 2.25, matters more to how the stone reads than the raw carat figure alone. A ratio outside that range can make the shape look either too narrow and blade-like or too short and stubby, which is why proportion is checked as carefully as clarity when we select each stone.

Why Lab Grown Diamonds Suit the Marquise Cut Especially Well

A marquise's pointed ends are the most vulnerable part of the stone, and any weakness in the rough material is more likely to show at these tips than anywhere else on the diamond. Lab grown diamonds make it easier to select larger, high-clarity marquise stones within the same budget, allowing buyers to maximise the shape's naturally elongated appearance without the premium often associated with comparable mined diamonds. For more detail on how that quality is verified, see our guide on whether lab grown diamonds are certified.

Protecting the Points

The two tips of a marquise diamond are its most exposed feature, which is why setting choice matters more here than with almost any other shape. Our specialists use reinforced V-prongs at each point to protect against chipping during daily wear, a detail that's easy to overlook but essential for a stone worn regularly rather than kept for special occasions. Every marquise necklace is crafted with IGI certified lab grown diamonds and backed by our diamond trade-in programme, bespoke jewellery design service, lifetime professional cleaning, and expert aftercare. Explore our diamond pendant necklaces collection to see the full range of formats we set marquise cuts into.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a marquise diamond look bigger than other diamond shapes? Because its two pointed ends stretch the stone along one axis, a marquise spreads more face-up surface area across the top of the stone than a round or cushion cut of equal carat weight, which is why it tends to appear larger from above.

What is the difference between a marquise and an oval diamond? A marquise tapers to two sharp points at each end, giving it a bold, angular silhouette. An oval has a continuous rounded curve with no points, offering a softer, more universally flattering outline.

Is a marquise diamond necklace durable for everyday wear? Yes, provided the pointed ends are protected with a reinforced setting such as V-prongs, which guard against chipping during daily activities.

What chain length works best with a marquise pendant? Most marquise pendants suit a 16 to 18 inch chain, allowing the full length of the stone to sit visibly at the collarbone.

Closing

Browse Evermore's collection of certified lab grown marquise diamond necklaces online or visit our Dubai showroom to compare shapes, proportions, and settings in person. If you're deciding between elongated cuts, our oval diamond necklaces collection is worth exploring too. Our jewellery specialists are here to help you choose a necklace built to make the most of its length and brilliance.

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If you want to compare shapes and styles, you can explore Emerald Cut Diamond Necklaces, Heart Diamond Necklaces, Diamond Pendant Necklaces, Lab Grown Diamond Necklaces.

If you’re matching jewellery, you can also browse Marquise Engagement Rings, Diamond Rings for Women for a consistent look.