Expert Ring Guides, Reviews & Custom Design Ideas
Picture this: you’re scrolling through engagement ring photos and suddenly stop. That ring—it’s different. Not quite oval, not exactly square, but something beautifully in between. You’ve just discovered the elongated cushion cut engagement ring, and trust me, you’re about to fall head over heels. I’ve spent years working with couples searching for that perfect ring, … Read more
When Selena Gomez flashed her stunning 8-carat marquise cut diamond engagement ring in December 2024, the world took notice. Suddenly, everyone wanted to know about this elongated, boat-shaped diamond that’s been turning heads since the 18th century. If you’re searching for a marquise cut diamond engagement ring that combines royal elegance with modern sophistication, you’ve … Read more
A marquise engagement ring with wedding band creates one of the most sophisticated and romantic bridal combinations you can wear. With its royal heritage dating back to 18th-century France and King Louis XV, this elongated diamond shape offers unmatched elegance while making your fingers appear longer and more slender. If you’re searching for the perfect … Read more
Picture this: You’re at the Golden Globes, cameras flashing, and suddenly everyone’s talking about a ring. Not just any ring, but an east west marquise engagement ring that breaks all the traditional rules. That’s exactly what happened when Zendaya debuted her stunning horizontal engagement ring in January 2025, sparking what experts are calling the biggest … Read more
What Is a Marquise Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring? A marquise solitaire diamond engagement ring is a single-stone ring built around a boat-shaped diamond with two pointed tips and a curved belly. The silhouette is long and slender, so it faces up larger than most shapes of the same carat weight and can make fingers look … Read more
A solitaire marquise engagement ring is a single-stone ring built around a marquise-cut gem. The stone is long and boat-shaped, with two pointed ends, and is commonly cut near a 2:1 length-to-width ratio, as GIA’s marquise guide explains. There is no halo, no side stones, and no crowd. One elongated silhouette does all the talking. … Read more
Round cuts had a good run. Ovals had an even better one. But in 2026, the shape that stops thumbs mid-scroll is the marquise: long, pointed at both ends, and shaped like a tiny boat (or, if you’re feeling poetic, a glimmering eye). Set it in warm gold and you get yellow gold marquise engagement … Read more
A three stone marquise engagement ring pairs an elongated, pointed-ended marquise center stone with two smaller side stones, usually round, pear, trapezoid, or another marquise. The trio traditionally nods to past, present, and future. The marquise silhouette stretches the finger and often delivers more face-up spread than other shapes of similar weight. Round solitaires are … Read more
Some rings whisper. A marquise halo engagement ring makes an entrance. 💍 The marquise silhouette is long, pointed at both ends, and a little bit theatrical. Wrap it in a circle of tiny sparkling stones and you get a ring that looks bigger than its carat weight and flatters nearly every hand. It has the … Read more
Vintage marquise engagement rings pair the marquise cut, a long, boat-shaped stone with two sharp points, with antique-inspired settings such as milgrain edges, bezels, filigree and Art Deco geometry. The result looks like it has a past. It flatters the finger, and it makes a modest carat weight read bigger than it is. 💍 This … Read more