Marquise Shape Jewelry in Sterling Silver  

Why the Marquise Cut Flatters Every Hand and Style

The marquise cut originated around 1745, reportedly commissioned by King Louis XV to mirror the lips of the Marquise de Pompadour. This football-shaped silhouette has a length-to-width ratio between 1.75:1 and 2.25:1, which determines whether the stone appears slender or broad. Well-cut marquise gemstones display even color distribution and minimize the "bow-tie effect," a dark shadow that can appear across the center of poorly proportioned stones. At SilverRush Style, our marquise jewelry pairs this historic cut with genuine gemstones set in solid .925 sterling silver. The pointed ends require protective prongs or bezel settings, which our pieces incorporate into designs ranging from solitaire rings to multi-stone pendants. Softer stones like opal (Mohs 5.5-6.5) benefit from bezel protection, while harder gems like topaz (Mohs 8) hold up well in prong settings. Browse marquise rings that elongate your fingers, earrings that frame your face, and pendants that draw the eye downward. All orders ship free within the United States. We have supplied natural stone silver jewelry to customers since 2005.