How dramatic is a marquise, really?
Marquise stones read enormous for their carat weight. See true scale and how they pair with bands.
What it actually looks like
A marquise is a long oval that comes to a point at both ends. It reads dramatic on purpose — no shape wears bigger for its carat weight.
A 1ct marquise is about 10 × 5mm — the same length as a 1.5ct oval. On the finger, marquise is unmistakable and often photographs even bigger than it looks in person.
The two vulnerable spots are the tips. A V-tip prong on each end is standard and non-negotiable. Set that way, marquises wear beautifully every day.
Marquise carat-to-mm at true scale
Face-up size vs. carat weight
Best settings: east-west, north-south, halo
Marquise vs. pear vs. oval
Marquise size, at true scale
1ct ≈ 10 × 5mm. 1.5ct ≈ 12 × 6mm. 2ct ≈ 13.5 × 6.75mm. For face-up presence, a 1ct marquise reads close to a 1.75ct round.
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