Marquise diamonds. Nostalgia

[Roselina]

So many, many years ago - in the 1990ies - I lived in Southern Utah for a while. Being European, lots of things fascinated me. Also that people got married so early - Utahn thing though. Lots of girls, only a bit older than me, got engaged (sometimes after only a few weeks) and were proudly showing their erings... marquise erings, almost without exception. I could only stare at such big rocks then (what they seemed then) and deep within fantasise to one day have a diamond of my own (However, in my dreams it was never a marquise). Nevertheless for all the years that came I stayed fascinated, maybe strangely intrigued by this particular shape. Today I think it can be very beautiful. So please show me your marquise diamonds and let me feel nostalgic.

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

I love that you started this thread! I was one of those too-young and engaged girls in the 90's with a marquis diamond, lol. That marriage lasted 16 years and I have since given my daughter her Daddy's diamond. But I do still have a marquis band I wore with it.

 

[Roselina]

How wonderful that the stone went to your daughter! And the band is exquisit!

 

[Piper70]

1988 engagement at age 21!
I had it reset recently from an outdated yellow gold setting that sat up too high.

 

[Roselina]

1988 engagement at age 21!
I had it reset recently from an outdated yellow gold setting that sat up too high.

Beautiful!

 

[Morenita21]

Not married super young - 26 years old. My original engagement ring was a modern round brilliant. However, after 10 years married we upgraded to an antique moval. Here’s mine:

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

Not married super young - 26 years old. My original engagement ring was a modern round brilliant. However, after 10 years married we upgraded to an antique moval. Here’s mine:

I LOVE your set! Just gorgeous

 

[lovedogs]

Not married super young - 26 years old. My original engagement ring was a modern round brilliant. However, after 10 years married we upgraded to an antique moval. Here’s mine:

I will never get sick of this epic set. I could see a million pics and still feel excited for you haha.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

....how exactly do you pronounce marquise ?
(Asking for a freind )

 

[maryjane04]

....how exactly do you pronounce marquise ?
(Asking for a freind )

Mar-keez

 

[Niel]

ETA I know they aren’t all diamonds but some are and also I don’t care. lol

 

[Morenita21]

All stunning!! Just gorgeous!!!

 

[Niel]

All stunning!! Just gorgeous!!!

I have plans for the ballerina setting but the baguettes were just too *chefs kiss* to pass up.
Long term I’d like to replace the stone with something else (maybe turn it e/w if possible)

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Mar-keez

Thank you
Ive been wondering for ages

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Wow !
My eyes just poped !
Gorgouse !

 

[Morenita21]

I will never get sick of this epic set. I could see a million pics and still feel excited for you haha.

Thank you! I love marquise diamonds. I love them set east west and diagonally. I never even thought of marquise until I upgraded. I was originally going to go with a marquise, but Alex at Parks Fine Group found this moval and I just love the facets on this diamond (between marquise and oval). Fell in love right away.

 

[cflutist]

1980s fat marquise 1.50 F-VS1 RHR.
24 channel set Princess cuts 2.32 tcw.
Haven't worn it for at least 20 years

 

[donnabrsd]

Here is mine. I don't know the stats. Purchased it in 1986 or 1987 with my Christmas bonus from work.

 

[Roselina]

1980s fat marquise 1.50 F-VS1 RHR.
24 channel set Princess cuts 2.32 tcw.
Haven't worn it for at least 20 years

That looks like a fantastic stone! You should wear it as is or reset it. But use it!

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

I'm sad I only have a copy of a picture of my original engagement ring. It really was a lovely marquise. Sadly, the stone was switched during a repair, so we replaced it with an upgrade. Edit to add that I got engaged in 1986, but you could probably tell that from the '80s style setting.