Diamonds are available in an array of colors that range from icy whites to warm summer whites. As a matter of fact, diamonds are graded on a color by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) which lists diamonds from (colorless) to Z category diamonds. Bright colored diamonds look irresistible particularly when set in yellow gold and icy white diamonds look breathtakingly beautiful when set in platinum.

What can draw your girl closer to you than four marquise-cut diamonds in dramatic platinum setting – a piece of jewelry of unparalleled charm? For those of you who may not know the Marquise is a slender striking and proportioned cut and widely favored in designer pieces. The Marquise was one of the most sought-after shapes for two decades from 1960 to 1980 and like the Emerald is a traditional shape. This is one of the four top ranking shapes along with the Round, Princess and Oval.

The striking feature of Marquise is it appears visually bigger and your girl is sure to be baffled by the size. She may even over estimate its price. It has a unique finish that can be felt running up and down the finger and so is an excellent option if you want to gift a seemingly big piece glowing radiantly.

The Marquise Cut was inspired by the bewitching smile of the Marquise de Pompadour and ordered to be made by the Sun King, France’s Louis XIV, who wanted a Diamond to match her smile. So, the Marquise Cut you would offer your girl will unfailingly fetch you a similar radiant smile.

It is said that the standard number of facets of a Marquise Cut gemstone is 58 and embedded in costly platinum, the invaluable gift will keep your girl inseparably close to you for 58 years – tat is quite a long time. The setting or mounting of a diamond also plays a role in how the diamond looks on a woman’s hand. A heavier, more elaborate setting, for instance, would not appear graceful on a smaller hand. You must pay attention to settings if you want to impress your lady-love.

The Marquise Cut is also known as the Navette shape and looks like a long oval that has been stretched out to a point at each end. The optimal ratio of length to width is 2:1, although a length-to-width ratio between 1.75 and 2.25:1 looks perfect. Marquise provides good brilliance and color and becomes gorgeous when set in platinum.

This unusually majestic shape and added sparkle will constantly remind your girl of her lover. What will specially appeal to your girl is this fancy-shaped Marquise Cut diamond on platinum makes the fingers appear long and slender enhancing their elegance.

Platinum with Diamonds make a fabulous match ideal as a lovely engagement or wedding ring. Imagine a ring featuring a marquise-cut diamond in a prong setting accompanied by rows of 30 channel-set tapered baguette-cut diamonds in polished platinum setting. This will surely make your girl swoon in your arms. Imagine what your girl will tell you: “I am wearing the ring you gave and have been dying to tell you how GORGEOUS it is. Every time I catch a glimpse of the diamond it reminds me of you”.

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