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Marquise Cut
The shape of marquise diamond maximizes the carat weight and has an elongated shape with pointed ends supposedly inspired by the smile of marquise de pompadour. The brilliant cut diamonds looks beautiful with round or pear shaped side stones and the length of the marquise makes the fingers appear long and slender. If you are looking for the most traditional marquise cut diamonds, the length to width ratios should be 1.75 and 2.25. It is used as a solitaire or enhanced by smaller diamonds.
NOVEMBER BIRTHSTONE - CITRINE
COMMEMORATIVE EVENT - 13th Anniversary
KEYWORDS - Success, Abundance, Personal Power
ALSO KNOWN AS - Merchant's stone, Success stone
COLORS - Pale yellow to brown
OCCURRENCE - Brazil
COLOR ZONING - Tiger stripes or Zebra stripes
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