Because marquise diamonds are long and narrow, they can also create the illusion of greater size. It has one of the largest crown surface areas of any diamond shape, making it a good choice when trying to maximize the perceived size of a diamond.

Symmetry is very important in marquise cuts. Even a slight misalignment in the points can result in an off kilter look in the final setting. For this reason, excellent or very good symmetry is strongly recommended. Evaluating color in a marquise cut diamond is subjective. Keep in mind that many buyers may actually prefer the ever so slightly warmer colors of a G-H diamond to the cool colorlessness of a D-F diamond.

If you are looking for an extremely fancy cut diamond that is sure to please, choose the marquise cut diamond. Marquise cut diamonds are usually sold as centre diamonds for engagement rings and wedding rings. Because of its unique shape it usually demands to be the centre of attention.