Unlike the original intention, the Marquise stone is set length wise when on her finger. It could be referred to as a sideways smile but for me it more closely resembles a football that glimmers. But by it being elongated on the finger, this gives the illusion that her finger is longer and more elegant.

Not all modern marquise are the elongated smile, recently jewelers have experimented with the teardrop shape. This cut is the same as the traditional marquise but with one end rounded. The center still has a bow tie effect that when it is very pronounced shows the low quality of the cut. When choosing your stone, look for this and know that the smaller the bow tie is in the middle of the stone, the better quality the cut is.

Marquise engagement rings are designed to stand alone, but many of these rings have an accompanying ring. This is a specially made ring that will lock around the center stone with accent stones to give a cluster affect. This way your lady has the option of two different looks, all with one set of rings.

Because of the unique shape of this cut, most marquises are held securely with at least 6 prongs. The more secure 8 prong is recommended. But if you are buying one already made, you may not have the option. But you cannot go wrong with the smile of a marquise engagement ring.

By the width and length being different, this oval cut diamond will give off a different brilliance than the traditional round cuts that most jewelers offer. The oval engagement rings come in a variety of settings. Some of the stones are set up on prongs to give the unique solitaire look while others use the bezel setting and encrust the outer edge with a ring of pave diamonds.

Because of the uneven look from being oval, the stone is usually placed on a ring with the elongated ends running up and down the finger. This has a tendency to give the illusion that the finger that an oval ring is on is more slender than it really is. This elegant feature is used to help accent not only the ring but the hand on which the ring is set.

The nice thing about oval cut engagement rings is that they are a break from tradition so a unique look can be had. For many the addition of more diamonds is preferred. By placing a smaller diamond or other precious gem on the sides of the narrow portion, a star like image can be created. Another often used stone with the oval rings are the baguette stones that will run down the band to accent the ring even more. Your options are almost limitless when you have chosen one of the many oval engagement rings available on the market place today.

When done correctly the pave diamonds appear to be floating in place on her finger. This is because the band itself cannot be readily seen. This is what the designer of this style had in mind. So for that reason almost every pave engagement setting is on a light colored metal like white gold, platinum or silver.

If you want a wider band or have a matching band for the man’s wedding band, this can also be done. Small stones can still be used with the wider bands just arranged differently. Several rows of stone can be used to cover the wider band. In some instances the arrangement can have the outer rows pointing inwards to concentrate the fire into what appears to be a stronger blast of glimmer from the band.

When choosing this non-traditional setting for your engagement ring, more options are available to you. If a center diamond is your choice then fine, but an Opal or ruby could set this ring apart from all the rest of the engagement rings your lady has seen. This will also ensure that she knows you put a lot of thought and money into picking the right ring for your life together.

Remember this is a choice that will not only set the tone for the engagement but for the life you will live with her until the end of time. The pave engagement settings can be the right path for everlasting peace.

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The baguette cut was designed to accent a center stone without taking away any of the brilliance or shine that most have. This is because there are only 14 facets on each baguette stone. The limited cuts are larger to allow more light in, but will never outshine the solitaire. With baguette stones on the ring itself, as your lady turns her finger, the sparkle will have a longer effect in the available light.

The usual baguette stone is cut in a rectangle that could run all the way round the ring, but most stop just half way down. Some jewelers at the beginning of the 20th century played with this particular cut as the center stone. The geometric shape made this possible, but it would take 4 of them to have the same number of facets as a marquise cut stone. But that did not stop the Art Deco inspired jewelry. This cut was perfect. The clean cuts allowed them to be placed side by side to appear as one stone.

For those of you on a tight budget, adding several baguette stones to your engagement ring will allow you to accurately state that the ring is of more carat weight. For some people, including ladies, this is more important than the cut itself.

The baguette engagement rings are beautiful and the stones can be pieced together in an elegant fashion. The symmetric cut can symbolize how your relationship will be smooth and seamless. The baguette engagement ring is the modern choice for the budget conscience.