Marquise Pendants

A marquise pendant is a pendant necklace whose primary stone is cut in the marquise shape: an elongated, pointed oval with a modified brilliant faceting pattern of 56 to 58 facets. In pendant form, the marquise stone typically hangs vertically from a chain, where the pointed tips at both ends create a dramatic visual line at the collarbone. Marquise pendants are produced in single-stone solitaire configurations and in more elaborate designs with side stones or halo settings.

White gold is the most commonly chosen setting for marquise diamond pendants because the cooler metal tone maximizes contrast with the colorless stone's brilliance. Yellow gold suits marquise pendants with colored gemstones or buyers who prefer a warmer metal register. 14k gold is the most practical karat for a pendant worn regularly because the hardness maintains the V-prong setting integrity at the stone's pointed tips. Platinum is the most durable choice for an heirloom-quality marquise pendant.

A marquise pendant pairs best with a fine cable or box chain in the 1mm to 1.5mm gauge range, which positions the elongated stone at the collarbone without adding competing visual weight. The chain's length determines where the marquise stone reads at the neckline: 16 to 18 inches positions it at or just below the collarbone, where the vertical elongation is most readable. For complete pendant-and-chain combinations in the appropriate gauge and length range, browse pendant necklaces.

A marquise stone appears larger per carat than a round stone because the elongated shape covers more surface area on the skin beneath the chain. A marquise pendant in the same carat weight as a round pendant creates a more prominent visual statement at the neckline. Buyers who want the maximum visible stone size from a given carat weight will find the marquise cut the more efficient choice in the pendant format. For the full marquise cut context across all jewelry formats, browse marquise jewelry.

Marquise pendants are appropriate gifts for anniversaries, significant birthdays, and milestones where the recipient's preference for a distinctive stone shape is known or the giver wants to choose something with historical depth. The marquise cut's 18th-century French court origins give it a story that round brilliant cuts lack. Pendant necklaces require no sizing, which makes them more practical gifts than rings. Browse necklaces for the full range of pendant and chain necklace styles.