18ct yellow gold marquise cut engagement rings, handmade to order by our family workshop in the Cotswolds and set with a diamond you choose yourself. The marquise is a long, boat-shaped diamond with two points. It looks larger than any other shape of the same weight. 18ct yellow gold has the rich, warm colour of traditional gold, and the colour runs right through the metal, so it never wears off.
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The marquise cut diamond
The marquise is a long brilliant cut with a point at each end. It has the largest face-up area of any diamond shape for its weight, so it looks big for its carat weight and makes the finger look long and slender. It has a bold, vintage character.
Why 18ct yellow gold?
18ct yellow gold is 75% pure gold, with the deep, warm colour people picture when they think of a gold ring. It is not plated, so the colour never fades. Some of our yellow gold designs hold the diamond in a white platinum head, so the stone looks as white as possible while the band stays golden. Yellow gold also flatters a slightly warmer diamond, so a stone in the H to J colour range can look just as good as a pricier, whiter one. For a lower price, see our 9ct yellow gold engagement rings.
Choosing your marquise diamond
A ratio of 1.75 to 2.25 gives the classic shape; keep the two halves even. Like the oval, a marquise can show a bow tie, so check the photos. The two points are the delicate part, and our settings protect each one with a claw.
Choose your own diamond
Every ring is set with a centre diamond you choose yourself, natural or lab-grown, from our live stock. Each stone has its grading report, and the ring page shows the finished price before you buy.
Made to order in the Cotswolds
Every ring is made to order in our family workshop in Bourton-on-the-Water, where we have made fine jewellery since 1969. We use 100% recycled precious metal, every ring is independently hallmarked, and each one takes 3 to 4 weeks. Delivery is free across the UK, and returns are free within 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
The points are the thinnest part of the stone, so they can chip if knocked. Our marquise settings hold each point in a claw to protect it.
Yellow gold reflects a little warmth into the diamond, so a near-colourless stone in the H to J range looks just as good as a whiter, more expensive one. If you want an icy white stone, choose a design with a platinum head.
3 to 4 weeks from order, as every ring is made to order in our workshop. If you have a date in mind, contact us and we will do our best to help.