The Novara Marquise Cut Bezel Ring

Elegant Marquise Cut Diamond Ring with Protective Bezel Solitaire Setting

The Novara takes a marquise diamond and puts it in a bezel that actually protects those super-pointy ends. Marquise cuts are tricky because they're all about that dramatic boat shape, but those sharp points are basically asking to get chipped if you're not careful with them.

What's cool about marquise cuts is how they make your finger look longer and the stone look bigger than it actually is. They've got 58 facets like round diamonds, so you get plenty of sparkle, but arranged in this elongated shape that's pretty unique. The cut has been around forever - supposedly created for Louis XV's mistress back in the 1700s.

The bezel here isn't just practical, it's kind of necessary. Those pointed ends are the most vulnerable part of any marquise, and a bezel wraps around the whole stone including the tips. But it doesn't make the marquise look chunky or anything - the bezel follows that sleek boat shape and actually emphasizes how elegant the proportions are.

Some people worry that bezels hide too much of the stone, but with a marquise it works differently. The elongated shape means you still see most of the diamond's length and width. And honestly, the bezel makes the whole thing look more intentional and substantial rather than delicate.

This works well if you like the idea of a marquise but want something that'll survive everyday wear. The cut gives you that vintage Hollywood glamour thing, while the bezel gives you modern practicality. Plus the low profile means it won't catch on stuff constantly.

We look for marquise cuts with good length-to-width ratios and symmetrical points because those details really matter when the stone is this exposed in a bezel. You want the proportions to be spot-on since there's nothing else to distract from the diamond's shape.