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Marquise, pear, trillion and shield shapes are hot in today’s jewelry designs.
Marquise, pear, trillion and shield shapes are hot. Love them or hate them, you should be embracing these alternative shapes; with round, cushion and ovals unequivocally dominating in classic jewelry and engagement rings, there’s a growing subset of women who want something edgy and unique.
Each cut and shape brings its own distinct energy.
Marquise shapes can make a smaller stone look larger, the finger look longer and when turned horizontally they look ultra-modern. Trillions make classic side stones but are even better as standalone stones in rings, earrings and pendants. Lastly, shield shapes instantly make the wearer feel superhero vibes.
Here are a few of Amanda’s Style File selects of jewels with edgy shapes (literally), either in stone selection or metalwork.
Abby Sparks Jewelry “Erica” engagement ring with split double band, marquise-cut diamond and tapered baguettes set in 14-karat yellow gold ($15,600)
Alina Abegg “Alien” ring in 18-karat white gold with rose quartz and peridot (approximately $6,424 per current exchange rates)
Dana Bronfman “Side Eye” earring extenders in 18-karat yellow and rose gold with white and black diamonds ($850)
Dilamani marquise-shape “Art Deco” ring with diamonds set in 14-karat white gold ($2,250)
Eva Fehren “The Trillion Drop Earrings” in 18-karat rose gold with inverted white diamond trillions ($12,550)
GiGi Ferranti “Regalo” pendant in 14-karat yellow gold with marquise pink and green tourmalines and diamonds ($3,000)
Julez Bryant 14-karat rose gold triangle pendant with a trillion diamond on adjustable diamond-cut ball chain ($1,536)
Julie Lamb 18-karat yellow gold “Lois” lariat with citrine and diamond ($1,695)
K. Mita “Marquesa” ring in 18-karat rose gold with marquise-shape brown diamond ($2,685)
Paige Novick 18-karat yellow gold bangle with marquise garnet ($2,670)
Sorellina “Pietra” stud earring in 18-karat yellow gold, rock crystal and black onyx with tsavorite pave ($220)
Takat 6.23-carat fancy yellow marquise diamond ring with white diamonds set in 18-karat yellow and white gold ($350,000)
Todd Reed one-of-a-kind necklace with rough aquamarine, white brilliant-cut diamonds and princess-cut diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold (price available upon request)
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