What is a horse eye shaped diamond?

The horse eye shaped cut diamond, also known as the marquis shaped cut diamond, is the ultimate expression of love and family affection. Also known as the "navette cutter" in French, it means "small boat". This unique diamond shape has two pointed tips, presenting a unique and eye-catching appearance. Like other irregular cuts, the ancient horse eye cut diamond is becoming increasingly popular in engagement rings.

history

In France, the royal rank between an earl and a duke is that of a marquis. In the 18th century, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, also known as Madame de Pompadour, held this title in the court. King Louis XV of France commissioned a royal jeweler to cut a diamond that looked like the lips of his lover Madame Pombardou, thus forming the "Marquis cut" diamond.

Horse eye shaped cut diamonds are exclusively worn by those attending the royal family and are a symbol of their status. Over time, horse eye shaped cutting has evolved into the exquisite shapes we know today.

characteristic

This image shows different perspectives of diamond cutting in the shape of a horse's eye.

The horse eye shaped cut diamond has a unique oval shape and pointed tip. When choosing the right diamond for your engagement ring, it is important to understand the horse eye cut. Horse eye shaped cut diamonds have different part names: "abdomen" refers to the widest area (width) in the center, "tip" refers to the points at the ends, and "wings" refers to the curve between the abdomen and the tip.

When purchasing an ideal horse eye shaped diamond, it is important to consider the aspect of proportion. To maintain the integrity of diamond cutting, avoid wide shoulders, flat wings, and wide tips. The average proportion of horse eye shaped diamond cutting is 1.85-2.20.

The slender shape cut in the shape of a horse's eye has been favored by those who crave uniqueness and uniqueness in diamonds. The additional advantage is that the horse eye shaped diamond cutting cleverly creates the illusion of a larger diamond, giving buyers the opportunity to choose rarer and higher quality diamonds within the same budget.