A truly unique shape, the marquise engagement ring is for the bride that wants to stand out. It has a rich history and eye-catching design for the adventurous soul.
If you’re on the market for a rock to decorate your fingers, here is what you need to know.
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The marquise shape has a an interesting French historical background. According to Shimansky, the shape was created for Louis the XIV, a monarch who ruled as the King of France.
“Legend holds that Louis the XIV, also known as Louis the Great or the Sun King, wanted a diamond that would be as brilliant and in a shape that could match the smile of the Marquise of Pompadour. And that was how the Marquise shape diamond was born. Because of its shape, it is sometimes also known as “navette” (little boat),” they explain.
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The stone has 58 facets and a slender, elongated shape that is characterised by two sharp points on either end of it. It typically has a length to width ratio of 1.75 – 2.25 to 1, with the ideal ratio being 2 to 1.
Thanks to its long shape, this cut makes the diamond appear to be of greater weight and size than it actually is. It’s shape can also have the ‘bowtie’ effect, in which the diamond appears to take on the shape of a bow tie due to the absence of light reflection in the table of the diamond. This can easily be solved by adding more facets to the crown of the stone.
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Creating the perfect marquise shape diamond takes expert skill and technique because of its distinct shape. It has to be perfectly proportioned or else it won’t deliver the optimum amount of brilliance. When on the market, be sure to ensure the stone is symmetrical.
This stone is perfect for those wanting to grab attention. Like most other shapes, it elongates the fingers and its unique shape makes the stone appear much larger. Those with extroverted personalities will love this shape that offers an unrivalled charm.
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It’s springtime! Everybody loves the turning of the season from icy cold temperatures to milder, sunny days. Nature agrees and gives us her prettiest, most colourful blossoms. Wildflowers are in bloom and trees sprout young new leaves.
If you’re having a spring wedding, your stationery should be fresh, vibrant and colourful. Take a look at these lovely invitation sets that we adore.
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Let’s toast to the good life! A wedding day is often made much more entertaining with some bottles of your favourite booze. While an open bar is aways welcomed by guests, there are more ways to bring in your favourite drink in your big day.
Couples who have a deep appreciation for alcohol can get creative in showcasing their passion. Go big with unique drink displays, incorporate it into your seating chart or even give it out as wedding favours.
Here are some awesome ideas to sip on:
Seating charts and escort cards:
Use you leftover wine bottles as escort cards! Simply clean them out and remove the labelling, then use a marker to write out the names of your guests or print it out on paper and paste it to the bottle. Think beyond bottles and use decanters or even cocktail shakers as seating charts!
If you’d like something your guests can sip and savour, use glasses of your favourite drink as escort cards. Wine walls are super trendy and double as an amazing art installation. For a more casual vibe, have shot glasses and mini wedges of lemon set up for your guests to get the party started.
Interactive bars:
There are so many interesting and fun ways to serve up your alcoholic beverages. Instead of a boring bar, get more interactive with booze carts. A dedicated stand to your favourite drink like a champagne cart acts as an extra feature and adds a cool edge to your big day.
You can also set up some DIY drink stands to allow your guests to help themselves. Think of a gin or prosecco bar with an assortment of fruits and mixers to pimp out your drink.
Wedding favours:
Give your guests something to enjoy on their way out of your festivities with miniature bottles of your favourite drink. From whiskey and tequila to bourbon and bubbly, each little drink can be complimented with a fun and cheesy slogan. Drunk in love, anyone?
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Actress and comedian Niecy Nash surprised fans when she announced she is bisexual and has a new wife.
The Claws star posted an image from her recent wedding to musician Jessica Betts, captioning it: “Mrs. Carol Denise Betts” along with #LoveWins.
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This is the first time Nash has publicly spoken about her relationship with Betts, as well as her sexual identity.
Nash divorced her husband of eight years Jay Walker in 2019, and spoke of her difficulty in finding herself throughout that process.
While accepting the Vanguard Award at the 2020 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon, she said: Trust that it is so much easier to walk in your truth than it is to run towards a lie. Make decisions about what you now know. You gotta own the part you play, that’s important. You gotta forgive yourself and others.”
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