plural marquises
mär-ˈkēz 
-ˈkē-zəz
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: marquee
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: a gem or a ring setting or bezel usually elliptical in shape but with pointed ends
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Ritani is a great pick for those who want options, with 10 different shape varieties to choose from, including classics like round, cushion, and oval, as well as marquise, pear, and heart.
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
The marquise blue diamond creation is courtesy of his own fine jewelry house, Didris.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Other top ring shapes include emerald (8 percent), princess (8 percent), pear/teardrop (8 percent), and marquise (8 percent).
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
After the Great War ended, the marquise passed away, and her children’s visits to Cannes became fewer and fewer.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
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Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026
The marquise blue diamond creation is courtesy of his own fine jewelry house, Didris.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Other top ring shapes include emerald (8 percent), princess (8 percent), pear/teardrop (8 percent), and marquise (8 percent).
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
After the Great War ended, the marquise passed away, and her children’s visits to Cannes became fewer and fewer.
—Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Marquise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marquise. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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