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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Another shot features a close-up of Gomez's simple bouquet of white flowers, while another highlights her dazzling wedding bands, including the marquise diamond engagement ring Blanco proposed to her with in December 2024.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
In the second photo, Gomez rests her left hand on her new husband's, her marquise diamond engagement ring glinting in the light.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
In fact, elongated shapes like marquise have been selling for a premium this year due to high demand, said Zimnisky.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The Substance star wore a between-the-finger-ring, which had three marquise diamonds.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
In the second photo, Gomez rests her left hand on her new husband's, her marquise diamond engagement ring glinting in the light.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
In fact, elongated shapes like marquise have been selling for a premium this year due to high demand, said Zimnisky.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The Substance star wore a between-the-finger-ring, which had three marquise diamonds.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Marquise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marquise. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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