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About 10K Rose Gold
10K rose gold derives its warm pink hue from a higher copper content — typically 50%+ of the alloy. The increased copper makes 10K the rosiest and hardest-wearing rose gold available, and the boldest pink tone in fine jewelry. The color does not fade or tarnish, and rose gold never requires rhodium plating like white gold does. It pairs beautifully against fair to medium skin tones and complements diamonds, morganites, and pearls with a flattering warm cast.
About the Marquise Cut
The marquise cut is an elongated, pointed oval — 56–58 facets in a 'navette' (little boat) silhouette commissioned in the 1700s by King Louis XV of France, supposedly to mirror the lips of his mistress, the Marquise de Pompadour. The shape delivers the largest face-up surface area per carat of any diamond cut — visually 30%+ larger than a round of equivalent weight — making it the most carat-efficient choice. The two pointed ends require V-prong protection.