Do marquise diamonds look bigger than round diamonds?

Yes. The marquise has the largest face-up area of any diamond shape, making a 1ct marquise appear 15–20% larger than a 1ct round. If visual size is your priority, the marquise delivers the most dramatic impact per carat.

Is £10,000 a good budget for an engagement ring?

A £10,000 budget provides access to the full range of natural diamond engagement rings at MOH, including 1.5ct+ stones in premium settings. You can afford to prioritise cut quality, which is the most important factor in a diamond's beauty.

Do marquise diamonds look bigger than round diamonds?

Yes. The marquise has the largest face-up area of any diamond shape, making a 1ct marquise appear 15–20% larger than a 1ct round. If visual size is your priority, the marquise delivers the most dramatic impact per carat.

Is £10,000 a good budget for an engagement ring?

A £10,000 budget provides access to the full range of natural diamond engagement rings at MOH, including 1.5ct+ stones in premium settings. You can afford to prioritise cut quality, which is the most important factor in a diamond's beauty.

Marquise Engagement Rings Under £10,000

Handcrafted · Hatton Garden, London

The marquise cut features a distinctive elongated shape with pointed ends, offering the largest face-up area of any diamond shape for its carat weight. Its boat-like silhouette creates a dramatic, regal presence on the finger and makes the stone appear significantly larger than other shapes of the same weight.

Under £10,000, there are no compromises. Expect a 1.5ct+ natural diamond or a breathtaking 2ct+ lab-grown centre stone in the most premium settings MOH offers. This is engagement ring shopping without limitations.