Dutch Marquise Engagement Rings: Six Prongs, Petals or Side Stones
By Clint Casmiro, Co-Founder, Smiro Studio · Updated October 29, 2026
Short answer: A Dutch marquise is a marquise with straighter, faceted sides. We built three for clients: a 2.70 carat on six claw prongs with engraving on the bridge, gallery rail and band, a 3.07 carat in a six tulip with a band that widens toward the stone, and a 2.59 carat with Cadillac side stones on a fully engraved band.
If you are new to the shape, our Dutch marquise explainer covers the stone itself. This page is about the rings: three real ones and what each choice does.
How do you set a Dutch marquise with engraving?
With six claw prongs on a cathedral, and the engraving carried through the parts you see from the side.
Barnaby's ring: 2.70 carat Dutch marquise, 1.90 ratio.
- Centre stone
- 2.70 carat Dutch marquise diamond, 1.90 ratio
- Setting
- Cathedral, six claw prongs
- Metal
- 18K yellow gold
- Engraving
- Through the bridge, the gallery rail and along the top of the band
The long 1.90 ratio stretches across the finger, and six claws give a clean but strong hold. The hand engraving is subtle from a distance and full of detail up close. See Barnaby's ring.
Can a Dutch marquise go in a tulip basket?
Yes. Six prongs become six tulip petals under the stone, and the outline stays sharp from the top.
Tyler's ring: 3.07 carat Dutch marquise.
- Centre stone
- 3.07 carat Dutch marquise diamond
- Setting
- Six tulip setting, gallery rail, cathedral
- Band
- 14K yellow gold, tapered so it widens toward the centre
Here the band does the unusual part: it gets wider as it meets the stone, which gives the ring more presence. The full range of baskets is on our tulip basket page. See Tyler's ring.
What side stones suit a Dutch marquise?
Cadillac side stones, which frame the centre and keep its long line flowing across the finger.
Banjamin's ring: 2.59 carat Dutch marquise with Cadillac side stones.
- Centre stone
- 2.59 carat Dutch marquise, full brilliant cut, 1.99 ratio
- Side stones
- Cadillac side stones
- Band
- 14K yellow gold, 2.5 mm euroshank
- Engraving
- Fully engraved band and bridge, from the client's own inspiration, with initials on the bridge and inside
The side stones keep the elongated line flowing across the finger. The euroshank gives a squared base that sits steady. See Banjamin's ring.
Which of the three should you pick?
Pick by what you want to see most: engraving, petals, or more stones.
| Ring | Carat and ratio | Head | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby's | 2.70 ct, 1.90 | Six claws, cathedral | Engraving on bridge, rail and band |
| Tyler's | 3.07 ct | Six tulip, gallery rail | Band widens toward the stone |
| Banjamin's | 2.59 ct, 1.99 | With Cadillac side stones | Fully engraved band and bridge |
What should you tell us to start a Dutch marquise?
Tell us the ratio you like (two of these are 1.90 and 1.99), six claws or a tulip, and whether you want side stones. Other marquise ideas are in ways to set a marquise, and you can start from our marquise rings.
Our Made To Order marquise settings start at $4,000 CAD in 14K gold, and a 2 carat lab grown diamond from our ring builder usually adds about $500 CAD. A Dutch marquise with engraving is quoted as a custom ring. The rest is on what our rings cost.
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A free 20 minute video call with our team. Bring a photo, a budget, or nothing at all.
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What is a Dutch marquise?
A marquise with straighter, faceted sides instead of one smooth curve, so it looks like an elongated hexagon with points.
How many prongs does a Dutch marquise need?
Usually six. Barnaby's ring uses six claws and Tyler's six tulip petals.
What ratio is a Dutch marquise?
The two on this page with a recorded ratio are 1.90 and 1.99, which reads long and slim on the finger.
What side stones go with a Dutch marquise?
Cadillac side stones suit it. On the 2.59 carat ring here they frame the centre and keep its 1.99 ratio line flowing across the finger.
Can a Dutch marquise be hand engraved?
Yes. Two of the three rings here have engraving on the band and bridge, one of them on the gallery rail too.
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