09/21/2026
A diamond shape inspired by a woman’s lips makes for a great royal love story. But the woman at the center of the marquise-cut diamond’s origin story deserves far more than a footnote as King Louis XV’s mistress. Madame de Pompadour was one of the most influential women at the French court — and her relationship with the king continued to shape royal affairs long after their romance ended. Story continues at our blog... https://johnstockhilljewelers.thejewelerblog.com/