Rose Cut Diamond Rings
The name of this cut is derived from its resemblance to the opening
petals (half open) of a rose bud.
The rose cut was introduced
in Holland in the 16th century at a time the facet patterns
in diamond cut started to be complex and diamonds were being made brighter
and brighter due to the use of polishing wheel. It remained in fashion
till the early 20th century.
The basic features that characterize
rose cut are flat and circular shape, domed and faceted crown and a
plain and flat bottom. The facets meet at a point on the center. Facets
may vary in number from 3 to 24 and are arranged on the crown in a symmetrical
manner.
The following rose cut diamond rings for sale are listed on eBay.
Rose cuts are also referred by various other terms like the Crowned Rose Cut, the Dutch Cut, the Full Holland Cut and the Antwerp Rose Cut (hexagonal). A rose cut diamond ring with 24 facets makes one hemisphere while with 48 facets two hemispheres back to back are formed. The latter pattern in a rose cut diamond ring is known as Double Dutch Rose. The facets on a rose cut diamond ring may be non-symmetrical or irregular. Such pattern is known as Senaille Cut. In Double Dutch rose cut if one of the two hemispheres is elongated, such modification is referred as Briolette cut (oval).
The rose cut diamond ring was very popular in the Victorian era. As in case of old brilliant and step cuts, the rose cut diamond ring is sought for its antique value. Repair or reproduction of old pieces of jewelry also requires rose cut diamonds. The double rose cut on a rose cut diamond ring produces the looks of two rose cuts that are joined at their bases. The Briolette rose cut in a rose cut diamond ring gives the stone the shape of a teardrop, that is, one end is pointed and the other end is rounded with facets all across the stone. The beautiful design and a soft glow have made rose cut diamond ring loved by people with eyes for a vintage look. However like other antique diamond cuts, here also it is always the situation of demand much exceeding the supply.