rose-cut
Antique gem style
Rose-cut describes a style of gem cutting with a flat base and a domed top covered in triangular facets, resembling a rosebud.
The cut dates to the sixteenth century and preceded the modern brilliant cut.
Rose-cut diamonds have recently regained popularity for their antique character and subtle, diffused sparkle: a rose-cut sapphire engagement ring.
Having no keel
- domeRounded vault forming roof
- cabochonDomed, unfaceted gemstone
- facetedHaving multiple flat surfaces
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
pavilion · crown · girdle · lapidary · polishing · rough · cleaving · proportion
Crystallized carbon gemstone
- gemstoneOrnamental cut mineral
- ringClosed curve shape
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- earringLobe-worn adornment
brooch · vintage · Georgian · Victorian · Mughal · Indian · heirloom · setting
Soft reflected light
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- glowSteady, soft light
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- soft lightGentle, diffused illumination
translucency · reflection · refraction · fire · scintillation · sparkle · radiance · subtlety
flat-bottom
Having no keel
symmetry · pavilion · crown · girdle · lapidary · polishing · rough · cleaving · proportion · depth
diamond
Crystallized carbon gemstone
earring · brooch · vintage · Georgian · Victorian · Mughal · Indian · heirloom · setting · bezel
luster
Soft reflected light
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- glowSteady, soft light
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
soft light · translucency · reflection · refraction · fire · scintillation · sparkle · radiance · subtlety · warmth