The return of rose-cut diamonds

Uniquely radiant, a rose-cut diamond is one of the oldest diamond cuts and was first developed in 1400s. This beautiful cut has been used in jewellery for centuries. Unlike the brilliant cut, a rose cut is a flat bottom diamond and has three to twenty-four facets on its domeshaped crown top resembling a rosebud and therefore the name. It was very popular till late 1900 when the brilliant cuts came in and took over the market. Therefore, most of the vintage jewellery you see would be set with rose-cut diamonds.

- Abhishek Ghatiwala

Uniquely radiant, a rose-cut diamond is one of the oldest diamond cuts and was first developed in 1400s. This beautiful cut has been used in jewellery for centuries. Unlike the brilliant cut, a rose cut is a flat bottom diamond and has three to twenty-four facets on its dome-shaped crown top resembling a rosebud and therefore the name. It was very popular till late 1900 when the brilliant cuts came in and took over the market. Therefore, most of the vintage jewellery you see would be set with rose-cut diamonds.

The Cuts

Initially, rose cuts only had 3-6 facets, growing to 12, 16, 18 and eventually the 24 facets that we see today. One can also use a double rose cut with domed faceting on both sides, often used in unique diamond chains. If made with a sharp top and a fat bottom, the rose cut can also mimic a water droplet and is often used in a pendant or a necklace.

The Investment