rose cut

noun

: a form in which gems (such as diamonds) are cut that usually has a flat circular base and facets in two ranges rising to a point

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Vak Jewellery Eternal Garden Bracelet with untreated Burmese cabochon spinels, natural rubies, rose cut and full cut diamonds. Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Palladium gay gold set with different sizes of rose cut diamonds in 18K gold. Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021 These popular drops feature a halo of brilliant cuts in a diamond shape surrounding a rose cut diamond center. Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021 As for jewelry pieces, Zendaya layered necklaces by David Morris, including the five-row Le Jardin wild flower necklace and the rose cut necklace, adding a touch of sparkle and diamonds to her attire. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 On public display for the first time, the tiara is made of brilliant and rose cut diamonds pavé set in platinum, with six emeralds on either side. Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, 8 Feb. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rose cut was in 1820

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“Rose cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rose%20cut. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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