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
rose-cut adjective

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The watch is covered in invisible set baguettes and a single rose cut diamond. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 Vak Jewellery Eternal Garden Bracelet with untreated Burmese cabochon spinels, natural rubies, rose cut and full cut diamonds. Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 It is set with a 2.97 carat Zambian emerald and surrounded by yellow sapphires, tsavorites and rose cut diamond (price on request). Carol Besler, Robb Report, 19 May 2021 There are nine pear shaped aquamarines and rose cut diamonds throughout. Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 10 Apr. 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

Time Traveler
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 10 Sep. 2025.

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