Title: Modern/Antique Rose cut Diamond Necklace
Shipping: $29.00
Artist: N/A
Period: Unassigned
History: N/A
Origin: North America > United States
Condition: Excellent
Item Date: 2009
Item ID: 3771
This gorgeous antique reproduction diamond necklace features a dazzling combination of full cut round diamonds and rose cut diamonds. It is set in 18k white gold and has 334 round diamonds set prong-pave style, total weight 2.02 ct. The main attraction of this necklace are 12 beautiful rose cut diamonds total weight 1.08ct. All diamonds are G-H color and VS1 to SI1 clarity, beautifully matched together. It is complemented by a multi strand 16” chain with 18 bezel set diamonds, G-H color, VS1 to VS2 clarity, total weight 0.39 carats. Rose cut diamonds are used in antique jewelry and some contemporary jewelry. They have triangular brilliant-style facets, a pointed dome-shaped crown, a flat base and a circular girdle outline. This necklace is one of a kind!
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_cut
Various forms of the rose cut have been in use since the mid 16th century. Like the step cuts, they were derived from older types of cuts (see History section). The basic rose cut has a flat base (no pavilion) and a crown composed of triangular facets (usually 12 or 24) in symmetrical arrangement, which rise to form a point. They are usually circular in outline; variations include: the briolette (oval); Antwerp rose (hexagonal); and double Dutch rose (resembling two rose cuts united back-to-back).
