Diamond Shape Guide
The rose cut is one of the oldest diamond forms — a flat base, domed top, and triangular facets that produce a soft, romantic glow.
Dating back to the 16th century, the rose cut predates modern brilliant cutting by hundreds of years. Named for the way its facets resemble the petals of a rose bud, this cut features a flat base (no pavilion) and a domed crown with 3 to 24 triangular facets. Without the pavilion of a modern cut, the rose cut does not produce the fiery brilliance we associate with contemporary diamonds. Instead, it offers a soft, diffuse glow — a quiet, candlelit warmth that evokes the romance of a bygone era. Rose cuts sit very low on the finger, creating a profile that is both elegant and understated.
Rose cuts spread wider than brilliant cuts of the same carat weight due to their flat base. A 1-carat rose cut can appear significantly larger face-up than a 1-carat round brilliant.
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