Frederica Grey Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
What is a Rose Cut Diamond?
We get this question all the time so we thought we would take a few minutes and share with you the legacy of the rose cut diamond, which has an interesting story. It was named after the petals of a rose flower to which it bears resemblance. Pretty romanitcal, right?
A rose cut diamond is a diamond with flattened base and a faceted domed peaked top. This antique-style diamond cut can take on many shapes with squarish-round, pear, and oval shapes being the most popular. Unlike the more rigid brilliant cut diamond parameters, a rose cut diamond can have from 3 to 24 facets, each bringing a slight variation to the shape. Because of the attraction of the romantic and exotic appeal of this cut, rose cut diamond engagement rings are the most sought after these days. In fact my own engagement ring is a 1.75ct grey chameleon rose cut diamond. It is a color shifter, which means it changes color from grey to greenish yellow in different temperatures and light.
The History Behind Rose Cut Diamonds
The rose cut diamond is one of the oldest cutting styles for diamonds and is the original diamond cut of heirloom and antique jewelry. The history of the rose cut diamond dates back to the 15th century. It originally emerged in India and gained extreme popularity during the Georgian Period, 17th century and the Victorian Period, 19th century. Choosing a rose cut diamond will give your engagement ring a unique old-world feel, which we love.
During the early 19th century, the development of more contemporary diamond cutting techniques allowed for very sophisticated and brilliant shapes. During those days, the evaluation of diamonds was done through the light of candles in which the yellow or grayish color diamond sparkled warmly. However, with the widespread of electrical lighting, the consumers were more derived towards the diamonds that exhibit the most sparkle.
Modern rose cut diamonds are fairly rare. Only one in a thousand diamonds is made into a rose cut today. Here at Rough Luxe, I spend a lot of time traveling and developing relationships with dealers across the world to bring you the best rose cut diamonds we can find. Most rose cuts, found in antique jewelry from the 17th & 18th century, have some inclusions that add a unique personality to each diamond.
Rose cut diamonds continue to be made and polished by hand while the brilliant cut diamonds are cut by machine. Since the rose cut diamonds are made and polished by hand, they have a less manufactured look in comparison to the brilliant cut diamonds.
Is a Rose Cut Diamond perfect for you?
Though rose cut diamond rings are designed in a variety of styles and metals, they are often wrapped in a bezel setting offering the most protection to the diamond as it is completely encircled by metal. A rose cut diamond is a truly unique choice for an alternative engagement ring.
At Rough Luxe Jewelry we are are using rose cut diamonds to create contemporary designs with vintage inspired look, adding unique old world vibes to their pieces. Whether you design grey rose cut diamond engagement ring or colored rose cut diamond engagement ring, this unusual cut is definitely a timeless show stopper.
Are you considering a rose cut diamond engagement ring? We have a wide selection of rings that feature the ever-popular grey rose cut diamond and also a rainbow of colored rose cut diamonds. We pride ourselves on a meticulous eye for detail and a passion to create exclusive jewelry. How about having the romantic rose cut diamond wrapped around your ring finger that connects directly to the heart? Visit us to grab your symbol of love today!
