A large gold Masonic medallion and other, 9ct yellow gold, one presented as a boxed ribbon set Masonic pendant of square form, from the order of Buffaloes, with central enamelled panel set with rose cut diamond eyes, dated 1904, along with a small 9ct shield shaped medallion, engraved and enamelled with bicycle motif in blue enamel, engraved to reverse, dated 1898.
- Rose Cut - A flat based cut for a preious stone, leaving the surface covered with triangular facets, usually 24 in total.
It was introduced in the 15th century and popular during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The rose cut was the most popular form of diamond cut until the discovery of the brilliant cut at the end of the 17th century, after which its use declined.
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