Diamond and cultured pearl necklace, the round cream cultured pearls with a diamond cluster clasp centred by a rose-cut diamond, estimated weight 10 carats, mounted in gold, length 16.54 in.
- 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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