15ct yellow gold ,Vintage snap bangle, set with three x old European cut diamonds, and six x rose cut diamonds with combined approximate weight .56 carats, J - K colour, Si2-I1 clarity, and six x round mixed cut synthetic rubies. Finished weight 18.09 grams. Inner size 2.36 in. x 2.05 in. 1993 Appraisal available.
- 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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