rose cut
diamond engagement rings

A unique and rare cut the rose cut diamond has just 24 facets which impart a soft diffused light. Shop our collection of vintage and handcrafted Erstwhile engagement rings that feature this romantic diamond.

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Five Reasons Why We Love Rose Cut Diamonds

Named for a rose bud, the rose cut diamond is one of the oldest and rarest of diamonds. Developed in the 1600s in India, only 1 in every 1,000 diamonds today is cut into a rose cut. Another fun fact and reason why we love this gem is that modern rose cuts continue to be cut by hand as opposed to other modern diamond cuts made by machines. The most significant and unique trait of the rose cut is the flat bottom and dome shaped top.

Five Reasons Why We Love Rose Cut Diamonds

Named for a rose bud, the rose cut diamond is one of the oldest and rarest of diamonds. Developed in the 1600s in India, only 1 in every 1,000 diamonds today is cut into a rose cut. Another fun fact and reason why we love this gem is that modern rose cuts continue to be cut by hand as opposed to other modern diamond cuts made by machines. The most significant and unique trait of the rose cut is the flat bottom and dome shaped top.

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