Before the development of modern faceting techniques, rose cuts added more brilliance to gems, like the diamonds in this gold ring. Netherlands or England, circa 1760. Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck, 1955. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public Domain.
Colorless Diamond Faceted Rose Cut in Ring
Before the development of modern faceting techniques, rose cuts added more brilliance to gems, like the diamonds in this gold ring. Netherlands or England, circa 1760. Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck, 1955. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public Domain.
Article: A Brief History of Diamonds
Credit: Metropolitan Museum of Art
| Gemstone | Diamond |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Jewelry type | Ring |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Colorless |
| Transparency | Transparent |