rose-cut
adjective
(of a gemstone) cut with a hemispherical faceted crown and a flat base
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How to use rose-cut in a sentence
Yet withal rather jewel-like: like a sudden rose-cut amber jewel naked at the depth of the vast indenture.
Sea and Sardinia | D. H. LawrenceThe prettiest cap for the balance is one of those foilback stones in imitation of a rose-cut diamond.
Watch and Clock Escapements | AnonymousPorter's offering to Mary was a quaint ring set with rose-cut diamonds and emeralds.
Contrary Mary | Temple BaileyNone of the rose-cut diamonds is equal in beauty to the brilliants.
Like the rose cut, the cabochon cut does not give much brilliancy as compared to the brilliant cut.
A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public | Frank Bertram Wade
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