Which term describes a diamond cut with a flat bottom and triangular facets that come to a point at the top?

• A. Old Mine Cut
• B. Rose Cut
• C. Old European Cut
• D. Polishing

Answer: (B)

A rose cut is defined by a flat bottom and a domed top formed from triangular facets that come to a point at the crown. This combination gives the diamond a petal-like, rounded appearance and a distinctive, soft glow under light, since there isn’t a modern table or deep pavilion to reflect light in the same way.

Historically, rose cuts were common in antique jewelry because the shallow depth and flat base were easier to cut with the tools of the time, and the resulting sparkle is more diffuse, often described as candlelight brilliance. The flat bottom means the stone sits squarely on a surface, while the pointed top is created by facets converging to a apex.

This description matches the rose cut specifically. Old Mine Cut also has a flat bottom but features a deeper pavilion and a different crown shape rather than a pointed apex. Old European Cut has a more rounded crown and table, not a sharp top point. Polishing is a finishing process, not a cut type, so it doesn’t describe the diamond’s facet arrangement.