Rose Cut Diamonds.

The rose cut is said to have been developed in Holland during the 17th century, but may have been used earlier in India in a cruder way. The rose cut lost popularity in the early 18th century, when the brilliant cut was invented. But the beginning of the 20th century saw a slight revival of the cut. In those days, when there would be too much weight loss if a stone was to be polished into a brilliant, people might opt for one or two rose cuts. When the stone is cut so that it is in the form of two rose-cut stones placed base to base, it is called a double rose cut.


Usually, when speaking about a rose cut, people refer to a cone-shaped diamond (or an other prescribed symmetrical form) featuring a variable number of facets (usually two horizontal rows rising to a point) and a flat bottom (which means no pavilion).

It is important to bear on mind that the rose cut is first of all a cut. It is like the emerald cut. You can have emerald cuts as diamonds, as emerald or as diamond. And it also applies for rose cuts. You can have garnet rose cuts, as well as diamond rose cuts. This is important since knowing that helps avoiding a frequent misuse of the vocable rose cut.

Further more, the word "rose" itself could also be misleading as it comes from the flower, the "rose" and means "pink". Therefore, when you find an object that is described as featuring rose cuts, without further information, do not take it for granted and make sure that the stones are cut in diamond or check their color. A rose-cut diamond is also known as a Rose Diamond.

Here are some of our take on ROSE CUT DIAMONDS.

Flavor of the Bejeweled Month.

Designed by Jul Dizon herself, this magnificent piece is my ultra favorite for the month. A brooch of intricate design of 588 pieces of fine diamonds (2.913 carats) with pearl shape rose cut diamonds (4 pieces, 4.16 carats), detcheable from aquamarine beads necklace.

It is probably because of my Royal blood that I love this vintage inspired piece. After reading about Bloody Mary, I am now on to the life of Katherine of Aragon. The Queen that Anne Boleyn pushed out of the throne. Queen Katherine was poisoned little by little while locked up in The Tower. When she died, the autopsy report stated that all her organs were black because of poison.

Married first to Arthur, the older brother of Henry, the Royal fifteen-year-old may never have consummated their marriage. His bad health could have prevented this, for Arthur was stricken with tuberculosis and almost certainly infected with syphilis following some unwise youthful activities. Though, of course, he bragged extensively of having "spent the night in Spain," Katherine always maintained that she was still a virgin at the time of her marriage to Henry VIII. She was a lady of the highest integrity, so that we must, at least, assume that she believed this to be the case.

Katherine of Aragon.


Prince Arthur.


He died at the age of 16. He never became King because his father outlived him. His brother Henry, married Katherine and together, they became the King and Queen of England, until of course, Anne Boleyn had her disposed off so she can rule. Gosh, such deadly ambitions!

Okay, enough, I am getting carried away with my family matters.






Price upon request.

Mad about Brilliant Roses.

Rose cut diamonds (RCD) were introduced as early as the 1500's and were popular until the early 1900's. The shape usually resembles the petals of a rose bud. The bottom is flat. The crown is domed shaped and the facets meet in a point in the center. The number of facets varies from 3,6,12,18,to 24 facets. After the 1900's, everyone preferred to purchase and wear the modern cut diamonds (MCD). It is only during the last 7 years when diamond lovers have begun to demand for this cut once again.

This is an eternity ring using 10 pear shaped RCD with a total weight of 4.92 carats. Since the diamond is flat on the bottom, this ring wraps around the finger perfectly. A great alternative to the classic engagement ring after all, we are all about being unique.

Jul B. Dizon designers have been in love with the RCD since we all started manning the business. We all love the look of antique jewellery which is why when we come up with designs, we usually use estate jewellery as our inspiration. Something that the Royal Family would wear and I guess it's the kind of jewellery that I would wear just as soon as Prince William realizes that he wants me as his Royal Wifey!


It is said that when you wear this stone, it brings luck to your business. Most of my clients have at least one set of RCD and true enough, their businesses are thriving! I am not saying that it is all because of the RCD but it won't hurt you to wear one. It is also a great stone to have because of the illusion of size and weight meaning, since all diamonds are sold by its carat weight, a one carat RCD may look like a three carat of MCD. So price wise, it is much cheaper. Measurement wise, the one carat RCD may have the same diameter as a three carat MCD. Not bad if you are a size queen.

The MALTESE cross is a favorite of our clientelle. We have made a few variations of it and these brooches are all convertible to pendants and may even be worn as a bangle.



All the items above have been sold but we would be very happy to design you our own version of the Royal Jewels.

Jul B. Dizon Jewellery
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The Peninsula Manila
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