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Indian Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring
Located in London, GB
Indian Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring A Captivating Bloom of Elegance and Craftsmanship Embrace the
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1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Star Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Rose cut Diamond Star Brooch. Rose cut Diamond Size: Approximately 7.40 x 6.09 millimeters
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Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Antique Significant Pendant Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
late 19th Century. This exquisite pendant showcases the captivating beauty of rose-cut diamonds set in
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique look natural rose cut diamonds Ruby silver wire post earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
This pair of beautiful earrings consists of: Diamond type- Rose cut diamonds Diamond color
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

22 Karat Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Ring Handcrafted with White Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Rose-cut Diamond Ring with White Enamel Work Handcrafted This ingenious
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Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Indian Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Indian Pearl & Diamond Necklace Rose Cut Diamonds Cultured Pearls Hand "meenakari" enamel work on
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Vintage 1980s Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Burmese Untreated, Unheated Ruby, Rose Cut Diamond , Seed Pearl Necklace 19th C.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
OLD BURMA (MYANMAR) UNTREATED, UNHEATED RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND SEED PEARL NECKLACE. LATE 19TH
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold

65mm natural Uncut rose cut diamond ruby emerald pearl tassel earrings n pendant
Located in Delhi, DL
Purity- sterling silver Diamond- Natural uncut diamonds and rose cut diamonds Diamond origin- Natural
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver

2.01ct Marquise Natural Diamond, Rose Cut Emeralds Bangle w/Unique Green Rhodium
Located in New York, NY
showstopper 2.05 carat G I1 marquise diamond, surrounded by beautiful emeralds weighing a total of 14.55
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Indian Chief Head 18kt Gold-Trio with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Indian Chief Head 18kt Gold-Trio with Diamonds is a stunning and intricately designed piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace Rose cut emeralds, rubies & diamonds set in 22k
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Antique 1880s Indian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Large Rose Cut Slice Diamond Indian Ring
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large Rose Cut Diamond Slice Victorian Ring with single cut diamonds set in oxidized Silver by Amyn
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Large Rose Cut Diamond Slice Indian Earrings
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large Rose Cut Diamond Slice Victorian Earrings with single cut diamonds set in oxidized Silver by
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Mughal Style Indian Enamel Pendant with Rose Cut Diamond
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamond. Recreation of Jewelry worn by The Mughal's
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Enamel Pendant with Rose Cut Diamond
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamond. Recreation of Jewelry worn by The Mughal's
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Tourmaline Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Tourmaline Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds set in Gold by Amyn The Jeweler ™
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Repousse Gold Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Repousse Gold Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds. Recreation of Jewelry worn by
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Repousse Gold Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Repousse Gold Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds. Recreation of Jewelry worn by
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond gold shield Earrings
By Rebecca Koven
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A pair of 18kt yellow gold and rose cut diamond shield earrings. There are approximately 1.30cts of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Enamel Necklace with Organic shaped Rose Cut Diamonds
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Enamel Necklace with Organic shaped Rose Cut Diamonds by Amyn The Jeweler
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mughal Style Indian Turquoise Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Rubies
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Turquoise Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Rubies set in Gold by Amyn The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Red Enamel
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Red Enamel set in Gold by Amyn The Jeweler ™
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20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Coral Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearls
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Coral Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearls set in Gold by Amyn The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Nine Gems
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Nine Gems. Recreation of Jewelry or
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, 18k Gol...

Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Silver and Gold Bracelet
Located in Nicosia, CY
Rose Cut Brown and White Diamond of 8.80ct total weight and 11.00ct of Natural Emerald Oval Cut set
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Silver and Gold Bracelet
Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Silver and Gold Bracelet
H 2.84 in W 2.45 in D 0.43 in Dm 2.21 in L 2.84 in
Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Silver and Gold Bracelet
Located in Nicosia, CY
Rose Cut Brown and White Diamond of 8.45ct total weight and 13.45ct of Natural Ruby set on 925
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Silver and Gold Bracelet
Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Silver and Gold Bracelet
H 2.84 in W 2.45 in D 0.43 in Dm 2.21 in L 2.84 in
Mughal Style Indian Chand Bali Earrings with Enamel and Rose Cut Diamond
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Chand Bali Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds Pearls and Enamel by Amyn The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

3.20 Cts Flat Cut, Rose Cut Diamonds and Coral Stud Earring in 14k Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handcrafted Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold Studded with Flat Cut Diamond, Rose Cut Diamond and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

7 Carat Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Nicosia, CY
One of a Kind, Pear Shape 7 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring, M-N Color, I Clarity, set in Sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

3.82 cts Rose Cut Diamonds And Natural Emerald Studs Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handcrafted Rose Cut Diamond and Natural Emerald Earrings Studs in 18K Gold. Gold Weight - 11.634
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18.50 Carat Rose Cut White and Brown Diamond Silver Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Nicosia, CY
Impressive White Rose Cut and Brown Diamond total weight 18.50 carat Cuff Bracelet designed as a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

18.50 Carat Rose Cut White and Brown Diamond Silver Gold Cuff Bracelet
18.50 Carat Rose Cut White and Brown Diamond Silver Gold Cuff Bracelet
H 2.01 in W 2.88 in D 2.37 in Dm 2.37 in L 2.01 in
Indian Rose Cut Diamonds Enamel Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A fine Indian "Kundan-Meena" style bracelet with rose cut diamonds and fine enamelling decorations
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Vintage 1960s Indian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold

Old Indian Rose Cut Diamond, Seed Pearl, Enamel & Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
seed pearls and rose cut diamonds on the front and white enamel on the back.
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Indian Dangle Earrings

Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Indian Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelets
Located in Dallas, TX
India and are of oxidized sterling silver and 14k yellow gold with rose cut diamonds. The smaller
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold

Oversized Antique Rose Cut Diamond Indian Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and Collectable! This Antique Rose cut Diamond is clean and white. The mounting is an Indian
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

Oversized Antique Rose Cut Diamond Indian Ear Studs
Located in Geneva, CH
mounting is an Indian work in white gold. The diameter of each Rose cut diamond is approximately 15.00
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Oversize Antique Rose Cut Diamond Indian Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and Collectible! This Antique Rose cut Diamond is clean and white. The mounting is an Indian
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Vintage 1950s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Earrings Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of 18K gold and silver earrings depicting clusters of grapes set with rose-cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century European Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Snake Bracelet Rose Cut Diamond and Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Snake Bracelet set by rose cut diamonds and rubies. Antique Ottoman Empire. Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Indian Rose Cut Ruby Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings are composed of 14kt gold, features diamonds and rubies with a pearl accent. In
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20th Century Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

8.03 Carats, Zambian Emerald Cabochon & Yellow, Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
natural, without any treatment. The weight of the Rose Cut Diamonds is 5.81 carats. Other Diamonds weight
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Natural Mozambique Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous pair of Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The Ruby, completely natural
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Old Indian (circa 1930's) rose cut diamonds & 22k gold earrings featuring impressive size square
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Indian Dangle Earrings

Me & Ro Indian Drop Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamonds Indian Drop Earrings by Me&Ro. With 4 round rose cut diamonds
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20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Rose Cut Diamond foiled back on Gold Pendant. An Antique Rose Cut Diamond Foiled Back on
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.27 Carat Rose-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.27 Carat Rose-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings This art-deco style atypical polki
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique look natural rose cut diamonds blue sapphire silver wire post earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
This pair of beautiful earrings consists of: Diamond type- Rose cut diamonds Diamond color
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Ruby & Rose Cut Diamonds Choker Necklace Set & Earrings In 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds Choker Necklace Set & Dangler Earrings set in 18K Gold. The
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Pave Diamond Silver Vermeil Bangle Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
silver, or wear it on its own. Excellent condition. Stone Details: Over 800 rose cut Indian alluvial
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Early 2000s Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Vermeil

Indian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Silver Bangle Bracelet
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k & Silver overlay bangle bracelet with approximately 15 carats of rose cut and round diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Gold Starlight Necklace
By Pippa Small
Located in London, GB
Old Indian rose cut diamonds, and faceted diamond bead necklace. Each stone is different with its
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Indian Mogul-Style Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These diamond earrings were created in an Indian Mogul-style design with rose cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 15k Gold

Antique Indian Rose Gold Krishna Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds Weight 3.1 gr., US size 7, UK size O This delicate ring is composed of a rose gold hoop with
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

Mughal Style Indian Enamel Double Sided Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Double Sided Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Green Enamel on one side and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Enamel Flower Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diamond Indian necklace with rose cut diamonds mounted in gold and silver with enamel outlining the
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Indian More Necklaces

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Indian Rose Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact indian rose cut diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 22k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 11 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a indian rose cut diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing indian rose cut diamond — no matter the origin — is easy, but Scrives each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for a indian rose cut diamond, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is an Indian Rose Cut Diamond?

On average, a indian rose cut diamond at 1stDibs sells for $8,000, while they’re typically $2,187 on the low end and $49,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Questions About Indian Rose Cut Diamond
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A rose cut diamond boasts a cabbed flat base and a faceted top. It is called a rose cut diamond because it resembles the shape of a rose.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, rose-cut diamonds are often more expensive than some other cuts, including the brilliant round. Largely, the difference in price comes from the fact that the cut works best with diamonds that have a high clarity rating. As a result, the cut tends to cost more per carat. However, the rose cut makes diamonds appear larger in size, so you may be able to save money by opting for a smaller gemstone. Explore an assortment of rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs.