FEATURE01: Antique Shine
In the early 16th century, before the invention of electric lights, people spent their nights by candlelight. It was during this time that the rose-cut diamond was conceived. In Europe, parties known as "night gatherings" were held almost every night, where nobles gathered, music played, balls were held, and they indulged in ballet, opera, and plays.
The rose-cut diamond quickly gained popularity among royalty and nobility gathering at evening parties, as it radiated a fantastical glow under the light of candles. Its modest yet elegant and subtle sparkle captivated people's hearts.
At the time when the rose cut was invented, the modern brilliance utilizing the refractive index and dispersion of light had not yet been discovered. What captivated the royalty and nobility gathered at evening parties was the sparkle created by the light reflecting off the cut facets on the surface of the diamond, known as scintillation (specular reflection).
The surface of the rose cut diamond is covered with triangular facets to reflect as much light as possible. It has a modest and understated charm, with a soft and shimmering brilliance that is different from the currently mainstream brilliant cut diamonds.
FEATURE02：A size that feels special
Holiday Season Limited Collection『選べるダイヤモンド』This is a combination jewelry adorned with rose cut diamonds. We will introduce its features while comparing it with items from the basic line that also feature rose cut diamonds.
First, the size of the diamond. One is a size of "0.02ct" designed for everyday use, while the rose cut diamonds offered in the 'Selectable Diamonds' have a more special size. They are available in two sizes: "0.04ct" and "0.09ct".
In addition to the differences in diamond sizes, the fact that they are set in platinum settings makes them feel one or two sizes larger than their actual size.
FEATURE03: From Historical Techniques
From the 18th century to the early 19th century, a technique called "foil back" was commonly used to enhance the brilliance of diamonds set in stone frames by sneaking in metallic foils, such as silver leaf, between the gemstone and the setting. Many of the rose-cut diamonds from that time were also made using the foil back technique. You can still see this style in antique jewelry today.
Inspired by the "foil back," we decided to use a platinum frame only for the top. The entire diamond is set in pure white platinum, aiming to create a natural foil back effect.
By the way,The basic line of rose cut diamond jewelry features diamonds set in a gold stone frame, designed to enhance the diamond's expression by incorporating light holes on the bottom instead of using a foil back.
FEATURE04: The Presence of Diamonds
Considering the different roles required for collection items and basic line items, we have added contrast to the presence of the diamond. When comparing the rings from the side, the difference is clearly visible.
On one hand, the height of the top holding the diamond is minimized to create a design that is more suitable for everyday use. In the collection items, we seek a balance that allows for a greater presence of the diamond, crafted with a gold arm and a platinum top. Of course, the ring top is shaped with no corners at all,We take care to ensure that there are no snags or catches.
