Rose-cut diamonds are seldom seen nowadays, except in antique and Art Deco jewelry. There have been various forms of the rose cuts since the mid-16th century which have been derived…
Single-cut is the simplest cut used in gemstone cutting. It is most commonly used with small diamonds. This style of cut has changed over the centuries but usually has around…
Hardstone. Hardstones are precious or semi-precious gemstones which can be used for intaglios or mosaics etc. Reference: Lexico. During the Art Deco era hardstones were extremely popular in jewelry, vanity case,…
Many forms of coral are now a protected species so care should always be taken to make sure that any item containing this gemstone is a genuine antique. The most…