Metal: 18k white gold. 0.50 CWT diamonds. Round brilliant cut center diamond and rose cut side diamonds. VS clarity and G color diamonds. The rose cut originated in the 1500's and was commonly used through the Georgian and Victorian eras. Like other antique diamond cuts, they were cut by hand and meant to dazzle under candlelight. Their large, wide facets performed exquisitely in low light conditions. Ladies vintage diamond and gold dangle earrings.