brioletten.
/briːə(ʊ)ˈlɛt/ A pear-shaped diamond, having facets cut in all directions.
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society > occupation and work > materials > raw material > gem or precious stone > diamond > [noun] > of specific type of cut
table diamond1470
tablet1519
tablet diamond1530
facet diamond1623
rose diamond1638
rose stone1659
rose1678
table stone1678
spread brilliant1727
rosette1861
briolette1865
trap-brilliant1875
1865 Illustr. London News 11 Mar. 243 This diamond..is what is called a briolette—that is, a solid drop.
1884 Birmingh. Weekly Post 23 Aug. 3/7 It will weigh..in lozenge shape, briolette, about 300 carats.
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