of
depth, or substance, in brilliants, the same is to be admitted in
regard to rose diamonds, provided their expansion does not exceed the
limits prescribed in the case of spread brilliants.
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And if it be admitted, as some have asserted, that there is a superior
excellency in brilliants, what must be the consequence, but that rose
diamonds must sink in their value, to the great prejudice of the most
noble and ancient families, who are greatly possessed of them, as
being a more ancient jewel than brilliants ; but, on the contrary, it
will appear that rose diamonds, when truly manufactured, are not
inferior to brilliants, all circumstances considered.
