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A lozenge (/ ˈ l ɒ z ɪ n dʒ / [1] LOZ-inj; symbol: ), often referred to as a diamond, is a form of rhombus. The definition of lozenge is not strictly fixed, and the word is sometimes used simply as a synonym (from Old French losenge ) for rhombus .
The lozenge in heraldry is a diamond-shaped rhombus charge (an object that can be placed on the field of the shield), usually somewhat narrower than it is tall. It is to be distinguished in modern heraldry from the fusil , which is like the lozenge but narrower, though the distinction has not always been as fine and is not always observed even ...
ɡ aɪ l /, occasionally spelled argyll) pattern is made of diamonds or lozenges. The word is sometimes used to refer to an individual diamond in the design, but more commonly refers to the overall pattern. Most argyle contains layers of overlapping motifs, adding a sense of three-dimensionality, movement, and texture.
Here is what the most popular diamond shapes for engagement rings mean. While reading, think about which shape reflects you and your partner. Round Brilliant Cut: Traditional and Elegant.
The rhombus is often called a "diamond", after the diamonds suit in playing cards which resembles the projection of an octahedral diamond, or a lozenge, though the former sometimes refers specifically to a rhombus with a 60° angle (which some authors call a calisson after the French sweet [1] —also see Polyiamond), and the latter sometimes ...
Lozenge or losange may refer to: Lozenge (shape), a type of rhombus; Throat lozenge, a tablet intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to suppress throat ailments; Lozenge (heraldry), a diamond-shaped object that can be placed on the field of a shield; Les Films du Losange, a film production company; Lauzinaj, also called Lozenge, an Arab sweet
A royal mystery is finally getting a happy ending. Queen Mary's Diamond Lozenge Bandeau has been considered missing since the '60s, but thanks to a royal wedding, the tiara is back in the spotlight.
The story behind Queen Mary’s Diamond Lozenge Bandeau has all the makings of a good detective novel: priceless diamonds, royal intrigue, and a good ending.. Last worn by Princess Margaret of the ...