Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

There is some overlap between the periods when both antique diamond cuts coexisted.

Old european cut diamond platinum ring.

The old euro is very popular among vintage jewelry collectors. Old european cut diamond engagement rings old european cut diamonds set in antique and vintage inspired engagement rings. The old european cut diamond is the standard round diamond that was made between 1890 1930. Old european cut diamonds old mine cut.

What is an old european cut diamond. Shop online or visit our nyc showroom. The old european cut was the most sophisticated and innovative diamond cut of the 19th century and it is considered to be the predecessor of today s modern brilliants. Unlike a modern round brilliant the old european cut is cut less precisely and is as a result more organic in shape.

The diamond is gia certified and grades q r in color and vs1 in clarity. Old european engagement rings prevalent from the late 1800s through the early 1900s the old european cut diamonds of yesterday remain highly desirable today. The old european cut diamond or old euro cut was the primary diamond shape used in the art deco era old mine cut diamonds or miner cut were used in victorian and edwardian eras. The old european cut is round in shape with an appearance that s similar to the modern round brilliant cut diamond.

As a predecessor to the modern brilliant cut diamond the old european or old euro cut diamond strongly resembles the modern brilliant cut diamond. It is set in an elegant crown platinum mounting with lovely detailing and the ring dates from crica 1920s. The warmer tone combined with such high clarity and big beautiful faceting from the old euro cut makes for a bright and truly stunning open.