Old European Cut Ring

Transitional cut diamonds were the common cut in the 1940 s.

Old european cut ring.

Accompanied by gia certificate no 1152922370 stating the diamond is e color vs2 clarity. There is some overlap between the periods when both antique diamond cuts coexisted. 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. 32 diamonds 25ct by stephen russell.

Old mine cut diamonds or miner cut were used in victorian and edwardian eras. Old european cut diamonds are essentially the antique version of the modern round brilliant. This diamond cut was the fore runner of the modern brilliant cut. Gold diamond ring over 1 carat old european cut diamond solitaire in 18k gold.

In stock vintage art deco 1 00 carat old european cut diamond ring 11 000 in stock vintage edwardian 1 30 carat old european cut diamond ring 18 000 made to order by erstwhile ester starting from 6 045 made to order by erstwhile hydra starting from 7 045. Most antique jewelry from that era used old european cut diamonds old mine cut diamonds rose cut diamonds and single cut diamonds. As the predecessor to the modern round brilliant cut the old european cut is quite brilliant for a vintage diamond cut giving it an impressive eye catching appearance. Like the modern round brilliant the old european diamond has a circular round shape.

The old european diamond has a very small table a heavy crown and great overall depth. Old european cut diamonds have come a long way since their rise to popularity during the victorian edwardian and art deco eras 1870s 1930s. Old european cut diamonds are also known as old euro round old mine and european cuts. When it was first introduced the old european cut marked a significant breakthrough in the way diamonds were polished.

Old european cut diamonds were the diamond cut that was used in almost all rings made at the beginning of the 1900s. An old european cut diamond can look fantastic in any engagement ring especially a vintage setting. Old european engagement rings prevalent from the late 1800s through the early 1900s the old european cut diamonds of yesterday remain highly desirable today. Platinum and old european cut diamond ring.