Antique Cut Diamond Engagement Rings
Welcome to The Clear Cut Classroom, where we take deep dives into all things diamonds and jewelry! Today, we are going to be discussing all there is to know about antique cut diamonds! Are you on the look out for an antique diamond of your own? Read to find out more!
Antique cut diamonds bring so much charm to the modern world. These types of diamonds are hand-cut from pre-1930's and 1940's, before specific standards came into place. Within the realm of antique cut diamonds, we have two main types: old European cut and old mine cut diamonds. Here are some of their characteristics.
1.21ct Old European Cut Diamond featured on our Ahead Of The Curve Band
Old European cuts are a classic round shape diamond, sometimes mistaken for a round brilliant. What makes up an old European diamond? This cut displays chunky facets and the presence of a culet, a small central facet that looks like a small point. Also, old European cuts have a small table facet and steep crown angle. A table facet is a diamond's largest facet being the top, flat surface.
4.04ct Old European Cut
We also have old mine cut diamonds. This type of diamond also has the distinct chunky facets and culet like its cousin, the old European. However, an old mine cut's shape is more pillowy and square. Today's modern cushion cuts are a close resemblance to an old mine cut diamond.
4.95ct Old Mine Cut Diamond
Antique cut diamonds can mask color really well and many you see are lower on the color range, this is the advantage of the way their facets reflect light. You can even take an antique cut diamond that is colorless or near colorless and recut it into a modern shape stone! We love the versatility of antique cut diamonds.
If you're looking for a diamond that no one else will have and you want one with so much elegance and never goes out of style, then choose an antique cut diamond for your engagement ring!