In the past 20 years 30 years even 40 years ago an old cut diamond was priced according to the period of time it will take to cut it into a modern stone.
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The term old cut diamond refers to antique diamonds cut without the precision of modern cut diamonds.
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.
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Their distinctive shape is a result of jewelers aiming to minimize the loss of the rough diamond and maximize carat weight.
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It is the predecessor to the modern diamond but has many elements that remain very unique and different.
The most common old mine cut diamond loose material is diamond.
The majority of old european cut diamonds show warmth in color a broad facet pattern and old world charm.
Old miners old mine diamond cut tend to price out less expensive than a modern stone.
Old european cut diamonds showcase a high crown angle a small table size and a small to large open culet.
There is some overlap between the periods when both antique diamond cuts coexisted.
Old mine cut diamonds first appeared on the jewelry scene in the early 1700s and were popular during the georgian and victorian eras.
Similar to the old mine cut but more circular in its shape.
Other descriptions include old mine cut and victorian cut most old cut diamonds appear thicker compared to modern diamonds.
The old mine cut diamond is the antique diamond cut that was prevalent from the mid 1800s until the early 1900s.
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What are old cut diamonds.
Old mine cut diamonds date back to the 1830 s and were common up until the turn of the century.
They are the earliest form of the modern brilliant cut.
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It s most notable features are the bulky uneven shape the eye visible culet and the tiny table.
In addition old cuts sparkle less due to a lack of symmetry.
All of our old loose diamonds for sale are accompanied by an egl or gia laboratory report.
