Old European Cut Ring

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Old european cut ring.

Old european cut diamonds were the diamond cut that was used in almost all rings made at the beginning of the 1900s. 32 diamonds 25ct by stephen russell. Old european cut diamonds are essentially the antique version of the modern round brilliant. Most antique jewelry from that era used old european cut diamonds old mine cut diamonds rose cut diamonds and single cut diamonds.

Gold diamond ring over 1 carat old european cut diamond solitaire in 18k gold. 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. 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. Accompanied by gia certificate no 1152922370 stating the diamond is e color vs2 clarity.

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. Old european cut diamonds have come a long way since their rise to popularity during the victorian edwardian and art deco eras 1870s 1930s. When it was first introduced the old european cut marked a significant breakthrough in the way diamonds were polished. Antique dated around 1910.

The old european cut diamond or old euro cut was the primary diamond shape used in the art deco era. This diamond cut was the fore runner of the modern brilliant cut. Transitional cut diamonds were the common cut in the 1940 s. An old european cut diamond can look fantastic in any engagement ring especially a vintage setting.

There is some overlap between the periods when both antique diamond cuts coexisted. The old european diamond has a very small table a heavy crown and great overall depth. Like the modern round brilliant the old european diamond has a circular round shape. Old european cut diamonds are also known as old euro round old mine and european cuts.