Old European Cut Ring

Gold diamond ring over 1 carat old european cut diamond solitaire in 18k gold.

Old european cut ring.

Old european cut diamonds are essentially the antique version of the modern round brilliant. Old european cut diamonds have come a long way since their rise to popularity during the victorian edwardian and art deco eras 1870s 1930s. An old european cut diamond can look fantastic in any engagement ring especially a vintage setting. The old european diamond has a very small table a heavy crown and great overall depth.

Old european cut diamonds were the diamond cut that was used in almost all rings made at the beginning of the 1900s. 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. 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. Platinum and old european cut diamond ring.

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. Old european cut diamond engagement rings canera s signature old european cut. 32 diamonds 25ct by stephen russell.

Antique dated around 1910. Old european cut diamonds are also known as old euro round old mine and european cuts. Accompanied by gia certificate no 1152922370 stating the diamond is e color vs2 clarity. Most antique jewelry from that era used old european cut diamonds old mine cut diamonds rose cut diamonds and single cut diamonds.

Like the modern round brilliant the old european diamond has a circular round shape. Old mine cut diamonds or miner cut were used in victorian and edwardian eras. There is some overlap between the periods when both antique diamond cuts coexisted. When it was first introduced the old european cut marked a significant breakthrough in the way diamonds were polished.