Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

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Old european cut diamond platinum ring. As a finishing touch milgrain edges provide an additional level of detail to the ring. This classic round cut popular from 1890 1930 is the predecessor to the modern round brilliant. The diamond is gia certified and grades q r in color and vs1 in clarity. Larger old cut diamonds 1 carat plus.

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. Old european cut diamonds are also known as old euro round old mine and european cuts. Old european cut diamond engagement rings old european cut diamonds set in antique and vintage inspired engagement rings. Old mine cut diamonds omc date back to the early 18th century and are precursors of the modern round brilliant cut.

Old european cut diamonds were the diamond cut that was used in almost all rings made at the beginning of the 1900s. Different styles of old miner cut diamonds. On the shanks graduated french cut diamonds are carefully lined up to create an accent effect. Note the worn claws no longer provide security for the diamond.

Large old cut diamonds benefit from recutting into modern diamonds. With its beautiful old cut diamond this solitaire ring would benefit from a brand new ring mount made in platinum. 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. There is some overlap between the periods when both antique diamond cuts coexisted.

They look somewhat reminiscent of the present day cushion cut and take on a stubby appearance see diamond on left. The warmer tone combined with such high clarity and big beautiful faceting from the old euro cut makes for a bright and truly stunning open. It is set in an elegant crown platinum mounting with lovely detailing and the ring dates from crica 1920s. Make offer art deco 18k white gold old mine cut 1 00 carat diamond ring circa 1880 1920 vintage 14k white gold old european cut diamond ring 1 12 ctw 2 495 00.

This magnificent 8 carat old european cut diamond sparkles from a mile away. Old european cut diamonds old mine cut. Hand forged in platinum this vintage style engagement ring features a bezel set diamond surrounded by a milgrain edge.