Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

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 mine cut diamond engagement ring.

Since these diamonds were fashioned long ago your best chance of finding an original old mine cut diamond is probably with a jeweler who sells antique. The old mine cut diamond is the antique diamond cut that was prevalent from the mid 1800s until the early 1900s. Engagement rings with an old mine cut diamond. Old european cut diamonds old mine cut.

Old mine cut diamonds have a high crown a small table and a large flat culet. 3 carat oval diamond engagement ring with side stones. Old mine cut diamonds date back to the early 18th century. There is some overlap between the periods when both antique diamond cuts coexisted.

It is the predecessor to the modern diamond but has many elements that remain very unique and different. The old mine cut dates to the 1700s and was most prevalent during the georgian and victorian eras. Old miner cut diamond ring designs and settings. Ring settings were then designed for each diamond after it had been cut so each vintage engagement ring featuring this vintage cut is truly unique.

Old mine cut diamond engagement rings. History of old mine cut diamonds. They are similar to today s cushion cut. Click here to browse and select a beautiful diamond for yourself.

Diamonds with this cut possess a squarish girdle with gently rounded corners. During this period diamonds were cut and measured by hand with the diamond cutter s skill and perception playing a key role in each diamond s proportions appearance and overall beauty. Developed in 18th century europe and known as the old miner this beautiful old world cut is known for a chunky sculptural shape. The old mine diamond engagement rings below were cut between 1900 1940.

While the center diamond is a critical element of an engagement ring the choice of setting helps set your ring apart from others. The lencia ring is an authentic antique piece from the edwardian era. Make offer 1930s mine cut diamond solitaire engagement ring 18k white gold size 6 rg1703 vintage 14k gold platinum diamond ring old mine cut 0 82ct si2 circ 1900 s 1 650 00. Our collection of old mine cut diamond engagement rings features antique vintage inspired and our own namesake by erstwhile rings.

If you re looking for an engagement ring that s out of the ordinary the unique beauty of an old mine cut diamond is a good place to start.