Old European Cut Diamond Buy

This diamond cut was the fore runner of the modern brilliant cut.

Old european cut diamond buy. Dating back to the late 1800s the old european cut remained a prevalent design throughout the late victorian era edwardian era 1901 1910 and art deco period 1920 1930s. Old european cut diamonds are also known as old euro round old mine and european cuts. Old european cut diamonds old mine cut. When it was first introduced the old european cut marked a significant breakthrough in the way diamonds were polished.

The stone is just under 2 carats in weight and measures 7 5mm in diameter. The old european diamond has a very small table a heavy crown and great overall depth. Old european cut diamonds have come a long way since their rise to popularity during the victorian edwardian and art deco eras 1870s 1930s. Old european cut natural loose diamond e g l u s a 1 990 00.

Most antique jewelry from that era used old european cut diamonds old mine cut diamonds rose cut diamonds and single 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. It also set the development groundwork for the modern day round brilliant cut. Similar to the old mine cut old european cut diamonds feature a small table high crown and large culet although the culet is smaller than that of the old mine cut.

The charts below show current retail diamond prices statistics for european diamonds from the inventories of 15 vendors listed on pricescope. Prevalent from the late 1800s through the early 1900s the old european cut diamonds of yesterday remain highly desirable today. 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. Make offer gia certified 1 06ct si1 i loose brilliant old european cut round diamond estate certified 71 ct.

Like the modern round brilliant the old european diamond has a circular round shape. The diamond below shows a nicely proportioned old european cut with a small polished culet and fairly shallow proportions. Set into the original ring design with a natural patina we usually recommend leaving any such item alone. Old european cut diamond solitaire ring vintage diamond ring diamond engagement white gold diamond ring engraved diamond ring mpv3erv4 msjewelers.

Each link represents an average per carat price for different color and clarity combinations. Please be aware that cut quality can make a difference in price.