Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Rings

Today most old cuts come from antique jewellery.

Antique old mine cut diamond rings.

Antique diamonds fascinate collectors and antique dealers. But do you know how to identify an antique diamond cut. The old mine cut diamond is the antique diamond cut that was prevalent from the mid 1800s until the early 1900s. An old mine cut diamond evokes the past when diamonds were measured by eye and cut by hand so this historic diamond cut is a great choice if you re looking for an engagement ring with antique or vintage qualities.

There is some overlap between the periods when both antique diamond cuts coexisted. Filter products showing all 27 results order by none. Make offer antique edwardian old mine cut diamond ring 14kt yellow gold 4 20 grams antique edwardian 12k gold 1 64ct vs emerald 5ct mine cut diamond ring 3 280 00. 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.

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. At that time the rough diamond would always dictate the final shape of the polished stone and had the following attributes. Only genuine antique diamond rings approved. Choose from 1 400 antique diamond rings prices from 150 to 55 000.

Conversely the smaller your antique diamond is the less it will be worth not only in absolute terms but also per unit of carat weight. Like many antique diamonds old miner diamonds were cut to maximize yield from the rough stone in a laborious process. Old mine cut diamond engagement rings. Few buyers recognise a modern cut from an old cut.

The old mine diamond engagement rings below were cut between 1900 1940. Date of manufacture declared on all antique diamond rings. Our collection of old mine cut diamond engagement rings features antique vintage inspired and our own namesake by erstwhile rings. In addition to the carat cut clarity and color of an antique diamond the stone s value as a vintage piece can also affect its price.

Both antique rings featured old cut diamonds. Buyers look for large old cut diamonds to re cut with better proportions. It is the predecessor to the modern diamond but has many elements that remain very unique and different.