Old Mine Cut Diamond

Old Mine Cut Diamond. A mainstay of the 18th and 19th centuries, old mine cut diamonds, aka miner's cut, are known as such because they came from "old mines" in India or Brazil, before newer mines started popping up in Africa When you behold an Old Mine Cut diamond, one of the first things you'll notice is the facet structure

These diamonds are ideal for old mine cut engagement rings and vintage old. Old mine cut diamonds were prized for their warm, romantic glow provided by their cushion-like form, great crown, and big facets

Lot 397 1.35 carat old mine cut diamond ring

Transitional Cut diamonds were the common cut in the 1940's The Old Mine Cut diamond is a fascinating gem that bridges the gap between the past and the present Old mine diamonds are mostly off-round in shape with a high crown, small table and open culet

. There is some overlap between the periods when both antique diamond cuts coexisted Old mine cut diamonds were prized for their warm, romantic glow provided by their cushion-like form, great crown, and big facets

. Old mine cut diamonds tend to have a relatively small table, accounting for 38 to 45% of the diamond's total diameter Diamond cutting and technology advanced quickly then to the modern round brilliant cut