European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Old european cut solitaire engagement ring.

European cut diamond engagement ring.

The ring centers a gia certified 2 24 carat old european cut diamond of n color vs2 clarity. This classic round cut popular from 1890 1930 is the predecessor to the modern round brilliant. Old european cut diamonds old mine cut. An old european cut diamond can look fantastic in any engagement ring especially a vintage setting.

From the art deco 1920 s to the edwardian period of the 1900 s to the 1910 s each is hand selected and thoroughly guaranteed. 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. Old mine european cut diamond ring woman s engagement edwardian ring eight prong set vintage ring 10k 14k 18k 925 ring art deco wedding ring queenjewels99.

Sale price 86 40 86 40 108 00 original price 108 00. As the predecessor to the modern round brilliant cut the old european cut is quite brilliant for a vintage diamond cut giving it an impressive eye catching appearance. The stone is bezel set in an 18 karat yellow setting. The joelle 2 24 ring is a vintage inspired ring we made here in nyc using an authentically antique diamond.

Visit our rare old european cut diamond jewelry and rings and the finest collection on the web. 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. Our carefully curated collection of gorgeous vintage european engagement rings is truly special and we are pleased to offer unique rare diamonds that discerning collectors. A diamond dealer would often devalue the stones by approximately 20 30 percent as that would be the amount of diamond weight lost in the recut.

Shop online or visit our nyc showroom. Circa 1910 this antique platinum and 18k gold engagement ring is centered with a bright white old european cut diamond 6 4 x 2 5 mm approximately 0 68 ct g color vs2 clarity en. Up until about ten years ago old cut diamonds such as old mine cushion and old european were viewed by many as diamonds that needed to be recut into modern cuts like the brilliant cut.