Old Cut Diamonds
Searching for a Diamond with that unique sparkle? Look no further than old cut Diamonds.
We have a selection of old cut Diamonds in store, whether it be Rose cuts, Old Mine cuts or Old European cuts, all set in beautiful antique pieces just waiting to be your next family heirloom.
Rose cut Diamonds: |
Invented in the mid 16th century. The rose cut can form a single hemisphere totaling 24 facets or it can be two "back to back "hemispheres forming 48 facets. When people refer to diamond chips, this is the cut they are generally referring to. |
Old Mine cut Diamonds: |
Invented in the 1700s. Often known as the "old cushion cuts" due to its basic square shape, gently rounded corners with a typically tall crown. These are prized in jewellery because of their age and rarity. |
Old European cut Diamonds: |
Invented in 1800s known for small table, heavy crown with a circular shape. The forerunner of the modern brilliant cut diamond. Old European Cuts are the most sort after of all the old cuts due to their stunning brilliance. |
