Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

Old european cut diamonds are also known as old euro round old mine and european cuts.

Old european cut diamond engagement rings. An old european cut diamond can look fantastic in any engagement ring especially a vintage setting. 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. 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 is truly a classic and one of the most beautiful cuts of diamond we ve ever encountered.

Shop online or visit our nyc showroom. 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. 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. Old european cut diamonds were the diamond cut that was used in almost all rings made at the beginning of the 1900s.

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. When it was first introduced the old european cut marked a significant breakthrough in the way diamonds were polished. Old european cut diamond engagement rings old european cut diamonds set in antique and vintage inspired engagement rings. Old european cut diamonds are essentially the antique version of the modern round brilliant cut diamond so these diamonds will have a near perfect round outline.

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 diamonds in engagement rings. Canera s signature old european cut. There is some overlap between the periods when both antique diamond cuts coexisted.

Browse our stunning european cut engagement rings today. 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. Old european cut diamond engagement rings. This classic round cut popular from 1890 1930 is the predecessor to the modern round brilliant.