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As more individuals look for vintage jewelry, the value of old mine-cut diamonds has increased. Diamonds that have been mined and cut by hand are what people refer to as old cut mine diamonds.

What Does The Name Mean?

“Old mine cut diamond,” relates to India’s mining history. It was regarded as a valuable stone in the eighteenth century, and many people today adore this kind of diamond and feel fortunate to own one.

History Of Old Mine Cut Diamonds

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the old mine cut was the most popular. They were used in diamond rings and jewelry during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras.

Like other diamonds of the era, old mine cuts were cut and measured by hand. The cut was successful because the cutter understood beauty, proportion, and elegance.

Characteristics Of Old Mine Cut Diamonds

The Old Mine Cut is unique from other diamond cuts. It helps to grasp the features of old mine-cut diamonds before learning about diamond cuts.

Tiny table. The old mine cut diamond table is narrow, as with many other historical diamond cuts.

Facets. Both old modern cut diamonds and mine have 58 facets. The old mine diamond’s lower facets are shorter despite its large pavilion.

Large culet. The old mine cuttings’ culet is huge and noticeable. Unlike brilliant modern cuts, old mine cuts had a distinct culet visible through the table from the top.

Imperfect symmetry. Defective facets and non-symmetrical characteristics are common in hand-cut and sight-measured diamonds.

Why Choose An Old Mine Cut?

The old mine cut is vintage-inspired. It features an old-fashioned antique diamond cut. The utilization of old mine cuttings was vital in the production of diamonds. The renewed interest in historical jewelry styles has brought this cut back into popularity.

This diamond form is prevalent in vintage-inspired jewelry. This diamond stands out for its simplicity and attention to the diamond’s brightness.

Conclusion

Do you want to purchase an ancient mine cut diamond? Sandberg Jewelers’ extensive diamond network would be happy to assist you in acquiring one. It may be purchased as a necklace or bracelet, or even a ring as an individual piece. Please get in touch to get your vintage style of diamond.