About

Old Mine Cut Diamonds were fashionable between 1800 and 1905, and were a step forward in the evolution of the Brilliant cut, one of the first attempts to maximize sparkle in shaped diamonds. Diamond cutters of the 19th century had no electricity like they do today, so they relied on foot and hand power to run their cutting wheels. The diamond industry had just begun the path to standardization, introducing a demand for symmetrical stones – something that was difficult to achieve through hand cutting. It was discovered that a square cushion shape, the end result of the Old Mine Cut, maximized symmetry while minimizing loss of weight during cutting; a new diamond was born, and it had everyone talking. Old Mine Cut Diamonds have a small table, high crown, deep pavilion, and open culet.

Gold comes from the pure element Aurum and is caught up in stone deep below the surface of the earth. Ore deposits are formed through the imperceptible, aeonian shifting of the tectonic plates which, over millennia, are brought close enough to the surface for extraction. This process is elaborate and takes time, which means refined gold will always be highly valued, even more so when turned into intentional objects of beauty by the hands of skilled artisans.

Details

• vintage ring circa 1950, diamond cut in the 1890's
• 18k white gold with pierced filigree design
• .25ct Old Mine Cut Diamond: color K, clarity VS1
• band measures 1mm, 8mm wide setting, with a 7mm setting height
• TLC for your vintage jewelry

Sizing

Even though this ring is one of kind, it can be sized to fit you! Sizing can take up to two weeks. Please contact us for information and pricing.