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Vintage Style Sterling Silver Filigree .85ct European Cut Cubic Zirconia Ring |
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Reminiscent of the 1920's Edwardian and Art Deco designs. We are pleased to offer this line of high quality vintage inspired sterling silver filigree Jewelry. Having a 6.0mm .85 carat equivalent old European cut cubic zirconia... |
European Cut
 1920s OLD EUROPEAN CUT DECO 92CT PLATINUM VS2 PIERCED FILIGREE DIAMOND RING US $3,795.00 
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 F VS MANS HEAVY 14K GOLD 82CT OLD EUROPEAN CUT DIAMOND RING 87g EXC SPARKLE US $3,490.00
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 OLD EUROPEAN CUT 616CT DIAMOND E COLOR SOLITAIRE PLATINUM RING EGL CERTIFIED US $65,020.00
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 Signed WALTON CO Art Deco 1 ct VS1 G EUROPEAN CUT Bezel Diamond Ring PLATINUM US $4,299.00
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 Mine Cut Diamond Ring 1 Carat G I1 14k White Brilliant European Clear Jewerly US $1,446.00
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 EUROPEAN CUT ART DECO PLATINUM 165CT DIAMOND 3 STONE RING 171CT SIDE DIAMONDS US $19,995.00
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 ART DECO 1910 117CT G VS1 SINGLE OLD EUROPEAN CUT DIAMOND PLATINUM RING SIZE 9 US $16,500.00
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 OLD EUROPEAN CUT 641CT 5 DIAMOND VICTORIAN DECO PLATINUM BRACELET P M HALLMARK US $34,995.00
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 LEGACY STYLE 198CT OLD EUROPEAN CUT G VS1 DIAMOND CUSHION TOP PLATINUM RING US $26,520.00
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 3 STONE 154CT 87CT 92CT EUROPEAN CUT DIAMOND ART DECO CARVED PLATINUM RING US $23,520.00
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 Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 12ct E I1 One 18 K European White Gold 5 Year Gift US $2,331.00
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 ESTATE BLUE 473CT ANTIQUE CUSHION CUT BLUE SAPPHIRE OLD EUROPEAN DIAMOND RING US $22,520.00
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 ART DECO FILIGREE PLATINUM EUROPEAN TRANSITIONAL CUT 57CT E VS1 DIAMOND RING US $4,915.00
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 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 15ct E VS2 One 18 K White European 1 Carat US $8,477.00
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 PLATINUM FLOWER EARRINGS EUROPEAN CUT 138CT H VS1 137CT J VS1 DIAMOND EGL US $19,950.00
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 Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 11ct E SI1 One 18 K White European White Gold 2nd US $3,783.00
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 Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 057ct F SI1 18 K European Gold Girls Dimound Estate US $1,880.00
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 Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 055ct D SI1 18 K White Gold European Marriage Rign US $1,676.00
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 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 12ct D SI1 One 18 K White 1 Carat European US $4,890.00
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 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 11ct H I1 One 18k White European One Carat US $1,896.00
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 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 115ct G VS2 One 18k 1 Carat European Lady US $5,648.00
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 Diamond Cut Wedding Ring 11ct F SI1 One 18k White Round European Promise Shine US $3,604.00
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 Antique Estate Art Deco 1 ct SI1 H EUROPEAN CUT Bezel Diamond Necklace 14K WG US $2,999.00
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 Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 11ct G I1 One 18 K White European 1 Carat Eternity US $1,915.00
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 Mine Cut Diamond Ring 115ct E SI3 One 18 K White Solitaire European Unique 1st US $3,589.00
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 Diamond Cut Wedding Ring 12ct F I1 One 18 K White Mine European 2nd Aniversary US $2,115.00
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 Diamond Cut Wedding Ring 055ct H SI1 18 K European Gold Diamant Dimond Golden US $1,153.00
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 Diamond Cut Wedding Ring 12ct D SI1 One 18 K White Old European Estate Jewelry US $5,086.00
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 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 052ct F SI1 18k White European Designer Diamon US $1,831.00
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 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 13ct H SI1 One 18k White European White Gold US $3,821.00
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 Mine Cut Diamond Ring 1 Carat E SI1 18 K Gold European Sparkling Estate Jewelry US $3,760.00
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 Antique Platinum Engagement Ring European Cut Diamond 266 Art Deco Ornate US $23,000.00
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 Mine Cut Diamond Ring 12 Carat E SI1 18k White White Gold European Inlay Lady US $4,439.00
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 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 11ct F VS2 One 1 8 K White European One Dimond US $4,576.00
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 ANTIQUE PLATINUM 3 DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT ANNIVERSARY RING $4350 Old European Cut US $1,990.00
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 Fine 293 CT Old European Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring VS1 US $2,615.80
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 Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold 1 2 Carat Diamond Ring European Cut VS Stones US $899.00
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 033CT Fine VTG Round Old European Cut Diamond Ring Guard 14K Yellow Gold F VS1 US $585.00
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 889 73 Art Deco Platinum Filigree Twin Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Ring US $5,800.00
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 18K YELLOW GOLD OLD EUROPEAN ROSE CUT 1 2 CT DIAMOND LADIES RING SIZE 625 US $998.00
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 LADIES VINTAGE OLD EUROPEAN CUT DIAMOND WITH RUBY PLATINUM SHIELD RING US $1,500.00
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 Fine 273 CT Old European Cut Diamond Ring 14k WG E VS1 US $3,590.00
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 Fine Old European Cut Engagement Diamond Ring 080Ct YG US $1,500.00
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 Estate PLATINUM ROUND DIAMOND LADIES RING 325 Cts Old European Cut US $3,495.00
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 Fine 217 CT Old European Cut Diamond Ring 14k W G VS1 US $3,790.00
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 Fine Gem Sapphire Old European Cut Diamond Ring 261Ct US $1,472.00
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Antique Cut Diamond Jewelry
There is a hushed but discernible stirring in the industry that is the talk among jewelers. Somehow, there is a quiet demand for antique, old European diamond jewelry from buyers, including from young people.
Modern-day cutters are now beginning to cut diamonds in the old world style to keep up with the demand. What could perhaps be the reason for such a craving? What is so special with these diamonds cut the old style?
Old European and Old Mine cuts
The old diamond cut style was worked out in such a way that the light would fall directly on the stone through the crown table (the topmost facet). The entering light would then hit the culet (the bottom facet) and goes out of the stone in a shower of rainbow colors.
Another charming characteristic is that they look their best by candle light. Once hit by the soft glow of the candle light, the stone would exude its own special kind of romantic light it is known for.
Most of these diamonds could be part of family heirlooms handed down through generations among the women in the family. Some modern-day cut diamonds are actually re-cut from old sets of antique jewelry.
History
In the mid 1800s, diamonds are only for the royalty, the upper level clergy, some very rich merchants and titled personages. In the Victorian times, diamonds can be worn by anyone who can afford them.
Most of these old cut diamonds, although slightly tinted, are almost extremely pure (super eye clean) and VVS and VS in clarity.
Before the 1900s, all diamonds were cut by hand. Most of them are small and have a relatively high table (top most facet) and deep pavilion (side facets) and quite top-heavy.
Characteristics
The earlier Old Mine cut appear smaller than the Old European cut (which came later) because they are squares and with rounded corners. (They resemble a bit like the modern-day Asscher or Princess cuts.)
Both of these old cut diamonds have very thin girdles (the edge around the body of the diamond). It is quite common that these antique gems have some chips in them. (Sometimes, they are polished away or hidden under the stone’s metal clasp.)
In the 1800s, tint was not considered so much of a deterrent to price or its beauty as it is now. Both the Old Mine cut and the Old European cut diamonds are also famous for masking their true colors.
Rose cut
Diamonds in Rose cuts were one of the most popular and the first to have faceted cutting style. It has a flat bottom and all the facets are on top, making it dome-shaped.
The facets come to the center forming a point. The facets are planned to give the appearance of the opening of a rose bud.
Old or modern cut?
The surge of demand for these old style cuts in diamonds may have been an offshoot to the movement of going romantic the old world way. Or it could be a rebound from all things too modern, especially in jewelry which is supposed to reflect timelessness.
Whatever it is, it is not fair to judge old-style diamond jewelry by modern day standards. These old relics have their own history which might be more colorful than one could ever have.
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