While You Can See this Small Chip in an Enlarged Close-up Photo or Using a Jeweler's Loop (10X Magnification), It is Not Noticeable in Life, Nor Does It Detract From This Piece in Any Way. Ring Weight: 2.6 grams. The Earliest Form of Brilliant Cut Diamonds, Old Mine Cut Diamonds date back to the Late 17. Basically the Great-Grandfathers of Modern Brilliant Cuts, the Old Mine Cut is Distinguished by its Cushioned, Rounded Shape and were First Created in the Late 17. Century by Polishers, such as Vincent Peruzzi.
Old Mine Cut Diamonds Displayed More Brilliance and Fire than Rose Cuts and by the 18. Century they became the Most Popular Cut Available. The Old Mine Cut Diamonds were Made with a Variety of Facet Patterns but Always with a Small Table, High Crown, and Open Culet. Most that Exist Today are Found in Antique Jewelry from the 18.
Century in Antique Georgian and Victorian Pieces. Each Diamond was Uniquely Fashioned and. All Hand Cut, So each Old Mine Cut Diamond is as Individual as the People who Cut Them. Old Mine Cuts remain Popular Today for those who wish to have a Diamond Engagement Ring with a Less Polished, Antique Feel.With the Increased Popularity of the Modern Brilliant Cut Diamond during the 20. Century, many Jewelers Bought up Old Mine Cut Diamonds and Had Them Re-cut into Modern Brilliants.
This Has Made Original Old Mine Cut Diamonds even more Rare and Valuable. Please Note : The ring finger on the mannequin hand in photo #8 is a size 6. This ring is a size 8 1/2. This Diamond Engagement Ring is Bears an 18K Stamp (Photo #7). However, as this is a True Antique Piece, the Hallmark is Partially Worn Away.Gold Purity & Diamond Specifications have been Verified in a Written Appraisal. By Forever Jewelers in Warwick, New York. This Engagement Ring Comes with the Written Appraisal. This Piece was also Professionally Cleaned & Polished.
The Photos were taken with a Point & Shoot Camera. I took the Photos from different angles, in an attempt to get Pictures without the Black from the Camera Lens being Reflected in the Diamond and/or Setting.
Unfortunately, I was Not 100% Successful; so please keep in mind that any Black or Shadowing Seen is just a Reflection of the Camera Lens - Thanks. Please Feel Free to Ask Any Questions You May Have.
The item "Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring. 50ct 18K White Gold Filigree F/SI2 Size 8.5" is in sale since Sunday, April 28, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Rings".
The seller is "suematt67" and is located in Warwick, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.