Vintage diamond cuts may seem unique to modern-day couples who are unfamiliar with the cuts, although
vintage diamond rings resemble the era that inspired them.
Vintage diamond cuts are not as radiant as round
brilliant diamonds and other modern cuts, but some still feature a lustrous shimmer, subtlety, as well as heirloom feel. If you love
diamond rings for these traits, below are two
vintage diamond cuts to look for in
vintage-inspired
rings.
Rose Cut Diamonds
With a dome-shaped top portion that makes it way down to its widest point, the rose cut
diamond shape resembles that of a rosebud. This
diamond cut traces back to the 16th Century and remained prevalent during the Gregorian as well as Victorian eras. Instead of focusing on the fire and
brilliance of the
diamond, the rose cut highlights its surface luster.
Old Mine Cut Diamonds
This
diamond cut, which traces back to 18th Century, was also in vogue during the Georgian and Victorian periods. It was invented prior to when jewelers started to understand how light moves through the
gemstone, so old mine
diamond cuts comprised faceting around its natural edges. Considered an early version of modern cushion cut
diamonds, old mine cut features a square girdle and smoothly rounded corners.