About
Old Mine Cut Diamonds were fashionable between 1800 and 1905, an era epitomized by Alice in Wonderland, women's suffrage, and Charles Darwin. Old Mind Cut diamonds represent one of the first attempts to maximize sparkle in shaped diamonds. Diamond cutters of the 19th century had no electricity like they do today – this diamond was likely cut using a hand-powered cutting machine. 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 and sparkle while minimizing loss of weight during cutting. 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 1935
- 18k white gold
- set with .18ct Old Mine Cut Diamond: color I, clarity SI2
- 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
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