Magical Rare Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings 18K Gold
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Releasing from my personal collection: Diamond solitaire studs w approximately 2.2 carats of AMAZING antique old mine cut diamonds in my OMJ candy cotton collection setting.
The diamonds are of great quality, they are big biiiiig, and incredibly beautiful on the ear. Great earlobe coverage!
They are set in 18K solid gold in my own design. This setting is low profile and will sit as close to you ear as the stone size allows it.
I bought these diamonds from a friend of mine and they were set in an old early 1900s not so elegant white gold setting. I thought that they deserved better than this.
Old diamonds are so rare to find these days since everyone seem to prefer these over contemporary brilliant cut diamonds. I think that both are wonderful in each their right but old ones have that very distinct one of a kind look to them. Unlike modern machine-cut stones, old cut diamonds were shaped entirely by hand, usually between the 1700s and early 1900s, when diamond cutting was more art than science. Every facet was placed by eye and candlelight, designed to shimmer softly in the warm glow of gas lamps and candlelit salons.
There are a few different types of old cuts—most notably the Old Mine Cut and the Old European Cut. Old Mine Cuts, popular in the Georgian and Victorian eras, have a cushiony, squarish shape with a high crown, small table, and a deliciously chunky culet (that little flat facet at the bottom). Their sparkle is deep and moody, with a romantic, almost fiery glow that feels cozy and alive.
Old European Cuts came a bit later, often seen in Edwardian and Art Deco pieces. These are rounder in shape, with better symmetry and more refined faceting, but they still retain that charmingly imperfect, handmade look.
What makes old cuts so special is that not two are exactly alike, which makes them all the more meaningful for those who love jewelry with character, soul, and a story to tell.
More pics on Instagram!
Releasing from my personal collection: Diamond solitaire studs w approximately 2.2 carats of AMAZING antique old mine cut diamonds in my OMJ candy cotton collection setting.
The diamonds are of great quality, they are big biiiiig, and incredibly beautiful on the ear. Great earlobe coverage!
They are set in 18K solid gold in my own design. This setting is low profile and will sit as close to you ear as the stone size allows it.
I bought these diamonds from a friend of mine and they were set in an old early 1900s not so elegant white gold setting. I thought that they deserved better than this.
Old diamonds are so rare to find these days since everyone seem to prefer these over contemporary brilliant cut diamonds. I think that both are wonderful in each their right but old ones have that very distinct one of a kind look to them. Unlike modern machine-cut stones, old cut diamonds were shaped entirely by hand, usually between the 1700s and early 1900s, when diamond cutting was more art than science. Every facet was placed by eye and candlelight, designed to shimmer softly in the warm glow of gas lamps and candlelit salons.
There are a few different types of old cuts—most notably the Old Mine Cut and the Old European Cut. Old Mine Cuts, popular in the Georgian and Victorian eras, have a cushiony, squarish shape with a high crown, small table, and a deliciously chunky culet (that little flat facet at the bottom). Their sparkle is deep and moody, with a romantic, almost fiery glow that feels cozy and alive.
Old European Cuts came a bit later, often seen in Edwardian and Art Deco pieces. These are rounder in shape, with better symmetry and more refined faceting, but they still retain that charmingly imperfect, handmade look.
What makes old cuts so special is that not two are exactly alike, which makes them all the more meaningful for those who love jewelry with character, soul, and a story to tell.
More pics on Instagram!
Releasing from my personal collection: Diamond solitaire studs w approximately 2.2 carats of AMAZING antique old mine cut diamonds in my OMJ candy cotton collection setting.
The diamonds are of great quality, they are big biiiiig, and incredibly beautiful on the ear. Great earlobe coverage!
They are set in 18K solid gold in my own design. This setting is low profile and will sit as close to you ear as the stone size allows it.
I bought these diamonds from a friend of mine and they were set in an old early 1900s not so elegant white gold setting. I thought that they deserved better than this.
Old diamonds are so rare to find these days since everyone seem to prefer these over contemporary brilliant cut diamonds. I think that both are wonderful in each their right but old ones have that very distinct one of a kind look to them. Unlike modern machine-cut stones, old cut diamonds were shaped entirely by hand, usually between the 1700s and early 1900s, when diamond cutting was more art than science. Every facet was placed by eye and candlelight, designed to shimmer softly in the warm glow of gas lamps and candlelit salons.
There are a few different types of old cuts—most notably the Old Mine Cut and the Old European Cut. Old Mine Cuts, popular in the Georgian and Victorian eras, have a cushiony, squarish shape with a high crown, small table, and a deliciously chunky culet (that little flat facet at the bottom). Their sparkle is deep and moody, with a romantic, almost fiery glow that feels cozy and alive.
Old European Cuts came a bit later, often seen in Edwardian and Art Deco pieces. These are rounder in shape, with better symmetry and more refined faceting, but they still retain that charmingly imperfect, handmade look.
What makes old cuts so special is that not two are exactly alike, which makes them all the more meaningful for those who love jewelry with character, soul, and a story to tell.
