{"id":18902,"date":"2023-07-20T00:17:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T00:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/?p=18902"},"modified":"2023-08-25T23:48:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T23:48:35","slug":"old-world-diamonds-a-glittering-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/old-world-diamonds-a-glittering-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Old World Diamonds: A Glittering History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you love vintage or antique diamonds, you&#8217;re not alone. Many people cherish these types of diamonds, which can be collectively referred to as old world diamonds. If you&#8217;ve been considering a vintage diamond for your engagement ring (or just for jewelry in general), we have all the info you need here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/engagement\/vintage-style-engagement-rings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Vintage-Inspired Rings<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Vintage Diamond Cuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The types of antique diamonds that fall into the category of &#8220;old world&#8221; include the old mine cut diamond, old European cut diamond, and rose cut diamond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The order in which each diamond cut first appeared is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rose Cut: 16th Century<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsBaqUvIQtO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsBaqUvIQtO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;\"><svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"> <div style=\" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsBaqUvIQtO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by One of a kind Diamonds (@oneofakinddiamonds)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The first of these three cuts to appear was the rose cut. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/rose-cut-diamond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rose cut diamond<\/a> originated in the 16th century and remained popular throughout the 17th and 18th centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The lovely rose cut diamond features a flat bottom. It has a faceted dome-shaped top and usually has triangular facets (anywhere from 3 to 24) arranged in a symmetrical pattern. Its name comes from the fact that it has the shape of an opening rosebud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rose cut diamonds were crafted completely by hand, which means they do not have perfect symmetry. This is a common feature you will find in almost all antique diamonds. Rose cut diamonds were cut to maximize sparkle under the low lights, such as candlelight, that were used at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old Mine Cut: 17th Century<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYQB0LNlK6J\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYQB0LNlK6J\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;\"><svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"> <div style=\" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYQB0LNlK6J\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Diella (@ellasvintagegems)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Artisans created the old mine cut in the late 17th century, but it became popular in the 18th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/old-mine-cut-diamond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">old mine cut<\/a> has a cushion-shaped outline with a high crown, small table, and large facets. In fact, it was the predecessor to the modern cushion cut diamond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like rose cut diamonds, old mine cut diamonds were hand cut. They show a softer sparkle when compared to modern diamond cuts like a cushion cut or round brilliant. Interestingly, the term \u201cold mine cut\u201d used to indicate that the diamond came from Brazilian or Indian mines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old European Cut: Late 19th Century<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ClzmWtGuiUV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ClzmWtGuiUV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ClzmWtGuiUV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by FERRO Estate &amp; Custom Jewelers (@ferro_jewelers_stowe)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, the old European cut diamond was what gave way to the modern round brilliant cut. Popular in the Victorian and Edwardian periods, the old European cut diamond has a round shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If we were to compare them to old mine cut diamonds, you&#8217;d see that old European cut diamonds have smaller tables and larger facets. And when compared to both old mine and rose cut diamonds, they have a more fiery appearance. These diamonds were cut by hand, so even though they are the predecessor to the round brilliant, they are not as symmetrical or sparkly as a modern round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Old World Diamonds Differ From Modern Diamonds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vivienne-ring_largo_melina_venus-grand_demi-marquise-ring_solon-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Variety of lab grown diamond rings. Old World Diamonds. \" class=\"wp-image-18906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vivienne-ring_largo_melina_venus-grand_demi-marquise-ring_solon-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vivienne-ring_largo_melina_venus-grand_demi-marquise-ring_solon-1200x630-1-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vivienne-ring_largo_melina_venus-grand_demi-marquise-ring_solon-1200x630-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vivienne-ring_largo_melina_venus-grand_demi-marquise-ring_solon-1200x630-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Variety of Lab Grown Diamond Rings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Old world diamonds differ from modern cut diamonds in a number of ways. From their overall shapes and faceting styles to their sources, let&#8217;s take a look at some of those differences here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cutting Styles and Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we&#8217;ve mentioned, old world diamond styles were made well before modern advances in cutting. Since cutters in those times didn&#8217;t have the technologies we have today, they had to estimate the shape and faceting sizes for each diamond they cut. This resulted in diamonds that were not symmetrical or proportionate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will not find a single perfectly symmetrical antique diamond that was hand cut. This is quite unlike the modern diamond, which can be cut with incredible precision for consistent results. However, this uniqueness is one of the traits of an old world diamond that is attractive to those interested in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modern Diamonds Have More Sparkle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/birdie-ring_taylor-band_oval-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Lab Grown Oval Diamond in a Bezel Setting\" class=\"wp-image-18909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/birdie-ring_taylor-band_oval-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/birdie-ring_taylor-band_oval-1200x630-1-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/birdie-ring_taylor-band_oval-1200x630-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/birdie-ring_taylor-band_oval-1200x630-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lab Grown Oval Diamond in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/bezel-setting\/\">Bezel Setting<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Antique diamonds were cut to maximize their sparkle under the lighting of the time, which was low lighting like candlelight. They give off greater flashes of light, thanks to their larger (and fewer) facets, resulting in a pattern of sparkle that looks larger or chunkier. But although newer diamonds may have more sparkle, antique diamonds have greater fire, or rainbow-like flashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diamonds today are designed and cut to fully maximize light performance. Cutters do this by considering optimal proportions and symmetry, as well as light interaction in each individual diamond. The result is a perfect stone that better reflects and refracts light for more brilliance and scintillation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shifting Diamond Sources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When rose, old mine, and European cut diamonds were popular, diamonds were usually sourced from South Africa, India, and Brazil. But now, the majority of natural diamonds come from Africa, Australia, Russia, and Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lab Grown Diamonds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>And today thanks to modern technology and science, we have an alternate diamond source: labs. Lab grown diamonds have grown in popularity over the past few years and will continue to do so. Why? Because the benefits of lab diamonds are undeniable, especially because they&#8217;re environmentally kind, ethical, and about <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/diamonds\/\">30-50% less expensive than mined diamonds<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose an Old World Diamond Over a Modern-Day Diamond?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/VINTAGE-SOLITAIRE-BRIDAL-SET-yellow-gold-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage solitaire bridal set\" class=\"wp-image-18911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/VINTAGE-SOLITAIRE-BRIDAL-SET-yellow-gold-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/VINTAGE-SOLITAIRE-BRIDAL-SET-yellow-gold-1200x630-1-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/VINTAGE-SOLITAIRE-BRIDAL-SET-yellow-gold-1200x630-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/VINTAGE-SOLITAIRE-BRIDAL-SET-yellow-gold-1200x630-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/vintage-solitaire-ring-18kt-yellow-gold-cushion-50812-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop the Vintage Solitaire Bridal Set<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer unique pieces of jewelry or just like to have something different from what&#8217;s trending, then you might like a diamond in the old world style. These charming diamonds are sure to garner attention whenever you wear them, and you can also view owning one as a way of preserving a piece of a bygone era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose a genuine old world diamond, be sure to purchase from a reputable jeweler with in-depth knowledge of this type of diamond. You can either choose from loose diamonds or buy a piece that is already set and ready to go. But whether you shop loose antique diamonds or completed pieces, be sure to brush up on the 4Cs of diamonds before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not all of the 4Cs Apply to Antique Diamonds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since antique diamonds were hand cut, they do not receive cut grades. However, they do receive grades on color and clarity. Keep in mind that antique diamonds tend to have lower color grades because they often have brown or yellowish tints to them, regardless of the setting. And that&#8217;s ok, especially because a less-than-perfectly-white stone is part of what gives old world diamonds their antique feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Care for an Old World Diamond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can care for an old world diamond at home the same way you would any other diamond. Gently clean it with lukewarm water and mild soap, and lightly scrub it with a soft brush. To ensure your diamond remains in top condition, have it professionally inspected and cleaned every 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modern Lab Grown Diamonds with an Old World Feel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/classic-3-stone-ring_starburst_pendant_tennis-bracelet-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Diamond Ring and Tennis Bracelets\" class=\"wp-image-18907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/classic-3-stone-ring_starburst_pendant_tennis-bracelet-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/classic-3-stone-ring_starburst_pendant_tennis-bracelet-1200x630-1-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/classic-3-stone-ring_starburst_pendant_tennis-bracelet-1200x630-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/classic-3-stone-ring_starburst_pendant_tennis-bracelet-1200x630-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diamond Ring and Tennis Bracelets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to have an authentic antique diamond in order to have a vintage vibe. Colored diamonds like brown champagne diamonds and even light yellow diamonds have an old world aesthetic, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another advantage to these types of diamonds is that you get the look of vintage diamonds but with much more shine. Add a loose diamond in the color you prefer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/blog\/vintage-wedding-rings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a vintage-inspired setting<\/a>, and you have the perfect ring! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option would be a modern lab grown diamond cut in the old world style of your choice. At Clean Origin, we offer old mine cut and old European cut lab grown diamonds. We even have the elusive duchess cut diamond, also known as a modified marquise. With our diamonds, you get the beauty of an antique diamond as well as the peace of mind that your purchase is both environmentally kind and ethical. Shop with us today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanorigin.com\/ethical-jewelry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find the Perfect Lab Grown Diamond Jewelry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you love vintage or antique diamonds, you&#8217;re not alone. Many people cherish these types of diamonds, which can be collectively referred to as old world diamonds. If you&#8217;ve been considering a vintage diamond for your engagement ring (or just for jewelry in general), we have all the info you need here. 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