Vintage Diamond Shapes

Learn more about vintage diamond cuts, shapes and their old-world charm!
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Harold Stevens
an image of a cushion cut diamond with the names and description below it in red
ANTIQUE CUSHION CUT Cut in the 1830’s to early 1900’s, this cut is rectangular or square “pillow” with rounded corners.
an old european cut diamond with four different diamonds on it's side and the words,
OLD EUROPEAN Cut in the early 1900’s to late 1920’s, this cut is the forefather to the modern day round brilliant cut with a round shape.
three diamonds are shown on a black background
FRENCH CUT Square or rectangular in shape, the crown has 9 facets.
the rose cut diamond has been cut into smaller pieces and is ready to be sold
ROSE CUT Can be found in many different shapes, this cut has a faceted crown with a flat bottom. The facets resemble petals of a rose.
OLD MINE CUT Cut in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, these stones are roundish in shape. Qualities include a small table, large facets, large culet and a high crown. Heavy Crown, Antique Cushion, Table Large, Old Mine Cut Diamond, Small Table, Cushion Cut Diamonds, Antique Diamond, Modern Round, Old World Charm
OLD MINE CUT Cut in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, these stones are roundish in shape. Qualities include a small table, large facets, large culet and a high crown.