Antique Diamond Cuts

Asscher Antique Diamond Cut

Developed in the 1920s by Joseph Asscher, a diamond cutter in Holland, this cut features a square-like shape with distinctive corners that give it the appearance of an octagon. It has 72 facets.

Old Mine Antique Diamond Cut

The old mine is an early cut that followed the shape of the rough and was often uneven because of the technology available at the time. The crown is higher and the pavilion is deeper than in modern stones. While the table is very small, the culet is very large and can often be viewed from the top with the naked eye.

Old European Antique Diamond Cut

The Old European is usually round and is the precursor to the modern round brilliant. While the crown is higher than in modern cuts, it is lower than in the old mine. The pavilion is not as deep as in the old mine. It also has a visible culet, but it is smaller than that of the old mine.

Emerald Antique Diamond Cut

This rectangular shape is a step cut. It has fewer facets than a brilliant cut and is most attractive in simple designs. Inclusions and inferior color may be more pronounced in this cut; higher grades of color and clarity are recommended.

Rose Antique Cut

Developed in the sixteenth century, the rose cut was one of the first faceted diamonds. It features a flat base and facets radiating from the center in multiples of six. The rose cut appears in round, pear, oval and triangular shapes.

Cushion Antique Diamond Cut

The cushion cut features rounded corners that soften its square outline. Also called “pillow-cut” or “candlelight” diamonds, these diamonds have larger facets.

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