The proper name of the miner cut is old mine cut.
Mine cut diamond.
A diamond cut is a style or design guide used when shaping a diamond for polishing such as the brilliant cut cut does not refer to shape pear oval but the symmetry proportioning and polish of a diamond.
Old mine cut diamonds have a smaller table high crown and larger facets than modern cut diamonds 58 facets total.
There is some overlap between the periods when both antique diamond cuts coexisted.
Old mine cut diamonds or miner cut were used in victorian and edwardian eras.
In fact some jewelry experts consider the cushion cut the modern version of the miner cut.
An old mine cut diamond evokes the past when diamonds were measured by eye and cut by hand so this historic diamond cut is a great choice if you re looking for an engagement ring with antique or vintage qualities.
Old mine cut diamonds omc date back to the early 18th century and are precursors of the modern round brilliant cut.
Developed in 18th century europe and known as the old miner this beautiful old world cut is known for a chunky sculptural shape.
The charts below show current retail diamond prices statistics for oldminer diamonds from the inventories of 15 vendors listed on pricescope.
1930s mine cut diamond solitaire engagement ring 18k white gold size 6 rg1703.
Please be aware that cut quality can make a difference in price.
Modern brilliant cut diamonds have 57 58 facets.
The miner cut resembles both the modern cushion cut.
Our collection of old mine cut diamond engagement rings features antique vintage inspired and our own namesake by erstwhile rings.
Each link represents an average per carat price for different color and clarity combinations.
History of the miner cut diamond.
Pinterest the proportions of old mine cut diamonds vary greatly from modern cut diamonds.
The cut of a diamond greatly affects a diamond s brilliance.
The old mine cut diamond is the antique diamond cut that was prevalent from the mid 1800s until the early 1900s.
4 four not five stone old european oec diamond ring 1 2tcw 14k gold vintage.
Make offer 1930s mine cut diamond solitaire engagement ring 18k white gold size 6 rg1703.
Old mine cuts were popular during the 18th and 19th centuries.
It s most notable features are the bulky uneven shape the eye visible culet and the tiny table.
This means if it is cut poorly it will be less luminous.
It is the predecessor to the modern diamond but has many elements that remain very unique and different.
Diamond cutting and technology advanced quickly then to the modern round brilliant cut.
However the miner cut diamonds are slightly more rounded and do not have such an obvious rectangular or cushion shape.
