How old is an old European cut diamond?

How old an old European-cut diamond is varies. The old European cut is a precursor to the modern round brilliant cut. The stone appears circular when looked at from the top (because of its low table or largest facet) and has a high crown (the part above the middle of the stone) with larger facets. The tip of the stone, or the culet, is flat instead of pointed. This style was used predominantly in the 19th century, hence the name. It is best to consult a certified appraiser for assistance with dating and identifying antique jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of European-cut diamond jewelry.

Are old European cut diamonds worth more?

Yes, old European cut diamonds can be worth more than many other cut diamonds as they are not produced anymore. This cut was developed and popularized between the years 1890 and 1930 and is likely to be found in an antique ring belonging to this period and featuring a round-cut diamond.

Are old European cut diamonds valuable?

Although old European cut diamonds are often priced lower than modern cuts, due to scarcity, they can sometimes be more valuable than modern cut diamonds.

When did old European cut diamonds stop?

Jewelry makers stopped using the old European cut for diamond and other gemstone jewelry around 1930. The style was common during the Art Deco period, but the brilliant cut became popular in the years that followed. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Old European cut diamond gemstone jewelry.

Old European Cut Diamond Antique

J Color Old European Diamond

Art Deco 3 Carat Diamond Ring

Victorian 3 Stone Diamond Ring

Antique Diamond And Platinum Ring 1920

Old European Diamond Cluster Ring

1919 Gold Engagement Ring

1940 Art Deco Cocktail Ring

Sapphire And Diamond European Ring

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1920s Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Domed Ring

$3,300

Victorian 18K Gold and Silver 2.15ctw Old European Cut Diamond Double Row Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique diamond, silver, and yellow gold ring, comprising twelve old European cut diamonds, in

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 18K Gold and Silver 2.15ctw Old European Cut Diamond Double Row Ring

$6,835 Sale Price

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Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 1.40-Carats) Antique, Platinum

Located in New York, NY

artistry of the period. At its center, a stunning 1.48-carat old European cut diamond, graded K color and

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 1.40-Carats) Antique, Platinum

$15,600

Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring (Approx. 1.80-Carat) Sapphire, Platinum

Located in New York, NY

-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1

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1920s Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring (Approx. 1.80-Carat) Sapphire, Platinum

$24,100

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

. At its center is a captivating old 2.42 carat European cut diamond, surrounded by intricately

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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Style Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

$28,843

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (GIA Approx. 1.60-Carats), Platinum

Located in New York, NY

old European cut diamond. Graded J in color and VS2 in clarity, the center diamond possesses a warm

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (GIA Approx. 1.60-Carats), Platinum

$20,800

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Art Deco Band Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

ring set, boasting Old European Cut diamonds in a mesmerizing design. Crafted in elegant 14 karat white

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Art Deco Band Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold

$1,437

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring (Approx. 0.80-Carats), Platinum

Located in New York, NY

-carat old European cut diamond at its center. Graded J in color and VS2 in clarity, the diamond radiates

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring (Approx. 0.80-Carats), Platinum

$4,000

Vintage Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Addison, TX

Details: Carat: 0.44 Carats (Actual) Shape: Old European Cut Color: I Clarity: I1 Diamond Details

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Vintage Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

$1,595

Gold bracelet with Old European cut diamonds 1.40ct.

Located in Chorzów, PL

diamond weighing 0.50ct (H color and SI1 purity). Additionally, 19 diamonds in the old cut 8/8 weighing

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Gold bracelet with Old European cut diamonds 1.40ct.

$5,405

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 1.00-Carat) Engagement, Platinum

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Art Deco engagement ring features a stunning, prong-set old European cut diamond at

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 1.00-Carat) Engagement, Platinum

$8,960 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 0.3-Carats) Cocktail, Platinum

Located in New York, NY

craftsmanship of the early 20th century. At its heart, a dazzling old European cut diamond, weighing

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 0.3-Carats) Cocktail, Platinum

$4,500

Noble old yellow gold ring with an old european cut diamond of German origin

Located in Berlin, BE

. Crafted by an old German goldsmith, this 14k yellow gold ring houses a radiant old European cut diamond

Category

1910s German Art Nouveau Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Noble old yellow gold ring with an old european cut diamond of German origin

$2,642

Deco 4.50ct Burma Pink Star Sapphire GIA Old European Cut Diamonds in Platinum

Located in Tampa, FL

. The sapphire is flanked by 6 Old European Cut diamonds ~ 0.78 carats. The ring is accompanied by our

Category

1920s American Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Deco 4.50ct Burma Pink Star Sapphire GIA Old European Cut Diamonds in Platinum

$14,280

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.7ctw Old European Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old European cut diamonds, in 18 karat

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.7ctw Old European Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring

$1,918 Sale Price

20% Off

1920 Art Deco Old European Cut Diamonds Wedding Band (Approx .2-Carats) Platinum

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Art Deco wedding band showcases a refined row of old European cut diamonds, prong-set

Category

1920s Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920 Art Deco Old European Cut Diamonds Wedding Band (Approx .2-Carats) Platinum

$2,000

Art Deco Platinum Toi et Moi Ring – 2×1.00 ct Old European Cut Diamonds, French

Located in MONTMORENCY, FR

of the Roaring Twenties. The ring showcases two matched old European cut diamonds, each approximately

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Toi et Moi Ring – 2×1.00 ct Old European Cut Diamonds, French

$9,489

1925 Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band (Approx 0.10-Carat)

Located in New York, NY

European-cut diamonds are expertly set in a graceful row. These diamonds weigh a total of approximately

Category

1920s Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1925 Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engraved Wedding Band (Approx 0.10-Carat)

$1,600

1930s Art Deco Platinum Brooch Carved Jadeite Jade Old European Cut Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

carats of fine white old European cut diamonds, celebrated for their soft brilliance and hand-faceted

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Onyx, Jade, Diamond, Platinum

1930s Art Deco Platinum Brooch Carved Jadeite Jade Old European Cut Diamonds

$2,797 Sale Price / item

25% Off

French Belle Époque GIA 5.05ctw Old European cut Diamonds Plat 18K Earrings

Located in New York, NY

lines! Bezel Set shimmering Old European cut Diamonds swing and sway and sparkle from diamond-set

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1910s European Belle Époque Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

French Belle Époque GIA 5.05ctw Old European cut Diamonds Plat 18K Earrings

$44,280

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold GIA 1.62ctw Old European Cut Diamond Floral Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - J Color - VVS2 Clarity

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1920s Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold GIA 1.62ctw Old European Cut Diamond Floral Ring

$13,980

Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond (Approx 0.20-Carats) Antique, 18k Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

elongated design. At its center, a bezel-set old European cut diamond of approximately 0.20-carats dazzles

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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond (Approx 0.20-Carats) Antique, 18k Yellow Gold

$4,200

TIFFANY CO 18K Gold Platinum topped Old European Cut Diamond Fleur-de-Lis Brooch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

weight of Old European Cut diamonds, with the largest stone weighing about 0.20 carat. Expertly made in

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1890s American Art Nouveau Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY CO 18K Gold Platinum topped Old European Cut Diamond Fleur-de-Lis Brooch

$11,500

Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Dome Ring (GIA Approx 2.10-Carats), Platinum

Located in New York, NY

A captivating antique Art Deco engagement ring showcasing a GIA-certified old European cut diamond

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Dome Ring (GIA Approx 2.10-Carats), Platinum

$26,000 Sale Price

20% Off

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold ~0.63 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is an Art Deco solitaire ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features old European cut diamond

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold ~0.63 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

$2,702

Ring with emerald and old European cut diamonds up to 0.26ct 14k gold 4.5 grams

Located in The Hague, ZH

clarity. This has not been tested for this specific item. - 4 x 2.4 mm - 2.7 mm old European cut diamond

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1910s Dutch Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Ring with emerald and old European cut diamonds up to 0.26ct 14k gold 4.5 grams

$973

1920 Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring (GIA Approx 1.40-Carats)

Located in New York, NY

European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.40 carats. The diamond displays a J color and VS1 clarity

Category

1920s Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920 Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring (GIA Approx 1.40-Carats)

$15,600

Antique Platinum Filitgreed Old European Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant

Located in Houston, TX

with: One (1) old European cut natural diamond: Measurements: 4.50mm - 4.55mm in diameter x 3.62mm in

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Early 20th Century Unknown Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum Filitgreed Old European Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant

$4,804 Sale Price

20% Off

Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Dinner Ring, circa 1915

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Edwardian platinum dinner ring featuring approximately 2.02 carat total weight old European

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1910s Unknown Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Dinner Ring, circa 1915

$5,950

Drop golden earrings with old-European cut diamonds 0.70ct

Located in Chorzów, PL

Hanging gold earrings with old-cut diamonds. Earrings with old-cut diamonds, made of 14-karat gold

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Drop golden earrings with old-European cut diamonds 0.70ct

$3,003

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 0.7-Carats), Platinum 18k Gold

Located in New York, NY

old European cut diamond. Graded I in color and VS2 in clarity, the center stone is securely set in

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 0.7-Carats), Platinum 18k Gold

$4,100

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Gold Dangling Earrings

Located in Cairo, EG

Art deco era 1920s dangling earrings in unuswal workmanship details with 2 old european diamonds

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1920s Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Gold Dangling Earrings

$2,700

Art Deco 6.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in Platinum, ca. 1925

Located in OVIEDO, AS

ct old European-cut diamond, suspended from a geometric platinum setting set with antique-cut accents

Category

1920s Spanish Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 6.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings in Platinum, ca. 1925

$15,075 / set

1910 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (GIA Approx. 0.9-Carats), Platinum

Located in New York, NY

to circa 1910. At its heart is a GIA-certified approx. 0.9-carat old European cut diamond, prong-set

Category

1910s Unknown Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1910 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (GIA Approx. 0.9-Carats), Platinum

$8,900

1860 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 0.7-Carats), 14k Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

timeless Victorian-era craftsmanship. At its center, a graceful row of five old European cut diamonds is

Category

1860s Unknown Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1860 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 0.7-Carats), 14k Yellow Gold

$5,600

1900 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx 0.10-Carats), 18k Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

platinum over 18k yellow gold. At its center sits a bezel-set old European cut diamond, weighing

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1900 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx 0.10-Carats), 18k Yellow Gold

$3,900

Art Deco Jade Earrings Platinum Pearls Old European Cut Diamonds Estate Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, pearls, Old European and single cut diamonds. Atop the earring sits a button-shaped pearl that anchors

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Jade Earrings Platinum Pearls Old European Cut Diamonds Estate Jewelry

$16,500

French Art Deco 8.5 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

of early 20th-century French jewelry. It showcases a luminous array of old European cuts, old mine

Category

1920s French Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco 8.5 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet

$17,600

circa 1890s Victorian Bracelet .25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond

Located in Hicksville, NY

Details: Type: Diamond (natural) Weight: .25ct total weight Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: F Clarity

Category

1880s Unknown Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond

circa 1890s Victorian Bracelet .25 Carat Old European Cut Diamond

$2,800

Antique French 18k 1.12ct Old European Cut Diamond Dormeuses Earrings

Located in Amsterdam, NL

diamonds are old European cuts, estimated Si, H-I color, which is very white for antique diamonds. The

Category

1910s French Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique French 18k 1.12ct Old European Cut Diamond Dormeuses Earrings

$3,650

Antique Filigreed Platinum 0.74ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Houston, TX

. Signs of wear are consistent with age. Prong Set in Platinum with: One (1) old European cut natural

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Filigreed Platinum 0.74ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

$2,344 Sale Price

20% Off

Vintage Platinum .60ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

This elegant ring showcases a central round diamond set in a four-prong setting. The band is

Category

Early 20th Century Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum .60ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

$1,530

Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1920s

Located in Hicksville, NY

] Weight: 3.9 grams ‌ Diamond Details: Weight: .40ct, total weight Cut: Old European Cut Clarity: G Color

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1920s

$1,600

Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond and Pearl Floral Brooch Pin

Located in Hicksville, NY

Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:5222730420 Weight: 1.03ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J

Category

1910s Unknown Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond and Pearl Floral Brooch Pin

$8,500

1.06 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

graded J color with VS2 clarity. Accentuating the center stone are dazzling round cut diamonds weighing

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.06 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

$10,530

Boucheron 5.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1925

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

Boucheron old cut diamond ring. Set with an impressive round old cut diamond, E colour, VS2 clarity

Category

1920s French Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Boucheron 5.03 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1925

$463,032

1900 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx 0.10-Carats), 18k Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

open-work setting. The centerpiece is an approximately 0.15-carat old European-cut diamond, displaying

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1900 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx 0.10-Carats), 18k Yellow Gold

$4,200

Antique Art Deco Filigree Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

0.56ct round transitional brilliant cut diamond (color: H-I, clarity: SI) at its center and flanked by 6

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Filigree Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Ring

$4,750

GIA Certified 4.95 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: Platinum Diamond: Carat Weight: 4.95 Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: I

Category

1910s Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 4.95 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

$95,000

Antique Art Deco 1.62 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut center Diamond weighing 1.62 carats, H-I color

Category

1920s Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.62 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

$12,650

1920s Platinum Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Pendant and Brooch

Located in Hicksville, NY

European Brilliant Cut Side Diamonds: .75ct, total weight, G-H Color, Natural Diamonds, Old European

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Platinum Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Pendant and Brooch

$4,000

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique Engagement Ring in Platinum

Located in beverly hills, CA

- 3.6 grams Gemstone - Diamonds Gemstone cut - Old European Cut Gemstone weight - 1.23 carat Gemstone

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique Engagement Ring in Platinum

$7,700

Imperial Russian Belle Époque Old European-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings (8ct)

Located in Miami, FL

silver-topped settings, and set throughout with old European and old mine-cut diamonds totaling

Category

Early 19th Century Russian Belle Époque Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Imperial Russian Belle Époque Old European-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings (8ct)

$14,000

1920s Art Deco Platinum .50ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

grams Diamond Details Center Diamond: .50ct, Old European Brilliant, G Color, SI2 Clarity Band Width

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Art Deco Platinum .50ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

$2,500

Antique 8.83ct Moonstone 3.50cttw Old European Cut Diamond Ring/Bracelet Combo

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

encircling the moonstone are equally as impressive, each diamond weighs on average 1/4 carats, Old European

Category

1890s Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 8.83ct Moonstone 3.50cttw Old European Cut Diamond Ring/Bracelet Combo

$16,100

Antique 0.56 Total Carat Weight Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Antique 0.56 Total Carat Weight Diamond Engagement Ring 18k White Gold The ring features a European

Category

1920s Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 0.56 Total Carat Weight Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

$2,396 Sale Price

20% Off

Art Déco Ring With Old European Cut Diamonds Circa 1920 s

Located in Firenze, IT

Art Déco ring with old cut diamonds , yellow gold, platinum. Marquise-shaped, milgrain-set, with

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Antique

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Déco Ring With Old European Cut Diamonds Circa 1920 s

$6,967

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Questions About Old European Cut Diamond Antique

How old is an old European cut diamond?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
How old an old European-cut diamond is varies. The old European cut is a precursor to the modern round brilliant cut. The stone appears circular when looked at from the top (because of its low table or largest facet) and has a high crown (the part above the middle of the stone) with larger facets. The tip of the stone, or the culet, is flat instead of pointed. This style was used predominantly in the 19th century, hence the name. It is best to consult a certified appraiser for assistance with dating and identifying antique jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of European-cut diamond jewelry.
Are old European cut diamonds worth more?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
Yes, old European cut diamonds can be worth more than many other cut diamonds as they are not produced anymore. This cut was developed and popularized between the years 1890 and 1930 and is likely to be found in an antique ring belonging to this period and featuring a round-cut diamond.
Are old European cut diamonds valuable?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Although old European cut diamonds are often priced lower than modern cuts, due to scarcity, they can sometimes be more valuable than modern cut diamonds.
When did old European cut diamonds stop?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Jewelry makers stopped using the old European cut for diamond and other gemstone jewelry around 1930. The style was common during the Art Deco period, but the brilliant cut became popular in the years that followed. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Old European cut diamond gemstone jewelry.