4.54ct Old European Cut
Diamond L/VS2
Item R3865
GIA Report
ITEM #: R3865
Old European Cut Diamond, Loose
WEIGHT: 4.54ct
SHAPE: Old European Cut
COLOR: L
CLARITY: VS2
MEASUREMENTS: 10.56 x 10.38 x 6.51 mm
TOTAL DEPTH: 62.2%
TABLE SIZE: 46%
POLISH: G
SYMMETRY: G
FLUORESCENCE: NONE
GIA REPORT #: 16842405
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Most
diamond dealers would re-cut this stone to a modern round brilliant- for one
reason- they trade for higher prices. Large diamonds, in general are extremely
hard to come by lately- and the prices reflect this. Put these two facts
together and you'll understand why large stones of older cuts are virtually
non existent.
You
couldn't pay me enough to re-cut this amazing piece of diamond history. The
old mine cut is the father of the Old European Cut. Increased technology in
the late eighteenth century allowed diamond cutters to craft stones that were
round- as opposed to the Old Mine Cut- which is more akin to a cushion in
outline. The facet structure is different than the next step, the modern Round
Brilliant Cut Diamond, pioneered by Marcel Tolkowsky in 1919. We guesstimate
this stone to be from the early 20th Century.
While the
modern cuts are gorgeous- this type of cut has a charm all it's own- and is
particularly gorgeous in soft lighting. Sounds pretty romantic to me.
It's in
remarkable shape, virtually no abrasion.
AS an L
color the diamond shows some warmth in it's color- which really seems to
compliment the charming cut. It's a VS2 and totally eye clean. One
aspect to this particular stone that is a huge positive, is it's huge size.
Unlike many other old cut stones, this one has a size comparable to a modern
stone of the same weight. It's impressive, to say the least
.
The stone is currently
offered loose- however we're plotting a spectacular antique style platinum
mount to showcase this beauty.
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