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[glitterata]

Upgradeable, you forgot rose cuts!

I think my favorites are OECs (some real beauties in this thread), though that OMC cofor posted made my heart stop for a moment.

Here are (left to right) my OEC, transition cut, and modern brilliant Cut by Infinity:

Just the OEC:

Just the transition:

And a thread that discusses them, with lots of pix and education.

 

[Upgradable]

Glitterata, thanks for adding you beauties!! I love looking at the different cuts side by side!!

 

[Rhea]

Date: 1/10/2009 6:31:29 PM
Author: glitterata
Upgradeable, you forgot rose cuts!


I think my favorites are OECs (some real beauties in this thread), though that OMC cofor posted made my heart stop for a moment.


Here are (left to right) my OEC, transition cut, and modern brilliant Cut by Infinity:

Great photo! I''ve never seen a comparison of all of them together before. I think this seals for me how much I love the OEC!!

 

[cofor]

As I do not know if it is really appropriate to post it here as it is no true old cut, any moderator can feel free to move it at will.

This is the first diamond cut by myself and also the only "cofor cut" one still left in my small collection. It has no real value economically but I am very fond of it for reasons unnecessary to explain further. Though the table is too big it is much inspired by the shape of the OMC.

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

Uppy, your wish is my command

A 1.96ct Transitional

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

A 2.70ct "early" OEC.

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

Cushion, 3.65cts. M, VS1.

 

[Upgradable]

You do know that that M makes my heart beat fast!!

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

I know. I swear I'll be needing heart meds soon!

2.06ct M VVS OEC - Classic OEC looks

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

Old Mine Cuts

 

[Burk]

Grace, I never get tired of seeing those beauties!!! Thanks for posting them!

 

[Harriet]

Question:
My mum is giving me my grandmother''s earrings. They consist of a round centre and are surrounded by other rounds to look like flowers. My guess is that they were bought 10 years or so before WWII. Are they likely to be OECs or transitionals?

 

[HeartingDiamonds]

I would think that they are likely OECs but do you have photos? It sounds gorgeous!

 

[Harriet]

Not yet. They're still in Singapore.
ETA: My dad thinks they're post-war.

 

[chrono]

Like Harriet, I too have my great grandmother''s earrings and the jeweller had no idea about the cut. They don''t look like OECs but neither do they look like modern cuts. I still wonder what they are. They are definitely diamonds though.

 

[jstarfireb]

I love old cuts and really want to own one someday! My favorites are OECs (I guess the "classic" type rather than early OECs) and transitional cuts.

 

[arjunajane]

Date: 1/10/2009 8:25:36 PM
Author: HeartingDiamonds
I know. I swear I''ll be needing heart meds soon!

2.06ct M VVS OEC - Classic OEC looks

Woman, you are bay-ad!!

 

[Skippy123]

I love old mine and rose cut vintage pieces; I have a couple and a close friend of mine has a gorgeous old mine cut ring. Congrats on your new beauty!!!

 

[Gayletmom]

THose are beautiful pics, Grace. It''s really helpful to see them side by side. Thanks for posting.

 

[platinumrock]

Date: 1/9/2009 11:01:23 AM
Author: Upgradable
Again, these are by no means the best examples of old cut stones. They are just my current collection. Here are some compilation shots. First, on my hand....

Gorgeous collection!! I especially love the OEC''s. OEC''s + Chunky Facets + Outrageous Fire + Warm Colors (K-P) =

 

[ociopia]

Here is the first of my small oec diamond collection, a oec 1.10 carat M color VS2 clarity set in white gold modern setting.

I love the oec diamonds as well as old mine cut. I have a paid of studs I''ll post next.

Sherry

 

[ociopia]

First here''s another shot of the ring. Sherry

 

[ociopia]

The earrings are much more problematic for me to photograph so I''ll do several posts of them though frankly none do them justice.

They are oec set in platinum, one is .42 G color I1 clarity and one is .38 J color SI2 clarity.

 

[ociopia]

Another attempt with cooler lite. Sherry

 

[ociopia]

Last attempt for now. Sherry

 

[platinumrock]

Date: 1/10/2009 8:04:59 PM
Author: HeartingDiamonds
Uppy, your wish is my command

A 1.96ct Transitional

Oh MY.......

 

[icekid]

oh how much I love this thead...! I don''t know if I can choose a favorite either, I love them all

I can''t wait to own one!

gliterata- I NEVER get tired of seeing your family heirlooms! incredible.

cofor- let me chime in with another "more photos please!"

Upgradeable- thanks for sharing your growing collection, and for starting this thread.

HeartingDiamonds-

ajuana- I think your transitional is beatiful!

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 1/11/2009 12:34:20 PM
Author: ociopia
First here''s another shot of the ring. Sherry

I love your stone!!

Grace--that transitional is breathtaking!

 

[glitterata]

Anyone who likes this thread should check out the eye candy on this one:

Show Me Your Antique Cuts

 

[shady71]

Here is my token "Old Cut" but honestly, I have no idea what it is, I inherited it about 30 years ago from an old family friend. I know it is original from the 20''s, but don''t know the cut, have never had it appraised. The center stone is about 5.5mm and the accent stones all have a strong yellow tint

For all you old cut experts, can you point me to a website to learn to distinguish between the various old cuts?