Show me your antique cushion /OMB “style” rings

[CMN]

Hi All,

This site has led me to discover and fall in love with the antique cushion style /OMC stones. Show me your rings with antique cushion “style” stones ie the stone doesn’t have to be antique - it can be a new cut but in that old style.

 

[maita13]

Hi, @CMN !
Sadly not mine but one of my all time fave here on PS is @KristyDarling ’s three stone ring:



Here’s the thread...

My re-set! 4.9 cttw 3-stone antique cushion ring, by Mark T and CVB

Hey, PSers! :geek2: This thread is a bit overdue since I've had this ring for almost 2 months now. Sorry for going overboard on the pictures/videos but I'm just thrilled with this re-set! :kiss2: BACKSTORY: Since 2016 or 2017 I'd been feeling the urge to re-set my halo'd old mine cushion into...

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[maita13]

Here‘s a couple of @elizat ’s OMC rings from her incredible collection of antique cut pieces (hope both KD and elizat dint mind my posting their rings here):



Thread here:

A Resplendent Ruby and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring by Old Miner Jewelry/Sako

Forewarning- this will be a bit of a story. Photos will follow, of course. This is probably my longest running project. I have always loved a ring that featured an old cut oval, in an emerald halo, which the owner calls Gilda purchased from Jewels by Grace. If you "know" Gilda, you get it...

www.pricescope.com

Thread here:

#JOTW - An outstandingly pleasant 3.09 o-p old mine cut

The pun is silly, but this is a lovely stone. GIA graded old mine cut, o-p, 3.09 center, VS2, in an art deco platinum setting with carre cuts. I will try to see if the setting grows on me, but it will likely get a new dress. Probably the CvB Tempest. It is technically a three stone, but I don't...

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[CMN]

Hi, @CMN !
Sadly not mine but one of my all time fave here on PS is @KristyDarling ’s three stone ring:



Here’s the thread...

My re-set! 4.9 cttw 3-stone antique cushion ring, by Mark T and CVB

Hey, PSers! :geek2: This thread is a bit overdue since I've had this ring for almost 2 months now. Sorry for going overboard on the pictures/videos but I'm just thrilled with this re-set! :kiss2: BACKSTORY: Since 2016 or 2017 I'd been feeling the urge to re-set my halo'd old mine cushion into...

www.pricescope.com

The centre stone on that ring is sublime!

 

[CMN]

These cuts are so gorgeous. Why aren‘t they more popular?

 

[maita13]

With modern cuts where round brilliant remains the most popular cut, I think because you get the most spread. And young newly affianced couples are always looking to get ”more bang for their bucks.” I suspect the same holds true for antique cuts where OECs remain the most/more popular one.

OMB/antique cushion carry hidden ct weight and therefore, translates to more $$ if you want a bigger spread. Not to mention, antique cushion/OMBs, good ones, that is, are harder to find these days. I’m by no means an expert- this is just my 2 cents. I wish those in the know would chime in...

@kgizo @ForteKitty @yssie @Spring Day @elizat @Rfisher @PreRaphaelite @diamondseeker2006 @dreamer_dachsie

 

[maita13]

There’s a ton more antique cut experts on here. I’m forgetting some of theif names (pls forgive me)...and really hope they weigh in with both their knowledge and OMB pieces.

@twosanguinehearts @brightice @Acinom @stracci2000 @kama_s

Here’s another OMB beauty:

New New! 6+ ct Old Mine!

So I don’t know if you guys remember my previous post on my emerald cut ring (https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/6-ct-antique-ec-with-fc-baguettes-kama’s-10yr-anni-upgrade.243524/) But in that post I had mentioned that I was originally looking to upgrade my 2.5ct old mine cushion...

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[Lookinagain]

here's my AVC 3 stone

and my OMC

 

[maita13]

here's my AVC 3 stone

and my OMC

So pretty, @Lookinagain
Thanks for posting

 

[Spring Day]

With modern cuts where round brilliant remains the most popular cut, I think because you get the most spread. And young newly affianced couples are always looking to get ”more bang for their bucks.” I suspect the same holds true for antique cuts where OECs remain the most/more popular one.

OMB/antique cushion carry hidden ct weight and therefore, translates to more $$ if you want a bigger spread. Not to mention, antique cushion/OMBs, good ones, that is, are harder to find these days. I’m by no means an expert- this is just my 2 cents. I wish those in the know would chime in...

@kgizo @ForteKitty @yssie @Spring Day @elizat @Rfisher @PreRaphaelite @diamondseeker2006 @dreamer_dachsie

@maita13 Don't you have some beautiful pieces yourself, ya silly goose!

 

[CMN]

here's my AVC 3 stone

and my OMC

So much character Thanks for sharing.

 

[maryjane04]

Here is my little baby which I have yet to take more photos of and do a SMTB thread for hehe. At this rate I will wait for Christmas to arrive and have some pretty colours to photograph it with hahaha.

 

[Lookinagain]

Here is my little baby which I have yet to take more photos of and do a SMTB thread for hehe. At this rate I will wait for Christmas to arrive and have some pretty colours to photograph it with hahaha.

very pretty and I love the setting. May I ask who made the setting for you?

 

[maryjane04]

With modern cuts where round brilliant remains the most popular cut, I think because you get the most spread. And young newly affianced couples are always looking to get ”more bang for their bucks.” I suspect the same holds true for antique cuts where OECs remain the most/more popular one.

OMB/antique cushion carry hidden ct weight and therefore, translates to more $$ if you want a bigger spread. Not to mention, antique cushion/OMBs, good ones, that is, are harder to find these days. I’m by no means an expert- this is just my 2 cents. I wish those in the know would chime in...

@kgizo @ForteKitty @yssie @Spring Day @elizat @Rfisher @PreRaphaelite @diamondseeker2006 @dreamer_dachsie

I definitely agree with @maita13 here. Also I guess the majority of newly engaged couples would have only ever seen a MRB in real life. I remember way back when I first heard of antiques I thought they were ugly, dull and boring - because well a majority are. It's hard to come across a well cut antique diamond especially in Australia which I see is where you are from @CMN

The other thing is between and OMC and OEC.. OECs tend to have better symmetry I guess whereas OMC (the ones I prefer) are quite rustic. I used to think that the wonkiness would annoy/frustrate me but it only adds to the charm.

I got the diamond and setting made by Alex Park of Parks Fine Group on Insta @Lookinagain

 

[maita13]

Here is my little baby which I have yet to take more photos of and do a SMTB thread for hehe. At this rate I will wait for Christmas to arrive and have some pretty colours to photograph it with hahaha.

Apologies, @maryjane04 !! How could I have forgotten your gorgeous -and yuuge! - old miner??!! Having more senior moments lately, sigh...

Thanks for posting this beauteous honker

 

[Isobel]

Here is mine, it's acually came out setting, so i placed it in for photos. I'm currently in the process of maybe getting it reset into a bezel setting/style.

 

[CMN]

Here is my little baby which I have yet to take more photos of and do a SMTB thread for hehe. At this rate I will wait for Christmas to arrive and have some pretty colours to photograph it with hahaha.

By the looks of it that’s not such a “little” baby.

 

[maryjane04]

By the looks of it that’s not such a “little” baby.

Hehe little in that DSS sets in fast haha. There are a few people I know in Australia that love old cuts now. But we don't have much access to good old cuts. They are all in the US.

 

[kgizo]

With modern cuts where round brilliant remains the most popular cut, I think because you get the most spread. And young newly affianced couples are always looking to get ”more bang for their bucks.” I suspect the same holds true for antique cuts where OECs remain the most/more popular one.

OMB/antique cushion carry hidden ct weight and therefore, translates to more $$ if you want a bigger spread. Not to mention, antique cushion/OMBs, good ones, that is, are harder to find these days. I’m by no means an expert- this is just my 2 cents. I wish those in the know would chime in...

@kgizo @ForteKitty @yssie @Spring Day @elizat @Rfisher @PreRaphaelite @diamondseeker2006 @dreamer_dachsie

All good points. I would add 1) unless you are in a major city they are hard to see in person and most photos don’t do them justice, and 2) they tend to be lower colors which can be an issue for some.

 

[CMN]

Bump.

 

[Isobel]

A better photo of my ring...I havent a clue on the carat weight as it was given to me through family & never had it professionally appraised. I love the old charm of old cuts.

 

[CMN]

A better photo of my ring...I havent a clue on the carat weight as it was given to me through family & never had it professionally appraised. I love the old charm of old cuts.

Very pretty. I think the antique cuts look lovely in warmer coloured stones. Do you have any idea what your stone‘s colour grade might be?

 

[Isobel]

Very pretty. I think the antique cuts look lovely in warmer coloured stones. Do you have any idea what your stone‘s colour grade might be?

Haven't a clue unfortunately, I really need to get it looked at .

 

[UrsTx]

I just had my new-cut OMC reset. Here she is.

 

[junebug17]

I just had my new-cut OMC reset. Here she is.

SO so beautiful @UrsTx!! Love that crown and the setting is impeccable!

 

[maryjane04]

I just had my new-cut OMC reset. Here she is.

Look at that crown!!! I love it!! So pretty

 

[UrsTx]

SO so beautiful @UrsTx!! Love that crown and the setting is impeccable!

Thank you, @junebug17

 

[UrsTx]

Look at that crown!!! I love it!! So pretty

Thank you @maryjane04 It’s one of the best parts of an OMC, IMO

 

[maryjane04]

Thank you @maryjane04 It’s one of the best parts of an OMC, IMO

Oh it definitely is. You have inspired me to "try" and take more photos of my ring haha. Hopefully the weather is nice soon to take some photos.

 

[elizat]

My favorite is an old mine. I have some that would be called a cushion, but I tend to prefer stones that are a more rustic and older old mine. Here are some of mine.

1.37 old mine oval, o- p color




2.54 q/r in a calibre French cut ruby halo





1.4 K Omc


3.09 omc, carre cuts on side, o-p color


I have an m color omc that I need better photos of- will try to add later.