3 Fun Facts About Vintage Diamonds
A selection of vintage diamond rings
If curling up in a cosy nook with a Jane Austen novel sounds like your cup of tea, this post is for you!
Yes, today we’re talking about Vintage diamonds! 💎💎💎
Here are 3 things you probably didn’t know about them:
#1: They were cut to sparkle differently
0.86 ct Old Mine Diamond with large signature culet
Compared to the modern diamond of today, Vintage Diamonds from the 1700s and 1800s were cut to sparkle ✨under dim lighting conditions such as candlelight 🕯and gas lights.
The result: A romantic, soulful appeal with large pops of color and light 🌈
#2: Their imperfections make them perfect
Unique 0.50 ctw vintage diamond studs with extra sparkle all around
Because these diamonds were cut entirely by eye, the facets tend to be chunkier and more asymmetrical vs modern cuts. This gives you a softer, organic look to your jewelry that cannot be replicated in more contemporary jewelry.
#3 You can save BIG
Vintage Diamond Ring with antique halo
Vintage collectors love the warm, romantic glow of these diamonds. Unlike modern diamonds, most of these tend to fall in the J, K, L and M color grades.
That being said, their open culet tends to make them LOOK one or two grades whiter than what is shown on the certificate, so you can get the same size for less.
If the rare and unexpected appeal to you, invest in the romance and history of a vintage diamond.
You will love it forever, and so will the generations to come! 💎
Prices start from:
US$3,400 / S$4,900 for a 0.70 carat
US$6,700 / S$9,600 for a 1.0 carat
Contact me (Amanda) to talk about finding the perfect vintage diamond for you.
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