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Old European cut is a diamond cutting method that appeared in the 19th century, developed from the old mine cut. Old mine cut is the earliest modern diamond cutting method, appeared in the 17th century, it has 58 facets, but the outline is irregular, the table is large, the crown is low, the pavilion is shallow. With the progress of technology and the in-depth study of the optical properties of diamonds, diamond cutters began to improve the old mine cut, making it closer to the ideal proportion and symmetry. They reduced the table, increased the crown height and pavilion depth,...

Diamonds are precious and beautiful gems that have different cutting methods, each with its own characteristics and style. Today, we are going to introduce an ancient and fascinating diamond cutting method, which is the old mine cut (Old Mine Cut). The old mine cut is a diamond cutting method that prevailed from the 18th to the 19th century, and is also the most common diamond cut in Georgian (1714-1837) and Victorian (1837-1901) jewelry. It usually has 58 facets, most of which are square, with a small table, a large culet, and a high crown. They are hand-cut, so each one...

Moissanite is a synthetic gemstone that has a similar luster, hardness and durability to diamond, but at a much lower price. Moissanite is a great choice for engagement rings or other jewelry, but when buying moissanite, you also need to pay attention to some tips, to avoid buying poor quality moissanite or being cheated. Here are some moissanite buying tips: Understand the 4C standard of moissanite. 4C refers to color, clarity, cut and carat. These standards also apply to diamonds and can be used to measure the quality and value of moissanite. Generally speaking, the more transparent the color, the...

In modern society, more and more people are turning to lab-grown diamonds to make engagement rings. Compared to natural diamonds obtained through traditional mining methods, lab-grown diamonds have many advantages. Below are three reasons to choose lab-grown diamonds for engagement rings. ## Reason 1: Competitive PriceLab-grown diamonds, unlike mined diamonds, have a shorter supply chain and are usually cheaper than mined diamonds. The manufacturing process has lower production costs, so the price of lab-grown diamonds is more affordable, making it possible for consumers to purchase high-quality diamonds at a more reasonable price.According to an MVI marketing study, 70% of millennials...

I’ve been engaged for 4 months, showed my ring to dozens of people, and that nightmare scenario that has played out in my mind many times has never happened. Not even once. My fiancé and I chose a moissanite stone for my engagement ring and it is among the best decisions we have ever made. Why I chose a diamond alternative for my engagement ring? Two years into dating I knew my fiancé was the one. Like many girls, I started dreaming about what type of engagement ring I wanted. I played around on sites that allow you to custom design...