的old mine cut diamond is an 18th century throw back that’s as timeless as it is unique. These cuts were all hand crafted and dimensions vary between stones, meaning no one 老矿 cut diamond is alike.
This particular cut resurfaces occasionally at estate sales or antique stores, but otherwise can be extremely hard to find. Vintage diamonds are a major trend, so we get excited when the rare 老矿 cut comes through the showroom.
的旧矿切割钻石的历史
When we say antique on this one, we mean antique. 的old mine cut (along with the 欧洲切）是有史以来最古老的钻石切割。它在1700年代初的格鲁吉亚和维多利亚时代很受欢迎’s to late 1800’s.
的‘old mine’在非洲发现钻石矿床之前，该名称最初是来自印度或巴西的钻石。后来的‘old mine’名称适用于任何颜色特殊且切工较旧的钻石。最终，‘old mine’切工已成为具有方形切割效果的方型钻石的代名词，这种钻石在1700年代初期开始流行。
的Cut
Early diamond cutters labored for ages to get the perfect cut by hand. They would grind two diamonds together to achieve the perfect shape by following the octahedral shape of the diamond crystal. 的actual technique was highly secretive at the time.
的proportions were designed to make the most of the available light at the time which was, of course, candlelight. A diamond polisher would then polish the stones individually.
如今，切割钻石的过程可能需要长达两周的时间-从计划和制图到最终的抛光。您能想象纯手工切割钻石要花费多长时间吗？
的Old Mine 钻石 Cut Specs
老矿山’像今天这样切开的火花’精确的技术，这就是为什么’不幸的是很难再经历。随着时间的流逝，其中许多‘rugged’ diamonds have been refashioned to appeal to the masses. 的rustic looks were often transformed into more brilliant cuts, therefore loosing all of the original, primitive appeal.
幸运的是，由于过去十年来对古董和古董宝石的需求增加，这种做法已经停止。今天’s brides don’希望使用相同的旧钻石镶嵌来进行切饼机订婚和结婚戒指。他们喜欢反映自己独特品味和个性的独特风格。
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那里’真的没有其他钻石风格’s more unique, distinct, or original than 老矿 cuts.
形状：方形
刻面: 58
表：较小
比例：炸肉排更大，桌子更小，顶冠更高
有关： 钻石术语表
最后的想法
的old mine cut diamond is a literal vintage treasure. Because antique and vintage jewelry trends are on the rise, more and more customers will seek out these primitive cuts.
每一颗地雷切割的钻石都有一个故事-从在一个古老的钻石矿床中发现钻石的个人到为数不胜数的钻石雕刻家（他们努力工作几个月才能获得完美的切割），再到装饰珠宝的乔治亚风格精英。
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