Style of cutting popular in the 19th century, direct predecessor of the modern round brilliant cut. Old European cuts have a smaller table than the round brilliant cut, and overall depth is somewhat greater.
A round cut similar to the old mine cut, with 58 facets. First appearing around the 1880s, it is characterized by a deep pavilion, high crown, and an open culet.
a cutting style popular from c.1895:1920's, had standard 58 facets, rounded girdle, high crown angles, small table and an open culet. Good brilliance and scintillation.
Early round cut similar to the Round Brilliant Cut, but carrying a very small table and heavy crown. Not as popular today because it does not return the same brilliance as the modern brilliant.
A round cutting style, the forerunner of the modern Brilliant Cut. An old European cut, round gemstone is rounder in outline than an Old Mine Cut, but a large cutlet, small table, and high crown distinguish this cut from a modern cut.
A round cutting style, the forerunner of the modern Brilliant Cut. It has a large culet, small table and high crown.
round Brilliant cut with 58 facets, similar to the old mine cut, first appearing in around the 1880's. It is characterized by a deep pavilion, high crown, and an open culet.