Your Old Mine Cut Engagement Ring Questions, Answered

What is an old mine cut diamond?

An old mine cut is an antique diamond cut, the historic forerunner of today’s cushion cut. Hand cut from the 18th to the early 20th century, it has a soft square to cushion outline, a high crown, a small flat top, and large, open facets. Those chunky facets are the key, since they give the stone a warm, candlelit glow, broad flashes of light rather than the small, sharp sparkle of a modern cut. So an old mine cut has a romantic, characterful charm all its own. This stone is a lab grown diamond cut in that beautiful antique style.

How is an old mine cut different from a modern cushion?

They are close cousins, since the modern cushion cut grew directly out of the old mine cut. The difference is in the faceting and the era. A modern cushion is cut with precision for maximum bright, uniform sparkle, while an old mine cut has larger, hand cut facets, a higher crown, and a smaller flat top, giving it that soft, glowing, antique look. So a modern cushion glitters, an old mine cut glows. Many people fall for the old mine cut precisely because it has warmth and character that feels vintage and one of a kind, rather than perfectly uniform.

What do the specs 4.46ct, E colour and VVS2 clarity mean?

Good question, since these grades decide a lot. The 4.46ct is the weight of the centre diamond, a rare and grand size that makes a truly show stopping statement on the hand. E colour sits near the very top of the colour scale, so the diamond looks bright and white with no visible tint. VVS2 stands for very very slightly included, near the top of the clarity scale, meaning any natural features are invisible to the naked eye and hard to spot even under magnification. So this is a large, exceptionally white and remarkably clean diamond.

What does IGI certified mean?

It means the centre diamond comes with an independent quality report from the International Gemological Institute, one of the world’s leading diamond laboratories. IGI examines the stone and documents its carat, cut, colour, and clarity, so you are not just taking our word for its quality, you have it confirmed in writing by an independent expert. So an IGI certificate gives you real peace of mind and proves exactly what you are buying, which also helps with insurance and future valuation. We provide the certificate with your ring, so you know your 4.46ct E VVS2 diamond is precisely as described.

Are lab grown diamonds real diamonds?

Yes, completely. A lab grown diamond is a real diamond, with the exact same chemical, physical, and optical properties as one mined from the earth. The only difference is the origin, since it is grown in a controlled setting rather than dug from the ground. So it sparkles identically, tests as a real diamond, and lasts just as long. Why choose lab grown? Value, mostly. You get a much larger, higher grade stone for your budget, like this stunning 4.46ct E VVS2 old mine cut, for far less than an equivalent mined diamond. It is real brilliance, simply made differently.

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