| There is a large difference between the overall | | | | string. A string of diamond beads like a pearl string |
| affect that an antique cut diamond has as | | | | can make many heads turn. These diamond |
| compared to the brilliance of modern cut | | | | beads are also a favorite among the designers |
| diamonds. While antique cut diamonds exude a | | | | when they want to space pearl necklaces and |
| certain subtle panache, the modern cuts provide a | | | | other jewels. The average range of diamond |
| brilliance that is unparalleled in its own intense way. | | | | beads found in the market range from 2mm to |
| Many jewelry designers have been attracted by | | | | 4mm. |
| the subtlety of the antique cut and have adopted | | | | Rondelle - Rondelle is a diamond disk and has |
| it in their jewelry designs to enhance the overall | | | | faceted edges. Due to the nature of the cut, it is |
| look of the setting. Another aspect that makes | | | | generally cut from rough diamonds that are |
| the antique cut so appealing and mesmerizing is | | | | extremely flat to begin with. These are mostly |
| the fact that each antique cut diamond looks | | | | used as spacers between colored stones, jewels, |
| different and reflects the shape of the rough | | | | gold beads or pearls. The range that the rondelle |
| diamond. The subtlety of the piece also ensures | | | | is found in is larger and these flattened disks |
| that the attention of the onlooker is directed | | | | come in the range of 2mm to 6mm. |
| towards the overall design and setting and not | | | | Among these antique cuts, the round brilliant is |
| only on the glittering diamonds. | | | | considered the most superior. The nature of the |
| The antique diamond cuts that are being | | | | cut allows for a higher and more efficient light |
| patronized these days are | | | | return. Though modern designers consider brilliance |
| Briolette - The round teardrop shape finds use in | | | | and light return efficiency as important, they lay a |
| earrings and necklaces and other designs of | | | | far higher emphasis on design layout, setting and |
| jewelry where a dangling piece can enhance the | | | | the sculptural artwork. The emphasis on these |
| look. A simple diamond drop can add to the look | | | | elements makes the antique cut diamond a more |
| of earring piece and multiple such pieces are fit to | | | | attractive option. |
| adorn the neck of a princess. The briolette has | | | | Given the high demand for antique cut diamonds, |
| triangular facets and no girdle. The size that they | | | | these started to be produced in bulk. The |
| are most popular in is between 0.50 carats to 1.00 | | | | orchestrated unevenness in shape and design is |
| carats. | | | | not appreciated by many designers since it is |
| Rose - The rose antique cut has a flat base and a | | | | against the ethos of antique cuts. But the benefits |
| triangular facet that makes a peak. The flat base | | | | of using these antique cut diamonds far outweigh |
| can have a round, triangular or pear shape and | | | | the negatives associated with mass production. |
| therefore lends itself to being used in various | | | | The fact that the antique cuts are subtle, bring |
| kinds of settings and designs. This antique cut was | | | | out the best in the setting and design and draw |
| the most popular prior to the discovery and | | | | attention to the shape of the face up are reasons |
| development of the round one. Most rose cuts | | | | enough for the jewelry designers to choose |
| are available in the range of 3mm to 6mm. | | | | antique cut diamonds over regular ones. And with |
| Bead - This completely faceted diamond is like a | | | | the ever increasing demand for designer jewelry, |
| bead, as the name suggest. It can be drilled | | | | antique cut diamonds are set to take the industry |
| longitudinally through the center to be used in a | | | | with their grace, elegance and panache. |