Are Old European Cut Diamonds Worth More. Today true old mine cut diamonds are more difficult to find than Old Europeans. Are old cut diamonds worth less.
Because of the shape of rough diamonds the end result was a deep cut with a high crown and small table. Old mine cut diamonds are generally 10 to 15 percent less expensive than the old European cuts. The rarity value of the Old European Cut diamond comes from the fact that cutters stopped making them that way almost 100 years ago AND those that were outstanding were often converted to round brilliant cut.
With passing time less and less old European cut diamonds are available for sale.
If you are someone who inherited a round-brilliant diamond cut between 1860 and 1920 then tried to sell it in the 20th century you were likely told the stone was an old European cut. They can be worth more as-is but not less than their recut value. Please be aware that cut quality can make a difference in. By David Federman Aug 29th 2018.
