About Mine Cut Diamond
A Mine Cut Diamond, also known as the Old Miner, is characterized by an elevated crown, smaller sized table, thinner girdle, deep pavilion and a large, flat-bottomed culet. The cut resembles the present-day cushion cut. It was first introduced in the beginning of the 17th century and soon became popular among Diamond enthusiasts across the world because of its simple yet stylish appearance coupled with an incredible brilliance.
The Mine Cut Diamond has a distinctive style when compared to other popular diamond cuts. The squarish shape of a Mine Cut offers a bolder look and allows better reflection of light in and around the stone. In a rainbow of colors, the cut shows off unparalleled charm and an improved optical brilliance. With the abundance of nitrogen crystals in the diamond, this cut has its natural fluorescence property that effectively enhances the brilliance of the diamond.
The Mine Cut is also known as the Peruzzi cut or the Triple cut brilliant. Like the round brilliant cut, the Old miner also features similar types of diamond facets though the sizes and alignment may vary a lot when compared to other related cuts. Diamonds with this cut are often used in the making of antique jewelry. Over years, the mine cut has carved a niche for itself in the contemporary jewelry segment for more reasons than one. This special cut is rated high on quality standards, value-priced and can be used in all types of Diamond Jewelry ranging from a simple Engagement Ring to a more elaborate design for bracelets, bands, neckwear, and etc. Last but not the least, a touch of antiquity adds that extra zing to your style quotient while you flaunt a mine cut diamond.
Because of their larger sizes and high prices, mine cut diamonds have a limited number of fan following. Moreover, it is noticed that jewelers are more interested to sell diamonds with modern proportions and cuts to meet individual tastes. Instead of selling an oversized Mine Cut Diamond, they often reshape diamonds into smaller sizes with varying proportions to attract more profits and further to satisfy casual buyers. Thus, mine cut diamonds have seen a steady decline in demand in the recent times.