Date: 10/21/2008 12:25:55 PM
Author: lovinsparkles
I personally think the older cuts look more special and I prefer they way they reflect light over the super-sparkly RBs. I get the impression that it''s harder to find old cuts? Is anyone still cutting them like this or do you actually have to find an old stone?
Date: 10/21/2008 12:35:16 PM
Author: lovinsparkles
Thanks Neatfreak. I read some online article that said because of the new demand for rose cut stones, Manak is buying newly cut rose cut diamonds from India.
http://www.modernjeweler.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=2&id=285&pageNum=1
I hope that trend continues because I really like those styles and would love to own one if I could find one in good shape and high color grade.
The higher colors have been recut over the years by the boatload leaving the lower colors on the market.Date: 10/21/2008 4:22:51 PM
Author: LittleGreyKitten
When I had an Old European Cut appraised, the appraiser (who did specialize in antique cuts) said that old cuts should be slightly discounted until they hit 3 cts, then they are on par with round brilliant prices. However, it seems that colorless-range old cuts are actually slightly more expensive than a comparable round brilliant, because they''re pretty scarce. Most old cut diamonds tend to be relatively low in color. So, if you are shopping for one, hopefully you''re OK with lower colors, or at least near-colorless.
I also purchased from OWD. They were definitely the best deal when I was shopping, though their prices can vary a lot. (Also, I''ve purchased OECs off eBay as long as the seller was reputable and had a lenient return policy, but you do have to be VERY careful if trying that route!)
I looked into this and fresh cut precision oec would have to sell for the same price as h&a RB''s to be economical to cut.Date: 10/21/2008 3:59:21 PM
Author: oldminer
I can''t recommend sellers, but you''ll find asking prices not far apart from equivalent color/clarity/weight/shape modern cuts. Few old cuts bring a premium above modern cut prices although there are always some exceptions to generalizations.
Date: 10/21/2008 4:42:05 PM
Author: strmrdr
Date: 10/21/2008 3:59:21 PM
Author: oldminer
I can't recommend sellers, but you'll find asking prices not far apart from equivalent color/clarity/weight/shape modern cuts. Few old cuts bring a premium above modern cut prices although there are always some exceptions to generalizations.
I looked into this and fresh cut precision oec would have to sell for the same price as h&a RB's to be economical to cut.
Which is one reason they aren't being cut.
Date: 10/21/2008 5:09:22 PM
Author: HeartingDiamonds
Ditto. In looking into cutting cushions in the antique style, this was exactly what I found from the cutters we met with.
I would suggest that you go shopping with your GF to determine what she really likes - modern cuts or antiques.
As far as pricing goes, it's difficult to compare prices online unless one has the specific diamonds in front of them for comparison. While one vendor's prices may initially seem more aggressive than another's based on stats alone, there simply isn't enough information available to make such broad generalizations regarding pricing. Solution: If you are interested in several stones from different vendors, have them sent to you at the same time so you can make an apples to apples comparison, and let your eyes be the ultimate judge from that point.
Much like modern cut diamonds, there is also a premium for antique diamonds with beautiful makes, and discounted pricing for the less desirable cuts (which is NOT to say that great pricing cannot be had for beatifully cut stones, of course).