Old Mine vs. Antique Cushion

[Moonie]

Hi! For the life of me I can't figure out what the difference is. I've read blogs and looked at so many videos of old mines and antique cushions, but they seem to be used interchangeably. Is it that antique cushions are often a little elongated?

 

[nala]

I hope someone can post one of each. Lol. I’ve always wondered what mine are. I have two that I call old mine but I almost feel like they are cushion shaped.

 

[marymm]

In case it is helpful, Old World Diamonds differentiates between Old Mine and Antique Cushions as follows:


https://oldworlddiamonds.com/beauty.php?version=1585966191



However, Lang Antiques says Old Mine Diamonds are also known as Antique Cushion Cut Diamonds ...




https://www.langantiques.com/university/antique-diamonds/


And, here's what Yoram Finkelstein, noted expert on period cuts (and master cutter) has to say about Old Mine Cut diamonds
https://gemconcepts.net/old-mine-cut-diamonds-guide/
https://gemconcepts.net/miners-diamond/

 

[Moonie]

In case it is helpful, Old World Diamonds differentiates between Old Mine and Antique Cushions as follows:


https://oldworlddiamonds.com/beauty.php?version=1585966191



However, Lang Antiques says Old Mine Diamonds are also known as Antique Cushion Cut Diamonds ...




https://www.langantiques.com/university/antique-diamonds/


And, here's what Yoram Finkelstein, noted expert on period cuts (and master cutter) has to say about Old Mine Cut diamonds
https://gemconcepts.net/old-mine-cut-diamonds-guide/
https://gemconcepts.net/miners-diamond/

Thanks for all these great resources! They seem super similar...old mine is perhaps a little more rounded than an antique cushion? I've also noticed that with some antique cushions the culet is less visible, but maybe those are just the ones I've seen.