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An antique Old European Cut diamond with broad facets, showcasing its unique romantic sparkle under warm, soft lighting on a dark velvet cushion.
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What is the Old European Cut? A Look at Diamond Facets

Despite sharing the same 58 facets as today's ubiquitous round brilliant, an Old European Cut diamond from the turn of the 20th century presents a dramatically different play of light, revealing a for

Élise Dubois·August 28, 2026