14k 1.14 cttw J/VS2 Transitional Cut Diamond Solitaire

What a ring!!! Such a stunning antique diamond that highlights the beauty of the Transistional Cut ( the bridge between the old European cut and the Brillant round. 14k white gold and antique diamond ring, with one transitional round cut diamond, approx. 1.16ct, ( 6.60 x 6.73 x 4.15 mm, )

color J, clarity VS1,

-six round diamonds, approx. 0.15 ctw, 1.9mm, color G, clarity SI2

size - 6

2.1 dwt.

A transitional cut is a diamond cut that was developed in the late 1920s, as a transition between the Old European Cut (OEC) and the modern Round Brilliant Cut (RBC). The transitional cut diamond is characterized by its round shape and 57 or 58 facets, like the Round Brilliant Cut, but with a higher crown and a deeper pavilion than the Round Brilliant Cut. This results in a diamond that has a slightly more antique look than the modern Round Brilliant Cut, while still maintaining the brightness and fire of the modern cut.

The transitional cut diamond bridges the chunky old Euro diamonds of the old world and the flashy brilliant stones of today. These beauties manage to have an old world feel while maintaining that mega modern round brilliant sparkle. 

Transitional cut diamonds tend to retain the round shape that is typical of Old European Cut Diamonds but exhibit improved symmetry and proportions closer to the modern round brilliant. They generally have 58 facets, similar to both Old European Cut and modern cuts, but with notable differences in the size and placement of these facets. The table is larger than that of the Old European Cut, allowing more light to enter the diamond and increasing its sparkle. The crown height is lower, and the pavilion is shallower, which helps to optimize light reflection within the stone.

Most of our items are vintage or antique- usually rare and hard to find.  Kindly keep in mind that when going to bays GIA authentication there are times the XRF testers finds a 22k item to be 21k or a 14k to be 12k or 13k as the testing in antique and vintage times was without the technology of today:). Most of our items are vintage or antique- usually rare and hard to find.  Kindly keep in mind that when going to bays GIA authentication there are times the XRF testers finds a 22k item to be 21k or a 14k to be 12k or 13k as the testing in antique and vintage times was without the technology of today:).