The appeal of antique and vintage diamonds goes far beyond just aesthetics. They hold cultural, historical, emotional and often ethical significance. They are desirable for their unique character and craftsmanship with antique and vintage diamonds (especially those cut before the 1940s) having been hand-cut meaning each stone has unique faceting and proportions. Cuts like Old Mine for example were crafted for beauty under candlelight, not modern sparkle metrics which gives that a warmer glow and softer shimmer.
Owning a vintage or antique diamond is also like holding a piece of history that can tell a story from a bygone era. Reusing existing items furthermore avoids environmental damage caused by modern mining and ethical concerns associated with conflict or blood diamonds.
Moreover, older diamonds can often be more affordable than newly mined stones of similar size and quality and some can even increase in value over time due to rarity (especially well- preserved antique cuts).
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