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True antique diamond jewelry date from a time when craftsmanship and reputation really meant something, so expect detail and workmanship and a fairly high quality diamond setting.

Modern diamonds are mainly cut by laser and have precise facets. Expect true antiques to have older hand cut stones - there should be more variation in the proportions of individual facets. These variations show the mark and signature of artist who handcrafted the stone and add value.

If a ring originated far enough back, then it is likely to have a European cut stone. Many diamonds of this type will vividly display the characteristics of this "European cut".

Always have a valuation for authenticity done on antique jewelry.

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