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What is a transitional cut diamond?

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What is a transitional cut diamond?
A transitional cut diamond bridges the chunky old Euro diamonds of the old world and the flashy stones of today. With the advent of new technology in the 1920s, the old European diamond began to “transition: to the early modern cut or early American cut, the transitional cut diamond. In the 1930s and 1940s, transitional cut diamonds were most often used in jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a broad range of antique and vintage diamond jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring 1ct Transitional Original Late 1930's Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Vintage 1ct Transitional Ring Platinum Features a
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Transitional Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring A 0.35 Carat Transitional Cut Round Diamond Of VS2 Clarity & J
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.70ct Transitional Round Engagement Ring, circa 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.5 grams
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Engagement Rings

Vintage Transitional and Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
the ring is a 0.75 carat transitional cut diamond that is surrounded by a cluster of marquise cut
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

1930s 1.05ct Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning 1930s engagement ring features a beautiful 1.05 carat transitional cut diamond in the
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.77 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's transitional cut round diamond engagement ring. EGL certified round transitional cut diamond
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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