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What is a transitional cut diamond?
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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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High Low Transitional Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Introducing our exquisite High Low Transitional Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum, a true gem from the
Category
Early 20th Century American Retro Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Transition Cut Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
available for a fee)
Total Weight: 4.4 Grams
Diamond Count: 1 transition cut and 12 single cut
Diamond
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late Art Deco 0.55 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A lovely 0.55 carat transitional cut diamond gleams in this engagement ring dating to the 1930s. It
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Circa 1950s Transition Cut Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
transition cut diamonds are estimated to total 0.30 carats with G colour and P1 clarity grades.
Ring Size
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Three-Stone 0.60ct Transitional Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum & 18K Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Transitional Cut Diamonds
of G colour, SI clarity
each securely claw set in Platinum setting
of intricate
Category
Vintage 1950s Australian Retro Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Transitional Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
arrangement of round faceted transitional cut diamonds, each stone exuding a brilliant white hue. The diamonds
Category
20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
