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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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High Low Transitional Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Our High Low Transitional Cut Diamond Ring features a magnificent 1.54 carat transitional cut diamond.
Category

Early 20th Century American Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940's Transitional Cut Diamond Ring 14k Two Tone Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Exceptional circa 1940's transitional cut diamond ring in a setting that's comfortable and suitable for everyday wear.
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Transition Cut Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 9 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.4 Grams Diamond Count: 1 transition cut and 12 singl...
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.
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro Transitional Cut Diamond Ring. 1.90ct Engagement Ring Platinum 1950 H SI1
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1950 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.9-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Transitional Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: SI1 Clarity Total Di...
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Engagement Ring. 3ct Round Transitional Cut Diamond Ring Platinum L VS1
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece is a captivating round transitional cut diamond, dating back to circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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