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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
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
Vintage Solitaire Round Brilliant Transition Cut Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Metal: 18k White Gold
Diamond Count: 1 brilliant transition cut
Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.70 carats
Diamond Color: G
Diamond Clarity: SI2
Ring Size:...
Category
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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. 1.30ct Engagement Ring Platinum 1950 I VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details:
Primary Stone: Diamond
Center Diamond Weight: 1.30 Carats
Center Diamond Cut: Transitional Cut
Center Diamond Color: I-J Color
Center Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1
Certifi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
