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Roman Jewelers Reports Rising Demand for Antique Diamond Cuts February 23, 2026 (0 comments)
Bridgewater, NJ--Consumer interest in antique diamonds and estate jewelry is increasing, according to a blog post by Roman Jewelers. The 35-year-old, third-generation jewelry business noted a shift toward older, hand-cut stones over modern styles in bridal and fashion jewelry.
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According to the post, antique diamonds feature softer facets and subtle asymmetry because they were shaped by hand before modern computer-aided cutting technology. The company highlighted old mine-cut and old European-cut diamonds as specific styles experiencing renewed demand. An old mine cut is an 18th- and 19th-century style characterized by a rounded cushion shape, a smaller table, a higher crown, and a larger culet, as detailed in the publication.
The update noted that lab-grown diamonds are increasingly being manufactured to replicate these historic cuts to offer alternative price points and sourcing. However, the jeweler stated that availability for these specific lab-grown antique shapes remains limited compared to modern cuts.
The blog post also referenced a recent industry publication article discussing the broader jewelry industry's observation of this trend. Additionally, the post indicated that estate jewelry across various categories—including earrings, bracelets, and cocktail rings—is seeing similar growth in consumer interest.
Learn more in the blog post here.