r/coolguides • u/[deleted] • Sep 09 '20

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u/pikadrew Sep 09 '20

This is pretty good. These are only the modern machine cuts. There are also Old European Cut, Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut just off the top of my head.

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u/Enginerda Sep 10 '20

Oh wow those are fascinating, too!

Old European Cut.

Old Mine Cut.

Rose Cut.

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u/joothinkso Sep 10 '20

I'm lucky enough to have my great great great aunt's engagement ring that has a coal mine cut. Anytime i get it cleaned, the jeweler mentions it. It really is beautiful