This vintage, old European cut diamond weighs 10.51 carats and has been graded N color and VS2 clarity by GIA. The old European cut evolved during the 19th century and features a smaller table, higher crown, and larger facets. These distinctive proportions maximize a diamond's fire, particularly in candlelight settings, and give diamonds a “chunkier” pattern of light instead of the smaller, more distributed light and dark pattern of modern brilliant cuts. If you're searching for an engagement ri