Mid-century evolution
"Vintage" Cuts
Advances in cutting and polishing gave way to innovation and originality. Towards the end of the 1960s 'proprietary' cut styles started emerging in pursuit of differentiated products and the initial ideas on Branded styles.
When?
Late 1940s until late 1960s.
Where?
United States, Antwerp, London, Israell
Other Names
N/A
Variations
Square Cuts, Asscher Cut
Baroness Cut, Empress Cut, Duchess Cut
and Many more!
Baroness Cut, Empress Cut, Duchess Cut
and Many more!
Performance
Each cutting style aims to achieve a differentiated look and an innovating goal: to experiment with a new shape while maximizing spread and challenging the brilliance and light-return of standard cuts.
