Old Mine Cut Moissanite Rings

The old mine cut is the oldest of the antique brilliant cuts: a softly squared, cushion-like stone with a small table, a high crown and an open culet. In moissanite it gives large, chunky flashes of light and color. Each ring is newly made to order in silver or solid gold.

An Antique Cushion, Cut Before the Modern Round

The old mine cut was used in the 1700s and 1800s, before the old European cut and long before the modern round brilliant. Stones were shaped by hand to keep as much of the rough crystal as possible, so the outline is a gently squared cushion rather than a circle. It sits tall, with a small table, a high crown, a deep pavilion and an open culet.

Old Mine Cut or Modern Cushion?

A modern cushion has a larger table and more facets underneath, so it looks brighter and busier. An old mine cut shows fewer, bigger flashes, and you can often see the open culet as a small circle in the centre of the stone. If you like the cushion shape but want modern sparkle, compare our cushion cut moissanite engagement rings.

Old Mine Cut or Old European Cut?

The two share the same antique facet style. The difference is the outline: an old mine cut is softly square, while an old European cut is fully round.

Designs in This Collection

You will find old mine solitaires, a three stone ring with an old mine centre, and an elongated cushion five-stone band that can be worn alone or stacked. Every piece is made to order in 925 sterling silver or 10K, 14K or 18K solid gold, in yellow, white or rose. Yellow and rose gold suit the antique look; white metals make the stone look cooler and brighter.

Judging the Size

Because the cut is deep, an old mine stone can look smaller from the top than its weight suggests. Use the length and width in millimetres on each listing, and our size chart, to picture it on the hand.

Helpful Guides

Common Questions

What is an old mine cut?

It is an antique brilliant cut from the 1700s and 1800s with a softly square, cushion-like outline, a small table, a high crown and an open culet.

Is an old mine cut the same as a cushion cut?

They share a similar outline, but a modern cushion has a larger table and a busier facet pattern. An old mine cut is taller and shows fewer, larger flashes.

Should I choose old mine or old European?

Choose old mine if you like a softly square stone, and old European if you want a round one. Both have the same antique sparkle.

Are these antique rings?

No. They are newly made with newly cut moissanite in the old mine style.

Which metal suits an old mine cut?

Yellow and rose gold give the most vintage look. White gold and silver make the stone look cooler and brighter. Every design is offered in 925 silver and 10K, 14K or 18K gold.

How long does it take?

Each ring is made to order in 8 to 10 business days, then free standard shipping takes 8 to 20 business days, or express 6 to 9 business days.