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Antique Fancy
Non-round shapes such as Pear, Marquise, Oval, etc. cut prior to 1940 have some of the same features we associate with old cuts: most often an open culet, a blockier pavilion (thanks to short lower halves) and sometimes a taller crown and smaller table. In principle, the rough dictates the final outline and many times the result is a hybrid of standard shapes, for example the "Moval Cut" (Marquise + Oval).
As expected, sharp points are seldom seen and rather rounded from Bruting in the pre-forming process.
As expected, sharp points are seldom seen and rather rounded from Bruting in the pre-forming process.
When?
Generally 1890-1930s
Where?
Likely Holland, Antwerp, London
Other Names
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Variations
Depending on outline:
Moval Cut
Antique Marquise, Oval, Pear, Drop
Moval Cut
Antique Marquise, Oval, Pear, Drop
Performance
Large pops of light from the larger crown facets.
The common "Bow-Tie" effect which radiates from the relative center of antique fancy cuts is uniquely complement the larger pops of light in the roundest areas.
The common "Bow-Tie" effect which radiates from the relative center of antique fancy cuts is uniquely complement the larger pops of light in the roundest areas.
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