Old Mine Cushion VS1 Lab Grown Diamonds

VS1 is completely reliable. Always eye-clean. The old mine cushion's larger facets are somewhat more transparent than modern crushed-ice patterns, making VS1 the smart minimum for guaranteed eye-clean quality. VS1 provides the safety margin appropriate for the antique faceting style while leaving budget for a vintage-inspired setting.

For old mine cushions, VS1 is the slightly safer choice because the larger, more open facets are more transparent than modern crushed-ice cushions. VS2 is eye-clean in most old mine cushions but should be evaluated individually. If you cannot inspect, VS1 guarantees eye-clean quality for this faceting style.

G or H in yellow gold creates the most authentic vintage look with guaranteed eye-clean clarity. F or G in white gold provides a more modern interpretation. The old mine cushion's antique character actually benefits from slightly warmer colors that evoke the period-authentic aesthetic.

A old mine cushion the higher crown creates depth and a warm, chunky sparkle pattern. At VS1 clarity, minor inclusions that are difficult to see under 10x magnification. The old mine cushion cut's soft, romantic cushion shape inspired by 18th and 19th century diamond cutting creates a distinctive profile on the hand.