There is a something about the old cuts - judging only from pics on these boards, of course.
But then the lighting for an evening event plays a part too.
I always like to imagine that the era of candlelight was especially magical, with diamond drops in tiaras en tremblant.
--Previous Message-- : Someone on this page has stated that the older : cut diamonds have more depth and life to : them (paraphrase). I agree whole heartedly.