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Victorian Natural Opal 1.80 Carat Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cut Diamonds. Sides are set with two old mine Cushion cut Diamonds of 1.0 Ct - rated as H/I - VS/I
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Magnificent 2.70 Carat Old Mine Diamond Salmon Coral Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
/worn Gems: 1 natural rose Mediterranean coral cabochon of 11 mm. in diameter – 11 old mine cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 3.00 Carat Natural Aquamarine .50 Carat Old Mine Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
the Sky shadows Flanked on sides by two old mine cushion cut Diamonds - .50 Ct half of a carat total
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 1.60 Ct Fancy Yellow Old Mine Diamond 3.30 Ct Colombian Emerald Trilogy
Located in Napoli, IT
rectangular cushion old mine cut diamond of approx 1.60 Ct (6.27 mm. x 5.98 mm. - light yellow VVS) - 2
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau .90 Carat Natural No Heat Sapphire 1.20 Carat Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
diamonds totalling approx .70 Ct (G-VVS/VS) – 14 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .50 Ct UK size: L 1
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Deco 1.70 Ct Natural No Heat Sapphire 2.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum
Located in Napoli, IT
of old mine cut as well as the Diamonds Sapphire is estimated 1.70 CT calculated on mounting (7.1 x
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian 5.90 Carat Natural No Heat Sapphire 2.90 Carat Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
.) - 11 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 2.90 Ct (H/I/J - VVS/VS2) UK size: L US size: 5 3/4
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau 1.50 Carat Diamond Old Cut Sensual Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 old European cut diamond of approx .70 Ct (H/I /I) – 16 old mine cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Rare Turquoise 2.80 Carat Old Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
selected Complemented by a selection of 14 old mine cut Diamonds approx 2-80 Ct at minimum all together
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Spectacular Retro 1.05 Carat Old Cut Diamond Rare Tourbillon Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
- boasts a centre old mine cut Diamond of .60 Ct H colour SI Clarity – plus .45 Ct standing on the other
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.60 Carat Old Cut Diamond Rare Trilogy Ring 18 Karat/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
Gems: 1 cushion old mine cut diamonds of .80 Ct ( I/J/SI) – 2 cushion old mine cut diamonds totalling
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Shaped as a band, set oval old mine cut diamond, M color, SI clarity, weighing 1.50 ct. Surrounded
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified Rare 4.01 CT Square Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified Rare 4.01 CT Square Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Ring in Platinum A Copy of the GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Belle Époque Natural Salt Water Pearl 2.60 Ct G VVS Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
– natural not nucleated salt Sea Pearl -certified by GCS London Diamonds are old cut approx 2.60 CT G VVS/VS
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.60 Carat Natural Sapphire and 1.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
quality of this ring is further enhanced by the old mine quality and the rectangular old cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Stunning Victorian Muzo Mine Colombian Emerald Diamond Five-Stone Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
yellow gold Hallmarks: present but worn Gems: 5 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .90 Ct (G/H-VVS/VS
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Romantic Antique Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
with beaded border, leading to the center old mine-cut diamond, approximately .50 ct., in a bezel
Category

Antique 1890s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1920s Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Europe, 1920's. Mounted in 18 K white gold with 7 old-mine-cut diamonds weighing circa 0,95 ct
Category

Early 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Edwardian 3.48 Ct NO Heat Ceylon Sapphire 2.25 Ct Diamond Plus Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
) – 4 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .15 Ct UK size: N 3/4 US size: 7 Measures: head is 10 mm x
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.10 Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Target Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
A terrific ring! Metal: platinum, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 old mine cushion cut diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Set with old-mine-cut diamond weighing ca. 1,0 ct., brilliant-cut diamond weighing ca. 0,60 ct. and
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified 3 CT Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3 CT Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Cocktail Ring. A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Breathtaking Edwardian 2.95 Carat Old Diamond Platinum Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
5.24 mm – G/VVS2.) - 10 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 2.20 Ct (G/H-VVS/VS) UK size: L 1/2 US
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Georgian 2.0 Carat Diamond Rare Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
gold and silver, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 25 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 2.00 Ct G
Category

Antique Early 1800s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco Style, 1920s. Old-mine-cut diamond weighing 3,40 ct. Clarity VVS2, Color M, Decorated by
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1930s Gold Cocktail Ring with Three Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Open work floral motif in 18 K red gold. Accented by 3 old-mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately
Category

Mid-20th Century German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

AGL Certified 5.32 Ct. UNTREATED Burma Sapphire Diamond Platinum Edwardian Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
natural sapphire surrounded by 12 old European-cut and Old Mine-cut diamonds in an intricately pierced
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 3 CT Certified Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold, Bridal Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Cut ◭ Primary Stone Count: 1 ◭ Total Primary Stone Carat Weight: 3.02 CT *** ACCENT STONES
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring, Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring, Band Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco 3.59 CT Certified Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 3.59 CT Certified Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Certified 3.73 CT Natural Diamond Art Deco Style Eternity Engagement Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3.73 CT Natural Diamond Art Deco Style Eternity Engagement Band Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Platinum GIA Certified 6.42 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Platinum GIA Certified 6.42 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring GIA Certificate is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18K Gold Certified 4 CT Natural Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold Certified 4 CT Natural Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.64 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Diamond Modern Solitaire Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified 1.64 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Diamond Modern Solitaire Ring ********E-Copy of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.11 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified 2.11 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA Certificate is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 3.5 CT Certified Natural Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 3.5 CT Certified Natural Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 5.33 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified 5.33 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Platinum GIA Certificate is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 4 CT Certified Natural Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 4 CT Certified Natural Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

3.15 Carat H VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA Certified
Located in Orlando, Florida
3.15 Carat H VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA Certified A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum

18K Gold 5 CT Natural Diamond and Emerald Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 5 CT Natural Diamond and Emerald Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 2.05 Carat Princess Cut Natural Diamond Unique Eternity Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified 2.05 Carat Princess Cut Natural Diamond Unique Eternity Band Ring ********E-Copy of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.71 Carat Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring Bridal Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified 1.71 Carat Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring Bridal Band ********E-Copy of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring For Men
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold 2 CT Natural Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Brilliant Cut Large Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified 6.01 Carat Brilliant Cut Large Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum A Copy of the GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Giant 5.06 Carat Asscher Cut Halo Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified Giant 5.06 Carat Asscher Cut Halo Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Certified 3.81 Carat Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3.81 Carat Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.50 Carat Large Asscher Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified 5.50 Carat Asscher Cut Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum A Copy of the GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.81 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Diamond Bridal Ring in Platinum
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified 1.81 carat Cushion Cut Natural Diamond Bridal Ring in Platinum GIA Certificate is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 1.55 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby .40 Carat Old Diamond Seven-Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
make the star of this engagement or anniversary ring, interspersed by group of old Mine cut Diamonds
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco 2.25 Carat Marquise Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco 2.25 Carat Marquise Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Certified 4 Carat Halo Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 4 Carat Halo Radiant Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Spectacular 9.05 Carat Diamond Rare Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
! 1 old European cut diamond of approx .95 Ct (average 6.8 mm. - G/SI) – 18 old mine cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K Gold Pear Cut Natural Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring, Bridal Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
18K Gold Pear Cut Natural Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring, Bridal Band A stunning ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style GIA Certified 5.28 Carat Asscher Cut Big Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Art Deco Style GIA Certified 5.28 carat Asscher Cut Big Diamond Three-Stone Ring GIA Certificate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Gold you and Me Ring
Located in London, GB
(VVS/VS-D/E)(SI/I-D/E); 4 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .83 Ct (VS/SI-D/E); 12 rose cut
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Black Enamel Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
black enamel and an old mine cut diamond at its center. The ring is 14k yellow gold, and the diamond is
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.50 Carat Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
) – 18 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .80 Ct (G/I-VVS/SI) UK size: K US size: 5 1/4 Measures: 17
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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1 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Hancocks are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut alternatives. Most of our 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 1 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring?

The price for a 1 ct old mine cut diamond ring starts at $1,137 and tops out at $285,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $11,750.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mine cut diamonds are up to 300 years ago. Mine cut diamonds were popular around the 18th century during Victorian times and are still in high demand today. You’ll find a wide selection of mine cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.