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Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS11 /2.87gr
Located in SE
Ø2mm /0.04 ct old diamond cut Diamond in the center and six rose cut Diamonds Ø2mm /0.04 ct each
Category

Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring natural 0.75ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS12/ 2.35gr
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance - styled cluster Ring decorated with natural Emerald stone and rose - cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1930 Finish Ring 0.5ctw 3 Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum US7 / 1.4gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with Platinum
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Ring Black Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7.5 / 2gr
Located in SE
, of old European cut Ø 1 mm / 0,005 ct each / ca. 0.4 ctw total. Color ca. F,G / VVS . All Diamonds
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ring Bague au Firmament Diamond Blue Enamel 18K Gold Ø7.25 US / 9 gr
Located in SE
Ring. Hallmarked: 750 and Swedish customs marks. Three eight-cut Diamond set in Platinum bezels with
Category

Vintage 1960s European Empire Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold US 5.25 / 2.5gr
Located in SE
A ring from late 19th - early 20th cent. featuring rose cut Diamonds arranged in navette - shaped
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1942 Finish Ring 0.35 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver ØUS 9.5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 14K Rose Gold with White Gold / or
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1923 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS6.75 / 2.65gr
Located in SE
diamond of old European cut Ø 2.5 x 1.5 mm deep / 0.08 ct each x 10 = 0.8 ctw. Color ca. F, G / VS Size
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1948 Ring natural 2ct. Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/2.7gr
Located in SE
Blue Sapphire accented with 2 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum claws on solid 18K Orange Gold band
Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 3.37gr
Located in SE
, logo of maker, 750. Three natural 4x3 mm x 2.55 mm deep / 0.25 ct each Two natural old European cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1946 Ring natural 2.25ct. Sapphire 0.2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.8gr
Located in SE
the structure of natural stone. Diamonds, of old European cut Ø 2.75 mm / 0,1 ct each Color ca. F,G
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique German Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 /2.7 gr
Located in SE
Old Ring with open - work convex pyramid shaped crown set with seven rose cut Diamonds. Likely
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Antique 1820s German Baroque Revival Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1938 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K White Gold ØUS5.75 / 1.9 gr
Located in SE
European cut natural Diamond Ø 3.75 mm x 2.35 mm deep / ca. 0.3 ct accented with four minor old European
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique German Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5/ 2 gr
Located in SE
. Ten old diamond cut Diamonds, eight of which Ø2 mm / 0.04 ct each and two Ø 1.75 mm / 0.025 ct each
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1954 Nordic Ring solid 18K Gold 3ct Emerald Diamonds ØUS6/ 7.5gr
Located in SE
inclusions and flaws visual under x10 magnification. Four Ø 1.75 mm / 0.02 ct diamond cut diamonds G, H/VS
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1962 Ring natural 8ct Cornflower Sapphire Diamond solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25/ 6.5gr
Located in SE
Cornflower Blue Sapphire of Emerald cut 13 mm x 11 mm x 4.3 mm deep / ca. 8 ct that demonstrates peculiar
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

1954 Ring natural 0.45ct Sapphire 0.64 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6.75 /2.43gr
Located in SE
naturals. Eight natural Diamonds of old European cut Ø 2.5 mm / 0,08 ct each, total weight of diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1943 Ring 2ctw Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6.75 / 5.75 gr
Located in SE
/ ca.0.15 ct each. Ca. 2ctw total weight. Five old diamond cut Diamonds cut ca. Ø 2.5 mm / 0.08 ct
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

1912 Antique Ring 0.45ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 5.5 US / 2.0 gr
Located in SE
Three stones Ring with crown top in Platinum on 18K Yellow Gold Ring featuring old European diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring 2 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver US 6.5/ 10 gr
Located in SE
Old Diamond Ring with octagonal open work crown with top in Silver. European, likely German or
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1929 Nordic Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.5 US /3gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period Ring featuring old diamond cut Diamonds arranged in fancy eye-shaped pattern
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Ring natural 20ct Chrysoberyl Diamonds solid 9K Gold Ø 7.5US / 7.4 gr
Located in SE
for careful everyday wear. 36 natural Diamonds of old diamond cut Ø 1.25 mm / 0,01 ct each, total
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold

Antique German Halo Ring 2.25ct Turquoise Diamonds solid 14K GoldØ5US/2.3gr
Located in SE
5.5 mm x 3.5 mm deep / ca 2.25ct and 15 rose cut Diamonds Ø 1.75mm / 0.025ct each / ca 0.37 ct total
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

3.52 Carat Antique Cushion Unheated Burma Ruby and Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This red cushion cut cut ruby is custom set in an antique one-of-kind diamond and platinum ring
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1933 Wedding Ring 3 diamonds 0.6ctw solid 23K Gold Platinum Ø 5.75 US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
Fine 23K and Platinum Antique Wedding Diamond Ring handmade in Sweden in 1933. Larger Old European
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum

1948 Halo Ring natural 2ct Rubellite 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K GoldSilver Ø8US /5.35gr
Located in SE
76-year-old Halo Ring decorated with a Rubellite of fancy square cabochon cut and Diamonds. Swedish
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Silver

1918 Antique 3 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 8.75 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
Red Ruby ( lab made ) stone Ø 6.75 / ca. 1.25 and two old diamond cut diamonds in Platinum clusters
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring natural 12ct Citrine Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US 7.25 / 7.5gr
Located in SE
. accented with two old mine cut Diamonds Ø 2.75 mm / 0.1 ct. each, color ca.F,G / VS set in white Gold or
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

1937 Nordic Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 7.75US / 3.75 gr
Located in SE
mm x 4 mm x 3.2 mm deep /0.5 ct accented with 6 old diamond cut Diamonds Ø 2 mm / 0.03 ct each
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1955 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5 / 2.4gr
Located in SE
A Halo Ring decorated with natural cabochon cut Emerald 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 2.3 mm deep ca. 0.6 ct
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Post-War Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ring natural 2ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø7US /5.8gr
Located in SE
Ring with beautiful natural Blue Sapphire accented with old diamond cut diamonds. Vintage Everyday
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique European Ring 2.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6/ 10gr
Located in SE
Old European Ring, Renaissance styled with parts in solid 18k Yellow Gold and Silver. Openwork dome
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique German Halo Ring 5ct Sapphire 0.5ct Diamonds 14K Gold Ø9.25US/ 4.7gr
Located in SE
holding lab made Blue Sapphire and 16 rose cut Diamonds. Not hallmarked, tested 14K, German made ca 1900
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

1979 Men Unisex Ring natural 2.5ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS7.25 /19gr
Located in SE
8.25mm x 6.75mm x 5.9 mm deep / ca. 2.5 ct. Twenty two pave set diamond cut Diamonds, each stone ca. Ø
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
Diamonds of old European cut on the crown Ø 2 mm /0.04 ct each accented with eight rose cut diamonds Ø1 mm
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 1.25ct natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø7.5US/2.5gr
Located in SE
. 1.25 ct . Eight Diamonds rose cut circa ca. 0.5 ctw / total. All stones have backs open. Used fine
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring Blue Spinel 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 8US / 5.7gr
Located in SE
mm with wear to facets of the table. Two rose cut Diamonds Ø 4 mm / 0.25 ct each. All stones with
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Silver

Halo Ring 1.25ct Bi-color Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Platinum Ø4.5US / 5.3gr
Located in SE
diamond cut ca. Ø2.5 mm / 0.08 ct each / ca. 0.8 ctw , color ca. F, G /VS. Size: Ø 4.5 US/ 15.09 mm. Can
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds Red Enamel 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US/ 7.7gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring hand - made between late 19th - early 20 centuries. Floral ornament with rose cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

1956 Ring natural 1ct. Emerald 8 Diamonds solid 18K Ø 7.5US / 4.4 gr
Located in SE
/ ca. 1 ct accented with 8 pave set old European diamond cut diamonds Ø 1.5 mm /0.015ct each. Color F,G
Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1948 Finish Ring Daimonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6.75 US/ 1.7gr
Located in SE
central stone is likely of Russian Siberian origin with strong tint of Green old diamond cut Ø 3 mm /0.14
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø 5 US/ 4.4gr
Located in SE
- Pink Ruby accented with 6 rose cut Diamonds. Hallmarked / tested 18K. European made ca. 1900 s - 1930s
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
. Thus total weight of Emeralds ca 3ct. Ten Diamonds of old European cut on the crown Ø 2.25 mm /0.06
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique German halo Ring natural Green Chalcedony Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 9.25/5.32g
Located in SE
stone shows minor natural inclusions. Forty paves set rose cut Diamonds Ø 1 mm / 0.0075 ct each, all
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

1933 German Ring natural 0.45ct Emerald Diamonds 18K Gold Silver ØUS7 /2.6 gr
Located in SE
Diamonds: Ø 2.5mm x 1.7mm ca.0.1ct each , four minors of old cut Ø 1.75mm/ 0.025 ct each. Color ca F,G
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antiquee Ring 0.3ct Emerald 0.4ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US6.25 /3.2g
Located in SE
accented with 26 old diamond-cut cut Diamonds. Two diamonds Ø 1.8 mm mm / 0.025 ct each. 24 diamonds Ø 1.5
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 0.5ctw Sapphires 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Green Gold ØUS 7.75 / 4gr
Located in SE
. Crown with stones measures 27 mm x 11 mm 3 mm deep. Largest stone is an old European diamond cut
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1938 Ring Natural 1ct. Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
variations and banding 9.5 mm x 3.25 mm x 2.4 mm deep / ca 1 ct . Each diamond of old European cut Ø 2 mm
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique European Ring 1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US /2.7gr
Located in SE
with scaly decorations on the shoulders. Round rose cut Diamond in Silver bezel measures Ø 6.25 mm x
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique European Halo Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US10.25 /4.6g
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Diamond Flower Ring, Renaissance styled. Likely German,composed ca. 1920s -1930s
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

1899 Antique Ring natural 4ct Opal Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS 5.25 / 3gr
Located in SE
claws holding natural marquise cut Opal measuring 15 mm x 8 mm x 4.25 mm deep / ca. 4 ct. accented with
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Antique 1890s European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 0.6ct Sapphire 0.32ct Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø12.5US/ 7.3 gr
Located in SE
, measures: 5 mm x 4 mm x 3 mm deep / ca. 0.6 ct. 8 Diamonds, all of rose cut circa Ø 2 mm / 0,04 ct each
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 1.4ct Ruby 1ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver ØUS 8 / 5.4g
Located in SE
diamonds of old European cut Ø 2 mm / 0.03 ct each on the border of the crown + 4 on the leaves that
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Cluster Ring 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US6 /2.2 gr
Located in SE
Old ring set with a silver cluster of nine rose-cut diamonds attached to 18K Gold hoop. Hallmarked
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Halo Ring 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.3 gr
Located in SE
tested solid 14K Rose Gold. Crown with top in White Gold or Silver holding 11 old diamond cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique German Halo Ring natural 0.7ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 6.25US/1.3gr
Located in SE
with color zoning visible measures 5 mm x 4 mm x 2 mm deep / ca. 0.7 ct. 12 old Rose cut Diamonds
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage European Ring 3ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 9.25 US /4.5gr
Located in SE
Vintage Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring ,made ca. 1960-1970s. The band in solid 18ct Gold with top of
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Vintage 1970s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

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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.