4 Carat Old Mine Cut
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1700s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Agate, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1950s Spanish Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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4 Carat Old Mine Cut For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 4 Carat Old Mine Cut?
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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