4 Carat Old Mine Cut
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French More Jewelry
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Australian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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