8 Carat Old Mine Cut
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Antique 1850s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Y...
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
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8 Carat Old Mine Cut For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 8 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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