8 Carat Old Mine Cut
Antique 1860s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Bridal Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
Early 20th Century Russian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 15k Gold
Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White G...
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Austrian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Palladium
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum
Antique 1810s Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Edwardian Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1850s British George III More Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown More Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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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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