8 Carat Old Mine Cut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1780s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique 1780s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Early 19th Century More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 15k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18...
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Kunzite, Morganite, Ruby, Sapphire, T...
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown More Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian More Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Revival Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 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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