8 Carat Old Mine Cut
Mid-20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl
20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1910s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Antique 1890s English Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Retro Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
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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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