8 Carat Old Mine Cut
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Retro Wedding Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Colombian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 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...
Antique 18th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k 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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