8 Carat Old Mine Cut
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Black Jade, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Russian Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique 1890s Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1820s Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 22k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Bangles
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1860s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Cluster Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Cocktail Rings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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