8 Carat Old Mine Cut
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Revival Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Georgian Brooches
Diamond
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Late Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century British Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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