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Victorian 1.20 Diamond 1.20 Natural Sapphire Clover Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
diamonds totalling approx .80 Ct (by spread) – 4 oval cushion cut natural blue Sapphires totalling approx
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1880s European Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Gold Necklace with Diamonds Pearls Red Spinels and Tourmalines
Located in Chicago, IL
DWT (approx. 29.4 grams). It contains 36 single cut diamonds, 36 cushion cut green tourmalines, 36
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1910s Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum 18K Gold 4.35tgw Garnet, Diamond Pearl Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
European cut diamonds, four cushion shaped diamonds, and one round pearl, set in platinum and 18 karat
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Engagement Ring, Diamond (GIA Approx. 2.30-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certificate Carat Weight: 2.32 Carats Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Belle Epoque 1.80 Ct Diamond Pearl 18 Kt Levaliere Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
lots of old cut Diamonds and natural Pearls It boasts 4 cushion old mine cut diamonds totaling approx
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Gold Silver Diamond Ruby Emerald Jardiniere Pendant Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
cushion shaped emeralds, four round cut rubies, three cushion shaped rubies, four old cut diamonds, and
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.60 Ct Natural Sapphire 2.50 Ct Diamond Swing earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
sapphires totalling approx 1.60 Ct (diameter 5.6 mm. average) – 16 cushion old mine cut diamonds totalling
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Snake Bracelet Double Head and Body 18k, 1880s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. The Sapphire of .40 points is surrounded by mine cut Diamonds and has Sapphire eyes. The second has a
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1880s British Art Nouveau Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian French 12.20 Ct Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18 KT Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
the other by two large Cushion old mine cut Diamonds on the sides, which alone are 1.40 Ct in weight
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1880s French Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.63 Carats Diamond Sapphire Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring old mine cut diamonds and cushion cut sapphires - bezel set to front and alternating in
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1890s Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Victorian 1.60 Ct Old Mine Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring 18 KT/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
giving a total of 1.60 CT all together Principle Diamond is a Cushion Old Mine cut Diamond internally
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1890s European Late Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.25 Ct Old Mine Diamond Coiled Snake 14 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
skin, Head has a large Diamond set in the centre Diamond is an oval cushion cut old Mine cut deep and
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

French Antique Gold, Ruby, Diamond, and Enamel Buckled Strap Slide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique woven gold jarretière slide bracelet designed as a buckled garter with cushion-cut ruby
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1860s French Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Silver 2.39ctw Diamond Crescent Brooch or Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
chunky, cushion shaped old mine cut diamonds are bright and wonderfully sparkly, varying in colour, size
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Giardinetti Ring 1ct Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Gold SilverØ 2.5US/4gr
Located in SE
each. Five old cushion and mixed rose cut Diamonds ca. 3x 2.5mm /ca. 0.2ct each. Total weight of stones
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1780s European Romantic Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Gorgeous Art Deco Vintage Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring Wedding Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Diamonds and lovely beaded edges! In the center, the ring features One Old Mine Cut Diamond, Cushion is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Earrings natural 4.3 ctw Green Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 10 gr
Located in SE
natural old mine, old European, cushion and rose cut natural Diamonds both with open and closed backs
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Early 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold US 9.25/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Silver. Largest stone is old European diamond cushion cut ca. 3 mm x 2.5 mm x 2mm deep / 0.15ct . Two
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian .70 Ct Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Three Stone ring 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
oval cushion old miner cut diamond of approx .70 Ct (5.6 x 4.6 mm. – H/VVS) – 1 oval faceted cut
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1870s European Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 11.0 CT GCS certified jadeite Jade 12.40 Ct Diamond XL Butterfly Platin
Located in Napoli, IT
, one larger in the middle Approx 12.40 Ct of Diamonds between old mine cut, old European cut and Swiss
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Regard Georgian Turtle Dove Pair Brooches, ca 1820s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Rare Pair of Georgian REGARD Turtle Dove Brooches, ca. 1820s A symbolic and museum-collectable example of acrostic jewels, featuring two doves, mounted with various gemstones, where...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire 1.5 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 8.25US/ 5.5 gr
Located in SE
flaws. Twenty-six cushion-type cut Diamonds : twelve average size ca. 2.75 mm x 2.3 x 2 mm deep / 0.1
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Early 1900s European Modernist Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1890s Russian Multi Gemstone 15 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
stone is a bright pear shaped imperial topaz, below an old-cut diamond and a natural pearl. Below it is
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...

Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones
Located in Stamford, CT
value consistently. The sapphire weighs approx .30 cts. The diamond, a cushion cut stone weighs approx
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
cushion-cut diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.5 carats, all vertically millegrain-set to a
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Regency Diamond Blue Enamel Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
diamond and enamel cluster motifs, each set with an old cushion-cut diamond with a single-cut diamond to
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Belle Epoque Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque pearl, ruby and diamond navette-shaped ring, the old cushion-cut diamond estimated
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Late 19th Century Gem-Set Fly Locket
Located in London, GB
A French late 19th century gem-set fly locket, the thorax an old cushion-cut diamond estimated to
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Faberge Diamond Gold Platinum Bow Brooch
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé diamond bow brooch, unsigned, the central brilliant-cut diamond with the bow of pierced
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Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian ruby and diamond bracelet, the seven cushion-cut rubies weighing 7.22 carats
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby and diamond ring, to the centre a cushion-cut ruby estimated to weigh 0.65 carats
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Important Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Brooch/Ring
Located in London, GB
-set in yellow gold, surrounded by twenty four old European-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 2.4 carats
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fancy Colored Sapphires and Diamond Clover Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
an old-cut diamond cluster surround, with diamond-encrusted curled stem, the diamonds estimated to
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yello...

Rene Lalique Aquamarine Dragonfly Pendant
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
, embellished with circular- and rose-cut diamonds, to a green enamel baton link chain, measuring approximately
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Royal Blue Enamel and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and royal blue enamel bracelet, the oval centre piece set with an old cushion
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Faberge Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Lozenge-Shaped Brooch
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
set with a cabochon-cut sapphire and ruby at finials, with rose-cut diamond collars, on a yellow gold
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

An Early 20th Century Ruby And Diamond Clover Brooch
Located in London, GB
rubies, estimated to weigh a total of 2.5 carats, with a cushion shape old brilliant-cut diamond centre
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Early 20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

An Important Giuliano Renaissance-Revival Brooch
By Giuliano
Located in London, GB
, seated under a canopy set with cushion-shaped rubies and rose-cut diamonds, a tiger couchant and a spray
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful solitaire ring has an old cushion cut diamond, weighing 0.40 carats. The single
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Cushion Cut Diamond 18K Gold Locket
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
old mine cushion cut diamond. The center measures .20 carats I color SI-1 clarity. The locket open and
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1910s Unknown Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2.10 Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Target Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
A terrific ring! Metal: platinum, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 old mine cushion cut diamond
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Original Art Deco White Gold, Onyx and Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
ne, Art Deco, 18ct white gold, onyx and old cushion cut Diamond ring. Featuring, one old cushion
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

24 Karat Gold Byzantine Inspired Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Serhat Design
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
piece features a stunning cushion cut diamond and brilliant gold work in perfect harmony to create a
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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Multicolor 18K Gold Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a stunning antique original art deco ring c.1930 set with an old mine cushion cut diamond
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Old Cushion Cut Diamond and Baguette Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
old cushion cut Diamond measuring: 6.85 x 6.70 x 5.40mm Estimated Diamond colour: I/J Estimated
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1920s Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Late Victorian Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold &Plat
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
tinted yet bright and clear Old Cushion Cut Diamond weighing 0.65ct, fantastically wearable, very
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Long Antique Cushion-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in San Francisco, CA
-fro with ten old mine-cut diamonds weighing 4.50 carats total, including two diamonds weighing one
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 2.13 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Platinum Star Brooch Pendant - GIA Cert
Located in San Francisco, CA
diamonds, centering on a mesmerizing 2.12 carat cushion cut diamond center, graded K color - SI1 clarity by
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Old Cushion Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Three stone diamond ring, featuring three old cut cushion shaped diamonds, held in a cut down
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1.25 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A wonderful cushion shaped old cut diamond takes centre stage in this Art Deco engagement ring. The
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Early 20th Century Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.35 Carat Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum Art Deco ring consisting of 1 Antique cushion diamond weighing approximately 2.35 carats
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.81 Carat Antique Cushion Cut GIA Certified Diamond Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
18ct yellow gold antique solitaire ring with a GIA certified 1.81ct cushion cut diamond graded as
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Early 1900s Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trefoil Earrings with 1.54 Carat Weight Cushion and Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wires. The earrings feature dazzling square cushion cut diamonds (.66ct and .74ct) suspended from
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Cushion Cut Violet Blue Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Victorian Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
coronet setting and flanked by antique cushion cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.15 carats. The 14
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cushion Cut Emerald Diamond Victorian Silver over Gold Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
cushion cut diamonds which total 30.00 carats. A truly superb and spectacular necklace and piece of
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Early Victorian Diamond Necklace and Earrings Set, England, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
A very elegant festooned cushion cut diamond necklace with three lines of diamonds forming the
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1840s British Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Five-Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
cushion shaped diamond. Set around the central diamond are four smaller old cushion cut diamonds. The ring
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cushion Cut Diamond

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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Antique Cushion Cut Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique cushion cut diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 592 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique cushion cut diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An antique cushion cut diamond from Single Stone, Antinori Fine Jewels and Bailey, Banks Biddle — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for an antique cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an antique cushion cut diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 177 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Cushion Cut Diamond?

Prices for an antique cushion cut diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $750,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,019.

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Questions About Antique Cushion Cut Diamond
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cushion cut diamond is one that has a square shape with rounded corners. It differs from the similarly shaped emerald cut in that it has a brilliant cut that maximizes sparkle rather than a stepped cut that shows off color and clarity. You'll find a variety of cushion cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best setting for a cushion-cut diamond depends on personal preference. The cushion cut is often referred to as a pillow cut due to its square or rectangular shape with rounded edges. This stone cut comprises 58 facets, like brilliant stones. The cushion cut has been popular since the 18th century. Browse a collection of cushion-cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, cushion cut diamonds look larger than round cut diamonds. Cushion cut diamonds have a larger table per carat than round diamonds, making them appear larger. This coupled with cushion cut diamonds' larger facets, tend to make these types of diamonds appear larger to our eyes.