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Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Cabochon Garnet Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
old mine cut diamonds. The ring has a beautiful rose gold color to it and is in great condition. Item
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian French 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian French 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Navette Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mixed Cut Natural Blue Sapphire weighing an estimated 1.82 Carats. Surrounded by 26 Old Mine Cut & Rose
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.12 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold setting; this ring has a lot to offer. The center stone is an old Mine cut diamond, J-K color
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1860s High Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum White Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum White Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Filigree Shield Ring. This
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Target Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Target Ring. This
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Fleur de Lis Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ring is embellished with chunky old mine cut and rose cut diamonds (G-H-K color, VS-SI clarity). The
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1880s Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Solitaire old mine cut cushion diamond ring
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow gold Old Mine Cut diamond ring weighing 1.77 carat Solitaire ring in 18k (750°/°°) gold and
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Early 1900s French Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian GIA 4.02 carat old mine cut diamond 18k yellow gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This magnificent Victorian ring centers on a 4.02 carat old mine cut diamond, certified by GIA
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Rose Gold 1.1 Carat Kashmir Cushion Cut Sapphire and Old Mine Cut
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Composition: 14K Rose Gold Primary Stone: Kashmir Cushion Cut Sapphire Carat
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat rose gold antique Victorian diamond ring, set with one (1) old mine cushion cut
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Edwardian 1.52 Carat GIA Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian era Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring composed of 18k light rose gold
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Victorian GIA 1.07 carat old mine cut diamond 14k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique Victorian ring centers on a 1.07 carat elongated old mine cut diamond, GIA certified
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 0.70 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
. It features 9 old mine cut diamonds. The sides of the ring are encrusted with 4 rose cut diamonds
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian GIA 1.01 Carat Old Mine Diamond 18K Rose White Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Old Mine Cut Diamond Certificate: GIA #5234350809 Weight: 1.01 Carat Color: F Clarity
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1910s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamonds Rose Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Daisy Ring
Located in London, GB
Circa: Edwardian Weight: 4,50gr Metal: 18kt Yellow and Rose Gold Platinum Stones: 1 Diamond
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 3.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a GIA certified Old Mine cut Diamond weighing 3.20 carats, H
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18K Victorian Buckle Ring, Circa 1890 0.11ctw Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A Victorian treasure, this antique buckle ring is set with a pair of old mine cut diamonds and
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1890s English Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Certified Antique 18 Karat Gold 2.1 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
by Assay Office with a gemstone testing report. The ring features 2.10ct old mine cut (cushion
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 14K Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Antique 14K rose gold ring, featuring a seven stone diamond floret cluster set in a crown style
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 12K Rose Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 12K Rose Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian 3.65 CTW Burmese Ruby Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A victorian period No Heat Burmese ruby and old mine cut diamond navette form ring. Centered by
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1870s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.39 Carat GIA Old Mine Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian era 1.39 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring composed of 18k yellow gold. With a 1.39
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian diamond ruby 18k rose gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds, vibrant calibre cut rubies, and delicate single cuts in warm 18k rose gold. A timeless treasure
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Pink Topaz Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Navette Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Pink Topaz & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Navette Cocktail Ring Metal: 14k rose gold
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 2.00 Carat GIA Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Unique Antique Art Nouveau era 2.00 Carat Old Mine Cut ('Peruzzi') Diamond Engagement Ring
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Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 3.39 Ctw. Old Mine Cut Diamond 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late Victorian Era 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring composed of 18k yellow gold. With a total Old Mine Cut
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

One Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Pearl Engagement Ring Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
12 Rose Cut Diamonds. The jewels are set in Platinum atop Gold in a stunning open work setting with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Victorian Diamond engagement ring with approximately 2 cts of Old Mine Cut and a center
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Gold Serpent Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
0.12 carat old mine cut diamond. The serpent’s head is subtly in rose gold and body of the ring is
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Rose Gold and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique cluster ring with old cut diamonds set in 18K rose gold. Very unique. #R0042 Metal: 18K
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Mid-18th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring. This amazing ring
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Silver Turquoise Old Mine Rose Diamond Sides Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Egg Blue Color - 8.4x6.9mm (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Old Rose Cut - Pave
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19th Century Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond 14k Rose Gold Twin Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Diamond 14k Rose Gold Twin Snake Ring. Featuring two old mine cut diamonds with a
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Marquise Cut Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Marquise Cut Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Navette Ring. Featuring one marquise brilliant
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1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

2.09 Carat Green Emerald Sapphire Old Mine Cushion Diamond Crossover Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
and an Antique OLD MINE Cushion cut diamond, set against the warm tone of Rose gold creating a
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Pearl Diamond Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
sides with old mine cut diamonds and rose cut diamonds as accents. It is a gorgeous ring and very well
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Pearl Ring Antique Victorian Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian two carat Old Mine Cut Diamond ring with a central 7MM Pearl
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14k Rose Gold Silver Old Mine Pearl Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Silver Old Mine Pearl Emerald Cocktail Ring. This
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Emerald, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ruby Target Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Gold Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.86 Cut: Old Mine Color: S-Z Clarity: I2 Additional Gemstones: 19
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1920s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian English 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Victorian English 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This beautiful
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Turquoise 14 Karat Rose Gold Statement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring centers a belcher set old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.26 carat, H color and SI1
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1870s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
beautiful Victorian old mine cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and silver top. This
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Early 1800s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
spectral play-of-color Surrounded by old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carat, H to K color
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Opal Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
spectral play-of-color Surrounded by old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carat, H to K color
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Petite Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
alloy, popular during the era. The setting features a small old mine cut diamond measuring approximately
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Snake Ring with a Mine Cut Diamond Burma Rubies, c. 1890, American
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique serpent ring with a mine cut diamond mounted in his head and 2 small vivid red unheated
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Toi et Moi Ring, GIA-Certified Old Mine Cut Diamonds, 3.71 Carats Total, 19th
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Toi et Moi Ring • GIA-Certified Old Mine Cut Diamonds • 3.71 Carats Total • 19th Century • French
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Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring. Featuring four old mine cut and six rose
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Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Late Victorian GIA 2.05 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian GIA 2.05 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 4.94 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful cluster style ring centering a prong set old European cut diamond weighing approximately
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Victorian diamond and ruby ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold. This ring features three old mine cut
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond 14k Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Diamond 14k Rose Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing
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1880s Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Rose Gold Navette Dinner Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond Emerald Rose Gold Nanette Dinner Ring is just what you've been hoping for. An old mine cut diamond
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 1910 Ring in 18kt Gold and Platinum with Old mine Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Mine Cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.40 carats total, graded H-J color and SI1-SI2 clarity
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

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Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique rose gold ring mine cut diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Rose Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 12 vintage versions or 3 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of antique rose gold ring mine cut diamonds bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by LB Exclusive are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of old mine cut, rose cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of antique rose gold ring mine cut diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds?

Prices for antique rose gold ring mine cut diamonds start at $875 and top out at $15,750 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,300.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.