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1919 Pendant Brooch Bacchus Cameo Red Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver/ 26gr
Located in SE
hanger ) is 62 mm x 40 mm x 6.6 mm deep. Cameo: 42mm x 32 mm x 7 mm deep 37 Diamonds, all rose cut
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1910s Swedish Greek Revival Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
enamel. Accented with thirty-five natural earth mined rose cut diamonds and the settings are finished
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinu...

Georgian 1785 Antique Earrings in 15kt Gold and Enamel with 5.64 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian gemstone rings. Popular cuts for diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut
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1780s English George IV Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
frame plays host to a row of rose cut diamonds around the outer edge in a fine milgrain detailing
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Antique Iberian Diamond Pendant/Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
, rose-cut, and old mine-cut diamonds - all together weighing approx. 2.80 carats. A superb, stunning
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1850s European Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

1910 Belle Epoque filigree Pendant in 18kt Platinum with 4.70 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
surrounded by 25 old mine and rose-cut diamonds totaling 4.20 carats in J-K color and VS-SI clarity. The
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1910s Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A beautiful pair of Edwardian earrings featuring a drop of rose cut diamonds to a two tiered
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 15k Gold

Antique Earrings Garnets Diamonds solid 14K Gold / 1.8 gr
Located in SE
ct each and rose cut Diamonds. No hallmarks on both, metal tested solid 14K Gold. European. Made ca
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Snake Bracelet Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Double Snake Serpent Bracelet Bangle
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

VERGER FRERES 1905 Edwardian Enameled Pendant Watch In Platinum Diamonds
By Verger Frères
Located in Miami, FL
shaped painting and the ring on top are mounted in flush settings, with 49 old French rose-cut diamonds
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Cross Crucifix Diamonds solid 18K Gold Blue Enamel / 6.7 gr
Located in SE
Yellow Gold (tested) , enameled with cobalt Blue enamel and accented with 5old European diamond cut
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Flower Comet Brooch Pin Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 3 gr
Located in SE
seven rose cut Diamonds set in Silver clusters,back sides closed. Flower's Ø 13mm. Total weight of
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Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Pendant 16ct Aquamarine 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 8.8 gr
Located in SE
. There are 20 rose cut Diamonds, mostly white colored measuring Ø 2 mm / ca.0.05 ct each + 3 on the bail
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1850s European Early Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver

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 Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
rose cut Diamonds set in Silver , 10K Rose and Green Gold. One Ruby is of old table cut 7 mm x 5 mm
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Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver

Antique Necklace natural Pearls Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum Silver / 44cm/ 6.8 gr
Located in SE
complemented with rose and old diamond cut Diamonds. Centerpiece in solid Platinum on 18K Yellow gold. Chain in
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver

Tiffany Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, S...

MONOCLE 1900 Edwardian Single Lens Pendant In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
European rose cuts diamonds. This single lens lorgnette has great appeal and can be wear as is in a chain
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Hope Love Heart Locket Pendant 82 Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald 14K Gold
Located in SE
. Bail decorated with rose - cut Diamonds. Both sections with inner removable bezels with original Glass
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Imperial Russian O.F.Kurlukov Egg 36 Diamonds Enamel 56 Gold Silver/6.5g
Located in SE
mounted on 14K Rose Gold hanger. Guilloché is a decorative technique in jewelry making when the surface
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Ruby and Diamond Mourning Hand Brooch
Located in London, GB
touch of sophistication to the overall design. A rose cut diamond can be found at the finger acting as a
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

BELLE EPOQUE 1900 Austrian Antique Convertible Brooch With Diamonds Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice
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Early 1900s English Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, ...

Antique 7.25 Ctw. Sapphire Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Brooch by Cartier Paris
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
combination of Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut diamonds, weighing approximately 2.36 carats in total. The horseshoe
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Garnet Pendant solid 56/ 14K Gold / 8.5gr
Located in SE
original garnets of different cuts. Twenty-five minors 1.5 ctw, gradually sized and of specific rose hand
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1910s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Garnet, 14k Gold

1916 Finish Earrings solid 18K Gold Ruby / 4.8 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Art Nouveau period 108 years old Gold earrings decorated with flowers ans rose cut Rubies
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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Bohemian Garnet Necklace solid 18K Gold Silver /43cm / 9.1gr
Located in SE
Silver and chain in solid 18K Yellow Gold. No markings on pendant. Chain hallmarked 18K. Plenty rose cut
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1920s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Earrings 14K Certified Huge French Georgian 1700s
Located in Sylvania, GA
EARRINGS AND BOX! Saltwater Pearls and Antique Rose Cut Diamonds....Stunning! Authentic Antiques
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Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Iberian (Spain) Emerald and Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18Th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
embellished with approx. 4 carats / 96 table and rose cut diamonds. The piece is very artful, has a very
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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds. Superbly preserved, dating from the late
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Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Imperial Russian S. M Egornov Egg Pendant Chalcedony 56 Gold 14K / 2.1 g
Located in SE
difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut, therefore their approximate
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
magnificent watch pendant, created by Ferdinand Verger Freres in platinum, 18 karats yellow gold, diamonds
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Russian Bracelet 0.5ctw Diamonds 18KGold Platinum/ 14.8cm-18 cm/10.5gr
Located in SE
five old diamond cut Siberian Diamonds and 14 rose cut Diamonds. Hallmarked with Swedish import
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emerald Colombian Raymond Yard Diamond Pendant GIA Huge Vintage 12.09 Carats!
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Sylvania, GA
SPARKLING BIG ANTIQUE OLD MINE & ROSE CUT DIAMONDS FROM 100 YEARS AGO...STUNNING RARE BIG .80 CARAT AND
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
set with round old cut diamonds ain open back grain and rub over further adorned with round rose cut
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1860s Spanish Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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18k Gold, Silver

1915 Austrain Empire Earrings 2 Ducats Coins 23K/ 14K Gold / 7.8gr
Located in SE
their weight is difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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24k Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Bangle Bracelet Pearls solid 14K Gold / Silver / 42gr
Located in SE
. Composite construction with frontal parts made of Silver on solid 14K Yellow and Rose Gold. Carved floral
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1890s European Arts and Crafts Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Pearl, Silver, 14k Gold

Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /1.9 gr
Located in SE
Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Rose Gold. Delicate hand-engraved ornament
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Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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14k Gold

Antique Ukrainian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /5cm /3.9 gr
Located in SE
An Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Rose Gold and Yellow (body of Christ ) Gold. Detailed
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Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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14k Gold

Antique Nordic Eternity Knot Pendant Picture Locket 14K Yellow Gold Enamel/2.75g
Located in SE
catchers on both halves. Not hallmarked , metal tested solid 14K Yellow Gold, hanger in 14K Rose Gold
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1920s Danish Greek Revival Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Enamel, 14k Gold

Antique Bohemian Garnet Cross Crucifix Garnets solid Gilt Silver/ 9.9gr
Located in SE
Fine old Bohemian Silver Cross Pendant with rose cut Bohemian Garnets. Austrian - Hungarian Empire
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1870s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Garnet, Silver

Antique Bohemian Bangle Bracelet 251 Garnets Granat Silver / 51gr
Located in SE
twisting around it. 251 dark Red rose cut bohemian Garnets : 135 larger sized Ø 4 mm each , 116 small sized
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Garnet, Silver

Antique Bohemian Austrian - Hungarian Bracelet Garnets Silver /18cm /37gr
Located in SE
old Austro-Hungarian jewelry-making School. Deep rich red Bohemian rose cut Pyrope Garnets are set in
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Garnet, Silver

Antique Earrings natural Pink Tourmaline solid 14K / 1.75gr
Located in SE
their weight is difficult to determine using the formulas for diamonds with a contemporary cut
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1920s European Arts and Crafts Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Antique Beetle Brooch Citrine Garnet Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 2.1gr
Located in SE
/ ca. 1.5ct Weight : 2.05 grams. Patina on silver and Rose Gold Gilding ( can be cleaned ) . Stones
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Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Pearl, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Silver

Antique Austrian Bohemian Bracelet Garnets Seed Pearls Enamel / 18cm / 34gr
Located in SE
, eight natural rose cut Bohemian Garnet stones + 32 seed pearls and a bit of accenting black colored
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1910s Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Pearl, Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Enamel

England 1780 Georgian Battersea Enamel Baroque Decorated Box in Gilded Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
rings. Popular cuts for diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut. Condition: The
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1780s English George III Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Bronze, Enamel

Thomas Barker 1825 London Georgian Pair of Fruit Spoons in Gilded .925 Sterling
By Thomas Wilkes Barker
Located in Miami, FL
. Popular cuts for diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut. Collateral: They are
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18th Century English George IV Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Late Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
-H colour and SI clarity, the crescent-shaped shoulders embellished with fourteen rose-cut diamonds
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1890s British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

A Late Victorian Five Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian five stone diamond ring, the five old European-cut diamonds graduating from the
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

An Edwardian Burmese pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
no indication of heating, in a gold millegrain setting surrounded by a double border of rose-cut
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique European Rose Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Warrington, PA
Ladies original antique ring from a European estate set with old mine cut diamonds and Rose cut
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Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Era Anchor Ring with Rose Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clarity. Cunningham is further adorned with eight Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut diamonds totaling
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Joelton, TN
Circa 1880 Victorian 18k Gold Old Mine cut Diamond Navette. One of the prettiest navettes I've seen
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1890s English Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Old-cut diamond marquise ring in 18 karats rose gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Old-cut diamond marquise ring in 18 karats rose gold. Oval-shaped ring set with 27 old-cut diamonds
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1880s European Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Belle Époque Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
, vs/i). Two rose cut diamonds. We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade
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Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Art Deco 0.98 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring, French, circa 1925
Located in Essex, GB
An Art Deco ring of quality and style. The old mine cut diamond in the centre is secured in an
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Striking Victorian Era Emerald Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emerald is enhanced by a delicate frame of eighteen sparkling Old Mine Cut diamonds totaling approximately
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, Rose 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.