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Victorian 2.50 Carat Diamond Augustus Head Agate Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
impressive old mine cut Diamonds content, 2.50 Ct rated G/H VVS/VS Hand crafted mounting made of 18 KT rose
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
highlighted by 1 old mine cut Diamond of .50 Ct rated as J/VS with more rose cut Diamonds adding .30 Ct of
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Edwardian Austro Hungarian Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Austro Hungarian ring Truly exquisitely crafted during 1900 ca of solid 18 KT rose gold topped by
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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.55 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby .40 Carat Old Diamond Seven-Stone Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Burmese Rubies and high grade old mine cut Diamond Beautiful example, finely hand carved 18 KT solid gold
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1870s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Spectacular Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Rare Victorian Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
excellent quality in either colour than clarity Fully surrounded by 20 old mine cut Diamonds each
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby

Edwardian French 1.70 VVS Diamond 2.30 Carat Natural Sapphire Twist Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
gold setting Little Diamond flanking each stone are 8 old mine cut Diamonds set on Platinum adding .60
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.50 Carat Natural No Heat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Victorian Style Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
treatment and of old Ceylon origin, glistens and glows between a pair of bright white old mine-cut diamonds
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Calibre Cut Ruby Platinum and Yellow Gold Bar Pin
Located in Aurora, Ontario
are accented by 3 larger old mine cut diamonds and 20 rose cut diamonds. There are 20 rose cut
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Plique Ajour Enamel Old Mine Diamond Pearl Lady Wings Pendant Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
, this enchanting creature sights two shooting stars made of old mine brilliant cut diamonds amidst a
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Original Victorian Braided 14.75 Carat Diamond Silver Gold One Off Necklace
By Koch
Located in New York, NY
its original box from Circa 1880’s. 725 rose cut, old European & old mine diamonds set in a silver
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1880s German Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
cut (old mine) diamonds 0.70ct. Mix of old mine and rose cut diamonds in an 18 carat yellow gold with
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18th Century Diamond Bracelet with 2000-Year-Old Intaglios, 1790s
Located in Antwerp, BE
-colour gold alternating with silver-encrusted old mine brilliant cut diamonds. One interesting fact we
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18th Century Unknown Empire Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...

Victorian Blue Enamel Diamonds Snake Necklace Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
necklace or bracelet. The blue enamel head is set with small mine-cut diamonds. It is centered with a pear
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
cut (old mine) diamonds 0.70ct. Mix of old mine and rose cut diamonds in an 18 carat yellow gold with
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 Karat Edwardian 36.0 Carat Untreated Multi-Gem Stone Diamond Rare Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Natural Gemstones rarest on earth! Little Old Mine cut Diamond sand rose cut Diamonds give a further
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Haute Victorian Gem-Set Pendant Chain
Located in Wimberley, TX
of approximately 2.35 carats to a surround of twelve (12) old mine and cushion cut diamonds to a ring
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

English Victorian Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Boston, MA
antique mine cut diamond of 0.10 carats, this ring features a trio of rose cut diamond set on either side
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Russian Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Boston, MA
An original antique, pre Soviet era Russian made demantoid garnet and mine cut diamond ring in 14
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890 Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely darling Victorian ring set in 14K rose gold, featuring a lovely Old Mine Cut
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Floral Ring. This beautiful ring is
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond Onyx 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond Onyx 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring. Featuring one old mine cut diamond
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Double Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Double Snake Ring. Featuring two old mine cut
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1850s Unknown High Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian GIA 0.84 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gold Ring and accompanied by 2 old mine cut diamonds I-J color, SI clarity. Circa 1910. (GIA
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1920s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous antique Victorian diamond 5 stone ring with old mine cut diamonds. Item #R0536 Metal
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian GIA 1.56 carat old mine cut diamond 10k rose gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique 10k rose gold Victorian ring with a 1.56ct elongated old mine cut diamond in warm J color
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian GIA 1.00 carat old mine cut diamond 14k rose gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mine cut diamond, graded L color and SI1 clarity. Set in warm 14k rose gold, the softly rounded facets
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian GIA 1.31 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian GIA 1.31 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Solitaire Ring. Featuring one GIA
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Edwardian 18K/Plat Old Mine Cut Rose Cut Diamond Ring 2.75ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
23 Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut diamonds totaling 2.75ctw. The mixture of natural old cuts that range in
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Ring Turquoise Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
karat rose gold. Pointed square cut turquoise measures approx. 1.5mm to 2mm each. The turquoise
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Era Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
Gemstones; Estimated Combined Gemstone Weight: 0.35 Carat 3 - 2.8mm Old Mine Cut Diamonds; Estimated
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian GIA 1.70 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian GIA 1.70 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Ring. Featuring one
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Starburst Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring is crafted in 14k rose gold. The center holds an old mine cut diamond and is set in a wide rose
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1870s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian GIA 1.00 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian GIA 1.00 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring. Featuring one
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1860s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian 2.28 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Silver Bezel Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian 2.28 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Silver Bezel Set Ring. Featuring one
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Belle Époque French Old Mine Cut 1.50 Carats Diamonds 18K Rose Gold Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque French Old Mine Cut 1.50 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Navette Ring
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring. The ring features an Old Mine Cut diamond
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique GIA 0.91 Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique GIA 0.91 Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Three Stone Ring. Featuring one GIA
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian .64 Ct Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Buttercup Solitaire Rose Gold Ring
Located in Addison, TX
the shank Finger to Top of Ring: 5.7 mm Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old Mine Cut Carat Weight
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Victorian Old Mine Cut Oval Ring Set with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Cape May, NJ
: Approximately .25 carats Color / Clarity: J / VS2 Shape: Antique Oval Cut Accent Stone: Rose Cut Diamonds
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian English 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian English 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Ring. This
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18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Fancy Yellow Old Mine / Rose Cut Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
two rose cut diamonds on the sides are bezel set in silver .The center diamond is an approximately .35
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Victorian 10K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Rose 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, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring. This
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

Antique Edwardian French 18K Rose Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
incredible engagement ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and platinum top. The ring has an old mine cut diamond
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Reddish Amethyst Old Mine Cut Diamond Pink Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1890's Victorian handmade ring with old mine cut sparkly diamonds surrounding a bright reddish
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1890s Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 1.08 Carats Jelly Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-color. Bezel set with a recessed halo surround of bead set old mine cut diamonds. Weighing approximately
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1860s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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

1.7 Carat Old Mine Diamond with Yellow and Rose Gold Floral Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
This gorgeous Victorian Era Diamond ring features 1.7 carat total Old Mine Diamonds. The stunning
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One Edwardian 14-karat rose gold ring set with two blue sapphires and two Old Mine cut diamonds
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Cocktail Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly breathtaking antique diamond ring is crafted from solid 18k rose and yellow gold during
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Early Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Old Mine cut diamond Victorian cluster ring, that was a button originally. It dates to
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1850s British Early Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian 1.03 Carats Old Mine Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing 1.03 carats - J color with SI1 clarity Belcher set and
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco ring in gold set with old mine cut diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
18Kt (750°/°°) gold Art Deco ring featuring a rectangular tray set with twenty old mine cut
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Victorian Snake Ring Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Serpent Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian era snake ring crafted in 14 karat rose & yellow gold (circa
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 12K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 12K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring . This gorgeous
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1890s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Ring Mine Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 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.