Emerald Old Mine Cut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Band Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Revival Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
English Three-Stone Rings
Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century American Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage 1940s Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1830s English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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Emerald Old Mine Cut For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Emerald Old Mine Cut?
The Legacy of Emerald in Jewelry Design
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.
- How old are mine cut diamonds?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mine cut diamonds are up to 300 years ago. Mine cut diamonds were popular around the 18th century during Victorian times and are still in high demand today. You’ll find a wide selection of mine cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because the old mine cut is no longer used on diamonds, diamonds with this cut are rare and so you can often get quite a lot of money for them. Nevertheless, it is still dependent on the quality of the individual diamonds and on the color, clarity, cut and carat number.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Old mine cut diamonds are usually worth less than old european cut diamonds. Because they are generally 10-15% less expensive, they are often larger than other cut diamonds for engagement rings.
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021Like any other diamond, an old mine cut diamond's worth depends on a variety of factors. These factors include the 4C's (color, clarity, cut, carat), the overall beauty and "make" of the stone, the demand, supply, etc. On average however, old mine cuts are typically priced slightly lower (around 5-10%) than modern cut diamonds.