Miners Cut
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Antique 1850s Georgian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond
20th Century More Rings
Multi-gemstone, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
1990s Modern Loose Gemstones
Diamond, White Diamond
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Dome Rings
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Cluster Rings
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Palladium, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1790s Spanish Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cufflinks
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Miners Cut For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Miners Cut?
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.