Old Mine Cut Diamond Pin
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Empire Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise
Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century English Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond
Antique 1890s Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
Antique 1850s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond
Antique 1880s Unknown Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Old Mine Cut Diamond Pin For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Old Mine Cut Diamond Pin?
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.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
- 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.
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