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Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Vintage Belcher Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.90 carat total - K color with VS2
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ring with old mine cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 20k yellow gold 4.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
20k yellow gold marquis ring with old mine cut diamond. 1.50ct – G/H – SI – ring size U.S. 6 – EU
Category

Antique 1890s Dutch Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Target Ring with Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum featuring a center Old Mine cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.50
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian old mine cut diamond 14k gold locket necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
seven old mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.60 carat, each displaying the distinctive character
Category

Vintage 1910s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Ring with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct 5.7 grams 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold ring set with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct - K/L - Pique - ring size US 7 - EU 17.25
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century GIA 1.91 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century engagement ring centers on a captivating 1.91 carat old mine cut diamond, glowing
Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Necklace and pendant with old mine cut diamonds up to 1.15ct 18k gold 3.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with old mine cut diamond total approximately 1.15ct – J
Category

1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Star Locket Pendant Necklace – 1.45cttw Old Mine Cut Diamonds 14K Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique circle locket set with seven natural old mine cut diamonds, totaling 1.45 cttw, in a hand
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 4 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA graded Old Mine cut diamond at its center. The centerpiece diamond weighs 3.33 carats, graded K
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.66ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Double Halo Ring – 14K Yellow Gold Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
old mine cut diamond at the center, elegantly framed by a scalloped double diamond halo. The center
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

RETRO brooch with old mine cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold and platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
RETRO 18k rose gold and platinum brooch in the shape of a peacock, set with old mine-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Pearl Old Mine Cut Diamond Pansy Brooch
Located in New York, NY
:  0.77 Old Mine Cut Diamond, N SI2 Seed Pearls Measurements: 35.5 x 37.4 x 9.6mm Hallmark: 14k Metal
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14k White Gold 0.5ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Accents - Size 5
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is a 14k White Gold Multi-Stone Engagement Ring featuring a 0.5ct. I/SI2 Old Mine Cut Diamond
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ring with old mine cut diamond sup to 0.75ct 14k gold 2.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring with old mine-cut diamond up to 0.75 ct – G/H - VS/SI - ring size US 5.5 – EU
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Castellani Old Mine Cut Diamond 18kt Gold Cleopatra Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
A charming old mine cut diamond circa 1880 is bezel set into the Castellani® Cleopatra ring using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 0.17ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising five old mine cut diamonds, set in 18 karat
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Antique 0.69 ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch, 14K Rose Gold Pin
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
set with antique old mine cut diamonds. Diamonds from this era are beautiful, hand-cut masterpieces
Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Starburst Locket in 18K Gold with Old Mine-Cut Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
motif set with 41 old mine-cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.67 carats. The central five-pointed
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ART NOUVEAU Solitaire ring with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold solitaire ring set with an old mine-cut diamond up to 0.50 ct - G/H - P1 - ring size
Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Necklace and pendant with old mine cut diamond sup to 1.35ct platinum 5.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum necklace with pendant set with an old mine-cut diamond, totaling approximately 1.35 ct – G
Category

1990s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century 1.63 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing 1.25 carats - J color with SI2 clarity Set by tri-split
Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1880s Lily of the Valley Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian lily of the valley brooch with old mine cut diamonds with an estimate diamond
Category

Antique 1890s Russian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 1.60 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Octagonal Ring with Onyx
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old Mine cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.60 carat, J color
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

GIA Certified 8.64 Carats Total Old Mine Cut Diamond Antique Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An unique and beautiful pair of drop earrings showcasing 8.64 carats total, old mine cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 1.01 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, centering a beautifully faceted old mine cut diamond whose soft glow radiates with vintage character
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Jung Klitz Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Filigree Wedding Ring. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco GIA 1.58 carat old mine cut diamond 14k white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming Art Deco engagement ring features a GIA-certified 1.58 carat old mine cut diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mid Century GIA 3.09 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
stunning 3.09 carat GIA-certified old mine cut diamond, radiating with depth, fire, and old-world character
Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Necklace and pendant with old mine cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver necklace with a cross pendant set with an old mine-cut diamond up to 2.00 ct
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of Victorian diamond, and yellow gold earrings, each comprising one old mine cut diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century GIA 2.01 carat old mine cut diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-certified old mine cut diamond radiating warmth and fire with every flicker of light. The diamond’s antique
Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Locket Pendant Necklace Sun Motif
Located in New York, NY
GOLD WITH A GORGEOUS OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE CENTER AND A FABULOUS ENGRAVED SUN MOTIF DESIGN. This
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage GIA 1.23 carat old mine cut diamond three stone engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-certified Old Mine cut diamond, celebrated for its softly squared shape, broad facets, and romantic antique
Category

1990s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 18K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement
Located in New York, NY
true fire of these opals in the photographs. The four antique Old Mine Cut Diamonds are absolutely
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English 15 Carat Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Navette Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
and old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.24 carats total weight set in 15 carat gold.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Cocktail Rings

Antique 3 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Russian Bangle Braclete
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold russian converted braclete centeted with 11 old mine cut diamonds with an estimate
Category

Antique 1890s Cuff Bracelets

Antique Victorian 18K Gold 0.54ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Belcher Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion-shaped old mine cut diamond, set
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solitaire ring with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct 14k white gold 1.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold solitaire ring set with an old mine-cut diamond up to 0.50 ct - J - P1 - ring size
Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold 0.61ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Belcher Solitaire Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising one old mine cut diamond, set in 18 karat
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Quatrefoil Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
contain eight cushion-shaped Old Mine Cut diamonds surrounded by pearls, all prong set into a quatrefoil
Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.35ct Old European and Old Mine Cut Diamond Estate Dangle Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
spanning over a century. The stud portion features 1.20ct old mine cut diamonds, each connected to 4.41ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

RETRO Brooch with ruby verneuille and old mine cut diamond up to 0.08ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
RETRO 18k bicolour brooch set with ruby ​​and old mine cut diamond up to 0.08ct – G/H – SI
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Dome Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Set with 2.60ctw Of Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Tampa, FL
Victorian Dome Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold with 2.60ctw Old Mine Cut Diamonds This exquisite
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Platinum Bracelet with 8 Carat Trapeze, Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 18kt White Gold Bracelet set with 8 Carat Trapeze,Emerald & Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18K Sapphire and Diamond Ring with Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
sapphire and old mine cut diamonds. Crafted in 18K gold, this ring showcases the timeless beauty of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Filigree .7ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
is a bright white, .70 carat, old mine cut diamond with intense sparke. This sparkle ensures this
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Silver Pearl Old Mine Cut Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
old mine cut diamonds, set in silver, with a 18 karat yellow gold pin and back. This elegant stick
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Cluster ring with old mine cut diamonds up to 1.10ct 14k white gold 3.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with old mine cut diamonds up to 1.10ct - G/H - SI - ring size US 5.25 - EU
Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 2.28 carat old mine cut diamond 18k yellow gold bezel earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
through a refined modern lens. Each earring features a GIA-certified Old Mine cut diamond, together
Category

20th Century Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1.17ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
three-stone engagement ring is beautifully centred with an old mine cut diamond weighing 1.17ct, mounted
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Flower Locket Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Onyx Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Antique Victorian to Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Locket Pendant
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace and pendant with emerald and old mine cut diamond 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
this specific object. - 41 x 1.5 mm - 3.8 mm old mine cut diamond, approximately 0.50 carats in total
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Belle Epoque Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold Engagement Crown Tiara
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Belle Epoque Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in a stunning and very rare
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Scrollwork Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
, Platinum-washed Accents, Natural Emerald, Old Mine Cut Diamonds Metal Weight: 9.80 g Stone Weight
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Russian Art Nouveau Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Ring 14 Karat Gold Engagement
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Russian Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in a stunning
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

J. Birrnbach GIA Certified 4.55 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Vintage Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
% eye-clean, genuine, antique diamond. Incredibly lively, this Old Mine cut faces up white due to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 14K Gold Floral Brooch with Ruby Old Mine Cut Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
subtle sparkle. One of the leaves is adorned with an antique old mine cut diamond—a rare and desirable
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

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Old Mine Cut Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of old mine cut diamonds. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1014 vintage editions and 219 modern creations to choose from as well. 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. Pieces in our collection of old mine cut diamonds made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. Mark Broumand, Single Stone and Hancocks each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. A selection of old mine cut, old european cut and cushion cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of old mine cut diamonds, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Old Mine Cut Diamonds?

Prices for old mine cut diamonds start at $200 and top out at $495,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,524.

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.  

Questions About Old Mine Cut Diamonds
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mine 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, 2021
    Because 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, 2021
    Old 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A mine cut diamond is an antique diamond cut known for its bulky and often uneven shape, cutlet, and tiny table. This type of diamond cut was quite popular in the mid-1800s to the early-1900s
    Mine cut diamonds are typically called OLD MINE CUTS, This type of cutting started in the early 1700s. The shapes are typically cushion shape and the cutting was done all by hand. Though they do not have the sparkle of modern cut diamonds, when they sparkle in sunlight or candle light, they have this beautiful alluring shimmer.
  • Like 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How old an old European-cut diamond is varies. The old European cut is a precursor to the modern round brilliant cut. The stone appears circular when looked at from the top (because of its low table or largest facet) and has a high crown (the part above the middle of the stone) with larger facets. The tip of the stone, or the culet, is flat instead of pointed. This style was used predominantly in the 19th century, hence the name. It is best to consult a certified appraiser for assistance with dating and identifying antique jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of European-cut diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although old European cut diamonds are often priced lower than modern cuts, due to scarcity, they can sometimes be more valuable than modern cut diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jewelry makers stopped using the old European cut for diamond and other gemstone jewelry around 1930. The style was common during the Art Deco period, but the brilliant cut became popular in the years that followed. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Old European cut diamond gemstone jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, old European cut diamonds can be worth more than many other cut diamonds as they are not produced anymore. This cut was developed and popularized between the years 1890 and 1930 and is likely to be found in an antique ring belonging to this period and featuring a round-cut diamond.