Old Mine Cut Fancy Diamond
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Cluster Rings
Brown Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French More Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
Antique 1880s British Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Etruscan Revival Fashion Rings
Yellow Diamond, Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s English George IV Dangle Earrings
Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Old Mine Cut Fancy Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Old Mine Cut Fancy Diamond?
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.
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- 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.