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1912 Bowl Cut Crystal Glass solid 830 Silver / 448 gr
Located in SE
STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Empire Silver Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Edwardian Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Silver Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: J Clarity: SI Accent Stone: 26 Diamonds Cut: Old Mine and Rose Cuts Weight: Approximately .70 Carats
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

1934 Soviet Georgian Earrings 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 3.11 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Soviet period Huggies Earrings in solid 14K Rose Gold with lining in Silver featuring old
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Vintage 1930s Georgian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

French Renaissance Revival Convertible Pendant Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
embellished with numerous old rose cut diamonds. The larger high dome garnet is drilled and applied with a
Category

Antique 1860s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
mix of approximately 1.00 carat of rose cut and Old-Mine cut diamonds set in platinum atop a new 14K
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1897 Empire Centerpiece Cut Crystal Glass 84/ 875 Silver/ 2kg 342gr
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Empire Centerpieces and Tazzas

Materials

Crystal, Silver

1985 USSR Georgian Earrings natural 1ctw Emeralds Diamonds solid 14K Gold/ 4.5gr
Located in SE
natural pear cut natural Russian Emeralds from Ural Mountains and Diamonds. This pair with " Russian Locks
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Vintage 1980s Georgian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.40 Ct. Diamond Shamrock 18 Kt bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds between rose cut Diamonds and old mine cut Diamonds assessed G VVS/VS/SI Closure is in perfect
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Earrings Topaz solid 583 / 14K Rose White Gold / 5.1 gr
Located in SE
diamonds can chip or stones fall out if proper care is not taken. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the
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20th Century European Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Denver, CO
features a rose cut diamond center stone surrounded by a halo of Old Mine cut diamonds fashioned in a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

EGL Certified 2.12 Carat Diamond Platinum Star Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond star design dangle earrings. EGL certified Old European cut tops. Rose cut pave set star
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 18K Gold, Silver, Diamond, and Blue Enamel Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
silver-topped gold openwork set with old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds against a backdrop of rich royal
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond Ring Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
a geometric saw pierced, mille-grained and bezel settings set with a beautiful old mine and rose cut
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

RARE Victorian Diamond Cross Pendant, Late 19th C. Gold Silver (0.45ct)
Located in İstanbul, TR
Old Mine Cut / Rose Cut 📌Weight 3.66 grams 📌Size 3 cm length (Excl. Bail) 📌Chain not included
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian 15k Diamond and Onyx Bangle
Located in Narberth, PA
old mine cut diamonds, which run vertically down the front of the bangle. The diamonds have an
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold

French Victorian Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
approximately 1.85 carats. There is one Old Mine cut diamond and the rest are rose cut diamonds. BODY: made of
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Bulldog Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
has darling golden ears and its very own crown! Below the dog, there is a single Old Mine Cut diamond
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Cocktail Ring c1935
Located in Chicago, IL
two emerald cut green beryls and old European cut diamonds, surrounded by four rose-cut diamond
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond

Art Deco Cocktail Ring c1935
Art Deco Cocktail Ring c1935
$5,700 Sale Price
40% Off
Leitão Irmão Late Art Deco Diamond Emerald Giardinetto Brooch Gold, 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
. Remaining diamonds: Rose-cut, Single-cut, Old Mine-cut and Old European brilliant-cut; approximately 2.01
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterli...

Antique 1920s Archer Décoré a Sévrés Porcelain Art Deco Pendant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, single cut, and rose cut brilliant diamonds. Extremely rare piece in amazing condition.
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Platinum

1980 Soviet Union Erevan Armenian Earrings 583/ 14K Rose White Gold / 6.1gr
Located in SE
look very much like Diamonds from any distance, all of Russian diamond cut. Each stone is Ø 2.25 mm
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Egyptian Men Signet Ring Onyx stone solid 18K Rose Gold Ø11.25US / 5.2gr
Located in SE
many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper
Category

Vintage 1950s Egyptian Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Mosaic Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 14K Gold Silver US6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Crown with geometrically fine mosaic lace work decorated with 34 old diamond cut Diamonds and 26 calibre
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Spinel, Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

European Dangle Earrings natural Red Coral solid 14K Rose Gold / 12gr
Located in SE
many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper
Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

An Antique Diamond Three-Stone Ring Circa 1900 s
Located in Firenze, IT
Crossed ring in 18K yellow gold and silver centered by three old mine cut diamonds approx. 0.50
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

High Relief Georgian Diamond Amethyst Cameo Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
numerous old mine and rose cut diamonds. There is a pin closure as well as a hook on the back so that it
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Empire French Sterling Silver 14K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet /28gr
Located in SE
diamonds can chip or stones fall out if proper care is not taken. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Bangles

Materials

Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Finish Dangle Earrings Smoky Quartz solid 14K Rose Gold /2.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of Finish dangles in 14K Rose Gold with oval cut Smoky quartz settings . There are finish
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Jugendstil Dangle Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Russian Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 56 /14K Gold Ø 8US / 2.5 gr
Located in SE
two bezel set old cushion cut Diamonds. Made in Imperial Russia ca. late XIX - early XX cent
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Hànzì styled Bracelet 20ct Turquoise solid 14K Rose Gold/17.5cm / 11gr.
Located in SE
many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Ring natural 5ct Red Coral solid 14K Rose Gold Ø9 US / 5gr
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
Category

Mid-20th Century European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Lavalier Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Color: I Clarity: I2 Accent Diamonds: 1 Old Mine cuts 0.15 Carats G SI 40 Rose Cuts 0.25 Carats total
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Ring in White Gold, Diamonds and Pearl
Located in PARIS, FR
old mine cut diamond weighing 0.4 carat supported by elegant scrolls paved with rose-cut diamonds for
Category

Early 20th Century Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Antique Bowl Faberge Russian Empire solid 84 Silver Cut Crystal Glass / 440gr
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Silver Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Victorian Carved Emerald Cameo and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
of seven old mine-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.82 carats and 105 rose and 8/8-cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Columbian Emerald and Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
13 Old Mine Cut diamonds of fine quality, total weight approx. 0.8 carat, the ring also set with two
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified .34 Carat Emerald Diamond Two-Tone 14k Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
in 14k white gold top with a halo of 10 old mine cut diamonds with natural brown and yellow tones
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique European Pendant Demeter Carved Shell Cameo solid 14K Rose Gold / 9.7gr
Located in SE
many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

1970s Vintage Polish Large Ø33mm Creole Hoop Earrings solid 14K Rose Gold /3.6gr
Located in SE
STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Ca 1910 Platinum Diamond Pendant 1.5 Carat Total Weight
Located in Lexington, KY
diamonds consist of Old European and mine cuts, round cut and rose cut diamonds in various sizes. The top
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

his beautiful antique Crescent Moon is 1870 ca Glorious Victorian workmanship ma
Located in Napoli, IT
gold and Silver Set with 15 graduated in size old mine cut Diamonds and tiny rose cut Diamonds to
Category

Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring natural 0.35ct Emerald solid 18K Rose Gold Ø4US / 2.88 gr
Located in SE
STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Pendent
Located in Firenze, FI
Rose Cut Diamonds Pendent With Hand Made Chain. The Central Diamond is 1.65 Carats And Total
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco 10.03 Carat Diamond GIA Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamond set in platinum and flanked by two old-mine cut diamonds. The center diamond comes with a GIA
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Estate Victorian Drop Emerald and Diamond Royal Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
grams Diamond Details: Rose Cut Diamonds and Old Mine Cut Diamonds, G-H colors, VS/SI Clarity, 1.75ct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian/Regency Diamond Cluster Ring Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
: 18 Kt gold and silver, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 cushion old mine cut diamond of approx .96
Category

Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Platinum and 10K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Side Diamond: Old European Brilliant and Rose Cut, .50ct total weight, I Color, VS Clarity. Pin
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Set Drop Earrings Circa 1920s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
and old mine cut diamonds. Diamonds: One natural early European cut, 6.46mm, K-L colour, I1
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sculptural Tank Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco sculptural tank ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features diamonds (old mine
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Turquoise Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
rose-cut and old mine-cut diamonds, expertly set into the silver structure. These historic stones
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

BELLE EPOQUE 1900 Austrian Antique Convertible Brooch With Diamonds Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, ...

Excellent Art Deco Platinum Bracelet with a Large Emerald
Located in Chicago, IL
arrangement of rose cut and old mine cut diamonds. The combination of geometric form and luminous gemstones
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Antique German Pendant Diamond solid 18K Gold /1.5gr
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 35 ct. Citrine solid 14K Rose Gold Ø7.25 US / 17gr
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Islamic Shia Intaglio Bracelet Carnelian solid 14K Rose Gold 18cm/ 29gr
Located in SE
diamonds can chip or stones fall out if proper care is not taken. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the
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Early 20th Century Asian Arts and Crafts Link Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Clover Brooch Circa 1890
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
mine cut, good material, estimated weight 0.35ct Diamonds: Eighty-three rose cut, grading from 1.1mm to
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold TW ~1.80 Carat Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
. The biggest is old mine cut: ~1.50ct, VS1. The rest 3 diamonds are old European cut (TW ~0.30ct
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

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Rose Cut Old Mine Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rose cut old mine diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 68 vintage editions and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a rose cut old mine diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a rose cut old mine diamond has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mark Broumand, Hancocks and LB Exclusive are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and round cut alternatives. Finding a rose cut old mine diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 24 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Rose Cut Old Mine Diamond?

Prices for a rose cut old mine diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $560 and can go as high as $180,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,800.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 Rose Cut Old Mine Diamond
  • 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.
  • 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.