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VICTORIAN 1870 European Carriage Brooch 14Kt Gold Silver Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
46 mixed European and rose cuts diamonds, with a total weight of about 1.15 carats, white colorless G
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Brooch, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
-mine cut diamonds, in grain settings, over an old-cut diamond set scalloped surround, with rose-cut
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Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Certified Natural Pearl and Diamond Bow Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
with small old-mine and rose-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a further total of 1.60 carats. With
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique late Baroque (Rococo), Diamond, Blue Enamel Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
cannetille using . Silver, 18-karat gold and popular cuts for diamonds included ‘rose cut’, ‘old mine cut
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold

Diamond Black Jade Platinum Brooch, circa 1935
Located in New York, NY
4.71 carat; 1 rose cut diamond 2.85 carat; 6 old mine diamonds approximately 5 carats; 224 round and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Jade, Platinum

Antique Ruby, Diamond, Silver And Gold Drop Earrings, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
rubies and, with a ring of old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds below, with a cluster in the centre, with
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

FRENCH Antique 18kt gold Stick Pin with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
mine and rose cut diamonds, as well as vivid blue sapphires and rubies, lending vibrant color and
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Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Victorian sapphire and diamond five stone ring, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
shape old mine cut diamonds with a combined weight of 0.60 carats, decorated with eight round rose cut
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Antique 1890s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring 2 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver US 6.5/ 10 gr
Located in SE
. Crown measures 30 mm x 12 mm x 6 mm deep. All Diamonds naturals of Rose cut with open backs. Five
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique 3 carat total weight diamond pearl 18k yellow gold hinged necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
old mine, one old European, and 124 rose cut diamonds Weight: Approximately 3 carats Color: G-H
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Silver Front Gold Backed Oval Brooch or Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This Victorian-era brooch contains three Old Mine cut diamonds, surrounded by 24 smaller rose and
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Victorian 2.40ct Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This exceptional Victorian diamond ring, featuring five old cut diamonds. Starting in the centre is
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Russian 18k Sterling Silver Love Knot Dangle Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
floral motif frame. Overall, the six old mine cut diamonds have an approximate total carat weight of
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Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Gold

0.62 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Sapphire Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified old mine brilliant cut
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20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 2.25 Carat Sapphire Diamond Fleur de Lis Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
natural no heat Sapphires in the shape of a Fleur de Lis, with 25 old mine and rose cut accent diamonds
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Early 20th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Diamond Platinum Pearl Flower Necklace Belle Époque Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamonds in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold with a Pearl pendant. The jewel with a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Coin Ring Men s Unisex solid 22k 25 Turkish Kurush 14k Rose Gold ØUS10 / 6.7gr
Located in SE
many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper
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Vintage 1950s Turkish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Diamond Cufflinks in Platinum over 18 Karat Gold (Early 20th Century)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
platinum and 18kt yellow gold cufflinks that features 2 old Mine cut diamonds, est. 0.10ct (clarity:VS2-Si2
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Retro Diamond and Two Tone Gold Ribbon Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Retro Old Mine Diamond and Two Tone Gold Ribbon Brooch Round cut diamond set in the
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Ring natural Tourmaline Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø5.5 /3g
Located in SE
cut Ø 4.mm / ca. 0.25ct. each. / ca. 0.5ctw total. 12 old diamond cut Diamonds : two ca. Ø2 mm
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

OSTERTAG Paris 1930 Deco Pendant Brooch Platinum 20.24 Ctw Diamonds Emeralds
By Ostertag
Located in Miami, FL
quality gems and workmanship. Diamonds: Mounted in French pave settings, with 26 larger European rose cut
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

1932 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Ruby 1ctw Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS6.75 /3.8gr
Located in SE
stones bezel set. Natural Ruby of old European diamond cut : Ø 4.5 mm x 2.7 mm deep / ca. 0.5 ct , color
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Animal Lion Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mine cut diamond clutched in its teeth Weighing approximately 0.06 carat - eye clean and bright
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Halo Pendant Emerald Diamond solid 14K Gold / 2.25gr
Located in SE
Emerald stone accented with 12 rose cut Diamonds Ø 1.5 mm / 0.02ct each / ca. 0.24 total weight. All
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold TW 0.60 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
diamonds (TW 0.60ct): - 1 diamond, old mine cut, 0.25ct, RW-W, SI - 4 diamonds, old cut, near round, TW
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GEORGIAN 1810 England Blue Enameled Pendant In Silver Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
European rose cut diamonds, precisely two hundred-eighteen earth mined and consistent from the period with
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Antique 1810s English George IV Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel, 15k Gold

1942 Nordic Earrings 0.56ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 5.5gr
Located in SE
16 delicate petals around openwork clusters with claw set rose cut Diamonds. Each stone measures Ø4
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Belle Epoque Platinum European Diamond Flared Pendant 18k Gold Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - G/I Color - 0.77ctw (approx.) (63) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European, Old Mine, Old Rose
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Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Le Coultre 1890 Miniature Pendant Watch Silver With 5.29 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
case in entirely decorated with a pave setting of earth mined natural gemstones such: rose-cut diamonds
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Antique 1890s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe and Riding Crop Locket
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: 6 (1mm) Old Cut Diamond Details: Approx. 0.12ct, Colour: I, Clarity: SI Rose Cut Diamond
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Era White Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
surrounded by a mix of eight Old European and Old Mine cut diamonds totaling 0.47 carats, F-G color, VS-SI1
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Cushion Cut Sapphire Ring (Approx. 1-Carat) Platinum, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
balance of shape and brilliance. Enhancing the elegance, four delicate rose-cut diamonds frame the center
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver Hessonite Garnet, Diamond, and Pearl Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
center stone is a scrolling, floral framework holding 15 sparkling rose cut diamonds. An additional old
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Hessonite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

French 1920 Art Deco Geometric Brooch in Platinum with 10.70ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
in a dress. Diamonds: Mount with 2 larger old European round rose cut diamonds, 2.36 carats, F/G
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique European Earrings solid 14K Gold Pearls Diamonds /13.6gr
Located in SE
- Pearls and rose- cut Diamonds. This pair dates from Europe, made in the early 1900s. No hallmarks on
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian 18k/14k/Sterling Silver Sapphire Diamond Crescent Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
weight of 2.5ctw. The diamonds, which vary between old mine and rose cuts, have an approximate total
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Arts Crafts 12k Gold GIA Sapphire Ruby Emerald Swirl Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
stones. At the top and bottom there are sets of old mine cut natural diamonds, in the middle there is a
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Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry 4.08 Carat Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
touch of brilliance. The cushion cut, inspired by the antique Old Mine cut, enhances the diamond’s lush
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified Natural Jade Diamond Platinum Gold Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
, approx. total weight .30cts, GIA certificate #2155477818, no enhancements 1 old mine cut diamond, approx
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold

Antique German Ring 0.4 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold Platinum US 7.75 / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
wide x 4.5 mm deep Central old European cut Diamond Ø 2.75mm x 2 mm deep / ca.0.12 ct + four rose
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

VERGER FRERES 1905 Edwardian Enameled Pendant Watch In Platinum Diamonds
By Verger Frères
Located in Miami, FL
shaped painting and the ring on top are mounted in flush settings, with 49 old French rose-cut diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Ruby Diamond Brooch Bow Ribbon 14K Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
transparent gems of great intensity and strong brilliance. Five old round brilliant cut diamonds are
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ruby ØUS5.5 / 3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Ring featuring crown decorated with oval cut natural Rubies and rose cut Diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US9 / 2.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo type Ring featuring solid 14K Yellow Gold frame with 10 rose cut Diamonds /foiled
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Bracelet 0.5ctw Diamonds 18KGold Platinum/ 14.8cm-18 cm/10.5gr
Located in SE
five old diamond cut Siberian Diamonds and 14 rose cut Diamonds. Hallmarked with Swedish import
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid Silver Ø US5.5 /2.5 gr
Located in SE
Silver clusters. All stones have open backs. Largest stone in the center is of old European Diamond cut
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Antique German Ring natural 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Platinum ØUS 5.5 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
rest of Diamonds are both of old European and rose cut. All stones with open backs. Total weight of
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique German Ring natural 0.3ct Diamond solid 14K Gold Ø US6.5 / 1.5gr
Located in SE
set natural old diamond cut Diamond Ø 4 mm x 1.6 mm deep / ca 0.3 ct, color ca. F,G /VS. The stone has
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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Cross Crucifix Diamonds solid 18K Gold Blue Enamel / 6.7 gr
Located in SE
Diamonds ( color ca G,H /VVS) +1 rose cut diamond on the bail set in platinum clusters.The setting of
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Heart Shaped Diamond 2.33ctw 15k Gold Enamel Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
is gorgeous. Diamonds are both old style and mine cut diamonds. There are 11 diamonds, the largest
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Earrings Pearls Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 4.3gr
Located in SE
earrings featuring cultured pearls Ø7.5 mm each and rose cut Diamonds . Flexible links, six bezel set
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Vintage 1920s European Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 4.40 Ct Diamond 3.0 Ct Ruby 18 KT Crescent Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
cushion cut old mine Diamonds alternated by natura Red Rubies Approx 4.40 Ct of bright white antique
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Pair of Large Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
carats, respectively topped with an old mine cut diamond, in 18kt rose gold, circa 1890, handmade with
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Italian Halo Ring Sapphire Diamonds 12K Ø 7.75US / 4.2gr
Located in SE
Italian Halo Ring with natural Blue - Green Sapphire and 12 rose-cut Diamonds. Hand-made between
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Certified 2.83 Burma Sapphire Diamond Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
old mine cut Diamonds and 20 rose cut Diamonds or a total estimate of 1.10 Ct Diamonds – G VVS -VS The
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum Edwardian Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
cut diamonds down the centre & gorgeous rose cut diamonds all the way around the edge. The sparkling
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Earrings natural 4.3 ctw Green Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 10 gr
Located in SE
natural old mine, old European, cushion and rose cut natural Diamonds both with open and closed backs
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Antique Early 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

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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.