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1971 Soviet Ukraine Ring 0.35 ctw Russian Diamonds 583/14K Gold Ø9.75US / 4.1gr
Located in SE
diamond cut natural Siberian Diamonds. The largest stone Ø 3.5mm / 0.17 ct each and three Ø 2.5 mm
Category

Vintage 1970s Ukrainian Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 0.25ct. Diamond Enamels solid 18K Gold Silver Ø4.25US/1.25 gr
Located in SE
with engraved and enameled decorations on the shoulders. Round rose cut Diamond in Silver bezel
Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Halo Ring 0.9 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.3 gr
Located in SE
tested solid 14K Rose Gold. Crown with top in White Gold or Silver holding 11 old diamond cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 0.5ct Diamond Green Enamel solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 5.75 US /3.1 gr
Located in SE
cluster in Silver featuring trillion rose cut Diamond 5 mm x 5 mm x 5mm / ca. 0.5ct. The back of the stone
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
enamel. Accented with thirty-five natural earth mined rose cut diamonds and the settings are finished
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinu...

Large Edwardian Diamond and Garnet Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
natural diamonds -- a mix of Old Mine cut, Old European cut, and rose cut diamonds totaling approximately
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Victorian Natural Saltwater Pinktada Pearl And Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
mine cut diamonds with total weight of approximately 2.00ct, color G-H, clarity VSSI. Size: 8.25
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
calibrated rubies and rose cut diamonds set within tiny foliated motifs interspersed with lustrous natural
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
centre, we find a single round faceted old mine cut diamond suspending a gorgeous drop pearl below
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Natural Diamond Emerald Ring 14K White Gold Antique Cocktail Victorian
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
the total weight of .56 carat. The diamonds are different in size and quality. Old mine and rose-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring 5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Silver Ø 8.25 US/8.8gr
Located in SE
19 rose cut Diamonds. Largest stone in the center is Ø 4.5mm / 0. 4ct , 18 around it are Ø 4 mm
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Belle Époque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl Diamond Sapphire Conversion Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
Diamonds, Old Mine Cuts, Rose Cuts, & Single Cuts 44 - Drilled Pearls; Likely Natural Item: 768TMV7-J
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian French 18k/Platinum Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
with stones. Each row features bead-set rose cut diamonds, which are wonderfully faceted. Overall, the
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Natural Peridot Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Ct (9.09 mm. in diameter) – 8 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 1.20 Ct – 28 old mine and 16
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Natural Ruby Diamond Rare Urn Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
cut and old mine cut Diamonds for approx. 30 Ct to complement the main gemstone Rare and beautiful
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco natural pearl diamond platinum cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pearl Size: Approximately 5.58mm Accent stone: 2 pear cut, 62 old mine, and 6 rose cut diamonds Total
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Belle Epoque Pearl Diamond Antique Ring Ref: 280554
Located in Chicago, IL
vertically set with three pearls (5 mm each) framed by old mine brilliant cut diamonds. The leaf motif
Category

Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1920s German Ring Sapphire solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 7.25 US/1.7gr
Located in SE
Antique German Ring in Rose Gold featuring old cushion cut natural Sapphire 4 mm x 3 mm / ca 0.2 ct
Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
mine cut diamonds. Matching diamonds lead down either shoulder before graduating into rose cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum Emerald Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
(measure from approx. 11.8 x 7.5mm to 22 x 15.3mm). Clasp decorated with old mine and small rose cut
Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Natural Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
10mm and 13.3 x 10.9mm. Surrounded with rose and old mine cut diamonds. Earrings are 44mm long. Weight
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Ruby and Diamond Mourning Hand Brooch
Located in London, GB
matching rubies and a padlock chain bracelet just below before five rows of graduating old mine-cut white
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Spinel Diamond Silver Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
, centering an old mine spinel weighing approximately 8cts, embellished by rose cut diamonds. Epoque: mid 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Objets d Art and Vertu

Materials

Spinel, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 7.25 Ctw. Sapphire Diamond Horseshoe Pendant Brooch by Cartier Paris
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
combination of Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut diamonds, weighing approximately 2.36 carats in total. The horseshoe
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Colombian emerald and diamond pendant, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
twenty-one old mine diamonds in open back rubover and grain settings with a combined approximate weight
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique French Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Diamond Cut: Old Mine Weight: Approximately 0.7 Carats Color: J Clarity: SI Accent Stone: 66 Diamonds Cut
Category

Antique 1890s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 3.9 Carats Diamond 18K Gold Geometric Brooch Original Box, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
bold jewel is set with a spectacular array of old European, old mine, and rose-cut diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1920s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mellerio dits Meller Antique Sapphire and Diamond Clover Bracelet
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in London, GB
of rose cut diamonds and a centralised cluster of chunky old mine cuts. Condition: Used (Very Good
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Serpent Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamonds Gold Ruby Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
hand made clasp is set with two deep pinkish red rubies, rose cut diamonds and genuine sleeping beauty
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Indian Natural Pearl and Diamond Enamel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Colombian emerald beads, and large rose cut diamonds. The estimate weight of the diamonds is forty-five to
Category

20th Century Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
round faceted old mine cut diamond sits slightly risen at the centre of an open face in an 8 clawed
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Natural Jade, Ruby Diamond Peach Longevity Ring. Imperial Green!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The natural imperial jade is 3.43cts, 4 antique old mine cut diamonds 0.55cts, 2 new pear rose cut
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Gold and Siver Brooch
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
is mounted with claw-set old mine-cut and highlighted with rose-cut diamonds. The diamonds are bright
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Opal and diamond negligée necklace, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back rubover and grain settings with a combined approximate weight
Category

Antique Early 1900s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Triple Line Bracelet, Russian, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
articulated lines. At its heart, a diagonal trio of gems—two old-cut diamonds and a velvety blue sapphire
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage 5.60 carat emerald diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
emerald with F1 treatment, accented by 32 old European, old mine, and rose cut diamonds totaling
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.05ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
ring, flanked by old mine cut diamonds. The central sapphire is an oval cut stone weighing 1.05 carat
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1985 Soviet Union Odessa Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 583 /14K Rose Gold /2.2gr
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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Vintage 1980s Ukrainian Russian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian Large Amethyst Diamond Fly Pearl Chain Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Fly set with old mine cut Diamonds and rose cut Diamonds – Diamond TCW is 1.10 Ct Skilfully hand
Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
An elegant antique diamond bow brooch with the tied ribbon set with old mine, old European and rose
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
, framed by two cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back grain set box collet settings with a combined
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Pearl Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Silver Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
are 8 old mine cut diamonds of K color and I clarity, along with 25 rose cut diamonds, all set in a
Category

Antique 1870s Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Tiffany Co. Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
: 1895 Dimensions: 1.125" diameter. Materials: 6 natural pearls; 55 old mine and old European-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Diamond - Certificate # 110210093954 Shape: Old Mine Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.20 carat Color: K Clarity
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Signet Hawk Ring Unisex solid 14K Rose Green Gold Ø US7.5 US/ 8.2gr
Located in SE
the maker, tested solid 14K Rose Gold with a layer of Green Gold. Size: Ø 7.5 US. Traces of old down
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

English Antique Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
oval-cut sapphire with an approximate weight of .95 carat, 14 old mine-cut diamonds with an approximate
Category

Antique 1880s English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

French Antique Sapphire Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
sapphires, spaced with tiny rose-cut diamonds either side, with a row of old mine-cut diamonds, graduating
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Art Deco 23.00 Ct Natural Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
(25 x 7.5 mm.) – 2 old mine, 8 old cut and 32 rose cut diamonds total ling approx .70 Ct Measures: 52
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Early Rare Diamond Pearl Emerald Swag Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
diameter – 2 round and 7 emerald cut natural emeralds totalling approx 1.40 Ct – 5 old mine and 31 rose cut
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Ring Enamel 18k Yellow Gold 5.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
coral measures 12mm x 5.5mm. Old mine and rose cut diamonds are estimated at approx. 0.04 to 0.05 carats
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 0.40 Carat Light Pink I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
from the antique old mine cut to the modern cushion brilliant cut. The shape's rounded edges make it
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Victorian turquoise and diamond negligée necklace, circa 1895.
Located in London, GB
cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back claw settings, with a combined weight of 2.80 carats, further
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum, Silver

Art Deco Diamond White and Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Berkeley, CA
stones as old mine cuts and the four accent diamonds on each cuff are rose-cuts. 20 diamonds total!
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 0.54 Carat N Colour I1 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
and old mine cuts, offering a soft, romantic look. The cushion cut features a higher crown and larger
Category

2010s Asian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Victorian 2.60 carat crescent opal diamond 18k yellow gold enamel necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
surrounded by sparkling old mine and rose cut diamonds. Rich black enamel detailing and warm 18k yellow gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mid-Century Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring Platinum Portuguese 1950s-1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
. Crafted in mid-20th century Lisbon, this jewel is centered on a captivating old mine-cut diamond—its
Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Edwardian 36.0 Carat Untreated Multigem Stone Diamond Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
colour and prizing an antique round faceted cut TCW is approx 36.00 Ct. Little Old Mine cut Diamonds and
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, Imperial Topaz, 18k 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.