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Antique Style 4 Carat Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Silver Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: 99 Diamonds Cut: Old Mine, Old European and Rose Cuts Weight: Approximately 3 Carats Color: I-J
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Giant Opera Length Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Amethyst Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
purple colored Amethyst. The hand made clasp is set with a sparkling rose cut diamond. Furthermore
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Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Amethyst, 14k Gold

1800 2.50 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
approximately 2.50 carats stunning oval ruby, Thailand origin, accented by an halo of sparkling old mine cut
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Antique Late 19th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Colombian emerald and diamond marquise cluster ring, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
0.75 carats, flanked by one round old cut diamond in open back grain settings, two in total, with a
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Sapphire Pearl Turquoise Diamond Gold Art Deco Slide Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
genuine old cut sapphire with 6 pearls, 2mm natural pearls, horseshoe with rose cut diamonds, shield with
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Early 20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Retro Diamond Accented Heavy Link Gold Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
link is a platinum topped connector which is detailed with 3 old Mine Cut diamonds. The diamonds have
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Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 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

Deco 1930 Solitaire Ring in Two Tone 18kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
stunning Old Mine Diamond set in a secure bezel, weighing approximately 0.35 carats with a captivating H
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Emerald Sapphire and Ruby Bug Brooch
Located in London, GB
old mine cut diamond sits slightly risen just below the head within a frame of shimmering rose cut
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Emerald Colombian Raymond Yard Diamond Pendant GIA Huge Vintage 12.09 Carats!
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Sylvania, GA
SPARKLING BIG ANTIQUE OLD MINE & ROSE CUT DIAMONDS FROM 100 YEARS AGO...STUNNING RARE BIG .80 CARAT AND
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Edwardian Red Blue Tourmaline Diamond 18 Kt Lavaliere Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
approx 1.35 Ct – 2 old mine and 67 rose cut diamonds totaling approx 1.40 ct Measures: centre is 54 mm. x
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum and Gold Bow Motif Diamond and Opal Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
0.16ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Rose Cut Diamonds Measurements: 17.7 x 48.2 x 5.2mm Length: 15.5" Metal: 12k
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14k Gold High Quality Turquoise Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - Old Rose Cut & Old Mine Cut - Pave & Prong Set - Nice Colors - 1.20ctw (approx.) Material: 14k
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Moonstone, Diamond Sapphire Star Pendant Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
Mine Cut and 20 Rose Cut diamonds in the star's rays. The central moonstone emits a light blue hue and
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...

Victorian 1.20 Diamond 1.20 Natural Sapphire Clover Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
diamonds of approx .30 Ct (4.24 x 4.0 mm. – G/VS) – 1 old mine cut diamond of approx .10 Ct – 38 rose cut
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

EDWARDIAN 1905 Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 14.16 Ctw Turquoise Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
natural earth mined gemstones, such; thirty-four European Rose cuts diamonds and one American blue
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Long Triple Strand Pearl, Platinum, Gold and Diamond Fringe Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Natural Salt Water Pearls ap. 3.6 to 2.4 mm., old-mine cut diamonds, c. 1905. Length 35 3/8 inches
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Antique Early 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 14k GIA Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
rose cut diamonds. The pendant then features a vertical row of five old mine cut diamonds, which
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Enamel Silver 18K Gold Antique Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- quality consistent with cut and age Flanked by old mine cut diamonds bead set in shoulders Weighing
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1953 Pearl Necklace natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K White Gold 54 cm / 14gr
Located in SE
Blue Sapphire and rose cut Diamonds . The lock is hallmarked 18K , three crowns, maker is EAT ( E
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Edwardian 5.10 Ct Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Wide 18 KT Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
mm.) – 10 old mine and 12 rose cut diamonds totaling approx. .85 Ct Measures: 26 mm. x 59 mm. (h. x w
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Art deco 1920 Filigree Ring in 18kt gold and Platinum with Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
approximately 0.25 carats, radiating a rich blue hue. Surrounding the sapphire are old mine-cut and rose-cut
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Victorian .60 Ct Natural Ruby .80 Ct Diamond 18 Kt/Silver Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Metal: 18 Kt gold and silver, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 44 rose and 14 old mine cut diamonds
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Belle Epoque French .95 Ct Natural Sapphire 5.0 Ct Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
totalling 2 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .90 Ct (G/H-VVS/VS) – 39 old mine and 10 rose cut d
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural 0.48 cts pink sapphire 0.10 cts diamond ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
mine cut diamond Vintage style big ring GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphire ✦ Gemstone Type
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2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Victorian 1.30 Ct Nat Sapphire 1.20 Ct Diamond Rare Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
vivacious Blue, shows little wear on the surface visible under magnification Embellished by two old mine cut
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

c.1890 Victorian Era Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Antique Ring Silver 14K
Located in Santa Monica, CA
, surrounded by a dazzling array of rose-cut and old mine brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.90ct, all
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Carved Garnet and Diamond Starburst Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
surface. Set in the center is a gold starburst that is accented with 8 old Rose Cut and an old Mine Cut
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.75ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS12/ 2.35gr
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance - styled cluster Ring decorated with natural Emerald stone and rose - cut Diamonds
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Earrings 14K Certified Huge French Georgian 1700s
Located in Sylvania, GA
EARRINGS AND BOX! Saltwater Pearls and Antique Rose Cut Diamonds....Stunning! Authentic Antiques
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Georgian Period cluster ring containing approximately 1.55 carats total weight old mine and rose
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Victorian French Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire Horseshoe Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
absolutely beautiful, perfectly representing this French-made piece. Additional old Rose Cut diamonds adorn
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Earrings natural 0.7ct Sapphires Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 4.6 gr
Located in SE
4.5 mm x 3.5 mm wide x 2.5 mm deep / ca. 0.35 ct each. 16 Diamonds, all of the old rose /hand cut
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Silver 1ctw Diamond Ruby Kookaburra Bird Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
diamonds, set in silver to accentuate their vivacity. There is a mixture of old European cut, old mine cut
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Sapphire Diamond GIA Pin/ Brooch 3.14ct 14K Antique Original 1900s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Dazzling Brilliance of the Rose Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamonds are Bound to Turn Heads Two Natural, Near
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

GIA Certified Natural Pearl Diamond Double Dangle Gold Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
15.75 inch chain and catch are white gold. All original old mine and rose cut diamonds. Both pearls are
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum 18K Gold Fleur-De-Lis Antique Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to depict a scrolling fleur-de-lis motif bezel and bead set with diamonds throughout Old mine, old
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Early Victorian Burmese Ruby Diamond Double Heart Bracelet/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
shoulders of the bracelet are 16 additional old Mine Cut diamonds which complete the incredible design
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Antique 1850s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

VICTORIAN 1880 Industrialism Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Gold With Agate Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
weight of about 9.5 carats. Diamonds: Mounted in flush settings, with 14 rose old miners cuts diamonds
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Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1920s Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
and 1 old mine cut diamond in 14k gold setting and silver prongs brooch was made during the early
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Vintage 1910s Brooches

Antique French 18K Gold Garnet and Diamond Bangle
Located in Braintree, GB
old-mine cut, approx. 0.04 ct each 40 rose-cut diamonds, approx. 0.05 ct each Clarity: SI1 Color: G-H
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Colombian emerald and diamond bar brooch, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
old cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined weight of 0.50 carats and four round rose
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Colombian emerald and diamond ring, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
, flanked by six cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back claw and grain settings with a combined
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Antique 1890s Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald

Edwardian GIA 1.69ctw Russian DEMANTOID Garnet DIAMOND Toi et Moi 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Russian DEMANTOID ** green garnet and an Antique OLD MINE Cushion cut diamond, set against the warm tone
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique 3 Carat Diamond Russian Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era large pendant with old mine cut diamonds and rose cut diamonds
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Vinaigrette Perfume Ring Amethyst Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Ø 8US/ 5.55gr
Located in SE
- print" inclusions inside the stone. Shoulders lined with Silver accents show a mixture of rose and old
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Renaissance Revival Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique diamond flanked solitaire ring, Swedish, circa 1840.
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an
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Antique 1840s Swedish Engagement Rings

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 2gr
Located in SE
ca. 0.4 ct with natural internal flaws and inclusions. Emerald is accented with six rose cut
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Earrings Garnets Diamonds solid 14K Gold / 1.8 gr
Located in SE
ct each and rose cut Diamonds. No hallmarks on both, metal tested solid 14K Gold. European. Made ca
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Pearl and Diamond Toi et Moi 18ct Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, c.1910
Located in London, GB
This incredible Edwardian crossover engagement ring features a 0.67ct old mine cut diamond set in a
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 18k/Platinum Diamond and Ruby Halo Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
. Resting in the center of the bracelet is an old mine cut diamond, which has an approximate weight of
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Antique Early 19th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Flower Comet Brooch Pin Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 3 gr
Located in SE
seven rose cut Diamonds set in Silver clusters,back sides closed. Flower's Ø 13mm. Total weight of
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Diamond Multi-Gem Floral Bouquet Brooch White Gold Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
.” • Diamonds: 8; Old Mine-cut, Old European brilliant-cut, single-cut and rose-cut; est. 0.40ct total • Colored
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.5 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
Platinum holding bezel set natural Emerald stone and twenty diamonds, both of old European and rose - cut
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Renaissance Revival 1880 Sword Jabot In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamonds: Mounted in a French flush setting, with 6 European rose cut diamonds, with a combined weight of
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Antique 1880s English Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1955 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5 / 2.4gr
Located in SE
with natural internal flaws and inclusions. Emerald is accented with eight rose cut Diamonds Ø 1.75 mm
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Post-War Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18kt Gold Locket Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Braintree, GB
rose gold the ring features old-cut diamonds set within the urn. The hidden compartment, accessed via
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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.