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Antique Finish Dangle drop Earrinngs Hematite solid 14K Gold /2.5gr
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 Finnish Jugendstil Dangle Earrings

Materials

Hematite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1912 Ring Red Garnet Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø5US / 1.1gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring with two natural Seed Pearls and one rose cut Garnet of Pyrope variety set in solid
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian ØUS9.75/ 4gr
Located in SE
many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine or European and because of their deeper
Category

Antique 19th Century Finnish Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1916 Finish Earrings solid 18K Gold Ruby / 4.8 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Art Nouveau period 108 years old Gold earrings decorated with flowers ans rose cut Rubies
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Early 20th Century Finnish Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Bohemian Garnet Necklace solid 18K Gold Silver /43cm / 9.1gr
Located in SE
Silver and chain in solid 18K Yellow Gold. No markings on pendant. Chain hallmarked 18K. Plenty rose cut
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Danish solid 14/18k Gold 5 Charms Mix Bracelet / 18cm / 11.4 grams
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 1950s Danish Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Bohemian Bracelet Garnets Gilt Silver 16.5 cm/ 14.88 gr
Located in SE
Bohemian flexible bracelet with deep red rose cut garnets claw set in florets. Handmade in Central
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver

Vintage Dangle Earrings Leaves solid 18K Gold Yellow White Red /4.5gr
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 European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Heart Locket Pendant natural Gems solid 18K / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique Imperial Russian S. M Egornov Egg Pendant Chalcedony 56 Gold 14K / 2.1 g
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

Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Antique Mars Ares Ring Intaglio Red Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 16.3 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 European Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

1935 Nordic Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25 US /4.8gr
Located in SE
deep covered with secure and tight hinged lid decorated with rose cut Garnet. Unisex model. Made in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Enamel Swallow Ring
Located in North Hollywood, CA
black enamel on 14K Yellow Gold and set with old mine cut and rose cut Diamonds. Cabochon Ruby set as
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
beautiful examples were made in rose cut diamonds, the girandole remained fashionable for over a hundred
Category

Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver

Antique Victorian Twin Heart Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
shape ruby and a blue sapphire (approximately 0.30 ct and 0.35 ct) surrounded by rose cut diamonds. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles

GEORGIAN 1820 Blue And White Enameled Necklace In Sterling Silver With Marcasite
Located in Miami, FL
cuts for diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut. Collateral: This Georgian-period
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Sapphire Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique locket 14k gold pendant in 2 tone color rose gold and yellow gold centered with 2 old mine
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Gold Russian Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
stone sapphire and old mine cut diamond in 14k gold setting with total lengh 2.5cm locket was made in
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Semi Hunter Pocket Watch Agate Fob
Located in New York, NY
dial, sub. seconds hand, lever-set, 'BAS' monogram of 27 old-mine cut diamonds, round rubies
Category

Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Antique 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Pendant or Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
profile holding a rose up to her face. Two sparkling old mine cut diamonds are set at her ear (.10 ct
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique Earrings natural Pink Tourmaline solid 14K / 1.75gr
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
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Vintage 1920s European Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Antique Minerva Unisex Ring Intaglio Hematite solid 585 / 14K Gold ØUS8 / 6.2 gr
Located in SE
German ca. early XX cent. Signet Intaglio Ring in solid 14K Rose Gold with claw set hand-cut
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Early 20th Century German Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Hematite, 14k Gold

Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /4cm /1.9 gr
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

1930 s German Graphite Pencil solid 830 Silver / 10gr
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 1890s English Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Thomas Barker 1825 London Georgian Pair of Fruit Spoons in Gilded .925 Sterling
By Thomas Wilkes Barker
Located in Miami, FL
. Popular cuts for diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut. Collateral: They are
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Antique 18th Century English George IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Danish Amethyst Earrinngs Dangle solid 18K Gold /2.4gr
Located in SE
light Purple color. Solid 18K Rose Gold, ergonomically simple shapes and beautifully cut Stones
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Vintage 1980s Danish Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

England 1780 Georgian Battersea Enamel Baroque Decorated Box in Gilded Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
rings. Popular cuts for diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut. Condition: The
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Antique 1780s English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Nordic Eternity Knot Pendant Picture Locket 14K Yellow Gold Enamel/2.75g
Located in SE
The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are usually of older mine
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, 14k Gold

Antique Beetle Brooch Citrine Garnet Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 2.1gr
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

Antique Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Silver

Antique Austrian Bohemian Bracelet Garnets Seed Pearls Enamel / 18cm / 34gr
Located in SE
, eight natural rose cut Bohemian Garnet stones + 32 seed pearls and a bit of accenting black colored
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver, Enamel

England 1770 Georgian Battersea Enamel Decorated Box in Sterling Silver
By Battersea
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut. Collateral: It is accompanied by a
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Ukrainian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /5cm /3.9 gr
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
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Antique Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

1985 Finish Lyra Ring Men Unisex Signet solid 14K Gold Ø US 9.5 /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
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Empire Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold

1969 Turkish Coin Unisex Men s Ring 25 Kurush solid 22k 14k Gold ØUS6.5 /4.6gr
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 1960s Turkish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

1907 Nordic Ring Blue Turquoise Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold ØUS5.25 /1.4gr
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

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold

1904 Antique European Wedding Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 9.5 US / 4.3 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

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

1930 s German Ring solid 14K Gold 15 ct Citrine Ø6.5 US / 10.7gr
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 Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Antique Bangle Bracelet Pearls solid 14K Gold / Silver / 42gr
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 1890s European Arts and Crafts Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Silver, 14k Gold

1908 - 1917 Antique Art Nouveau Russian Empire solid 84 Silver Teapot /587gr
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

Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

1915 Austrain Empire Earrings 2 Ducats Coins 23K/ 14K Gold / 7.8gr
Located in SE
. WEIGHT OF THE STONES The cuts of the stones that you may see on many of the older jewelry items are
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

24k Gold, 14k Gold

Leitão Irmão Art Deco Onyx Chrysoprase Pearl White Enamel Bracelet Yellow Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
circular-shape greenish-blue tourmaline to the centre surrounded by four Old Mine-cut diamonds collet-set
Category

Vintage 1920s Portuguese Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Diamond Openwork Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond openwork brooch/pendant, to the centre an old mine-cut diamond estimated to
Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner Co
Located in London, GB
sparkling, this piece features an array of old mine cut, rose cut, and old European cut diamonds mounted in
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20th Century English Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

A Belle Époque emerald and diamond garland brooch
Located in London, GB
embellished with small old European and rose-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a further 5 carats, terminating
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

An antique natural pearl and diamond bracelet
Located in London, GB
of foliate design each link set with fifteen old mine, old European and rose-cut diamonds, and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Fine Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
diamond drop, set throughout with old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 6.3 carats in
Category

Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Mid-Victorian Half Pearl, Diamond and Blue Enamel Suite
Located in London, GB
bracelet and a pair of earrings, each set to the centre with an old cut diamond surrounded by four half
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Early Victorian Blue Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in London, GB
carved head with open mouth, the eyebrows and top of head with rose and old mine-cut diamonds estimated
Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Three-Stone Diamond Victorian Style Ring
Located in London, GB
A three-stone diamond Victorian style ring, the central old-mine cut diamond weighing approximately
Category

1990s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

A Victorian Holbeinesque emerald, diamond and pearl suite
Located in London, GB
, old mine and rose-cut diamonds, and embellished with natural pearls, terminating to gem-set and
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Antique 1860s British Holbeinesque Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold

Late Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
old brilliant-cut diamonds, the one weighing 0.20 and the other 0.26 carats, both assessed to be of G
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

French Late 19th Century Gem-Set Fly Locket
Located in London, GB
A French late 19th century gem-set fly locket, the thorax an old cushion-cut diamond estimated to
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
-mine and rose-cut diamonds surmounted by a cushion-shaped ruby, flanked by a pair of white enamel
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

A Late Victorian Five Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian five stone diamond ring, the five old European-cut diamonds graduating from the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Enamel Antique Earrings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.05ct (total weight of 2 center old mine cut diamonds) Cut: Old Mine
Category

Antique Early 1900s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Early Victorian Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Flower Earrings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
old mine cut diamond centers. The earrings are fashioned in silver with gold washed backs and 14k rose
Category

Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique European Rose Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Warrington, PA
Ladies original antique ring from a European estate set with old mine cut diamonds and Rose cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

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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.