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Antique 1880.c Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond cuff bracelet centered with 1 old mine cut diamond estimate
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Antique 1880s Unknown Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring. This
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Buttercup Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Two Tone Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 18k Rose Gold Diamond Solitaire. 0.36ct Old Mine Cushion Cut Buttercup
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
diamond setting. 18k Rose Gold setting and shank. Diamond is an Old Mined cut that is set with a full view
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Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Antique Style 1.74 Carat Old Mine Diamond 18K Rose Gold Silver Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Diamond Cut: Old Mine Cut Weight: 1.74 Carat Color: J Clarity: I1 Accent Stone: 9
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Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

VintageDiamond Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral 1.05 TDW Old Mine
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
is finely crafted in solid 14K Rose Gold and set with Old Mine cut diamonds. There are 9 Earth mined
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Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian three-stone ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features old mine cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Old Mine Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
The Peter Suchy GIA certified 1.00ct Old Mine Diamond 18k Rose Gold Engagement Ring is a timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Old and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
centre, a prominent old mine-cut diamond radiates a captivating white hue. Surrounding this principal
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Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Earrings And Pendant Gold Set
Located in Cairo, EG
mine cut diamond weight of 2 carats and 4cm earrings length hall marked 56 imperial Russian gold
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

French Antique Old Mine Cushion Rose cut Diamond Lotus Brooch 18K Gold Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in Brambleton, US
French Antique Old Mine Rose cut Diamond Lotus Brooch 18K Gold Estate This beautiful floral spray
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet Gold Silver 1890s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mine-cut, Old European brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds. The bracelet is designed as five stylized
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Art Deco 18K Gold Pearl Old Mine Diamond Ring with Rose-Cut Halo
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
old-mine diamonds; pavé/flush set rose cuts in milgrain-edged bezel Weight: 4.78 g Finger Size
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

C1830 Old Cut and Rose Cut Late Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
other diamonds and is an "old cut" diamond. ("Old cuts" is shortened lingo for old mine cuts"). As with
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.85 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
mine cut diamonds: TW 0.85ct, RW-W, SI-P2. Weight: 5.64g Size: 16 (US 5.25) IMPORTANT: please ask
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Earrings with old mine cut diamonds up to 0.70ct 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold and silver stud earrings set with old mine-cut diamonds up to 0.70 ct - G/H - SI
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Unique Piece Rossella Ugolini Dragonfly Old Mine Old Cut Diamonds Hoops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Antique Old Mine and Old Cut Diamonds, each featuring a delicate symbol of freedom—the dragonfly. Crafted
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2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage old cut diamond cluster ring set in 18k gold and platinum. The piece is
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Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Russian Art Nouveau Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Ring 14 Karat Gold Engagement
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Russian Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in a stunning
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

RETRO ring with old mine cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold ring with old mine cut diamonds set in white gold up to 2.00ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian 14k gold ring centered with old mine cut diamond with an estimate weight of 0.35
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Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Ruby Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
Mine Cut Diamonds; Estimated Combined Diamond Weight: 0.75 Carat 32 - Square Table Cut Ruby Gemstones
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold TW 2.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
. The piece features 2 old mine cut diamonds: 1.20ct and 1.30ct, G-H, P1. The gems have a stunning
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond (Approx. 0.9-Carats) Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
masterful craftsmanship. At its heart, three old mine cut diamonds are arranged in a graceful diagonal row
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Silver 4.5ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
worn. The brooch is crowned with 3 old mine cut diamonds and 3 rose cut diamonds. The diamonds are held
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

RETRO brooch with old mine cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold and platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
RETRO 18k rose gold and platinum brooch in the shape of a peacock, set with old mine-cut diamonds
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.00 carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet Silver/14k Yellow Gold Circa 1860
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
adorned with well matched and fine Old Mine Cut Diamonds. The diamonds weigh approximately 4.00 carats in
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Necklace and pendant with emerald and old mine cut diamond 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace with a rose gold and silver pendant set with emerald and old mine cut
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Edwardian 1.74 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a Toi et Moi style bypass ring terminating with two old mine cut diamonds prong set in
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Old Mine Cut Diamond Pin in Platinum/18 Karat Gold/ 14 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pin weighs 2.40 DWT (approx. 3.73 grams). It contains 2 old mine cut diamonds weighing 0.75 CTTW, 3
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Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Enamel Bangle with Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
mine cut diamonds, graded G–I in color with SI1–SI2 clarity, offering a soft, elegant sparkle
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Antique 1830s Early Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian ring with pearl and old mine cut diamonds up to 2.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold marquise ring set with a pearl and old mine-cut diamonds up to 2.00 ct - G/H - SI
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

French Art Deco Old Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
was at the height of world design. Each piece features a centralised old mine-cut diamond, surrounded
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco 14K Gold Bar Brooch with Old-Cut and Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Central Stone: Old-cut diamond, approx. 0.2 ct Accent Stones: Rose-cut diamonds set in loop motifs
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Solitare Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond solitaire ring centered with 1 old mine cut diamond with an
Category

Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring. This gorgeous
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond (Approx. 0.8-Carats) Two-Stone Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
captivating old mine cut diamonds with a combined weight of approximately 0.8-carats. These luminous diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 3.60 Ct Old Mine Diamond Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
SI/I) – 16 old mine and 6 rose cut diamonds totaling approx 2.00 Ct (H/I-VVS/SI/I) UK size: M 1/4 US
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Necklace and pendant with old mine cut diamond up to 1.01ct 14k pink gold 1.8 gr
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold anchor necklace with solitaire pendant set with an old mine-cut diamond up to 0.60 ct
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2010s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified Paraiba Tourmaline and Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in beverly hills, CA
, surrounded by a combination of old cut diamonds and rose cut heart and round diamonds. These diamonds form a
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Colombian Emerald Old Mine Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
; Colombian Origin; Estimated Weight: 2.7 Carats; GIA 2235744058 13 - 3.4mm Old Mine Cut Diamonds; J-L Color
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20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Silver and 14K Gold Old Mine Diamond Pin and Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Victorian old mine diamond pin and pendant is crafted in silver and 14k rose gold. The pin and pendant
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian 3.10 Ct Old Mine Diamond Symbolic Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
period, beautifully adorned by a rich selection of Old Mine cut Diamonds, all bright white full of
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Antique 1890s French Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique large french old mine cut diamond converted necklace with an estimate old mine cut diamonds
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Antique 1890s Choker Necklaces

14k Rose Gold and Old Mine Cut Diamond Sunburst Pin/Pendant from the 1880s
Located in Lexington, KY
. The bright white diamond isG/H in color, VS in clarity and is an old mine cut with exceptional
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
carat old cut diamond that is surrounded by a further 12 smaller old cut diamonds. Each of the diamonds
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Art Deco 1920s Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
with old mine cut diamonds flanked with rose cut diamonds with engraved detailed work on bracelet sides
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Vintage 1910s Link Bracelets

Antique Blue Enamel Old Cut Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
central old cut diamond that sits in a cut down collet silver mount. Surrounding the diamond there is
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl 1.90 Ct. Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
. – 12 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 1.90 Ct (G-VVS/VS) -4 rose cut diamonds accent UK size: N 1
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Mixed Metal Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
additional 100 diamonds, a combination of Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut diamonds, weighing approximately 2.50
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Oak Diamond Brooch Mid-Victorian Gold Silver Old Mined Cut Diamonds Gift wedding
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed as a cluster of two oak leaves, of graduated size and pave set with old cushion cut diamonds, a
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

JOHN W. CHARLTON Antique Deco Platinum Old European Mine Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
a sophisticated arrangement of old European-cut, old mine-cut, and rose-cut diamonds — a rare and
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Filigree Domed Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
features an old mine cut diamond in the center with rose cut diamonds on the rest of the ring. Item #R1071
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 2.40 Carat AGL Burma Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian era French import 2.40 Carat Oval Cabochon Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

ART DECO brooch with ruby and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 5.9 gr
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch with ruby ​​and old mine cut and rose cut diamond 0.50 ct F/G - VS/SI
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Mark Broumand 4.56 Carat Fancy Orangy Brown Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous diamond engagement ring showcases a stunning 4.01ct old Mine cut center diamond, GIA
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2010s American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Deco old mine cut diamond dangle earrings in gold and platinum
Located in Milano, MI
with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds for 0.50ct total c.a. Lever back fastening. Highlights: - Deco
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Vintage 1930s European Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 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.