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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

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in DALLAS, TX
Introducing our exquisite Victorian 2.50 Carat Total Weight Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Bracelet, a
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Neil Lane Couture Fancy Color Old Mine Cut Diamond, 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
weighing 1.42 cts., centers upon an old mine brilliant-cut Natural Fancy Brownish Yellow diamond weighing
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Neil Lane Couture Fancy Color Old Mine Brilliant-Cut Diamond, 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Neil Lane Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Centering upon an old mine brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.47 cts., embracing vibrant earth tones
Category

2010s American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Rose Gold

Vintage Art Deco 1930s Ring Old Mine Cut Diamond 0.10ct Rose Gold 18K and Pt
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Beautiful Art Deco 1930s ring made of 18 Karat rose gold and seen in platinum with central old mine
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Joelton, TN
Circa 1880 Victorian 18k Gold Old Mine cut Diamond Navette. One of the prettiest navettes I've seen
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Turn of the Century Diamond and Emerald Brooch with Rose Cut Old Mine
Located in Little Neck, NY
Fabulous Vintage Turn of the century 14k yellow gold and silver pin with 38 Rose Cut & Old Mine cut
Category

Early 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Victorian Era Anchor Ring with Rose Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clarity. Cunningham is further adorned with eight Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut diamonds totaling
Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique 5.80 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Rare Coiled Snake Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Kt yellow rose and silver, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 2 oval cushion old mine cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Art Deco 1.44 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A truly exquisite antique diamond engagement ring. The cushion shaped old mine cut diamond in the
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Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

French Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Southampton, NY
the center accentuated by a scroll on either side set with both rose and old mine cut diamonds.
Category

French Clamper Bracelets

7.75 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Polki Diamond Oxidized Sterling Silver Earring
Located in New York, NY
Old Mine Cut ( Polki Diamond ) Brown Diamond Weight : 41.70 grams Metal : Silver and 14KT Gold
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Old Mine Cut Diamond Heart, circa 1820
Located in Houston, TX
's. Silver surround in 27 Old Mine Cut Diamonds with a clear front and removable clear case back. A
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Antique 1820s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Georgian Emerald, Old Cut Diamond and Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant, circa 1800
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
cut emerald with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. Colour – The diamond are G to J. Clarity
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Art Deco 0.98 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring, French, circa 1925
Located in Essex, GB
An Art Deco ring of quality and style. The old mine cut diamond in the centre is secured in an
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Old-cut diamond marquise ring in 18 karats rose gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Old-cut diamond marquise ring in 18 karats rose gold. Oval-shaped ring set with 27 old-cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Exclusive Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k rose gold. The ring centers a 1.59ct EGL Certified Old Mine Cut diamond graded K color VS2 clarity
Category

2010s American Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Platinum Art Deco Bracelet Featuring 5.5 Carat of Rose and Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in New Orleans, LA
This bracelet is 8 inches long and boasts five and a half (5.5) carats of white, rose cut and old
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

0.56 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Newdwardian Ring
By Ronan Campbell
Located in Dublin 2, Dublin 2
A signature Ronan Campbell design crafted in rose gold and set with a beautiful old mine cut
Category

2010s Irish Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mindi Mond 12 Carat Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Victorian Style Gold Earrings
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
Victorian. We just married them! 10 old mine diamonds= Approx. 9.8 CTW H-I-J, VS2 2 triangular rose cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rarever 18k White Gold 21.6ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Chandelier Statement Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
These statement earrings are crafted with Old Mine Cut diamonds (40 - 70 Points each in size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

19th Century Old and Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
foliage pattern two lines of rose-cut diamonds mounted with seven Old Cut diamonds lined along the
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

18k Gold 1.38 ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Earrings Studs Contemporary Settings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
unusual cut diamond jewellery, with a focus on rose cuts, old cuts, half-moons and hexagons, to name but a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Neil Lane Couture Design Fancy Color Old Mine Brilliant-Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A thoughtful assemblage of 18k rose gold, platinum and a Natural Fancy Light Yellow Brown old mine
Category

2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

78.50 Carat Tourmaline and Old Mine Cut Polki Diamond Pendant Silver 14Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
78.50 ct Tourmaline and Old Mine Cut (Polki Diamond) Pendant with Oxidized Sterling Silver and 14Kt
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Belle Époque Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Diamond(s): 21 old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 2.44ct. (colour and clarity: F/J
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Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Striking Victorian Era Emerald Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emerald is enhanced by a delicate frame of eighteen sparkling Old Mine Cut diamonds totaling approximately
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold

Art Deco 2.00 Carat Old Cut and Rose Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
shank. Divine. Accompanied by an independent jewellery report. Cut – Old mine cut diamond in the
Category

Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rarever 41 Carat 18K White Gold Old Mine Cut Contemporary Class Diamond Necklace
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
This 18-karat gold old mine cut necklace is handmade with each diamond individually inspected and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold 8.88ct Old Mine Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Studs Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
. Rarever specialises in fancy and unusual cut diamond jewellery, with a focus on rose cuts, old cuts, half
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Old Cut Cushion and Square Carre Cut Diamond Earring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
F/G color / VVS - VS Quality Square Carre Cut Diamonds, and 22.16 Grams 18 Karat Rose Gold This
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2010s Turkish Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.25ctw Old Mine and Rose Diamonds South Sea Pearl Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
brooch sparkling and shimmering with 1.25ctw of old mine cut and rose cut diamonds along with three
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 Karat earrings set with Old Mine cut and Rose cut diamonds in a delicate fleurette.
Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Modern Antique 18 Karat White Gold 31.71ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Rivière Necklace
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
like with every old-mine and old-cut diamond the nature of them is different from modern cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond 1.49cts F Colour VS Clarity Engagement Ring
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
is crafted with round old mine cut solitaire diamond set in classic setting to attain the halo form
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

19th Century Moval Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Austin, TX
by 14 rose cuts and 2 larger side old mine cut diamonds .The ring has a beautiful patina and is in
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Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Vintage 20th Butterfly Old Mine cut Diamond 2.02 Ctw Cultured Pearl Platinum 18K
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
. In the center set in illusion a beautiful Old Mine cut Diamond measures 8.30x 7.50x 5.60 millimeters
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

French 3.60 Carat Old Mine Diamond Important Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
old mine and 6 rose cut diamonds totalling approx 2.00 Ct (G/I-VVS/SI/I) UK size: M 1/4 US size: 6 1/4
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Antique 1810s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Original Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
• 18k gold and platinum • 1 old mine cut diamond H-VS2 0.08ctw. • 1 old mine cut diamond J-SI1
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Over 4.0 Carat Old Mine Diamond Rare Glittering Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
mine cut diamond of approx .45 Ct (H/VS) – old mine cut diamonds and rose cut diamonds totalling approx
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 1.97 Carat Old Cut Diamond, Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Cluster Ring
Located in Essex, GB
independent jewellery report. Cut – Old European cut in the centre, with rose cut diamonds in the surround
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Maximira
Located in New York, NY
Natural Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring featuring 2.01 carats Total Old Mine
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Old-Cut Diamond, 21.74 Carat, Rivière Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold and Silver
Located in Geneva, Geneva
in 18k rose gold and silver - 75 old cut diamonds: 21.74ct total
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 2.90 Carat Old Mine Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
. in diameter It is fully surmounted by a selection of old mine cut Diamonds - 55 in number for 2.90n
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Bold Vintage Cocktail Ring with Oval Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of twelve Old Mine Cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.60cts add a scintillating decadence to this
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch 18 Karat
Located in Napoli, IT
in sizes old mine cushion Cut Diamonds and rose cut as finials It holds approx 2.20 Ct of TCW
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

French Mid-Victorian 16.0 Carat Old Mine Diamond Rare Drop Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
more 100 more old mine cut Diamonds set along the neckline for 6,60 CT G/H/I VVS to SI, tiny rose cut
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Antique 1840s French Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Opal, Old Cut Diamond and Rose Cut Diamond Star Brooch
Located in Essex, GB
– Round cabochon opal with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. Colour – The diamonds are G to I. Clarity
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
. Accompanied by an independent jewellery report. Cut – The centre diamond is an old mine cut, the rest are
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

French Belle Époque 7.0 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Stunning Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds and 56 rose cut Diamonds to fit the exquisite design – majority of old mine cut Diamonds are large
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Edwardian 0.63 Carat Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A rather stunning antique trilogy ring. Each of the old mine cut diamonds is set in platinum square
Category

Early 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.79 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
An Edwardian engagement ring of class. The cushion shaped old mine cut diamond in the centre is
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Early 20th Century French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Magnificent Victorian 4.30 Ct Old Mine cut Diamonds Natural Pearls Rare earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
minimal silver portions Set throughout the fantastic design with old mine Cut Diamonds, rose cut Diamonds
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Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Essex, GB
– Old mine cuts (with small rose cuts at the top). Colour – The main diamonds are E and G respectively
Category

Early 20th Century French Drop Earrings

Materials

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