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7.50 Carat Diamond Victorian Floral Spray Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds between old mine cut set onto flowers and rose cut Diamonds set on the leaf work. Crafted in 15 KT
Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

19th Century Diamond Bead Set Heart Locket
Located in Houston, TX
with a clear case back, engraved sides enhanced with 42 old mine cut and rose cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Amethyst Blue Sapphire Diamond Brooch
Located in Madrid, ES
sapphires and old-mine diamonds is partial surround by a rose cut diamonds set ribbon. STONES ESTIMATED
Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
FEATURING (1) ROUND-CUT AMETHYST, 29.00 CTS., FLANKED BY (2) OLD MINE-CUT AND (6) ROSE-CUT
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Victorian Diamond and Gold Pendant
Located in Madison area, WI
style, and marvelous old champagne-toned rose-cut diamonds indicate this piece to be very, very old
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Dragon Fly Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
weighing about 2.20cts and 33 rose cut and old mine cut diamonds weighing about 2.80cts, with two cabochon
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver

Edwardian 1.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Panel Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
eventually strengthened Starring in the centre point three old mine cut Diamonds of the great quality
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Georgian Diamond Ring with Trefoil Accents
Located in Brooklyn, NY
face of the ring features a .30ct rose cut diamond in a crimped collet flanked trefoils of old mine
Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

18 Karat Gold and Diamond Antique Brooch
Located in Westport, CT
oxidation. The brooch is unique with an intricate off-shape link design connected with a small old-mine cut
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Austro Hungarian Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
mine cut Diamonds approx .70 CT TCW rated as G/H/I VVS/VS a wonderful composition full of life an power
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Platinum-on-Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Carmel, CA
This rare vintage diamond bracelet features a .20 carat Old Mine Cut center diamond (H color, SI2
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Victorian Fancy Brown-Yellow Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
flanked on either side by two Old European cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.60ct, graded H-I color
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Ruby Diamond Cross, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
framing a diamond set foliate central design. Single centre diamond approx 0.4ct. Pavé set with old mine
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Belle Époque 2.40 Carat Diamond Platinum Negligee Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
, marvellous combination of design and Diamond sparkle. It holds 2.40 Ct of old cut Diamonds between old mine
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Natural Peridot Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
mine cut diamonds totalling approx 1.20 Ct – 28 old mine and 16 rose diamonds totalling approx 1.90 Ct
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Coral Diamond Revival Brooch with Diamonds circa 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18kt gold brooch set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds with coral and pearls.
Category

Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral

Impressive Mario Buccellati Diamond Silver Gold Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold and silver bracelet set with approximately 5 carats of old mine cut diamonds and an
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

19th Century Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This mixed metal ring sets an array of old mine cut diamonds, with a round tourmaline center stone
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Link Bracelet
Located in Carmel, CA
. The .34 carat Old Mine cut center diamond is surrounded by rose cut, single cut, and Old Mine cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Elegant Edwardian Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in weight, surrounded by eight artistically placed Rose Cut and Old Mine Cut diamonds totaling 0.12ct
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau Enamel Opal Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Portland, ME
mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.30 carats total, and 15 small rose cut diamonds suspending a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Georgian En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
glistens all over with an array closely set old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds totaling 5.50 carats. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Exquisite Victorian Burma Ruby and Diamond Marquee Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
charming marquee shaped crown holds 22 old mine cut diamonds for 1.70 Ct of total Diamond content, rated as
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Gold Halo Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
marquise-cut sapphire of lovely blue color, surrounded by a lush halo of old mine-cut diamonds. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Celestial Victorian 4.25 Carat Top Quality Diamond Victorian Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds all G VVS/VS quality totalling 4.25 Ct comprising old mine cut and rose cut Diamonds – bigger
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 6.0 Carat Diamond Plus Rare Chandelier Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 28 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 6.00 Ct (H/I-VVS/SI) 42 rose cut
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Stunning Diamond Natural Ruby Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
diamond of approx .65 Ct (H/VS) – 12 old mine and 62 rose cut diamond totalling approx 2.30 Ct (G/H/I -VVS
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Exquisite Victorian Diamond Ruby Rare Heart Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The main stone is an old mine cut Diamond of .45 Ct rated as H /VS sits proudly in a dedicated gold
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Edwardian 13.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Rare Statement Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
1.45 Ct (I/VVS - agd. 7.04) – 1 cushion old mine cut diamond of approx 1.00 Ct (I/SI) – 95 old mine and
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Stunning French 5.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Rare Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Details Below Metal: platinum Hallmarks: French import duty and assay Gems: 43 old mine and 49 rose cut
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.66 Carat English Three-Stone Diamond Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
the sides, two old mine pear shapes together weighing 1.60 (but they present all of 1 carat each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Spectacular Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Rare Victorian Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
excellent quality in either colour than clarity Fully surrounded by 20 old mine cut Diamonds each
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Stunning Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring, 1910s
Located in Antwerp, BE
aligns from within a bulging square of 12 rubies with two old mine brilliant cut diamonds. With the
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Rock Crystal Pearl Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
7.5mm cultured pearls, 125 rose cut, old single cut, old mine cut and old European cut diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamonds Forest Green Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
1.0 carats. There are 12 old mine cut diamonds and 6 rose cuts, diamonds average I color VS-2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Bracelet
Located in Southampton, NY
A rose gold 15 karat bangle bracelet with 11 old mine cut diamonds across the top set in ornate
Category

European Clamper Bracelets

Edwardian Target 2.10 Carat Diamond Long Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
diamonds totalling approx 1.30 Ct (G/H-VS/SI) – 2 old mine and 10 rose cut diamonds totalling approx .80 Ct
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Rare Australian Opal Drop Diamond Platinum Negligee Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
natural Australian Opals of 17 x 8 mm. and 14 x 9 x5 mm. - 17 old mine cut and 96 rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal

18K Gold 2 CT Natural Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring For Men
Located in Orlando, Florida
resilience have enchanted people the world over. Over a billion years old, a diamond is one of the closest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Gold and Silver Diamond Star Snowflake Antique Ring
Located in Perth, AU
old european cut, old mine cut and rose cut diamonds and the total diamond weight is approximately
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Antique 1860s British Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Emerald and Diamond Cabochon Platinum Ring
Located in Mammoth Lakes, CA
eighteen old mine cut diamonds. The shoulders have been set with graded rose diamonds in a geometric
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Early Mario Buccellati Gold and Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
famous for, and is further enhanced by 13 expertly detailed diamond florettes set with old mine and rose
Category

Vintage 1950s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Floral Design Diamond Necklace
Located in Middleton, WI
of the necklace were hand crafted with rotating round hinges. 149 old Mine/ Old European transitional
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Silver

Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Navette Halo Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
, 20 old mine-cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately .80 carats A strikingly lovely find
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Midcentury 18k Gold Sapphire Diamond Jellyfish Brooch
Located in METAIRIE, LA
approximately 1.75 carats of Colorless Nearly Flawless Round Single cut Genuine Earth-Mined Diamonds ranking an
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

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

Georgian Unisex Diamond Monogram Bristol Glass Rare Signet Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Rose cut Diamonds Framed with old mine cut Diamonds finishing this rare and beautiful antique Signet
Category

Antique 1780s Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian, Diamond, Gold and Platinum Double Drop Pendant, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
of old mine and rose cut diamonds in a foliate millegrain setting approx. 0.35 carat total, G/H/I
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Emerald Diamond Pendant or Brooch, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
transitional cut (old mine) diamonds of approx 0.25ct each (0.75cts in total). Mix of old mine and rose cut
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Dramatic Enamel Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Flower Pin Clip
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lilly flower pin. The lily is topped by a stylized pistil set with old-mine-cut diamonds, centering a
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Boxed Victorian Natural Ruby Diamond Rare Wish Bone Stick Pin
Located in Napoli, IT
diamond of approx .20 Ct – 6 old mine and 2 rose cut diamonds totalling approx .30 Ct – 1 pear old mine
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 Karat Gold Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
antique jewellery ring Centrally set with a duo of .50 Ct old mine cut Diamonds rated as H/I – Clarity
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Early 20th Century Natural Pearl and Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Essex, GB
fine and unique platinum links. Cut – The diamonds are rose cuts and old mine cuts. Colour – G to H
Category

Early 20th Century French More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

1860s Victorian Enamel Diamond Gold Ribbon and Flower Design Earrings
Located in New York, NY
inch wide, featuring Old Mine cut diamonds weighing app. 3.20ctw., and Rose cut diamonds measuring app
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.50 Carat Diamond Augustus Head Agate Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
impressive old mine cut Diamonds content, 2.50 Ct rated G/H VVS/VS Hand crafted mounting made of 18 KT rose
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian More Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Solid Opal Diamond Silver on Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
tear cut natural solid Opals of mesmerizing colours Diamonds are 8 old mine and 4 rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

Pair of Georgian Bracelets Natural Pearl Diamond Royal Blue Enamel
Located in Napoli, IT
by then Six old mine cut Diamonds with fifty rose cut Diamonds make the shimmering sparkle on these
Category

Antique 1790s Georgian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Antique Belle Époque natural saltwater pearl and 7 ct diamond necklace
Located in Magdeburg, DE
thirty-two natural saltwater pearls, Pinctada species (GIA 6495858355) - One oval old mine cut diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 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.