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Late Victorian Gold Diamond Pearl Black Enamel Locket
Located in New York, NY
locket has an old mine cut diamond surrounded by seven luminous pearls and four small rose cut diamonds
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Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Pin Platinum over Gold Pendant
Located in Portland, ME
/ pendant is set with 3 pearls, and 50 old mine and rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

1870s Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Silver-Over-Gold Pendant
Located in Carmel, CA
of old mine cut and rose cut diamonds and three natural pearls. This piece features Silver-Over-Gold
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
highlighted by 1 old mine cut Diamond of .50 Ct rated as J/VS with more rose cut Diamonds adding .30 Ct of
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
cut (old mine) diamonds 0.70ct. Mix of old mine and rose cut diamonds in an 18 carat yellow gold with
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Dangle Earrings Platinum 18K Gold
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
platinum with 18K gold backs. There are 18 rose cuts and 4 old mine cut diamonds I color VS-2 clarity total
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Big French Colombian Emerald Diamond Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
mm.) - 12 old European cut diamonds totalling approx .60 Ct (G/H-VS/SI) UK size: N 1/4 US size: 6 3/4
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Belle Époque Rare Platinum Diamond Seed Pearl Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
diamond of approx .90 Ct (G/VS) – 4 old cut diamonds and 114 rose cut diamonds totalling approx 1.20 Ct
Category

Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Bohemian Garnet and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in San Diego, CA
bracelet. Approximately 2.08 carat total weight of old mine cut diamonds and 0.22 carat total weight rose
Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Early Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Original Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
large black onyx section with 30 old mine and rose cut diamonds. The diamonds average I color VS-2
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum

Magnificent Early Art Deco 20.00 ct Natural Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
chain Approx .30 Ct of tiny Diamonds between rose cut old mine cut and rose cut Diamonds – age 1915 ca
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Glorious Victorian Natural Pearl 4.90 Carat Diamond Rare Royalty Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
together rated G/H VVS/SI lager are old mine Diamonds and littler rose cut Diamonds adorning the
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Antique 1850s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pre-Revolutionary Russian Untreated Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Middleton, WI
heat, no clarity enhancement, Origin: Ceylon’. The sapphire is surrounded by 6 old mine cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s Russian Russian Empire Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 4.0 Carat Natural Rubellite 1.40 Carat Diamond Rare Bow Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
cut and old mine Diamonds, approx 1.40 CT in total. Please note rose cut Diamonds are estimated by the
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Cushla Whiting Sapphire and Diamonds set in gold Circles Engagement Ring
By Cushla Whiting
Located in Melbourne, AU
The juxtaposition of a luminous 0.73-carat sapphire alongside brilliant cut old mine diamonds
Category

2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Turquoise Diamond Rare 18 Karat Heavy Gold Garter Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
mm. - 4 rose and 1 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .18 Ct Measures: Garter is 30 x 50 mm. (h
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Antique 1860s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Early Edwardian Rare Diamond Pearl Emerald Swag Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Napoli, IT
Ct of old mine cut Diamonds and rose cut Diamonds reveling lovely sparkle here and there – Diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Masriera Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Diamond Gold Pendant
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
encircled with 60 square cut sapphires and eight old mine cut diamonds. Signed on the bail Masriera HS
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Magnificent Art Nouveau 2.65 Ct Diamond 18KT Gold Platinum Rare Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
(G/VVS) – 3 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 1.25 Ct (G/H-VS/SI) – 39 rose cut Diamonds
Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

4.50 Carat Natural No Heat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Victorian Style Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
treatment and of old Ceylon origin, glistens and glows between a pair of bright white old mine-cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian French 1.70 VVS Diamond 2.30 Carat Natural Sapphire Twist Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
gold setting Little Diamond flanking each stone are 8 old mine cut Diamonds set on Platinum adding .60
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Pearl Aquamarine Choker Necklace Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Carats. The Pendant Also Contains 48 Rose Cut And Old Mine Cut Natural Diamonds Weighing Approximately
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

High Quality Platinum Art Deco Bracelet with 140 Diamonds and Natural Emeralds
Located in Antwerp, BE
tested) Diamond(s): Six old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.02ct. 110 old
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Elegant French Belle Epoque Platinum Diamond Pearl Necklace So-Called Négligé
Located in Antwerp, BE
mine brilliant cut diamonds and old single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian 1.80 Carat Diamond Natural Pearl Lavaliere Necklace Brooch of Beauty
Located in Napoli, IT
/worn Gems: 4 cushion old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 1.10 Ct (G-VS/SI) – 50 rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Classic Cushion Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
. • Ready to Ship in 7 Working Days Why We Love It: The cushion cut diamond once referred to as old mine
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

AGTA Certified Natural Pearl, 14.86 Carat Diamond Victorian Gold Silver Necklace
Located in Calabasas, CA
pearls and 369 old mine-cut, old European-cut and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 14.86 carats
Category

Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

Etruscan Revival Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pearl Fibula Bar Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Napoli, IT
blue Sapphire .50 Ct; 1 old mine cut Diamond .30 Ct (I/SI) – 1.60 Ct of little rose cut Diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cushion Diamond Fashion Tennis Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
referred to as old mine cut) combines a square cut with rounded corners, much like a pillow (hence the name
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Early Victorian Diamond Yellow Gold and Silver Bangle Bracelet
Located in Surfside, FL
Early Victorian diamond bangle in 14k yellow gold and silver. Old mine cut and rose cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 Karat Edwardian 36.0 Carat Untreated Multi-Gem Stone Diamond Rare Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Natural Gemstones rarest on earth! Little Old Mine cut Diamond sand rose cut Diamonds give a further
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

French Natural Pearls 3.00 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
of later date which is not uncommon with old pieces. Diamonds: - 87 old mine brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Late Victorian French Gold Pendant on Chain with Diamonds Sapphires and Pearls
Located in Antwerp, BE
mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.14ct. (colour and clarity: G/I, si/i). One
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...

Suzanne Belperron A Diamond Platinum Bombe Ring
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
Belperron, A Diamond and Platinum Bombe Ring, centering three old-mine cut diamonds, the center
Category

Vintage 1930s French Dome Rings

For a Lifetime: Victorian Diamond Hair Comb
Located in Wimberley, TX
gold is set with one hundred forty-nine (149) old mine cut diamonds with a total estimated diamond
Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique European Brooch circa 1800s Diamond and Sapphire Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
AGL Ceritified Antique European brooch, circa 1800's. with old mine cut diamonds and cushion, mixed
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mindi Mond Victorian 17.61 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Ring
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal Step-Cut Aquamarine at 17.61 Carat. 17 Old Mine Cut Diamonds = Approximately 2.05 CTW; Color: I
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century North American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, Silver

Outstanding Multi-Gem Pendant Brooch by Frederic Boucheron, circa 1890
Located in Warrington, PA
Outstanding Multi-Gem Pendant Brooch by Frederic Boucheron featuring an old mine cut and rose-cut
Category

Antique 1890s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Sylvie Corbelin, One of a Kind Snake Gold and Vermeil Pendant
By Sylvie Corbelin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
with old mine rubies, old mine carved sapphires, old mine rose cut diamonds and XIX century onyx cameos
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl,...

Large Retro Bow Brooch, circa 1940
Located in Napoli, IT
bordered with finely made hand lace work fully enhanced by old mine and rose cut Diamonds (approx. 1.40 Ct
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Magnificent Victorian 2.40 Carat Rare Shamrock Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
fabulous old cut Diamonds between rose cut Diamonds and old mine cut Diamonds Content is estimated in 2.40
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Red Peking Glass Art Deco Buddha Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
accented with black enamel and rose cut diamonds. All that dropped from an Old Mine Cut pear diamond.
Category

20th Century French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Exqusite Antique French Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
with 18 old rose and mine cut diamonds flanked on each side with 4 accent natural pearls. Made in
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20th Century French Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Plique a Jour Enamel Art Nouveau Stained Glass Window Earrings Emaille a Fenetre
Located in Antwerp, BE
, a fleeting daydream of an iris meadow glistening of old mine brilliant cut and rose cut diamonds is
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Essence of Elegance: Carved Opal Pendant Original Box
Located in Wimberley, TX
playful blue which suspends articulated leaf forms set with ten (10) rose cut diamonds and one small old
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British More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Vibrant Pastel Style Brooch Set with Multicolor Sapphires
Located in Warrington, PA
mine cut and rose cut diamonds. The estimated total sapphire weight by measurement is 16.5 carats
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

GCS Certified Ceylon Cornflower Blue and Fancy Yellow Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Dublin 2, D
is decorated with foliate openwork set with cushion shape Old Mine cut and rose cut diamonds in
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver

Haute Victorian Gem-Set Pendant Chain
Located in Wimberley, TX
of approximately 2.35 carats to a surround of twelve (12) old mine and cushion cut diamonds to a ring
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Emerald Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This beautiful antique ring contains: 0.80 Carat Oval Old Mine Cut centered Diamond Calibrated
Category

Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings

Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Southampton, NY
bright old mine cut diamonds crown set in platinum on rose gold.
Category

English Cluster Rings

Exquisite Art Nouveau Sapphire Diamond Rare 18 Karat Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
-dimensional vision so beautiful and sinuous It boasts 2 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx .60 Ct (G-VVS
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in London, GB
Weight: 0.80ct approximately • Cut: Old Mine • Colour: L-M • Clarity: VS1-VS2 Other Stones: 88 Rose
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Old Mine Cut Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian era Old Mine Cut & Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Dangle Earrings composed of 14k light rosy
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Victorian Era Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
Accented by the following gemstones 7 - Old Mine Cut Diamonds Graduating From 2.4mm to 4.2mm; IJ Color; SI
Category

20th Century Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings. This amazing pair
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Floral Ring. This beautiful ring is
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose 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.