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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

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Edwardian 18K/Plat Old Mine Cut Rose Cut Diamond Ring 2.75ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
23 Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut diamonds totaling 2.75ctw. The mixture of natural old cuts that range in
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous antique victorian necklace with old mine cut diamonds. Item #N0031 Metal: 18K Rose Gold
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1880 Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Star Rose Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
set in 14K Rose Gold. This dreamy pin/pendant is adorned by 7 sparkling old mine-cut diamonds that
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1890 Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely darling Victorian ring set in 14K rose gold, featuring a lovely Old Mine Cut
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond Onyx 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond Onyx 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring. Featuring one old mine cut diamond
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Old Mine and Rose Cut Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These Antique Diamond cluster earrings have old mine cut diamond in the center of each cluster and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian old mine cut diamond 18k rose gold and silver flower brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian flower brooch unfurls with the rich character of old mine cut diamonds, each stone
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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

Antique Art Deco 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Arrow Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Arrow Pin. This gorgeous arrow pin
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Rose Gold

14 Karat Rose and White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose & white gold Diamonds: 1 old mine cut = 0.50cttw Color: J
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Earrings. These gorgeous
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

French Victorian Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
European and Rose Cut diamonds. Lining the front of the piece is an unbelievably brilliant row of thirteen
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

3.72 Carat Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An absolutely gorgeous Victorian old mine cut and rose cut Diamond 18 karat rose gold bangle
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Double Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Double Snake Ring. Featuring two old mine cut
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Antique 1850s Unknown High Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose-cut diamonds and old mine-cut diamonds silver gold vintage earrings. Circa 1930s * ABOUT
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 5 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
It truly is love at first sight with this phenomenal pair of 5 carat antique old mine cut diamond
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian GIA 0.84 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
center stone is a GIA certified 0.84 carat Old Mine Cut Diamond, K color, VS2 clarity. Set in 18k Rose
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Vintage 1920s Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage GIA 1.62 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Rose Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage GIA 1.62 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Rose Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring. Featuring one
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Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous antique Victorian diamond 5 stone ring with old mine cut diamonds. Item #R0536 Metal
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian More Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Crown Ring With Old Mine Cut Diamonds 0.51 Carat
Located in Hong Kong, HK
authentic old mine cut diamonds. There are a combination of 3 old mine cut authentic old mine cut diamonds
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2010s Hong Kong Three-Stone Rings

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

Victorian GIA 1.56 carat old mine cut diamond 10k rose gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique 10k rose gold Victorian ring with a 1.56ct elongated old mine cut diamond in warm J color
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Early 20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro French Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Platinum Tank Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro French Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Platinum Tank Ring. Featuring one old mine
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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

Antique Victorian Ring Turquoise Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
and oxidization). The four old mine cut diamonds are estimated at 0.08 carats each and total an
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian GIA 1.00 carat old mine cut diamond 14k rose gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mine cut diamond, graded L color and SI1 clarity. Set in warm 14k rose gold, the softly rounded facets
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Early 20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring. The ring features an Old Mine Cut diamond
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Antique 1880s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Starburst Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring is crafted in 14k rose gold. The center holds an old mine cut diamond and is set in a wide rose
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Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian GIA 1.31 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian GIA 1.31 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Solitaire Ring. Featuring one GIA
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Antique 1880s Victorian Solitaire Rings

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

Antique GIA 0.91 Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique GIA 0.91 Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Three Stone Ring. Featuring one GIA
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hancocks Contemporary 13.06ct Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
VS2 old mine brilliant cut diamond with GIA certificate Setting Platinum and 18ct rose gold with
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2010s British Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold

EGL Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1880 diamond rose gold dangle earrings. Original rose cut and old mine cut diamonds. EGL
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Antique 1880s Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Victorian Rose Cut and Old Mine Diamond Cross Pendant in 12K Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
: Rose Cut and Old Mine Brilliant, .60ct total weight. Measurement: 1.75 inch long Condition: Excellent
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian GIA 1.70 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian GIA 1.70 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Ring. Featuring one
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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian GIA 1.00 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian GIA 1.00 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring. Featuring one
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Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

French Victorian Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Silver On Gold Bracelet Circa 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian old mine and rose cut diamond silver on gold bracelet, circa 1880s. What a lovely
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Bracelets

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Retro 14K Rose Gold Masonic Old Mine Cut Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1950's Masonic ring 0.18 carat old European cut diamond prong set in white metal F-G VS-SI
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Mid-20th Century Retro Signet Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Belle Époque French Old Mine Cut 1.50 Carats Diamonds 18K Rose Gold Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque French Old Mine Cut 1.50 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Navette Ring
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Ring. This cute Victorian ring
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian 2.28 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Silver Bezel Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian 2.28 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Silver Bezel Set Ring. Featuring one
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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

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

Mark Broumand 2.40 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning diamond engagement ring showcases a gorgeous 2.08ct old mine cut center diamond, GIA
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2010s Engagement Rings

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Diamond

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin. This pin has old
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Era 2.59 DTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Montgomery, AL
). The diamonds are Old Mine cut, measuring approximately 1.30 carats and 1.29 carats. They have a
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold 24.50 Carat Old Mine Diamond Rivere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
64 graduated old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 24.50 total carats, circa 1900s. With a
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20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian .64 Ct Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Buttercup Solitaire Rose Gold Ring
Located in Addison, TX
the shank Finger to Top of Ring: 5.7 mm Center Diamond Details: Shape: Old Mine Cut Carat Weight
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.61 Carat Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut Diamond Bypass Style Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An absolutely stunning 3.61 carat old mine cut and rose cut Diamond bangle bracelet in 14 karat
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Victorian Old Mine Cut Oval Ring Set with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Cape May, NJ
: Approximately .25 carats Color / Clarity: J / VS2 Shape: Antique Oval Cut Accent Stone: Rose Cut Diamonds
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Era Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
Gemstones; Estimated Combined Gemstone Weight: 0.35 Carat 3 - 2.8mm Old Mine Cut Diamonds; Estimated
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Russian 2.95 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
. The earrings are crafted in silver-topped 14K gold. They are set with four sparkling old mine cut
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond and Cabochon Ruby Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
gorgeous bracelet is crafted in 14k rose gold. The bracelet features old mine cut diamonds and a natural
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

1940s Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond, Pearl, and Enamel Necklace
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
added to the back of the pendant. The pendant is set with pearl and diamond accents. The measurements of
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Enamel

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Fleur de Lis Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
ring is embellished with chunky old mine cut and rose cut diamonds (G-H-K color, VS-SI clarity). The
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Antique 1880s Belle Époque Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian French 18K Rose Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
incredible engagement ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and platinum top. The ring has an old mine cut diamond
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

24.50 Carat 14 Karat Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond 1900s Rivere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
64 graduated old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 24.50 total carats, circa 1900s. With a
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold

17 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Victorian Style Riviere Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
sparkling grace. Adorned with over 17 carats of chunky, old mine cut diamonds with large facets that shimmer
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Natural Pearl Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
European Cut, Old Mine Brilliant Cut and Rose Cut diamonds weighing approximately 2 carats total, J-K color
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 10K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA. This
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 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.