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Edwardian Old Cut Diamonds Rose Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Daisy Ring
Located in London, GB
• Cut: Old Mine • Carat Weight: 0.70ct approx. • Color: J • Clarity: I Others: 8 old cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Old-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
border of old-cut diamonds and dropping from a floral spray of old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in
Category

2010s British Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Rose Gold Pendant Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18K rose gold and weigh 5.7 grams. These alluring earrings expose a pair of genuine oldmine-cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.29ct Old Mine Fancy Pinkish Brown Diamond Rose Gold Cluster Ring by Hancocks
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Charming Fancy Pinkish Brown old mine coloured diamond ring by Hancocks, centred with a fancy
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Navette Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mixed Cut Natural Blue Sapphire weighing an estimated 1.82 Carats. Surrounded by 26 Old Mine Cut & Rose
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Cabochon Garnet Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
old mine cut diamonds. The ring has a beautiful rose gold color to it and is in great condition. Item
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 12K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 12K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring . This gorgeous
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold

Toi et Moi Ring, GIA-Certified Old Mine Cut Diamonds, 3.71 Carats Total, 19th
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Toi et Moi Ring • GIA-Certified Old Mine Cut Diamonds • 3.71 Carats Total • 19th Century • French
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Georgian Dutch Revival GIA 4.31 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Silver Cluster R
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a half carat old mine cut diamond as the center stone. A halo of rose cut diamonds frame this fiery
Category

Antique 1890s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco Platinum White Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Filigree Shield Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum White Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Filigree Shield Ring. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian French 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian French 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring. This
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 3.39 Ctw. Old Mine Cut Diamond 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond weight of 3.39 Carats. Featuring a center 1.00 carat Old Mine Cut diamond, GIA certified J color
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Rose Gold and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique cluster ring with old cut diamonds set in 18K rose gold. Very unique. #R0042 Metal: 18K
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Old Mine Diamond Gold Ribbon Bow Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian rose gold bow pin set with old mine diamonds. Circa 1880 – 1890. 10 old mine cut
Category

Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle Platinum Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamonds. 98 old mine and rose cut Diamonds, approx. total weight 1.22cts, H, SI – I 14k yellow Tested
Category

Vintage 1920s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
features 16 chunky old mine cut diamonds with 9 rose cut diamonds in between them. It truly is an
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Emerald Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A hypnotic design of colorful beauty. Featuring a 1.20 carat old mine cut diamond that is K color
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Diamond Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
crafted in platinum. The ring holds old mine, old european, and rose cut diamonds on it. There is a
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Rose and Mine Cut Diamond Sterling Gold Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
and Mine Cut diamonds. With 3 hinged links, the bracelet follows the same pattern around the entire
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 1.54 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
rich 22ct yellow gold with a slight rose tint and features a 1.54 carat square shaped old cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Fringe Necklace with 50 Carat of Old Mine Cut Diamonds, Hancocks
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A stunning Victorian old cut diamond fringe necklace c.1890s, formed of a fine gold chain set with
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Rose Gold and Rose-Cut Diamonds Bangle Bracelet
Located in PARIS, FR
‰) and silver, composed of two stylized flowers, each set in the center with an Old Mine Cut diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Cluster Bangle
Located in London, GB
: Approx. 0.90 carats Old Cut Diamonds: Approx. 1.00 carat, Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS-SI Rose Cut Diamonds
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Old-Cut Diamond Heart Brooch
Located in London, GB
a stunning array of round faceted old mine cut diamonds. Each antique stone has been meticulously
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Onyx Target Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A unique and striking antique Art Deco engagement ring centered by an old mine cut diamond floating
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bespoke Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch 0.95ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch, bezel set in platinum on 18ct white gold with 12 rose cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

French Retro Old European Cut Diamond 18K Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: SI1 Accent Stone: 8 Diamonds Cut: Old Mine Cut Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.36 Carats Color: G
Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Silver and Gold Old Mine Diamond Star Burst Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
throughout the pin with an old mine cut diamond in the center. The pin has a gorgeous patina on it and sits
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
faceted old cut diamonds set on a proud crown-like gallery.  Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.6
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 1.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
rich 22ct yellow gold with a slight rose tint and features a 1.80 carat old cushion cut diamond at the
Category

Antique 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Art Deco Inspired 2.24 Carat Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Diamond Cut: Old Mine Cut Weight: 2.24 Carat Color: S-T Clarity: VS Accent Stone: 40
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 0.61 Carat Old Cut Diamond Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
square shaped yellow gold head which plays host to an expertly star burst set oval faceted old mine cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.61 Carat Old Cut Diamond Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
square shaped yellow gold head which plays host to an expertly star burst set oval faceted old mine cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 22 Karat Yellow Gold 2.59 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
10) ~0.17ct 11) ~0.12ct In total these old mine cut diamonds weight: ~2.59ct. Central gem is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.09 Carat Green Emerald Sapphire Old Mine Cushion Diamond Crossover Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
and an Antique OLD MINE Cushion cut diamond, set against the warm tone of Rose gold creating a
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mark Broumand 3.31 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning diamond engagement ring features a unique 3.01ct old Mine cut center diamond, GIA
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
. This radiant antique necklace features a series of bright white old mine-cut diamonds, each of which
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Mark Broumand 2.26 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
old Mine cut center diamond, GIA certified at J-SI1. It is accented by by one row of shimmering
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Mark Broumand 1.69 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning two-tone diamond engagement showcases an exquisite 1.40ct old Mine cut center diamond
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
by a single row of round faceted old mine cut diamonds; collectively creating a dazzling cluster
Category

Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mark Broumand 4.07 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gorgeous 3.95ct old Mine cut center diamond, GIA certified at J in color, VS1 in clarity. It measures at an
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
faceted old cut diamonds collectively forming the clover motif. This delightful piece is then finished
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Mark Broumand 2.39 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
showcases a stunning 2.03ct old Mine cut center diamond, GIA certified at J-VVS2. It measures at an
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Victorian Old Cut Diamond and Enamel Necklace
Located in London, GB
burst set old and rose cut diamonds with matching enamel. Intricate underside patterned engraving
Category

Antique 19th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Coral Platinum Layered Bead Multi Strand Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clasp closure with five old mine and rose cut diamonds Bead set East to West and weighing approximately
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Butterfly Net Ivy Brooch
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Composition: 14K Yellow, Rose & Green Gold Primary Stone: Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Category

Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Mark Broumand 2.47 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom created in 18k rose gold, this one of a kind cushion cut diamond engagement ring showcases a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
beautiful Victorian old mine cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and silver top. This
Category

Antique Early 1800s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Dazzling 1.18 Carat Old Miner Rose Cut Champagne VS2 Natural Diamond
Located in New York, NY
ITEM DESCRIPTION ID #: NYC57266 Stone Shape: Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Weight: 1.18 CT Clarity
Category

1990s Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond

Vintage Two Toned Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
Inches Accented by the following gemstones 1 - 4mm Old Mine Cut Diamond; IJ Color; SI Clarity; Estimated
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Victorian 4.94 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
3.10 carats, S-T color with SI2 clarity Surrounded by old mine and old European cut diamonds weighing
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring has old mine cut diamonds going around the center blue enamel with rose cut diamonds filling in
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
beautiful ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and silver top. The center holds an old mine cut diamond and
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring features an old mine cut diamond in the center that has a GIA report. The diamond is surrounded by
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
. The ring features a captivating row of old mine cut diamonds with their radiance beautifully
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 14K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle, Circa 1870-80
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lovely Victorian diamond bangle contains approximately 5.28 carats total weight of old mine
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Antique Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
later stages of the Victorian period and features five round faceted old mine cut diamonds, each set in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.