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Victorian Old Mine Diamond Shell Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an open stylized shell with center pearl With old mine cut diamonds bead set throughout
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Gold Serpent Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
0.12 carat old mine cut diamond. The serpent’s head is subtly in rose gold and body of the ring is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Victorian diamond and ruby ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold. This ring features three old mine cut
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Rose Gold Butterfly Ring with Old Cut Round Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
stones - 0.74ctw - Old Mine Cut - L-M Color - SI2-I1 Clarity ✔ Smallest Diamonds: 70 stones - 1.00ctw
Category

1990s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian French Old Cut Diamond 18k Two Tone Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian French Old Cut Diamond 18k Two Tone Band. Featuring seven old mine cut diamonds with
Category

Antique 1890s Band Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold Ladies Natural Old Mine/Old European Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in Victoria, BC
pendant features 78 x 0.005ct to 0.02ct natural old mine rose cut diamonds measuring approx. 1.00mm to
Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Antique Solitaire Mine Cut .59 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
joy! This Edwardian Era ring is crafted in 14k rose and yellow gold and showcases a luminous mine cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1910 Ring in 18kt Gold and Platinum with Old mine Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Mine Cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.40 carats total, graded H-J color and SI1-SI2 clarity
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Vintage Circular Pendant with Old Cut Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Addison, TX
. Surrounding the old mine cut center diamond. All these pieced work together to give you a breath taking piece
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Victorian 0.95 CTW Old Mine Diamond Silver 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With a diamond-shaped surmount and featuring bead set old mine and rose cut diamonds Weighing
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Silver Turquoise Old Mine Rose Diamond Sides Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Egg Blue Color - 8.4x6.9mm (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Old Rose Cut - Pave
Category

Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Old Mine Diamond Ruby Locket Pendant 14 Karat Gold Star Flower
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture locket pendant set with four Old Mine Cut Diamonds and
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Natural Saltwater Pearl and Old Mine Diamond Three Stone Cross over
Located in London, GB
adorned with ten round rose cut diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined weight of 0.08 carats
Category

Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14k Rose Gold Silver Old Mine Pearl Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
in the center with an old mine cut diamond and an emerald. The ring is in good condition and sits
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Old Miner Cut Diamonds and Turquoise Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Victorian ring with a very pretty Turquoise stone in the center surrounded by old mine cut
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Old Mine European Yellow Diamond Headpiece Brooch Platinum
Located in Lisbon, PT
the Art Deco period. Featuring a light brownish greenish-yellow Old Mine-cut diamond to the center
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Silver

Antique Stud Earrings With Old European Cut Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
18k rose gold set with old mine-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 2.60 carats
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Belle Époque Amethyst and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Exquisite in every way, this French Belle Epoque ring centers on 1.03 carat old mine cut diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Bird Brooch in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
flying bird set throughout with a mixture of rose cut, single cut and old cut diamonds. The piece has
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

French Antique Belle Epoque 2.75 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Topped 14k Rose Gold & 14k White Gold Chain Diamonds: (92) Carat Weight: 2.75 carats total Cut: Old Mine
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond 5-Stone Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
gorgeous ring has 5 beautiful old mine cut diamonds and small rose cut diamonds in between them. They are
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th-Century 18K Yellow Gold Seven-Stone Old-Mine Diamond Ring, FR 53 (U
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
gold (750 ‰). Seven old-mine–cut diamonds—totaling approximately 0.50 carat—are nestled in a floral
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and Pearl Bangle Bracelet, 18k Gold Antique Mine Cut .58 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
- Natural Diamond - Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Color: G - H Cut: Mine Total Carats: 0.58ctw Measurements: 6 1/2
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

English Antique Gold, Cabochon Turquoise, and Old Cut Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian diamond and turquoise horseshoe brooch set with graduated and alternating old mine cut
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian old cut diamond pearl 18k yellow gold enamel necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
0.25 carat old mine pear shape diamond glowing with M-N color warmth and antique sparkle. A soft pearl
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

1.01 Carat Fancy Yellowish Brown Old Cut Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique engagement ring features a 1.01ct fancy yellowish brown old mine cut diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Snake Ring with a Mine Cut Diamond Burma Rubies, c. 1890, American
Located in Aspen, CO
, circa 1890. The old mine cut diamond is estimated to weigh 0.15 cts., near colorless (I) and slightly
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Old Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
Old cut sapphires and diamonds alternate in perfect harmony across the top of this colourful late
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 3.64 Carat Total Weight Old Cut Diamond Star Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features 190 diamonds, a combination of Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut diamonds, weighing approximately 3.64
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Cross Pendant Antique 18k Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is composed of platinum & 18k yellow gold; it is set with 24 diamonds, a combination of Old Mine Cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rare French Belle Époque Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Ruby Heart Locket
Located in Cape May, NJ
, France (1847-1919) Main Stone: Diamond Cut: Old Mine Clarity: VS2-Si1 Color: G-I color Ten old mine
Category

Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
engravings. The center diamond is an antique rose cut diamond. Rose cut diamonds originated in the Georgian
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 15.26 Ctw. Old Cut Diamond Starburst Pendant Antique Gold Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
set with an additional 14.06 carats of diamonds, a mixture of Old Mine Cut, Old European Cut, and Rose
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Five-Stone Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
set to the centre with five old mine cut diamonds of graduating sizes; all in open back claw-settings
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Dramatic Mine Cut Diamond Earrings 2.50 carats
Located in Narberth, PA
Mine Cut and rose cut diamonds. The majority of the diamonds are individually belcher set in an open
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Retro 1940s Tarantula Spider Old Cut Pave Diamond Brooch Silver Yellow Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
collet-set Old Mine-cut diamond, the head similarly-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond and accented
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Edwardian 1.08 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by a halo of 12 diamonds, a mix of Old Mine Cut & Old European Cut diamonds weighing approximately
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Cut Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Edwardian diamond ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum top. This ring features an old mine cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 3.70 Carat Total Weight Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and silver. Set with 74 Old Cut diamonds, a combination of Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut diamonds weighing
Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Pear Shape Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
approximately 3.07 cts, 1 rose cut approximately .080 cts & 40 old mined diamonds approximately 4.90 cts 2
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Late 19th Century French Old Cut Diamond Navette Shaped Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A charming antique old cut diamond navette shaped cluster ring circa 1880. The ring has an owl
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver Old Cut Diamond Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
features old rose cut and old mine cut diamonds set in a floral pattern on the top of a beautiful Victorian
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat rose gold antique Victorian diamond ring, set with one (1) old mine cushion cut
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian 3.00 Carat GIA Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring composed of 15k light yellowish rose gold. Featuring a 3.13 carat Old European Cut diamond, GIA
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Old Miner Cut Diamonds and Turquoise Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Victorian ring with old miner cut diamonds surrounding the turquoise center stone. Item
Category

Vintage 1920s Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Victorian 0.50 Carat Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
lovely red colour. It is surrounded by rose cut diamonds totalling to 0.12 carat. The shoulders are
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
engagement ring is crafted in 14k rose gold. The center holds a beautiful old european cut diamond and has
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
faceted old mine cut diamonds. These stones graduate inwardly in size from each rose cut diamond set
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sterling Topped Mine Cut Diamond Gold Line Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
of old Mine Cut and delicate Rose Cut stones, with the larger Mine Cuts resting at the center and the
Category

Antique 1880s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Halo Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
2 old mine cut, approx. total weight .80cts, J-K-L, VS1 to SI1, slightly pinkish brown 14k Rose
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Bow Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The necklace features a delicate bow motif, crafted with rose-cut diamonds and an old mine diamond and
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
with five beautiful old mine-cut diamonds which all slightly graduate in size giving this lovely
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Certified Greenish Yellow Old Cut Diamond Geometric Cocktail Ring 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Old Mine-cut diamond, Portuguese, late 1930s. The Fancy colored diamond with a hue that hints both
Category

Vintage 1930s Portuguese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Early Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Floral Brooch, Old Mine, Cushion, European
Located in London, GB
European, Cushion and rose cut diamonds set into 18 ct gold and silver circa 1830's. Approximate total
Category

Antique 1830s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Bow Pin Brooch in Platinum and Gold
Located in London, England
brooch is centrally set with an elegant old mine cut diamond which is bezel set securely. To each side of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold 4 Carat Old Cut Diamond Five Stone Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
five old mine cut diamonds, which in total weight ~4ct, G-H, VS-SI2. The brooch has a safe trombone
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings Circa 1810
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rose-cut diamonds and 1 old mine-cut diamond total approximately 1 carat. METAL: Silver topped gold
Category

Antique 1810s Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

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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.