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Edwardian 2.40 Carat AGL Burma Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian era French import 2.40 Carat Oval Cabochon Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

ART DECO brooch with ruby and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 5.9 gr
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch with ruby ​​and old mine cut and rose cut diamond 0.50 ct F/G - VS/SI
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Mark Broumand 4.56 Carat Fancy Orangy Brown Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous diamond engagement ring showcases a stunning 4.01ct old Mine cut center diamond, GIA
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2010s American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Deco old mine cut diamond dangle earrings in gold and platinum
Located in Milano, MI
with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds for 0.50ct total c.a. Lever back fastening. Highlights: - Deco
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Vintage 1930s European Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ring An 18 karat gold and silver ring set with a large central rose
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Pearl Heart Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
center is a sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamond. The diamond and pearls are set in a wonderful 14 Karat Gold
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
faceted old cut diamonds before the piece is finished with a plain slimming band. Condition: Used (Very
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Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Antique Bangle Bracelet Set with Old Mine Cut Diamonds, Late 19th C.
Located in PARIS, FR
18Kt (750°/°°) rose gold and silver bracelet set in its center with a diamond weighing
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Antique Late 19th Century Bangles

Platinum and Gold Filigree Brooch with Citrine, Amethyst, and Old Mine Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
brooch is adorned with three old mine-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.26 carats and a suite of 33
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1.63 Ct Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings Silver/Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
cushion old mine cut diamonds totalling 1.63 Ct (5.28 mm. x 4.80 mm. -average- I/J-VVS/VS) Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum top. The ring has old mine cut and rose cut diamonds in a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Lion Bracelet Old Mine Diamond Ruby Gold Cat Panther Leopard Tiger
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet with three lion heads. The lions are each set with an Old Mine Cut Diamond in the mouth and Ruby
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Gothic Style 1.35 Ct Old Mine Diamond 14 KT Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Ct between rose cut Diamond on the border and old mine cut in the middle of the cross, larger Diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Astro hungarian Empire Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold astro hungarian era ring centeredwith old mine cut diamond with a stone diameter
Category

Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

Antique Early 18th Century 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Slide Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
with rose cut diamonds in closed back settings. This style of slide is typical for Baroque jewellery
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Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k 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
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 5.26 Ct Old Mine Diamond Platinum Gold Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
statement Centring a large oval Cushion old mine cut Diamond of 2.06 Ct rated I/J VVS splashing in the
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Georgian Briolette Diamond Pendant Necklace Mined Rose Cut .60ct 14K 1800 s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Rose Cut .60ct 14K Features a Natural Mined .50ct Briolette Cut Diamond This Necklace is Over 200
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mark Broumand 1.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pair of diamond stud earrings showcases two ravishing old Mine cut diamonds with a
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2010s Stud Earrings

Mark Broumand 1.75 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom created in 18k rose gold, this enchanting diamond engagement ring showcases a 1.20ct old
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2010s Engagement Rings

Mark Broumand 1.76 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mesmerizing diamond engagement ring features a beautiful 1.20ct old Mine cut center diamond
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2010s More Rings

Victorian Four Leaf Clover Ring Old Mine Diamonds Natural Pearl Gemstone
Located in MIAMI, FL
prosperity for the wearer. The ring is set with both rose cut diamonds and old mine cut diamonds. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Estate 1900s Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Onyx Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
& Co. Diamond Details: (5) - .40ct each, Old Mine Cushion, F Color, VS Clarity Diamonds. (7) Rose
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1900 Rosetta Ring in 18kt yellow Gold with Old mine Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
with a focus on fine details and understated luxury. At its center lies an old mine-cut diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

2.68 Carat Old Cut Diamond Single Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
rich 22ct yellow gold with a slight rose tint and features a 2.68 carat old mine cut diamond at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 3.50 Ct Old Mine Diamond Floral Spray Brooch 18 KT Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
attract the attention Set throughout with a selection of 87 old mine cut Diamonds for approx 3.50 Ct
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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

1900s Antique Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Victorian Pendant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
by 48 natural diamonds of mixed old mine and rose cuts totaling 7.00 carats (SI clarity, H color
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Silver Old Mine Cushion Diamond Pearl Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
accented with old rose cut diamonds that are pave set at the sides for a glamorous touch. This outstanding
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 5.54 Ctw. Old Cut Diamond Moon Stars En Tremblant Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brooch is worn, oriented atop a crescent moon and a sea of diamonds. Featuring 228 Old Mine Cut diamonds
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Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

French Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pearl Garland Necklace Antique Belle Epoque 18K
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE OLD MINE CUT AND ROSE CUT DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE AND PEARL MUSEUM QUALITY
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian GIA 19K Gold 1.21ctw Old Mine Diamond Blue Enamel Star Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Old Mine brilliant-cut diamond, the ten rayed star pavé-set throughout with graduated old brilliant
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

1.05ct Old-European Cut Three-Stone Diamond Retro Flower Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
& transitional cut diamonds: Center stone: old-European cut diamond – which is rare & sought after nowadays
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Vintage 1940s English Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 8.60 Ct Old Cut Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
detachable bail are modern. The heart pendant is densely set with chunky old mine brilliant and rose cut
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Antique 1870s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian 1.40 Ct Old Diamond Cut Navette French ring
Located in Napoli, IT
overwhelmed by old cut Diamonds between old mine cut and rose cut Diamonds, approx 1.40 Ct TCW G/I VVS/SI for
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 1880s Ruby And Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian cuff bracelet centered with oval cut ruby stone fl with rose cut diamonds in star
Category

Antique 1880s European Cuff Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Antique / modern Sapphire, Rose Cut Diamond MOP Brooch/Pendant. Old Meets New
Located in Hong Kong, HK
this project with an antique brooch (please refer to last photo). Client only wanted the old mine cut
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian brooch with ruby and ol mine/ rose cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k red gold brooch with ruby ​​and rose and old mine cut diamond 1.00 ct Detailed description
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

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
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian .70 Ct Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Three Stone ring 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
, substantially hand fabricated in 18 KT gold, more rose than yellow Centering 1 oval cushion old miner cut
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Crossover GIA 1.10ct Ruby Old Mine DIAMOND Three Stone 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
OLD MINE Cushion cut diamond and a matching pair of buttercup-set 2 gemmy deep-red Old European Rubies
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Antique 1890s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Ruby Silver 18 Karat Gold Antique Fox Head Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carat O color with VS2 clarity - bead set with rose
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Platinum Mine Cut Diamond Coral Pearl Ruby Shield Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
set with approximately 1ctw in mine cut and rose cut diamonds all averaging H-I in color and Vs1-Si1
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Victorian Demantoid Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Boston, MA
mine cut diamonds of 0.20ctw. Encircled by a double halo of old mine cut demantoid garnets and rose
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

Antique 18th Century Old Cut Rose Diamond Cross St. Andrews Cross Pendant Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
the 1770's. The jewel is set with old mine rose diamonds in closed settings. From a bow shaped slide a
Category

Antique 1770s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Enamel Insect Bug Fly Brooch Art Nouveau Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Nouveau - Art Deco Enamel, Rose Cut and Old MIne Cut Diamond, Ruby
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
centre of the face we find a scintillating array of chunky old mine cut diamonds; each of which has been
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Gold Silver Old Cut Diamond Petite Pendant Adjustable Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut & Rose Cut - Prong, Pave & Bezel Set
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Silver Cross Pendant with Old-Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
19th-century piece features a 3.75mm old-cut center diamond framed by an array of 2–2.2mm antique-cut
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Antique Early 1800s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Art Deco Black Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
SURROUNDED BY A HALO OF OLD MINE CUT DIAMONDS IN 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD. THE OPALS HAVE MAGNIFICENT BLUE
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
estimated total diamond weight of 7.20 carats. The diamonds are a mix of rose cut, old mine cut and single
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Era Antique 7 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
sparkling rose cut diamonds of various shapes and sizes. The petals are separated by burgundy red enamel
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Antique old mine diamond cluster ring, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Antique old mine diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Art Nouveau GIA 1.60ct Old Mine Diamond Crossover "Toi et Moi" 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
1914 Art Nouveau 1.60ct Antique Old Mine cut Diamond 18K Gold Crossover "Toi et Moi" Engagement
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Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.30 Ct Old Diamond Cut 14 KT Gold ring
Located in Napoli, IT
hosts three bright white main old mine cushion cut Diamonds totaling 1.70 Ct disposed in the a claw
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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Silver 10.8ctw Old Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
diamond, fifty-two smaller old mine cut diamonds, and fifteen rose cut diamonds, set in silver, and backed
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Victorian 2.02 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Gold Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of alternating pattern of prong set cushion cut rubies and old mine cut diamonds Rubies
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Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

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

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pearl Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.6 grams. Totally is old cut diamond 2.50 ct. Total is
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 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.