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Victorian 1910 Crescent moon in 18kt rose Gold with 2.80 carats in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
total of 22 old mine Diamonds, weighing approximately 2.70 carats. Each Diamond is meticulously set
Category

Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

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

Joke Quick Rose Gold 5.22 Ct. Burmese Ruby Diamond Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
envolved, in 18K Rose gold 10.3 gram. Pave set with : Burmese Rubies Old Type Cut 5.22 ct.; DEGVVS
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Heart Pendant Pave Seed Pearls Diamond 14k Rose Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
), crafted in 14k rose gold. One estimated 0.06 carat old mine cut diamond adorns the center of the heart
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Diamond and Onyx Black Enamel 18k Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
old mine cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.90 carats, graded G color, VS2-SI1
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Victorian 2.46 Carats Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Snake Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in color and prong set with a halo surround. Comprised of flush set old mine cut diamonds with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Snake Slider Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
piece features rubies, old mine and rose cut diamonds. Weight: 10.87g Pendant length: 4cm Chain length
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond 14k Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Diamond 14k Rose Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing
Category

Antique 1880s Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Spark Motif White Diamond Earrings by Dilys’ in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Dilys
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A soft yet brightening embellishment to the ear. The 12 beautifully clean and colorless old cut
Category

2010s Hong Kong Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Late Victorian GIA 2.05 Carats Cushion Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
color, VS2 clarity. Accented by 12 old European and old mine cut diamonds with a total weight of
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Beautiful 1.40ct Colombian Emerald and Old-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
and lively old European brilliant cut diamonds claw set in platinum to a narrow rose gold band. Period
Category

Mid-20th Century English Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18K Gold Burma Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Ring, C. 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
small prong set rose cut diamonds encircle a natural bright red ruby, probably from Burma. This old
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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Ruby Double Head Snake Ring Platinum 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Old Mine cut diamonds weighing approximately .36 carat total weight and 5 natural rubyies. The ring is
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1905 Guilloche Enameled Locket Pendant 18kt Gold with Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

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

ART DECO 1920 Celestial Enameled Round pendant 18Kt Gold With Rose Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
twelve earth mined natural European rose cuts diamonds. It is fitted on top with a movable ring to wear
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Gold "Saint Esprit" Dove Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
diamonds are old Rose Cut stones, which surround a large cushion cut diamond at the center. A few old Mine
Category

Antique 1850s Early Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Plique-à-jour Enamel Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
piece features old mine and rose cut diamonds. It is adorned with plique-à-jour enamel. Has a safe
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
cut diamonds and has a floral design on either side with rose cut diamonds on them. The ring is in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 0.45 Carat Diamond Onyx 14 Karat Rose Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.45 carat total, G to J color and VS to SI2 clarity Engraved
Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond 5-Band Harem Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Victorian diamond harem ring comprised of 5 bands in 14 karat rose gold. Set with nine Old Mine
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold, Turquoise and Old Cut Diamond Star Locket Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise cabochons set within the top star motif, along with 7 diamonds (a combination of Old Mine Cut and
Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
an extraordinary design set with Rose Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamonds in 14 Karat White Gold. The
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Diamond Ruby Bypass Bangle Bracelet 14k Rose Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
total. The diamonds are graded F color and SI1 clarity, offering bright, antique charm. Old mine cut
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 2.18 CTW No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of old mine cut diamonds With additional diamonds bead set in shoulders Weighing approximately 1.02
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Diamond and Sapphire Floral Target Earrings in Platinum.
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
earring is set to its centre with a sparkly 0.25 carat old mine cut diamond in a rubover setting. An
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2010s British Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond Riviere Necklace Silver Rose Gold French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning riviere necklace featuring twenty-four Old European and old mine cut diamonds set in
Category

Antique Early 1900s French More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Edwardian 1.46 Carat Fancy Color Diamond 18k Rose Gold Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
old mine cut diamond of 1.46 carats, graded fancy brownish yellow, VS2 clarity. Accented by two old
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Antique Victorian 14k Gold 2.60ctw GIA Oval Ruby Old Cut Diamond Bee Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.60ct (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut (Round and Cushion) and Rose Cut - Bezel
Category

20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold 2.60ctw GIA Oval Ruby Old Cut Diamond Bee Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.60ct (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut (Round and Cushion) and Rose Cut - Bezel
Category

20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Bailey Banks and Biddle 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Band
By Bailey, Banks Biddle
Located in Great Neck, NY
cut diamonds above and below in rose gold. Item #R0915 Metal: 18K Rose Gold Weight: 4.3 Grams
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Rose Gold

18 Karat Eglomise Enamel Rose Colored Heart Earrings with Diamond Center
Located in Baltimore, MD
glass heart that repeatedly mirrors the shape of the heart. An old mine cut diamond adorns the center
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
, SI1, EGL certificate #US310985401J 10 old mine diamonds, approx. total weight .20cts 18k rose gold
Category

Antique 1880s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Belle Époque Edwardian Natural Pearls Rose Cut Diamonds Garland Necklace
Located in London, GB
mine cut diamonds and rose cut diamonds. Each compartiment enclose a natural pearl : the top one is a
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Hancocks Victorian Gold Old-Cut Diamond Pearl and Banded Agate Festoon Necklace
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
fitted case. Maker Hancocks Period Victorian Origin English Gemstones 5 x old mine cut diamonds weighing
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Victorian Peridot Diamond Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
rose cut diamonds. The 15 karat rose gold oval frame has an interior diameter of 2 3/8 by 2 inches
Category

Antique 1880s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

ART DECO 1920 Ring With Natural Pearl In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
original and not replaced. Diamonds: Mounted in flush settings, with 14 old European cuts and rose cuts
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinu...

Set in 18 Karat Gold, Natural Russian Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Classic Russian old-mine emerald earrings set in 18 Karat white gold and rose cut diamonds. The
Category

2010s Indian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Edwardian GIA 2.65 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Edwardian GIA 2.65 Carats Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Drop Earrings
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

.50 Carat Total Weight Garnet Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Center Garnet Details: Weight: .50 carat, total weight Cut: Old Mine Cushion Color: Red Clarity: VS Side
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Diamond Drop Earrings Circa 1900
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Each of these lovely earrings is made up of two "scalloped" prong-set old mine cut diamonds in 14k
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Pear Rose Cut Diamond w/ Black Enamel Quatrefoil Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
accented with old mine cushion cut diamonds at its sides along with one individually set from the design
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18K Rose Gold Garnet Diamond Pendant
Located in Montgomery, AL
Cabochon Cut Garnet; Estimated Gemstone Weight: 18 Carats 1 - 4.5mm X 4mm Old Mine Cut Diamond; JK Color
Category

20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Era Rose Gold Turquoise Diamond Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Cabochon Cut Blue Turquoise Gemstones 4 - 1.8mm Old Mine Cut Diamonds Item: 768TMV8-ADG
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Dated 1967 Gold British Hallmarked Vintage Five Stone Rose Cut Antique Ring
Located in Addison, TX
hallmarks inside. The four outermost are chunky rose cuts, then in the center is a small old mine cut. These
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 1800 s Portuguese 19K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ring Signed 1/2 CTW
Located in Cape May, NJ
who they are. The center diamond is an old mine cut but the surrounding diamonds are all rose cut. All
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Coral Diamond Rose Petal Brooch
Located in New York, NY
carved coral rose approximately 52.0 x 45.0 mm., centering a cluster of 7 old-mine and old European-cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian French 18 Karat Gold Platinum Rose Cut and Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
old mine cut diamonds Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Ruby: Approximately .30 cts Ring Size
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond 14k Rose Gold Silver Flower Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut and eight old mine cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 3.90 carats, graded near
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Coral Roses Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
button setting holds one old mine cut diamond, approx. total weight 0.20 ct each. The coral roses can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18k rose gold ruby diamond snake ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Approximately .20 carats Accent stone: Old mine cut diamond Weight: Approximately .10 carats Color: F Clarity
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Inspired Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Inspired Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings. Featuring 42 old mine cut diamonds with a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Era Rose Gold Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
and vibrant old mine cut diamonds. The ring sits nice & low on the finger and is absolutely perfect to
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Victorian Diamond Hand Ring
Located in London, GB
trio of round faceted old mine cut diamonds with three rose cut diamonds neatly nestled below. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 9.15 Carat Peridot Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Silver Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
shield shape peridot weighing approximately 9.15 carats. Accented by one old mine cut diamond weighing
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Euro Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
. There are old mine and rose cut diamonds on the mounting and has a beautiful floral design. The ring is
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat rose gold bar pin set with eight 2.5mm gray cultured pearls and nine old mine cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Austro-Hungarian Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Drop Earrin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
two oval mixed cut sapphires with a total weight of approximately 1.60 carats. Accented by 20 old mine
Category

Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian 6.64 Carat Natural Spinel Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with no indications of heat Flanked by two old mine cut fancy brownish-yellow diamonds weighing in
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Spinel, 18k 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.