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Mid-Century 14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
detailed leaf and floral motif. Adorned with 39 old mine cut and rose cut diamonds totaling 1.42 carats
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Charming Antique Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Lucerne, CH
shape sapphires and eight old mine shape diamonds. Total estimated weight of 4.50 carats for the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Retro French Made Diamond Flower Ring Circa 1940s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
though faint this ring is hallmarked with the French owl and eagle marks. Diamond: One old mine cut
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Mixed Metal

Victorian 1.40 Carat Diamond Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
sparkling Old-mine cut Diamond of 1.40 carat, graded K color and SI2 clarity. The pierced decorated
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
saltwater pearls measuring approximately 9.27 mm and 7.85*7.41 mm; enhanced by two old mine-cut diamonds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Very Large Antique ‘En Tremblant’ Diamond Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
crafted in silver and 14K gold and is set with sparkling old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. Estimated
Category

Antique Late 19th Century High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

1920s Art Deco 1.35 Carat Emerald Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Transparent with medium-light bluish-green color Accented by milgrain with rose and single cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Retro Italian Diamond Solitaire Onyx Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
, remarkable the fantastic galleries work witch makes this ring unique. It is set with one sparkling Old mine
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Diamond Half Hoop Ring 1.70cts Hallmarked 1895
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Antique five stone diamond half hoop ring. This is a stunning dress ring, featuring 5 old mine cut
Category

Antique 1890s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Necklace/Tiara, French, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond necklace/tiara. Set with eighty three cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Victorian Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
collection. The main stone is an Old Mine Cut diamond, approximately 1.20 carat, L-M color, VS2 clarity
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
-topped 18K gold (front – silver, back – gold) and embellished with numerous old mine cut and rose cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Cartier 1920s Diamond Pink Tourmaline Rose Gold Clip Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
emerald cut and two table cut pink tourmalines - total weight approx. 3.63 cts. Seven old mine cut
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian 18k Gold 0.40ctw Chunky Diamond Floral Engraved Eternity Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - 0.30-0.40ctw
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Belle Époque Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Dangle Dormeuses Earrings
Located in London, GB
is adorned with an old cut diamond of 0.20ct approximately and rose cut diamonds, set on platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Gold and Diamonds Trembleuse Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Diamonds and a Central Cushion-Shaped Old Mine Cut Diamond Weighing Approximately 0.30 Carat (JVS2). French
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Elongated Edwardian Filigree Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum Diamonds: 1 Old Mine & 24 Rose Cut Carat Weight: 0.75 Total Color: J,K
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 3.00ct Diamond Crossover Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 3.00 Colour: H-I Clarity: VS1 Metal: 18ct Rose Gold, Platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1.60 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
quality for a stone of this size and age. Three rose cut diamonds accent each shoulder, giving a bit of
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond French Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
unique engagement ring. The centre stone is an old cut diamond, which would have been cut by hand and
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 15kt/Sterling Topped Diamond Starburst Pin/Pendant 3.50ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
gold and topped in sterling silver, this beautiful piece is comprised of 10 Old Mine Cut diamonds that
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Oyster Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
lustrous oval shaped white pearl, elegantly hanging freely atop a dazzling array of old mine cut diamonds
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15 kt Victorian Diamond and Banded Agate Enamel Bracelet
By Glorious Antique Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
bands match perfectly in the stones. The diamonds are old rough cut rose diamonds and off round cushion
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 15k Gold

Victorian Diamond Turquoise Halo Earrings Vintage 14 Karat Gold Round Rose
Located in Torrance, CA
0.03 carat old mine cut diamonds. The total diamond weight is estimated at 0.96 carats (estimated at I
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bespoke Antique Diamond Floral Pendant 6.20ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An Antique Diamond Floral Pendant, with 72 Old Cut Diamonds set in Platinum and 9ct Yellow and Rose
Category

Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
clarity). The rays of the cross are set with old single cut and rose cut diamonds. Length is 26 mm (1 in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Belle Epoch Opal and Diamond Wreath Pendant
Located in London, England
claw-set on a platinum open-back scalloped collet, suspended from a rose-cut diamond-set platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
the face and neck are filled with slightly smaller round faceted old and rose cut diamonds. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.70 Total Carat Diamond Filigree Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
base. Set throughout the design are a combination of sparkling old Mine and Rose Cut diamonds, which
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 0.74 Carat Champagne Diamond Engagement Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
, are 14 rose cut diamonds totalling 0.14 carat in weight. Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cushion
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 0.60ct Diamond and Pearl Pendant, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
old cut diamonds are 0.10 carat in weight and all match in quality at G in colour and VS in clarity
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Gypsy Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. The central diamond is old mine cut and the ones
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Large Silver Top Gold Diamond Emerald Set Snake Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
with old Mine, Rose and Single cut diamonds totaling 2.50 Carats. Finger size 5 1/2.
Category

1990s Unknown Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Antique Gold Bangle Bracelet with Central Diagonal of Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, with rose diamond accents, in 14k. Russia, Signed AS. Atw 0.50 ct. old mine cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1860s Russian Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian 14k Gold Platinum Diamond Tulip Flower Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant
Category

Antique 19th Century Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
cut diamonds around the outer edge; all of which are set in platinum. A single oval shaped old cut
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Opal and Diamond Pendant Brooch with Sphinx, C1880
Located in Hummelstown, PA
a scrolling foliate motif sprinkled with old mine and rose-cut diamonds. The finishing touches are a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond And Silver Upon Gold Eight Ray Star Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
settings, the points are set with old-cut, old mine-cut and rose cut diamonds, in grain settings, with
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
rubies, each meticulously set along the outer curve. Nestled beside the rubies, a line of old mine cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Gold Bracelet Bangle
Located in London, GB
ring are enhanced with an old mine cut diamonds and decorated with flowery motifs, adorned with roses
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
old mine cut diamonds adds a striking contrast with their white brilliance before terminating with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Epoque Style Solitaire Diamond Ring Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
to wear with care. Diamond: One old mine cut, Colour J-L, Clarity SI, Estimated weight 0.30ct Metal
Category

Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique gold earrings with diamonds and sapphires, 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold earrings with old-cut diamonds and sapphires. They come from Italy in the 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Amethyst and Diamond Cross Pendant, 1860s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
and rose cut diamonds. On the top is an old mine cut diamond approx. 0,9ct (K-L/VS quality). The cross
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.25 Carats Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
; transparent with bright lush green color Accented by two set old mine cut diamonds, claw set North and South
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant 2ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
7 Old Mine Cushion Cut diamonds graduate in size, held by shared prong and bead settings, weigh
Category

Antique 1880s Russian Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Antique Victorian Silver Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Large Brooch
Located in New York, NY
- approx. 13.6mm x 16.5mm, and mix of old mine, transitional to rose cut diamonds. Total approx. 10.00ctw
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Rock Crystal and Diamond Fob Brooch
Located in London, GB
features a centralised star motif adorned with old mine cut diamonds, each radiating a brilliant white
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian 1.40ct Diamond Five Stone Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
each stone delicately claw set into a platinum top. Between the primary stones, rose cut diamonds set
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Art Deco 2.30ct Diamond Brooch, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
carat of rose cut diamonds total. The diamonds are graded G to H in colour and VS2 in clarity. This
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Diamond and Pearl Garland Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
motif centrally set with old mine diamonds and natural pearls. Each section is framed with 10 pave set
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Faberge Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
- approximately 13 mm long, 16 old European cut diamonds and numerous old rose cut diamonds. Estimated total
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold

Edwardian 18k Diamond and Emerald Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
a variation of old mine cut and rose cut diamonds, with have an approximate total carat weight of
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Clarity: VS1 Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 cts old mine cut & rose cut diamonds Ring
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Georgian 2.00 Carat Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Engagement Ring, 1800
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 1.70 carat, P color and VS clarity
Category

Antique Early 1800s Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 0.75 Carat Diamond and Ruby Heart Pendant, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
set flowers. The principle old cut diamond is 0.25 carat, while the bouquet of flowers to the right
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Diamond Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Pretty and authentic Art Deco cluster ring featuring rose cut Diamond and ruby custom cut. Entirely
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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.