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Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond heart shape Pendant Handmade Victorian
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond heart shape Pendant Handmade Victorian Natural Rose Cut Polki
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold Silver Old Cut Diamond Openwork Stomacher Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
show through the negative space. Old mine cut and old European cut diamonds are held within millegrain
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 2.20 Ct Old Cut Diamond 18 KT Openwork Large Hearth Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
, partially worn marks Approx 2.20 Ct of white sparkly antique Diamonds between rose cut and old mine cut
Category

Antique 1870s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Gold Silver 3.18ctw Old Cut Diamond Star Pendant Hair Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
old mine cut diamond, twenty-seven smaller old mine cut diamonds, and eighteen rose cut diamonds, set
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 19th Century Old Cut Diamond Floral Foliate Spray Brooch Silver Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mine-cut, Old European brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds, all stones in open-back silver-on-gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Size 2.5 inch. Can
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Victorian 2.50 Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet .
Located in Firenze, FI
An open worked diamond bracelet, 1860s, set with old mine- and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver
Category

Vintage 1910s English Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Size 7.5 inch. Can
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Size 2.5 inch. Can
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2010s Indian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Size 2.5 inch. Can
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver 3 pc set
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Material
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Unisex Antique Victorian 18k Gold Platinum 1.24ctw Old Cut Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
pave set throughout. The 5 old mine cut diamonds stand out with their nice large size, displaying
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Antique 1840s Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Material
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Material
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver Material
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver A P P R O X T I M E
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Necklace 925 Sterling Silver A P P R O X T I M E
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2010s Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Silver 3.33ctw Old Cut Diamond Bangle Brooches
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
comprising one large rose cut diamond, and forty old mine cut and rose cut diamonds, set in silver, with an
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Size 7.5 inch
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Size 7.5 inch. Can
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2010s Indian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Double Row Old Cut Diamond Band Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
elegant band features two parallel lines of old-cut diamonds set in platinum, enhancing the brilliance and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 15K Gold Silver 1.28ctw Old Cut Diamond Flower Bangle and Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, silver, and yellow gold bangle, comprising old large old mine cut diamond
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Silver 3.2ctw Old Cut Diamond Star Brooch Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, yellow gold and silver brooch and pendant, comprising thirty-one old mine cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian French 18K Yellow Gold Silver 1.4ctw Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising seventy-eight old cut diamonds, and
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
picture is further surrounded by a glamorous frame that consists of old rose cut diamonds along with 4
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Antique 1870s Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian Diamond, Yellow and Rose Gold Pedant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This crescent pendant holds three old mine cut diamonds, the largest in the middle measures 45pts
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Blue Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
wondaful contrast of colors. A star in the center of the brooch set with on Old Mine diamonds has 5
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Enamel

18K Diamond Tahitian Pearl GIA Antique Pendant VS Old Mine Necklace 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
PENDANT & CHAIN & BOX! Rare Shimmering Old Mine Cut Diamonds. 7.02 Carats Of Fine Big Old European
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Silver Blue Enamel Old Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
yellow gold posts and backs. These Victorian stud earrings centre around a large old mine cut diamond
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond and 9 Carat Rose Gold Solitaire Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This rose cut diamond solitaire is simply stunning. The old mine cut diamond measures approx 80pts
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Ring with pearl and rose cut diamond 0.20 ct, 18k bicolor gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with pearl and old cut diamond 0.20 ct J/K -P - ring size US 7.25 - EU
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow and White Gold Old Minor Cut Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14k Yellow and white Gold Old Minor Cut Diamond Wedding Ring Diamond Wedding Ring
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Antique Late 19th Century American Retro Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold and Silver Blue Enamel Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, enamel, silver, and yellow gold ring, comprising one old mine cut diamond
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1970s 0.30ct Rose Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl Ring – 14k Gold
Located in İstanbul, TR
Vintage 1970s 14k Gold Ring with Rose Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl – Fine Handmade Jewelry – Free
Category

Vintage 1970s European Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Three Sapphire Rose-Cut Diamond Victorian Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
carat, flanked by four delicate rose-cut diamonds. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, the gently scrolling
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold Platinum 0.81ctw Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising two large old mine cut
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Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold

Antique 18k Gold 3.24ctw Old Cut Diamond Emerald Ribbon Dual Dress Clip Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
prong set with 8 old mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.01 carats in weight and pavé set with 9
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

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

18K Emerald Colombian Diamond Pendant Vintage GIA Cert Victorian VS Old Mine!
Located in Sylvania, GA
DIAMONDS. 1.01 CARATS RICH GREEN EMERALD, CROWNED WITH 1.73 CARATS FINE WHITE SPARKLING ANTIQUE OLD MINE
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian diamond ruby 18k rose gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming Victorian ring glows with antique elegance, showcasing old mine and European cut
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Ring - 18k Mine .18ctw Vintage Floral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .14ct Cut: Mine Color: G Clarity: SI2 Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. Total weight is 2 grams. The diamond is has H
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Georgian 15KT Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Cross Pendant, c.1800
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions: 5.6 × 3 × 0.4 cm Diamond Details • Centre Diamond: Old mine cut, approx. 0.75 ct • 31 × Rose Cut
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Antique Early 1800s British George III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold

.50 Carat Edwardian Diamond 9 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .50 Cut: Old Mine Brilliant (Antique Cushion) Color: Fancy Brown
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Retro diamond onyx chalcedony 18k rose gold pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
chalcedony, all highlighted by shimmering old mine cut diamonds. Its elongated silhouette captures the
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20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1850s Diamond Chameleon Necklace in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Victorian Chameleon Necklace crafted in 18 Karat Rose Gold and Old Mine Cut Diamonds Features: - 2
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique French Art Deco Diamond Ring Platinum Old Cut Unusual Engagement
Located in London, GB
, with an array of rose-cut diamonds accented by two slightly larger old mine cuts (1.2cts in total). The
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Sapphire Silver on 18K Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
. At the top sits a bright old mine cut diamond, followed by waved sections beautifully set with rose
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

1900s Antique Diamond and Pearl Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique cocktail ring displays three, claw / prong set Old Dutch cut diamonds and three seed pearls
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Rose Gold Natural Diamond Decorate Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.4 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.28 ct. Totally is
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
centered with pear shape rose cut diamond flanked with several old mine cut diamonds white color excellent
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Vintage Retro Yellow Rose Gold .60ct Diamond Flower Bouquet Omega Earrings
By Omega
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White
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20th Century Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1900 Ring in 18kt rose Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
this enchanting ring features five single cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.65 carats. These
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1890 Victorian 14k Rose Gold Diamond/Sapphire Flower Drop Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
create a sophisticated, yet playful, combination. The old mine cut diamond contained in these earrings
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Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

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

1.84 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Victorian Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
1860's Victorian diamond brooch pendant. One Old Mine cut center diamond set in a silver top and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 0.75 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Brushed Bangle
Located in Cape May, NJ
Old Mine Cut Diamonds  Carat Weight: Approximately 0.75 Carats In Total Color/Clarity: G-H / VS2-SI2
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Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.50 carat total weight diamond 18k rose gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique Victorian ring dazzles with 22 old mine cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.50
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.