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.12 Carat Diamond Pearl Rose Gold Star Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Turn of the century, Antique cushion cut diamond natural pearl brooch pendant. 1 old mine cut
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Antique .60 carat diamond 14k rose gold and silver stud earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These antique 14k rose gold and silver stud earrings feature two old mine cut diamonds totaling
Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

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

6.62 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Platinum Flower Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
rose gold back frame and stem pin. Intricate bead work. Bright sparkly old mine cut diamonds. 212
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold

Victorian 3.35 carat diamond 18k rose gold silver cross pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ornate Victorian pendant from the early 1900s showcases an approximately 0.80 carat old mine
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Art Deco 14K White Gold Rose Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings. The earrings are in excellent
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Ring 18K Yellow And White Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
diamonds within an outer frame of sixteen larger round rose cut diamonds. The old mine diamonds are set in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond “En Tremblant” Flower Spray Brooch circa 1860 Silver Rose Gold
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
to weigh 0.50 carats, each petal pave-set with old mine-cut diamonds, set amongst diamond-set foliate
Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver

1900 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx 0.10-Carats), 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Old European Cut,Old Mine Cut Style: Edwardian Total Weight: 2.9 Grams Shipping
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Anitque Art Nouveau 14k Green Rose Gold Diamond Textured Flower Leaf Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Single Cut - Prong Set - White Color
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy EGL Certified .96 Carat Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
celebration of sophistication, where the brilliance of a .96 carat Old Mine cut bezel set diamond takes center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Old Vintage 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Decorated Strong Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 grams. Totally is Center Rose cut diamond 0.81 carat
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Flag Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
diamonds and old mine cut rubies set in a checkered pattern. The pin sits beautifully and is in great
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond Emerald Large Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
with old cut diamonds. These emeralds add such a rich and wonderful touch of color to this important
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique German Ring 1.4ctw old cut Diamonds solid 12K Gold Silver ØUS8/ 3.6gr
Located in SE
fit and measures 16mm x 14.75mm x 8.25mm deep. Central Diamond is of irregular old European round cut
Category

Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, 10k Gold

Victorian old pear cut diamond 18k yellow and white gold necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
eleven old mine and rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 carats, adding subtle sparkle and depth
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 14k Gold Silver Cabochon Emerald Old Cut Diamond Spray Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 10.90ct - 11.8x13.3x9.4mm (approx.) (80) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - G
Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Old Euro-Cut Diamond Fleur-de-Lis Brooch, c. 1890–1900
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
arrangement of four smaller old-mine-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.70 carat. The fleur-de-lis–inspired
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian .60 CT Antique Diamond Cut Boxed earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
rose gold Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 4 composite table rose cut diamonds totalling approx .60 Ct (G/H
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Antique Unheated Rose Cut Sapphire Ring 14k Rose Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
unheated. It weighs approximately 2.5 carats. The old mine cut diamonds on the prong tip setting around the
Category

Antique 1880s Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Rose Gold

Necklace and pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold necklace with gold and silver pendant set with rose cut diamonds and old cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 12kt Gold and Silver Bird Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds and Ruby Eyes
Located in Braintree, GB
: Rose Cut and Old Mine Cut Carat Weight: Approx. 4.50 cts Clarity: SI1–SI2 Colour: H–I Rubies: Quantity
Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Opal Diamond 14K Rose Gold Crossover Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
, sits alongside an old mine cut diamond of around 0.20ct, each capturing the light in its own unique and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k russian imperial era 1880.c brooch centered with 1 old mine cut diamond flanked with
Category

Antique 1880s Brooches

Antique Blue Sapphire and Diamond 15 Carat Rose Gold Gate Bracelet
Located in London, GB
this piece even more special are the 3 stunning round cut blue sapphires and 2 gorgeous old mine cut
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Old gold brooch with olivine and diamonds, Russia, early XX century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
, weighing approx. 0.50 ct, surrounded by 14 rose-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.30 ct. Brooch with
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Russian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style 0.70 Carat Old Miner Diamond Mermaids Design Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Style 0.70 Carat Old Miner Diamond Mermaids Design Ring. This ring is the ring to win of
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

French Diamond 18K Rose And Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
In the center, a diamond-shaped curved motif decorated with fleur-de-lis punctuated with rose-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Rose Gold, Platinum, Sapphire and Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
sapphire ap. 3.75 cts., spaced by 10 old European-cut diamonds ap. .35 ct., c. 1900, ap. 6.8 dwts. Length
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Antique Georgian Silver and Yellow Gold 3.45ctw Old Cut Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian, diamond, gold, and silver brooch, comprising forty-three old mine cut and rose cut
Category

Antique 1830s British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

GEORGIAN 1760 England Ring In 16Kt Gold Silver With Dutch Rose Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds included 'rose cut', 'old mine cut' and 'table cut. Collateral: This Georgian ring accompanied by
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Antique 1760s English George III Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Gold and Sterling Silver Diamond Natural Pearl Pendant
Located in New York, NY
—both point-cut and old mine-cut—sparkles with timeless charm. The mixed diamond cuts and asymmetrical
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver

Victorian French diamond 18k rose gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian 18k rose gold ring showcases a sparkling round brilliant cut diamond complemented by
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Era Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
deep blue hues provide a striking contrast against the luminous brilliance of old mine-cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Bangles

Materials

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

18k Ring 2 Tone Ring White Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Blue Sapphire Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring 2 Tone Ring White & Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Blue Sapphire Ring Blue Sapphire Cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Opal Rose Cut Diamond Earrings 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
cabochons of great beauty accented by sparkling white Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut Diamonds and set in 14 Karat
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Black Onyx Rose-Cut Diamonds Platinum Rubies Brooch Pendant, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Accented with old-mine and rose-cut diamonds (Color G–J) Buckle-inspired silhouette Dimensions: 5 cm (2
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

Modern Moira Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Silver Rose Brooch and Earrings Suite
By Moira Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
set pink sapphire petals, edged with old-cut diamonds, with an old-cut diamond in the centre, with
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver

1.5 Carat Emerald and Old Cut Diamond 2 Piece Wedding Band and Ring Set
Located in Miami, FL
Stones Details: Type: Diamond Cut: Old Mine Cut Carat: 0.70 Carat This exquisite statement ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georges Verger Rose Quartz and Ruby Cuff
Located in New York, NY
” width Materials: 44 Circular- and calibré-cut rubies (approximate total weight 2.65 carats); 26 Old mine
Category

Vintage 1930s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique sapphire diamond 18k rose gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Approximately .70 carat Accent stone: 8 old mine cut diamonds Weight: Approximately 1.50 carats Color: H
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Earrings 0.45ctw Diamond solid 14K Rose Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
brilliant cut Diamonds . Hallmarked 585. 2 x Ø 3.5 mm /ca. 0.17 ct each and 6 x Ø 1.5 mm /ca. 0,015ct each
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold US 9.25/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Silver. Largest stone is old European diamond cushion cut ca. 3 mm x 2.5 mm x 2mm deep / 0.15ct . Two
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1987 USSR Russian Earrings Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold / 3.25gr
Located in SE
A pair of Vintage Russian Diamond Earrings with folding " Russian Locks ". Parts in solid 14K Rose
Category

Vintage 1980s Russian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Old Austrian Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow White Gold Ø7.75US/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
, color ca. F,G /VS and four pave set rose cut diamonds.All stones with open backs. Fine used condition
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 18.70 carat peridot diamond 14k rose gold bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
delicate old mine and single cut diamonds that add a soft, romantic sparkle to the warm 14k rose gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

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

Padparadscha Ceylon sapphire and diamond three stone ring.
Located in London, GB
carats, flanked by two old mine diamonds in open back claw settings with a combined approximate weight of
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Rose Gold, Platinum

Georgian Diamond Brooch, circa 1770
Located in London, GB
Georgian diamond brooch/pendant. Centrally set with one cushion shape old mine diamond in a closed
Category

Antique 1770s Unknown Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver

6.50ct Diamond Platinum Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning platinum pin. The pin is set with sparkling rose, old mine and princess cut
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a chic and stylish antique ring featuring a trio round faceted old mine cut diamonds
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1986 USSR Ukrainian Earrings Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold / 3.32gr
Located in SE
A pair of Vintage Ukrainian Diamond Earrings with folding hooks. Parts in solid 14K Rose Gold
Category

Antique 1880s Ukrainian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut and Ruby Floral Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
and three old mine cut diamonds in different stations. There is a natural ruby as well in the middle
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique inspired 2 carat total weight diamond 18k rose gold silver necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, creating a timeless and elegant design with vintage charm. Center stone: One pear, 25 old mine, and 8 rose
Category

Vintage 1920s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
with .80 carats TW of Old Mine cut Rubies and .50 carats TW round faceted Diamonds. A Swiss made manual
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Antique French Dangle Earrings natural 2ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold /3.2 gr
Located in SE
A pair of French dangles in 14K Rose Gold with folding hooks and a bit off round rose cut Diamonds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
circumference Materials: 47 old mine-cut and 10 rose-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 9.00 carats); Silver
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Diamond Club Brooch, late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
rose-cut and old-cut diamonds, the estimated weight of the old-cut diamond is 0.3 carats, G-H colour
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond

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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.