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1880s Victorian 14K Rose Gold Horseshoe Locket Pendant Diamonds Cultured Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
rose gold. This sentimental jewel features a hinged design with a delicate centerpiece of six old mine
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold

Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
with old mine & rose cut diamonds. Paired with a pear shape diamond chain. Measurements: Chain: 25
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø8US/ 3.7gr
Located in SE
part in Silver holds 15 rose cut Diamonds, central stone is heart shaped 4.5 mm x 3.2 mm/ ca.0.25ct
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Antique German Ring 1ctw. natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold ØUS7/3g
Located in SE
structure typical for naturals, measures 6.5 mm x 4.5 mm /ca. 0.7 ct. + 12 rose hand - cut Diamonds with
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

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

Antique French Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.25US / 12gr
Located in SE
fused Silver clusters with old diamond cut natural red Ruby with open back / ca. Ø 5 mm /0.65 ct. Six
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 4.25 carat Ceylon sapphire diamond 18k rose gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian ring features a 4.25ct Ceylon sapphire of vivid hue, framed by antique old mine cut
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
yellowish color central diamond , surrounded by 28 old-cut diamonds of different sizes, totalling around
Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Three Color Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
. The bracelet is finely crafted in rose, green, and white 14K gold and accented with small old cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique fancy Ring solid 18K Rose Gold 25 Rubies Diamonds US 4.75 /3 gr
Located in SE
Old Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold with plain band. Round Crown Ø 12 mm x 3 mm deep with slightly
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Vintage 0.12 Carat Diamond Stackable Flower Ring
Located in London, GB
0.12ct old mine cut diamond proudly claw set atop an open curvaceous rose gold mount mimicking that of a
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.12 Carat Diamond Stackable Flower Ring
Located in London, GB
0.12ct old mine cut diamond proudly claw set atop an open curvaceous rose gold mount mimicking that of a
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
faceted old cut diamond has been claw set at the centre of the face amidst a round shaped pearl above and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900-1905. Old-mine diamonds total approx. 9.75ct, rose-cut diamonds. With original box
Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Belle Époque Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
teardrop design features a combination of old mine and rose-cut diamonds which are miligrain set. Estimated
Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Ring 0.2 ct Diamond 0.2ct Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US5.25/1.6gr
Located in SE
Diamond Ø 3.5 mm / ca.0.2 ct /color G,H/SI in Silver bezel and old cut Ruby in Rose Gold bezel Ø 3 mm / ca
Category

Vintage 1920s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring 0.65 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US 3.25/ 1.59 gr
Located in SE
3.5 mm deep is an openwork 12-point Star set with thirteen old diamond cut Diamonds on solid 14K Rose
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Silver Gold Large Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold back and silver bow brooch, with rose and old mine cut diamonds. Center stone is
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
round faceted old mine cut diamonds, each with a exhibiting a white hue. The shoulders showcase an open
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Burma no heat ruby diamond 18k rose gold three stone ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
antique old mine cut diamonds in a romantic 18k rose gold setting. Center stone: Cabochon cut ruby
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Circa 1910s Handcrafted 14k Gold Natural Diamond Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.7 grams. Totally is old cut diamond 0.40 ct. Totally is
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Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Georgian- Diamond “Thistle” Brooch
Located in Vero Beach, FL
” height. The brooch has One Hundred Thirty-One -131 Old Mine, Rose Cuts and Old European Diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Mixed Metal

Antique Diamond Gold Anchor Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
embellished with old European, old mine, and rose cut diamonds, and are accented with three pearls. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18k Rose Gold 7.32ctw Ruby Diamond Round Pendant 19.5" By the Yard Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (65) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine, Old European & Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

1931 old Ring 1ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS5.5/6.6gr
Located in SE
solid 18ct Yellow Gold holding natural Emerald stone and four rose-cut Diamonds set in Silver clusters
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Silver Gold Diamond Long Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of yellow gold (post and backs) silver drop earrings, with a combination of rose and old mine
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Gold Platinum Silver Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Gold Platinum Silver Weight 10.0g Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Approx. 1.70ct
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Silver

Antique Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
rectangular and cushion-shaped old mine-cut diamonds, the blossoms highlighted by collet-set foil-back rose
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 4.85 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
6mm 1 old mine cut diamond, approx. total weight .10ct, I, SI 14k Rose gold Stamped: 14k Top to bottom
Category

Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Bracelet 0.7ctw Diamonds solid Rose 18K Gold Silver/ 18cm/ 7.9gr
Located in SE
Silver bezels fused to solid 18K Rose Gold base with 13 old diamond cut Diamonds gradually sized, total
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Peter Suchy EGL Certified 1.54 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
is an old mine brilliant cut 1.54 diamond that is mounted in 18k rose gold with scroll shoulders and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Silver 2.39ctw Diamond Crescent Brooch or Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, silver, and rose gold pendant or brooch, comprising sixty old mine and rose cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

AGL Certified 12.70 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
weighing app. 12.70 carats framed by old mine- and single-cut diamonds weighing app. 0.50 carats mounted in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Antique Gold Silver Diamond Starburst Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
mine cut diamonds. Brooch measures 1.5" x 1.5". Weight - 13.1 grams.
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Platinum Diamond Watch with Leather Strap
Located in London, GB
Platinum ladies watch with 0.60ct natural rose cut diamonds and brown leather strap. Total Weight
Category

2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold Ø US7.75 / 2.04gr
Located in SE
rose cut and old diamond cut Diamonds Ø 1.25 mm /0.015ct each . Color of larger Stone ca H,I /VS. Worn
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Brooch Floral Pendant 14K Gold 2.47 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
(carefully tested and guaranteed). Four bigger Old mine cut diamonds total 1.27 carats of white and clean
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Antique Diamond Bow Brooch, circa 1910
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier antique diamond bow brooch. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in an open
Category

Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian diamond pendant/brooch, circa 1880.
Located in London, GB
shape old mine diamond in open back cut-down settings with a combined weight of 4.10 carats, embellished
Category

Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique German Bangle Bracelet 1ctw Diamonds Pearl 14K Rose Gold Silver /16.5grg
Located in SE
Silver on 14K Rose Gold separately assembled and attached to band parts construction with 30 rose cut
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
single oval shaped old mine cut diamond sits proud at the centre of the face in a silver collet setting
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Victorian 1.70ct Diamond Acorn and Oak Leaf Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
. The branch is adorned with 1.70 carats of old cut diamonds, grain set , alongside 0.50 carats of
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Antique Austrian Ring 1 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US 6.25/ 3 gr
Located in SE
+ 8 medium sized old diamond cut diamonds Ø 2 mm / ca 0.03ctw and four Ø 1.75 mm / 0.02ct. Thus total
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1910 Art Deco filigree Platinum Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
work remains intact and all old mine and rose-cut diamonds are securely set in their original mountings
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s Pink Sapphire and Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose and white gold with French cut synthetic Pink Sapphires, and Old Mine
Category

Vintage 1930s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Belle Epoch 1.65 Carat Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
composition of 36 old mine–cut, rose-cut, and old European–cut diamonds, weighing approximately 1.65 carats in
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 14k Diamond Engagement Ring .08ct
Located in Narberth, PA
center of this ring features a .08ct old mine cut diamond, which is held within a six-prong setting. The
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K Rose Gold 1890 Victorian Enamel Floral Motif w/ Diamond Seed Pearls
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K rose gold - .06 ct VS1 clarity G color Old Mine Cut diamond - 35 seed pearls - 4.37 grams
Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Georgian Era Blue Glass Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
shoulders of the ring are embellished with old mine cut diamonds. The shank is encrusted with old rose cut
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond

Art Nouveau Cross with Diamonds
Located in Bethesda, MD
beautifully intricate twisted flower motif. At its heart, a remarkable Old Mine cut diamond weighing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond Cameo Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
looking into the distance. The center of the cameo is encrusted with a .40ct old mine cut diamond, which
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Antique Diamond Pearl Gold Crown Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
with pearls, old mine and rose cut diamonds. The three principal diamonds are bright white (E-F color
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Platinum Handmade Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls
Located in Antwerp, BE
diameter of approx. 4 mm. Diamonds: The largest 5 diamonds are in an Old Mine cut: 1 stone of 0.36 ct 4
Category

20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Floral Brooch In Silver with Gold Platting
Located in New York, NY
romantic floral spray, set with old mine and rose cut diamonds throughout. The diamonds are set in silver
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian 9k/Sterling Silver Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
old mine cut diamond. The band of the ring is adorned with intricate foliage-motif engravings, which
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Victorian Diamond and Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Denver, CO
gold features a natural Old Mine cut center stone measuring 5.54 x 5.74 x 3.81mm and approximately 0.90
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Filigree Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
diamond, framed by an openwork scroll of vines and leaf-like flourishes set with rose cut and single cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Diamond and Red Garnet Trilogy Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old Mine cushion cut diamond measuring approximately 0.15 carats, H color, VS clarity, sits at
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 10k 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.