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Natural pearl and diamond necklace, French, circa 1915.
Located in London, GB
old mine diamonds in open back rubover settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.20 carats, and
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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Pearl, Diamond Sapphire Trident Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
the brooch has been set with an array of old mine cut and rose cut diamonds varying in size with the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
style was at the height of design. A single round faceted old mine cut diamond sits slightly risen at
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire Rose Diamond Ruby Dragonfly Insect Necklace Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Rose Cut and Old MIne Cut Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Shooting Star Brooch
Located in London, GB
. The brooch takes on a shooting star design with a prominent round faceted old mine cut diamond taking
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Victorian 2.50 Ct Diamond Daisy Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
is 16.4 grams Metal: 15 Kt rose gold, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 8 old mine cut diamonds
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Victorian 7.50 Diamond Floral Spray Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamonds consist in 2 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 1.90 Ct (G/H-VVS/VS) – 30 old mine cut
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Antique 1860s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Bracelet with Diamonds in 18ct white gold
Located in Milano, MI
geometric design is enhanced by rose cut and old-cut diamonds, while the central lozenges are accented with
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
delightful centralised cluster consisting of old and rose cut diamonds of differing shapes and sizes. We
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Three Stone Pearl and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
face of the ring showcases two old cut diamonds and a natural pearl in the centre, with a backdrop of
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Bird Brooch
Located in London, GB
: 12.0 grams Dimensions: 43mm x 32mm Total Old Cut Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.40ct Total Rose Cut Diamond
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Belle Epoque Diamond Gold and Silver Engagement Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
sparkling Old Mine cut diamond, weight 0,90 ct. H color SI clarity. The diamond is held by a hand-engraved
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Antique Early 1900s European Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

SLOAN CO. Art Deco 14k Diamond Knot-Motif Ring
By Sloan Company
Located in Narberth, PA
intricate three-dimensional knot-motif. The center of the knot features a .75ct mine cut diamond, which is
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Georgian Silver 9K Gold Diamond Foliate Openwork Brooch in Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian diamond, silver, and rose gold brooch, comprising forty-seven old mine cut diamonds, set
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Enamel and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
inside width) Total Old Cut Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.30ct Rose Cut Diamond Dimensions: 84 (1.5mm - 0.5mm
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum/ 18K White Gold Antique Cut Diamond Bow Ribbon Necklace Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
represents femininity and sophistication. It showcases old mine diamonds, approximately 1.80 carats in total
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Antique Drop Earrings in 18kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
center old mine natural diamonds together weighing approximately 0.28 carats (H color, VS2 clarity). The
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Exquisite Platinum Art Nouveau Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Stunning floral openwork Art Nouvau Brooch/ Pendant set with 7 bigger and 114 smaller old mine cut
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond, Silver and Gold Crescent Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond crescent brooch, set with old-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Late Victorian French Rose Gold Diamond Dangling Earrings
Located in New York, NY
has a bar where gold oval hoops and diamond darts hang from. There are eight old mine cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Belle Epoque Antique Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
four chunky old mine cut diamonds: approximately 0.60 ct, 0.51 ct, 0.48 ct and 0.47 ct (H-I-J color, VS
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Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Enamel

Edwardian Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
face plays host to an array of old mine and rose cut diamonds. Each stone has been individually
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 16.00 Ct Diamond Rare French Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
swinging bar with delightful tiny rose cut Diamonds Principle Diamond is 1.90 Ct old mine cut G VVS
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Antique 1840s French Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

19th century onyx and diamond pendant earrings
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
drop highlighted with a rose-cut diamond cap, to a graduated old brilliant and single-cut diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver

ART DECO JAPONISME DIAMOND PANEL BROOCH – CIRCA 1920s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
. The surface is fully pavé-set with old mine-cut diamonds and accented with rose-cut diamond points
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1975 Vintage USSR Ukraine Earrings Diamond solid 14K Rose White Gold /6.1 gr
Located in SE
Gold holding six brilliant cut Diamonds. Each earring has Soviet Union period maker hallmarks, 585
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Vintage 1970s Ukrainian Russian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 5.50 CTW Diamond Pearl Platinum Vintage Octagonal Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.55 carat - bezel set G color with VS2 clarity - bezel
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

2.85 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Oval Filigree Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
diamond, approx. total weight 1.00ct, K, SI 92 rose cut and old mine cut diamonds, approx. total weight
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 1900 Drop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold with Natural Pearl Diamond GIA
Located in Aventura, FL
old mine diamond cuts showcase the romantic charm of vintage cutting techniques, while the secure
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Vintage 1910s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1.00 Ct Diamond Platinum Panel ring
Located in Napoli, IT
bordered with major sparkle of rose cut Diamonds Approx .75 Ct the main three Diamonds (.20 – .35 – .20) -G
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau Antique Russian Diamond Guilloche Enamel Gold Brooch
By Feodor Lorie
Located in Chicago, IL
by rose cut diamonds. The flower is embellished with old pear cut, marquise cut and rose cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Vintage 1.00ct Diamond Three Stone Ring, c.1979
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Victorian style ring showcases a central old cut diamond, flanked by round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
additional larger diamonds are claw set beneath, surrounded either side with further rose cut and further old
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Antique 1860s British Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Tiara
Victorian Diamond Tiara
$87,863 Sale Price
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Antique Ring 1ct Sapphire 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose ØUS 5.5 / 3.4gr
Located in SE
marquise cut natural Blue Sapphire surrounded with 16 old diamond cut Diamonds on the crown and flanked
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl and 9.50 Carat Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver over gold with Pearls and Old Mine and Rose cut Diamonds weighing
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Victorian Revival Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, which has oxidized over time. The ring’s face is covered in a grid of old mine and rose cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1942 Finish Ring 0.35 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver ØUS 9.5 / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Old Finish Ring with 3 old European cut Diamonds, band in solid 14K Rose Gold with White Gold / or
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Flower Brooch in Silver With Gold Platting
Located in New York, NY
: Silver with Gold Plating Gemstone: Old mine & Rose Cut Diamonds Measurement: Approx 1.25" in Diameter
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Art Deco 1915 Platinum Necklace with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
epitomize Jazz Age luxury. The centerpiece showcases two old mine-cut diamonds weighing 0.30 carats in J-K
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1850s Victorian Diamond Tri-Colored 14 Karat Gold Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely early Bar pin 14K Gold Rose, green and yellow gold, Early C style Clasp, Mine cut Diamond
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Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

19th Century Antique En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch c. 1870s
Located in Chicago, IL
numerous old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. The upper spray of flowers is detachable, allowing the piece
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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Edwardian Diamond Negligee Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
total Cut: Old Mine, Rose & Chips Color: J-M Clarity: SI1-SI2 Graded by GIA standards Dimensions
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver

Antique Georgian 5.00 Carat Diamond Tremblant Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver over gold with Old Mine and Rose cut Diamonds weighing approximately a
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Georgian 1.40 Ct Diamond Rare Comet Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
little example richly set with old mine cut Diamonds as hardly found instead of rose cut Diamonds, this
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Antique 1830s European Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1910s 18k Gold Art Nouveau Natural Diamond Brooch And Pendant
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 7.6 grams. Totally is old cut diamond 1.15 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.45 ct
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 3.50ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
, three sparkling old cut diamonds are set with a further four rose cut diamonds set in between, giving
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Belle Epoque Antique Diamond Bow Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
with a ribbon. The ring is embellished with sparkling old mine, old European and rose cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Enamel and Diamond Pendant Locket
Located in London, GB
set with a radiant array of round faceted old mine cut diamonds. The star is set against a vivid blue
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Featuring a glistening old cut diamond at it’s centre, this hand crafted ring from the art deco
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond Chandelier Earrings of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
diamonds. Each earring features a graceful cascade of four twinkling old mine cut diamonds, enhanced by
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Floral Brooch Silver with Gold Platting Brooch
Located in New York, NY
in silver-topped gold, the piece is adorned with a rich arrangement of old mine-cut and rose-cut
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

1971 Soviet Georgian Earrings 1ctw. Daimonds solid 14K Rose Gold Silver / 8.85gr
Located in SE
has 42 natural Diamond stones / or 84 Diamonds total on both , all of old Diamond cut of gradual
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Vintage 1970s Georgian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco 2.10 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Napoli, NA
Genuine antique 1930's Art Deco 18k white gold necklace set with one large Old mine cut Diamond in
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Diamonds Pendant Bristol Blue Glass 18K, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Rose-cut Diamonds, natural Pearl seeds and a panel of Bristol blue glass. Set, to an 18K Yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.85 Ct Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
: none/worn Gems: 1 old mine cut diamond of approx – .25 Ct (H/VVS) – 22 old mine and 5 rose cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 4.25ct Diamond Cross Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful cross pendant dates back to the 1880s. A total of seventeen, old cut diamonds adorn
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

19th century Diamond Flower ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
. Metal: 19.2 Kt Yellow Gold and Silver Stones: 81 rose cut diamonds and 1 center old cut diamond Weight
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese High Victorian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow 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.