Miners Cut
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1930s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belgian Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Brooches
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Canadian Three-Stone Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s American Edwardian Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century More Jewelry
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, Palladium
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Dangle Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Cocktail Rings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
- 1
Miners Cut For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Miners Cut?
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.