Art Deco 1.72 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, French
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Exceptional and refined. Cut – Cushion shaped old mine / miner cut. Colour – I.
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.72 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, French
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Exceptional and refined. Cut – Cushion shaped old mine / miner cut. Colour – I.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century 1.47 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
An elegant gallery leads to a tapering yellow gold band. Exquisite. Cut – Old mine / miner cut. Colour – J. Clarity – SI1; stone is clean to the eye.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.75 Carat Old Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A classy and subtly unique take on the five stone / half hoop ring. So pretty. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts. Colour – I. Clarity – VS1 to VS2.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.64 Carat Ruby Old Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Cut – Oval shaped ruby and old mine / miner cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.68 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
The high shoulders depict a pair of overlapping leaves, each set with a smaller old cut stone. Fine, unique and beautiful. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts.
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 1.27 Carat Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring, circa 1900
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Beautiful, bright and of exceptional quality. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts. Colour – H. Clarity – VS1 to VS2.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.66 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Timeless and irresistible. Cut – Old mine / miner cut in the centre with eight-cut diamonds in the shoulders.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 3.03 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
The ornate gallery with scroll detailing leads to asymmetrical “double” split shoulders set with 12 (six either side) eight cut diamonds. This is exceptional. Cut – Old mine / min...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.57 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A mini masterpiece. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts in the centre and rose cuts in the shoulders.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Old Cut Diamond Gold Navette Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Cut – Old mine / miner cuts and small rose cuts Colour – G.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian 1.15 Carat Old Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A top grade example of a Victorian classic. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts. Colour – H. Clarity – VS2 to SI1.
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.12 Carat Old Cut Round Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Accompanied by an independant jewellery report from IDRC. Cut - Old mine / miner cut. Colour - K Clarity - VS.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.30 Carat Old Cut Diamond Rose Gold Vertical Three Stone Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A glorious one-of-a-kind. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts. Colour – E to F.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Art Deco 1.87 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Fabulous and unique. Cut – Old mine / miner cut in the centre with eight-cuts in the shoulders.
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.91 Carat Cushion Shaped Old Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Mounted in a box setting with four triple-claws leading to a fine band set with six (three either side) eight cut diamonds. Character and class. Cut – Cushion shaped old mine / mi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A wonderfully bright and unusually shaped diamonds, showcased with elegance and simplicity. Cut – Old mine / miner cut in the centre. The diamonds in the shoulders are eight cuts....
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Would work equally well on it’s own or stacked with another ring. A stunner. Cut – Old mine / miner cut. Colour – G. Clarity –VS2 to SI1.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 0.89 Carat Old Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Wonderfully delicate and really rather lovely. Cut – Old mine / miner cut diamonds. Colour – G.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$2,969
Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Ruby Bar Brooch
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Comes with the original fitted box (pictured) with a dedication to T.A.S. on the lid. Cut – Old mine / miner cut and rose cut diamond with cushion shaped rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.98 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Cut – Cushion shaped old mine / miner cut diamond and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 3.02 Carat Old Cut Diamond Onyx Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Fine carved scroll detailing in the gallery leads to a graceful 18k white gold shank set with four (two either side) eight cut diamonds. Magnificent. Cut – Old mine / miner cut in...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.17 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Geometric, beautifully proportioned and desperately lovely. Cut – Old mine / miner cut. The diamond in the shoulders are eight cuts.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Soviet Old Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Very special, very rare and – most importantly – very beautiful. Cut – Old mine / miner cut Colour – F. Clarity – VS.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.70 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Five Stone Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Cut – Old mine / miner cuts Colour – I. Clarity – VS2 Carat – Total approximate weight of 2.70 carat Size – N 1/2 (UK) or 6.5 (US).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 2.62 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Looks immense on the finger - a crackerjack of a trilogy. Cut - Old mine / miner cut. Colour - Diamonds are F.
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Cushion Cut Sapphire & Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A wonderful and rare find. Cut – Cushion shaped mixed cut sapphire and old miner cut diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
1.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond “Knife Edge” Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
The high white old the diamonds in the shoulders deliberately emphasise the warm hue of the central stone. Magnificent. Cut –Old mine / miner cut with tapered baguette cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 1.96 Carat Old Cut Diamond Round Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Unique and utterly, utterly delightful. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts. Colour – H. Clarity – The diamonds range from VS2 to SI2; all the stones are clean to the naked eye.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Sold|$3,118
1.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
The pierced gallery leads to a robust yellow gold band. A delight. Cut – Cushion shaped old mine / miner cuts Colour – H.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.14 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A stunning earlier incarnation of a design that has become a modern classic. Cut – Old mine / miner cut. Eight-cut diamonds in the shoulders.
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 2.00 Carat Sapphire Old Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
An absolute showstopper of a ring. Cut – Mixed cut oval sapphire and old mine / miner cut diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 1.30 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Subtle etching at the shoulders adds a little detail – but, really, this is all about the diamonds. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts Colour – G. Clarity – VS1.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$9,786
Emerald Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
High class, high quality - a just a little decadent. Cut - Emerald cut emerald and old mine / miner cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco 1.37 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Set on a chunky and robust yellow gold band. Fantastic. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts. Colour – J. Clarity – VS2.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920 Art Deco 1.27 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold “Ray” Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
as lady’s dress ring or an alternative-style engagement ring. French Hallmarks. Cut – Old mine / miner cut. Colour – H. Clarity – SI1.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.60 Carat Old Cut and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Accompanied by a Diamond Grading Report from EDR (London). Cut – Oval shaped old mine / miner cut in the centre, and rose cut diamonds in the surround.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco 1.89 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Cut – Old mine / miner cut in the centre, and rose cut diamonds in the shoulders.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century 1.95 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Target Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Although this sits nice and close to the finger, the quality and vibrancy of all the diamonds means this target cluster makes a very, very big impression. Cut - Old mine / miner...
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.73 Carat Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Lakewood, NJ
An outstanding engagement ring containing an antique 3.73 carat Old Miner cut center stone of H color and SI1 clarity with accompanying GIA report.
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 0.75 Carat Old Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
The diamond is deliberately set low between the proud shoulders, making this an easy - and stylish - ring to wear everyday. Cut - Old mine / miner cut in the centre with rose cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Cut – Old mine / miner cut, with eight-cut diamonds in the centre.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Cut – Old mine / miner cut in the centre, with round brilliant cut diamonds in the shoulders.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 0.65 Carat Old Cut Diamond Emerald Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
The four claw collets features a triangle gallery, leading to channel-set diamond shoulder. Irresistible. Cut – Old mine / miner cut diamond in the centre, with eight-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1.10 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Although this is a ring that screams vintage, it remains timelessly beautiful and relevant. Cut – Old mine / miner cut in the centre, with baguette cuts in the shoulders.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 1.50 Carat Sapphire Old Cut Diamond Silver Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Cut – Cushion shaped mix cut sapphire and old mine / miner cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Deco 3.00 Carat Sapphire Old Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A beautifully pierced gallery leads to a fine and tapering yellow gold shank. Pure class. Cut – Mixed cut oval sapphire and old mine / miner cut diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.97 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A breathtaking diamond in a breathtaking ring. Cut – The principal diamond is old mine / miner cut, with baguette cuts and eight cuts Colour – E.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 0.85 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Wonderfully detailed and unique – a rare beauty. Cut – Old mine / miner cut in the centre, with baguette cuts and eight cuts in the shoulders.
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 3.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A beautiful and beautifully preserved Victorian treasure. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts. The small “spacer” stones are rose cuts.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.94 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Efforlessly spectacular. Cut - Cushion shaped old mine / miner cut in the centre with eight cuts in the shoulders.
Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold
Edwardian 1.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Sitting nice and low to the finger, the diamonds are secured in platinum double claws within a stripped back double gallery with “U” detailing, leading to a slim and tapering yellow ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Circa 1910 Victorian Ruby Diamond Twin Ring in Platinum
Located in Bellevue, WA
The diamond looks closer to an old Miner cut and has broad facets that create big flashes of sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 0.75 Carat Old European Cut Diamond enamel platinum Stars Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
As dramatic, dreamlike and beautiful as the night sky – this is one of the most memorable rings we’ve had the pleasure of listing. Cut – Old European cut diamond in the centre, wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.53 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ruby Leaf Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
With six (three each side) marquise shaped natural ruby accent stones, fine filigree work down the shank and exceptional understated but ornate detailing in the galleries, this magni...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.25 Carat Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Five Stone Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Handmade in platinum with high quality gems; every aspect of this is top class. Cut – Old mine / miner cut diamonds and round faceted sapphires.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.55 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A class apart. Cut – Old mine / miner cut in the centre. Each shoulder holds a transitional cut and a baguette cut.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.14 Carat Pear-Shaped Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Contemporary hallmarks. London. Cut – Pear shaped old mine / miner cut in the centre with eight cuts down the shoulders.
Diamond, Platinum
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.
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