Art Deco 1.04 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
. Exquisite. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts. Colour – The centre diamond is a J, the diamonds in the
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.04 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
. Exquisite. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts. Colour – The centre diamond is a J, the diamonds in the
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 1.30 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
setting. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts. Colour – The centre stone is L, with H colour diamonds either
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$8,532
Art Deco Old Cut Diamond gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
small eight-cut diamond leading to a 18k yellow gold shank. Utterly arresting. Cut – Old mine / miner
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.85 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
timelessly beautiful. Cut – Old European cut diamond in the centre, with old mine / miner cuts and eight
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930s Art Deco 1.84 Carat Old Cut Diamond Onyx Drop Earrings
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
contrast between the white of the diamonds. Exquisite. Cut – Old mine / miner cut diamonds in the drop
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 3.05 Carat Ruby Old Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
/ miner cut diamonds. Colour – The diamonds are G. Clarity – The ruby is clean to the naked eye. The
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco 2.59 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
slim yellow gold shank. Immense. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts. Colour – The centre is I, the two
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Modernist 2.54 Carat Old Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
, because of it’s sheer beauty, utterly timeless. Cut –Cushion shaped old mine / miner cut, with half
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
F. & F. Felger 1.32 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Plaque Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
lines as well as supplying pieces to Tiffany & Co. and Cartier. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian 2.76 Carat Old Cut Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
gallery, leading to a fine 18k yellow gold band. Breathtaking. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts Colour
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.85 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Box Set Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
either side) eight cut diamonds. A triumph. Cut –The main diamond is an old mine / miner cut. The ten
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Sapphire Old Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
sapphire; old mine / miner cut diamonds. Colour – The diamonds are F to G. Clarity – The sapphire is
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 1.47 Carat Light Yellow and White Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
ring. Cut – Old mine / miner cut Colour – The centre stone is fancy light yellow. The outer
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 1.38 Carat Old Cut Diamond gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
. Cut – Old mine / miner cut. The diamond spacers are rose cuts. Colour – H. Clarity – VS1 to VS2
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Opal Old Cut Diamond Silver Cluster Pendant
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
stylish. Cut – Oval cabochon opal with old mine / miner cut diamonds. The four diamonds in the hoop are
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Victorian Emerald & Old Cut Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
mine / miner cut diamonds. Colour – The emerald is a deep verdant green, with H colour diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Sold|$7,413
Retro 1.63 Carat Old Cut Diamond Twist Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
half-circles. Hard to describe, but easy to admire. Cut – The two main diamonds are old mine / miner
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.43 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
. (European Gemological Laboratory). Cut – Old European cut in the centre and old mine / miner cuts in the
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Brownish Pink Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
and strikingly unusual. Cut – Cushion shaped old mine / miner cut. The diamonds in the shoulders
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Mid 20th Century 2.07 Carat Old Cut Diamond Triple Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
fine tapering shank. Blingy and utterly beautiful. Cut – The three larger stone are old miner cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 3.69 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
ring that demands to be noticed. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts. Colour – The central diamond is H
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 2.10 Carat Old Cut Diamond platinum Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
shaped old mine / miner cuts. Colour – L. Clarity – VS2 to SI1 All the stones are clean to the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.53 Carat Ruby Old Cut Diamond Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
unheated. Cut – Cabochon ruby with old mine / miner cut diamonds. Colour – The diamonds are G
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.54 Carat Fancy Old Cut Green Yellow Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
scintillating. Cut - Old mine / miner cut Colour - Middle stone is fancy greenish yellow; outer two
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$7,098
Ruby Old Cut Diamond Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
enhancement. Cut – Oval shaped ruby and old mine / miner cut diamonds Colour – Diamonds are F
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.89 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Gold Crossover Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
mine / miner cut in the centre, with eight-cuts and baguette cuts in the shoulders. Colour – The
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.05 Carat Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
gold band. Distinctive and beautiful. Cut – The middle diamond is an old mine / miner cut, flanked
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century 1.50 Carat Old Pear Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
mine / miner cut with round brilliant cut diamonds in the surround. Colour – The central diamond is
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Platinum Plaque Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
faceted sapphire to centre. Old mine / miner cut diamonds and calibre cut diamonds in teh surround
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.20 Carat Round Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
(IDRC). Please contact us if you would like to see a copy. Cut – Old mine / miner cut in the centre
Diamond, Platinum
6.90 Carat Natural Ceylon Sapphire Old Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
/ miner cut diamonds. Colour – The sapphire is blue and purple. The diamonds are H. Clarity – The
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.90 Carat Sapphire and 1.20 Carat Old Cut Diamond Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Cut – Old mine / miner cut diamonds. The sapphire is a square step cut. Colour – Diamonds are G
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 1.11 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Old Cut Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
- The main diamond is a cushion shaped old mine / miner cut. The side diamonds are round old mine cuts
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$13,523
Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
- Cushion shaped emerald and old mine / miner cut diamonds. Colour - Diamonds are J. Clarity
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid Century 2.53 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold “Bubbles” Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
punch. Cut – The centre diamonds is a cushion shaped old mine / miner cut. The “floating” diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 2.90 Carat Fancy Yellow Old Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
shaped old mine / miner cut. Colour – The centre stone is light fancy yellow. The diamonds in the
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.20 Carat Marquise Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
– this is a dream of a ring. Cut – Old marquise cut and old mine / miner cuts. Colour – K
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian 6.57 Carat Cabochon Emerald Platinum Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
cabochon emerald and old mine / miner cut diamonds. Colour – Diamond are H. Clarity – There are some
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1876 Victorian Sapphire Diamond Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
band. Cut – Old cushion shaped sapphire and old mine / miner cut diamonds . Colour – The
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Stunning 4.50 Carats Fancy Old Cut Diamonds Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
/ miner cuts in the surround. Colour – The centre stone is fancy light yellow. The diamonds in the
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
4.02 Carat Cabochon Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
cabochon emerald. Old mine / miner cut diamonds Colour – The emerald is a verdant green with undertones
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$8,443
Diamond Ruby Platinum Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
ruby and two old mine / miner cut diamonds. Colour – Diamonds are I; near colourless. Clarity
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$13,460
Cushion cut diamond solitaire
Located in New York, NY
An 18 K grey gold 2,40 ct old miner cushion cut.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,800
"Lyrical" Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An elegant platinum brooch set with 8 baguette diamonds and approx 1 carat of brilliant cut, Old
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$2,700
Bombe Style Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage bombé style dome ring with approximately 3.5 carats in Old Miner Brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Rare Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ten Carat Engagement Ring
Located in Lakewood, NJ
. The shape is referred to as old miner or the original cushion cut. The light and delicate micro
Diamond, Platinum
NIXIN Jewelry Unicorn Tear Australian Opal Necklace No. 20 in 14k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
miner who also cut the stone, the semi black opal hangs from an 18" chain. One of a limited edition
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$8,750
Art Deco Old Miner Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
miner cut diamonds and 4 straight baguette shaped diamonds surrounding the center diamond. The ring is a
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$1,650
Edwardian Pearl Diamond Platinum Pin
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Exquisite Edwardian pin set in platinum with natural pearls and old miner cut diamonds. The pin
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Victorian 0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
dainty and delightful one-0ff. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts. Colour – H. Clarity – VS2. Carat
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 1.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond gold Target Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
equals pure magnificence. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts. Colour – H in the centre and G in the
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Deco 2.26 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
sapphire. A stunner. Cut – Old mine / miner cut. The shoulders have eight cut diamonds and baguette cut
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1.22 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
stones. An absolutely beauty. Cut – Old mine / miner cut in the centre, with a tapered baguettes in
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century 3.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
20th century in a classic Victoriana design. Immensely beautiful. Cut – Old mine / miner cuts
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 9.06 Carat Natural Madagascan Sapphire Old Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
Madagascan in origin. Cut – Oval cut sapphire and old mine / miner cut diamonds. Colour – The sapphire
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 1.00 Carat Old Cut Diamond Gold Target Cluster Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
. Cut – Old European cut in the centre, with old mine / miner cuts in the cluster. Rose cut diamonds in
Diamond, 18k Gold
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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