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Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Marquise Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Marquise Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Marquise Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Marquise Diamond Eternity Wedding Band. This incredible

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Exceptional 3.70 Carat Art Deco Old Cut Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring
Exceptional 3.70 Carat Art Deco Old Cut Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring

Exceptional 3.70 Carat Art Deco Old Cut Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional and genuinely rare jewel centering on a 3.27 carat Old Cut Marquise diamond, GIA

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Old Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Vintage Old Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum

Vintage Old Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum

Located in London, England

A beautiful old cut marquise cluster ring set in platinum. The ring is predominately set with a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old mine cut marquise diamond 2.1 ct Art Deco ring set with calibrated sapphires
Old mine cut marquise diamond 2.1 ct Art Deco ring set with calibrated sapphires

Old mine cut marquise diamond 2.1 ct Art Deco ring set with calibrated sapphires

Located in PARIS, FR

Art-Deco ring in 18k (750°/°°) gold and platinum set in its center with an old-cut marquise diamond

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA. This gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Ruby & Marquise Diamond Ring
Edwardian Ruby & Marquise Diamond Ring

Edwardian Ruby & Marquise Diamond Ring

Located in Wilmslow, GB

gallery. The ring features a old cut marquise diamond in milgrain setting. This is surrounded with

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Marquise Single Cut Braid Eternity Band
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Marquise Single Cut Braid Eternity Band

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Marquise Single Cut Braid Eternity Band

Located in Great Neck, NY

band has single cut diamonds and old cut marquise in a braid pattern going around the entire ring. The

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Marquise Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Marquise Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Marquise Diamond Baguette Engagement Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

features an old cut marquise in the center of a phenomenal Art Deco mounting. The center marquise is

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Marquise Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Marquise Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Marquise Diamond and Emerald Shield Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

gorgeous antique shield ring is crafted in platinum. The ring has old cut diamonds and an old cut marquise

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1930's Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Necklace Platinum
1930's Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Necklace Platinum

1930's Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Necklace Platinum

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Circa 1930's Art Deco necklace with a central old cut marquise diamond and a mix of baguettes and

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mellerio Platinum 13.25cttw Vintage Diamond French Bracelet
Mellerio Platinum 13.25cttw Vintage Diamond French Bracelet

Mellerio Platinum 13.25cttw Vintage Diamond French Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

mesmerizing array of 156 diamonds totaling 13.25 carats. The vintage cut round, old cut marquise, and old

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20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Marquise Ring with Old Cut Diamonds
Marquise Ring with Old Cut Diamonds

Marquise Ring with Old Cut Diamonds

Located in Milano, MI

Vintage ring, made in Italy set in 18ct white gold with old cut diamonds for circa 0.75ct in total

Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Marquise Navette Old Cut Diamond & Emerald
Victorian Marquise Navette Old Cut Diamond & Emerald

Victorian Marquise Navette Old Cut Diamond & Emerald

Located in beverly hills, CA

shaped field of glittering mine cut diamonds, subtly enhanced at the shoulders with two single diamonds

Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Old Cut Diamond Marquise Shaped Platinum Dress Ring
Old Cut Diamond Marquise Shaped Platinum Dress Ring

Old Cut Diamond Marquise Shaped Platinum Dress Ring

Located in London, GB

Marquise shaped dress ring featuring an old cut diamond weighing 0.87ct in the centre with two old

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco ring with old cut diamonds Marquise
Art Deco ring with old cut diamonds Marquise

Art Deco ring with old cut diamonds Marquise

Located in Milano, MI

Delicate ring set in gold and platinum, with rose cut and old cut diamonds. From the Deco period

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Old Marquise Cut Diamond 1.5ct Ring Circa 1920
Art Deco Old Marquise Cut Diamond 1.5ct Ring Circa 1920

Art Deco Old Marquise Cut Diamond 1.5ct Ring Circa 1920

Located in Firenze, IT

An Art Déco ring from the early 20th century, set with an old marquise cut diamond of approximately

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old Cut Diamond Marquise 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Old Cut Diamond Marquise 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Old Cut Diamond Marquise 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous marquise shaped ring features a cluster of 15 Victorian old cut diamonds weighing a

Category

1990s English Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Old cut diamond marquise set engagement ring platinum
Old cut diamond marquise set engagement ring platinum

Old cut diamond marquise set engagement ring platinum

By Unbranded

Located in London, GB

This stunning engagement ring features a beautiful marquise-cut diamond set in platinum. With a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Victorian Marquise-Shaped Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Late Victorian Marquise-Shaped Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s

Late Victorian Marquise-Shaped Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s

Located in London, GB

marquise-shaped bezel with 1.90 carats of old cut diamonds. This handmade antique bezel is mounted atop a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Marquise and Round Old Cut Diamond Platinum Bracelet, circa 1920s
Art Deco Marquise and Round Old Cut Diamond Platinum Bracelet, circa 1920s

Art Deco Marquise and Round Old Cut Diamond Platinum Bracelet, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

marquise diamonds and sixty eight round old cut diamonds. The mount has been tested platinum with its clasp

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old cut diamond marquise art deco cocktail ring platinum
Old cut diamond marquise art deco cocktail ring platinum

Old cut diamond marquise art deco cocktail ring platinum

Located in London, GB

Old cut diamond marquise art deco cocktail ring platinum Composed of one old cut round brilliant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

W. A. Bolin, old marquise cut diamond approx. 1.50 ct, Stockholm 1943.
W. A. Bolin, old marquise cut diamond approx. 1.50 ct, Stockholm 1943.

W. A. Bolin, old marquise cut diamond approx. 1.50 ct, Stockholm 1943.

By BOLIN

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

18K white gold ring set with an old marquise cut diamond approx. 1,50 ct, approx. F-G / VS2, 20

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French marquise cluster diamond ring,  18K yellow gold 1.50 ct old-cut
French marquise cluster diamond ring,  18K yellow gold 1.50 ct old-cut

French marquise cluster diamond ring, 18K yellow gold 1.50 ct old-cut

Located in MONTMORENCY, FR

elegant ring presents fifteen old-cut diamonds set closely together to create a luminous, elongated

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Large Marquise Rose-cut Diamond And Old-cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Antique Large Marquise Rose-cut Diamond And Old-cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Antique Large Marquise Rose-cut Diamond And Old-cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

A rare long marquise shaped ring with a pavé of 24 rose-cut diamonds and 7 old-cut diamonds. The

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Marquise and Old Mine Cut Diamond Eye Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Art Deco Marquise and Old Mine Cut Diamond Eye Pendant Necklace in Platinum

Art Deco Marquise and Old Mine Cut Diamond Eye Pendant Necklace in Platinum

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

value. Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 25 Diamond Cut: Marquise & Old Mine Cut

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Gold Silver 2.44ctw Pave Old Cut Diamond Marquise Navette Ring
Antique Victorian Gold Silver 2.44ctw Pave Old Cut Diamond Marquise Navette Ring

Antique Victorian Gold Silver 2.44ctw Pave Old Cut Diamond Marquise Navette Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (21) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Chunky Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 3.2ctw Old Cut Diamond Marquise Panel Ring
Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 3.2ctw Old Cut Diamond Marquise Panel Ring

Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 3.2ctw Old Cut Diamond Marquise Panel Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique diamond, silver, and yellow gold ring, comprising fifteen old cut diamonds, set in

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold 0.78tgw Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Marquise Ring
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold 0.78tgw Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Marquise Ring

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold 0.78tgw Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Marquise Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

, leading you to the sharp points of the marquise. The old European cut diamonds are bright, white, sparkly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Marquise Ring in 14K Gold with Sapphire and Old-Cut Diamonds
Antique Marquise Ring in 14K Gold with Sapphire and Old-Cut Diamonds

Antique Marquise Ring in 14K Gold with Sapphire and Old-Cut Diamonds

Located in MONTMORENCY, FR

center, framed by a sparkling cluster of old-cut diamonds. The elongated marquise design, characteristic

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1920s Antique Marquise Shaped Diamond Rose Old Cut Encrusted Shining Pave Ring
1920s Antique Marquise Shaped Diamond Rose Old Cut Encrusted Shining Pave Ring

1920s Antique Marquise Shaped Diamond Rose Old Cut Encrusted Shining Pave Ring

Located in Milano, IT

gold and a mix of rose-cut and old miner's diamonds, the light and the shining of these diamonds make

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 3.25ct Old Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring GIA Certified
Art Deco 3.25ct Old Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring GIA Certified

Art Deco 3.25ct Old Marquise Diamond Platinum Ring GIA Certified

Located in Chicago, IL

impressive Old Marquise Cut diamond, weighing 3.25 carats, graded VS2 clarity and I color, and accompanied by

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Marquise Diamond Eternity Ring
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Marquise Diamond Eternity Ring

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Marquise Diamond Eternity Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

the entire band. There are two stations where old marquise cuts are set and the other two stations

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Marquise Sapphire Bracelet - GIA
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Marquise Sapphire Bracelet - GIA

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Euro Diamond Marquise Sapphire Bracelet - GIA

Located in Great Neck, NY

. This amazing Art Deco bracelet is crafted in platinum. There are natural old European cut and Marquise

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Ring

Art Deco Style 0.60 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

This is a platinum diamond halo ring. The focal point of this ring is a 0.60 carat old marquise cut

Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco 1.17ctw European & Marquise Cut Diamond Ring
Platinum Art Deco 1.17ctw European & Marquise Cut Diamond Ring

Platinum Art Deco 1.17ctw European & Marquise Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Boston, MA

0.85 carat old European cut diamond of H color, VS1 clarity. Accented by six old marquise cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

center and old marquise cut diamonds on the sides. The inside of the band is engraved "H. S. C. to M. E

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1960’s 18K Platinum European Marquise Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring 7.34ctw
Vintage 1960’s 18K Platinum European Marquise Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring 7.34ctw

Vintage 1960’s 18K Platinum European Marquise Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring 7.34ctw

Located in Winter Springs, FL

approximately 6.25ctw in matched marquise and round cut diamonds all averaging G-I in color and Vs1-2 in clarity

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Déco Ring With Old European Cut Diamonds Circa 1920's
Art Déco Ring With Old European Cut Diamonds Circa 1920's

Art Déco Ring With Old European Cut Diamonds Circa 1920's

Located in Firenze, IT

Art Déco ring with old cut diamonds , yellow gold, platinum. Marquise-shaped, milgrain-set, with

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Marquise diamond cluster ring, circa 1925.
Marquise diamond cluster ring, circa 1925.

Marquise diamond cluster ring, circa 1925.

Located in London, GB

Marquise diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a marquise shape old cut diamond in an open back

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum & Marquise Diamond Brooch or Pin
Antique Edwardian Platinum & Marquise Diamond Brooch or Pin

Antique Edwardian Platinum & Marquise Diamond Brooch or Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Measurements: 8 Old Marquise cut diamonds: 5.6 x 3.5mm± to 4.8 x 3.0mm± Measurements: Length: ca. 44.4 mm

Category

20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Pear Shaped Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Pear Shaped Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Pear Shaped Cluster Ring 14 Karat White Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Gold Gemstones: Natural Diamonds Diamond Count: 14 Diamond Cuts: Old European, Round Single, Marquise

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Marquise Shape Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring
Antique Marquise Shape Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring

Antique Marquise Shape Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

An antique Edwardian era navette shape engagement ring is centered with an old marquise cut diamond

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Unique GIA 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Unique GIA 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Unique GIA 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful platinum ring centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs

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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Type IIa marquise shape diamond solitaire ring.
Type IIa marquise shape diamond solitaire ring.

Type IIa marquise shape diamond solitaire ring.

Located in London, GB

shape old cut diamond, D colour, I1 clarity, with a weight of 3.17 carats, in an open back claw setting

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Marquise Shape Diamond Ring, French, circa 1920.
Marquise Shape Diamond Ring, French, circa 1920.

Marquise Shape Diamond Ring, French, circa 1920.

Located in London, GB

Marquise Shape Diamond Ring. Set to centre with a marquise shape old cut diamond, J colour, VS2

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Marquise shape diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1950
Marquise shape diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1950

Marquise shape diamond flanked solitaire ring, circa 1950

Located in London, GB

Marquise shape diamond flanked solitaire ring. Set to centre with a marquise shape old cut diamond

Category

Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Old Cut Marquise For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact old cut marquise you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from platinum, gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 451 vintage or 17 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an old cut marquise 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. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. An old cut marquise from Tiffany & Co., J.E. Caldwell & Co. and Luigi Ferrara — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A marquise cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and old mine cut versions for sale. When shopping for an old cut marquise, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is an Old Cut Marquise?

The price for an old cut marquise starts at $1 and tops out at $1,046,250 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,094.

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 Old Cut Marquise
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Marquise cut diamonds can be less expensive per carat compared to other popular diamond shapes. The 4Cs, the grading system that was established by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in the 1950s, are the guidelines that determine how marquise diamonds are graded. The price of marquise cut diamonds will be affected by market conditions as well as the aforementioned 4Cs, which are carat weight, color, clarity, and cut quality. Find a collection of diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How old an old European-cut diamond is varies. The old European cut is a precursor to the modern round brilliant cut. The stone appears circular when looked at from the top (because of its low table or largest facet) and has a high crown (the part above the middle of the stone) with larger facets. The tip of the stone, or the culet, is flat instead of pointed. This style was used predominantly in the 19th century, hence the name. It is best to consult a certified appraiser for assistance with dating and identifying antique jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of European-cut diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A marquise-cut diamond looks great in a variety of settings, but you should choose one that protects the center stone. Some of the top marquise diamond ring settings are bezel, prong and halo. Find a variety of marquise-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.
  • 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
    Although old European cut diamonds are often priced lower than modern cuts, due to scarcity, they can sometimes be more valuable than modern cut diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jewelry makers stopped using the old European cut for diamond and other gemstone jewelry around 1930. The style was common during the Art Deco period, but the brilliant cut became popular in the years that followed. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Old European cut diamond gemstone jewelry.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, old European cut diamonds can be worth more than many other cut diamonds as they are not produced anymore. This cut was developed and popularized between the years 1890 and 1930 and is likely to be found in an antique ring belonging to this period and featuring a round-cut diamond.
  • 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.