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Art Deco Style Diamond Buckle Link Bracelet 18 Karat Old Diamond Cut Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco Style,
Impressive Statement Bold Bracelet.
With old Diamond-cut Diamonds
Total Diamonds
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Old Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring in open work style centered with 1 old mine cut diamond estimate weight of
Category
Vintage 1940s Solitaire Rings
Antique 1.60 Carat Old Diamond Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a Vintage diamond heart ring. The ring has been set with a large central old cut diamond
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Old Diamond and Sapphire Bangle Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
Opening bracelet in 18K gold and silver, set with a sapphire and a round old-cut diamond, between
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Retro Tiffany Co 18K Gold Old Diamond Pink Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring - GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Retro Tiffany Co 18K Gold Old Diamond Pink Sapphire Halo Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Large Opal Old Diamond And Gold Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
An important oval opal, diamond and 18kt white gold bracelet, circa 1970.
Oval cabochon opal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1.40 Ct Old Diamond Cut Navette French ring
Located in Napoli, IT
overwhelmed by old cut Diamonds between old mine cut and rose cut Diamonds, approx 1.40 Ct TCW G/I VVS/SI for
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 2.20 Ct Old Diamond Cut Daisy Cluster Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
They are composed by 24 old cut Diamonds that sparkle and shines with immense fire and brilliance
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Handmade Platinum GIA 0.51ct Old Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - H Color - SI1 Clarity
Category
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$2,109 Sale Price
20% Off
Dm 0.19 in L 16 in
Antique Platinum 1.85ctw Bezel Old Diamond Concentric Target Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - J Color - VS1 Clarity
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 2.30 Ct Old Diamond Cut 14 KT Gold ring
Located in Napoli, IT
hosts three bright white main old mine cushion cut Diamonds totaling 1.70 Ct disposed in the a claw
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
18kt Gold Silver Old Diamond Pink Sapphire and Cameo Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting Dionysus with vine leaves and grapes, lenght 6,5cm, Holland mark.
Fitted case by Calderoni Milano.
Category
Antique 1870s Dutch Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Rosy Yellow Gold 0.85ct Old Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - K Color - VS2
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,077 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Edwardian Platinum 1ctw Old Diamond Milgrain Detailed Long Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
platinum. The ring showcases 16 old European & single cut diamonds elegantly pave set across the long and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$2,626 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold & Platinum 5.0ctw Old Diamond Etched Floral Statement Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
patterns giving the bracelet a very unique and adorable look while the old cut diamonds add spectacular
Category
Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$14,847
W 0.6 in L 6.25 in
Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum .50ct Old Diamond Enamel Target Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - Fiery H Color - I1 Clarity
Category
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$1,757 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.6 in W 0.31 in
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold 0.43ctw Old Diamond Etched Rectangular Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Cut - Bezel & Pave Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity - G-I
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,228 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Edwardian Platinum 0.40ctw Old Diamond Engraved Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(21) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - G-I Color - VS2-I1
Category
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 0.57ctw Old Diamond Triangular Prong Engagement Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Transitional Cut - Fancy Prong Set - G/H Color - VS2/SI1
Category
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$2,420 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Yellow Gold Old Diamond & Pearl Textured Work Round Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - Fiery White Color
Category
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,156 Sale Price
20% Off
Dm 1.2 in
Vintage Men's 14k Gold Gia 1.55ctw Old Diamond Solitaire Column Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - H Color - I1 Clarity
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Imperial Faberge Era Gilded Silver Enamel Old Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Russian Style Enamel and Silver Double-Headed Eagle Brooch.
This exquisite antique-style brooch, featuring the iconic Russian double-headed eagle emblem in finely detailed s...
Category
20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Art Deco Platinum 0.70ct GIA Old Diamond Milgrain Etched Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - J Color - SI1 Clarity
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$2,156 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Classic Art Deco Platinum 1.64ct GIA Old Diamond Pyramid Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - F Color - VS1
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$13,112 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.72ctw Old Diamond Fancy Wrist Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(95) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round Cut - Bezel & Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
$5,277 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.36 in W 0.56 in
Antique Art Deco Solid White Gold Old Diamond & Sapphire Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Cut - Pave Set - VS1-SI2 Clarity - G/H Color
(22
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro Gold & Platinum Custom Cut Moonstone 0.70ctw Old Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 7.9x5.5mm (approx.)
(20) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - G-I Color - VS1
Category
20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Amethyst Demantoid Garnets Old Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Purple Color - 20mm (approx.)
(24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - G-I Color - VS1
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
$7,037 Sale Price
20% Off
Dm 1.2 in
Vintage 18k Gold & Platinum Gia Old Diamond Floral Star Wire Work Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Multi Prong Set - I Color - SI2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$14,916 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Deco 14k Gold & Platinum Top 2ctw Old Diamond Wide Filigree Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(17) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine & Old European Cut - Pave Set - Mostly VS
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
$6,146 Sale Price
20% Off
W 0.49 in L 7 in
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold .28ct Old Diamond Sapphire Crisp Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Brilliant
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,021 Sale Price
20% Off
18k White Gold 1.17ctw Old Diamond Square Calibre Ruby & Sapphire Target Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Chunky Old Round Cut - Prong Set - Light Yellow Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,517 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Old Diamond & Sapphire Wheat Milgrain Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - H Color - VS2 Clarity
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$877 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Yellow Gold GIA 0.96ct Old Diamond Solitaire Pendant 16" Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Round Cut - Prong Set - L Color - VVS2 Clarity
Category
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,077 Sale Price
20% Off
Dm 0.25 in L 16 in
Antique Art Deco GIA 1.21ct Fiery Old Diamond Solitaire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Circular Brilliant Cut - Prong Set- Fiery - I Color
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
$6,116 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Deco Yellow Gold Oval Black Onyx & Old Diamond Large Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - White Color - 0.04ct (approx
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco White Gold Old Diamond & Sapphire Flower Filigree Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)–
(3) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice White Color - 0.06ctw
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,021 Sale Price
20% Off
W 0.32 in L 6.75 in
Vintage 14k White Gold 0.70ctw Old Diamond Navette Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
features a classic eternity diagonal Navette style . The ring is adorned with 51 old single cut diamonds
Category
Vintage 1940s Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1.55 Ct Natural Ruby .40 Ct Old Diamond 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
) saying from the colour, combined with a selection of old mine cut Diamonds interspacing the crown with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Gia 2.37ct Old Diamond Wheat Work Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) --
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - M Color - SI1 Clarity
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
$14,077 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian 14K Gold 6.49ct GIA Fancy Intense Yellow Old Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Elongated Cushion Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - Fancy
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
$28,947 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Deco White Gold GIA 1.01ctw Old Diamond X Baguette Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) --
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Round Cut - Prong Set - H Color - SI1 Clarity
Category
Antique 19th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,517 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Oval Opal Solitaire Ring W/ 0.80ctw Old Diamond Halo
Located in Montclair, NJ
fiery halo made from 16 pave set old European cut diamonds, and 2 diamonds on each side of the halo. The
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
$3,517 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian 14k Gold 1.64 GIA Old Diamond Engagement Ring Blue Enamel Halo
Located in Montclair, NJ
era and features a gorgeous, 1.64 carat, old cut diamond neatly prong set at the center of the
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$12,308 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Platinum 2.70ctw Old Cut Milgrain Bezel Diamond Station Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond- Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Fancy Yellow
Category
Antique 19th Century Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$7,917 Sale Price
20% Off
L 19 in
Antique Art Deco Platinum 0.83ctw Old European Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Prong Set - H/I Color - VS1/VS2
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$3,077 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.72 in W 0.29 in
Old Mine-cut Diamond Cross Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This stylized antique cross brooch set with approximately 14.30 carats of old diamonds dates from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Old Mine-cut Diamond Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
throughout with cushion and elongated cushion shape old mine, rose and single-cut diamonds, mounted in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
NEW Mens 18K Yellow Gold 1.96ct GIA Old European Diamond 3 Stone Gypsy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
quality old diamonds neatly burnish flush set across its domed top. The center diamond has been certified
Category
2010s American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$8,788 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 1880s Diamond Horseshoe Russian Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold russian bracelet in horseshoe style centered with 1 old mine cut diamond with
Category
Antique 1860s Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Clover Diamond Ruby Antique Brooch
Located in New York, NY
: Ruby, Diamond
Ruby Details: Burmese, Very fine, 4 pear shaped Ruby
Ruby Weight: 1.5CT
Diamond Cut: Old
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
old diamonds. It is designed as a frond of curling leaves and blossoms, set throughout with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Art Deco hanging gold earrings with diamonds and sapphires
Located in Chorzów, PL
with diamonds in old diamond and rose cuts with a total weight of over 0,55ct. Unique earrings
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Diamond Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
old mine, rose and single-cut diamonds, mounted in patinated silver-topped gold. Modern in its clean
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Timeless Flexible Art Deco Bracelet with Floating Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This is a repurposed diamond and platinum watch that has 2 carats of old diamonds floating where
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Handcraft Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphires Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
artisans assembled with natural turquoise, old diamonds and sapphires
Earrings total weight 18.50 grams
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Mother of Pearl Virgin Marry Diamond And Ruby Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
cut rubies and old diamonds with total pendant lenght 5cm hall marked 18k gold dates back to europe
Category
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
mounted in 18K gold. It is designed as a graduating line of old European and mine-cut diamonds
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Old Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of old diamonds. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 12759 vintage versions or 1437 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of old diamonds made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Single Stone, Hancocks and Mark Broumand are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many old european cut, old mine cut and round cut old diamonds for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of old diamonds, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Old Diamonds?
Prices for old diamonds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $27 and can go as high as $1,750,000, while old diamonds, on average, fetch $6,014.
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.
Questions About Old Diamonds
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How 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.
- What is an old European diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An old European diamond is one that features an Old European gemstone cut. This type of cut became popular during the Art Deco period and has a round shape with 58 central facets. You'll find a variety of European cut diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- How old are mine cut diamonds?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mine 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, 2021Because 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, 2021Yes, 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, 2021Old 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although 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, 2022Jewelry 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.
Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021Like 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.