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Georgian Old Mine Cut

Breathtaking Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver and Gold Necklace
Breathtaking Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver and Gold Necklace

Breathtaking Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver and Gold Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This stunning silver and gold necklace is set with 44 sparkling old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 37.30ct. The color of the diamonds is J-K with VS clarity. The necklace h...

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Antique 19th Century European Early Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

GIA 0.88ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant 14K Gold Georgian Style
GIA 0.88ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant 14K Gold Georgian Style

GIA 0.88ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant 14K Gold Georgian Style

Located in West Hempstead, NY

This stunning Georgian style pendant necklace is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a GIA certified 0.88 carat natural old mine cut diamond graded H color and VVS2 clarity.

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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 50.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklace
Antique Georgian 50.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklace

Antique Georgian 50.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in silver over gold with Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 50.00 carats. Made in France Circa late 1800s 17 inches long Comes in its original box.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Georgian Old Mine Diamond Brooch
Georgian Old Mine Diamond Brooch

Georgian Old Mine Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Georgian Old Mine Diamond Brooch Circa 1830 4.25 ct. of Diamonds, including an Old Mine Cushion cut Diamond in the center weighing approximately half a carat Set in gold and Silv...

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Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Georgian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Dress Ring
Georgian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Dress Ring

Georgian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Dress Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have wonderfully handcrafted Georgian cluster ring. This oversized antique piece focuses on intricate design with a centralised bright white old mine cut diamond being surrou...

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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin
Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin

Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin. This gorgeous Georgian pin is crafted in silver. This pin features a monkey playfully sitting on a branch and ha...

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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Antique Georgian Gold & Silver Old Cut Diamond Petite Pendant Adjustable Chain
Antique Georgian Gold & Silver Old Cut Diamond Petite Pendant Adjustable Chain

Antique Georgian Gold & Silver Old Cut Diamond Petite Pendant Adjustable Chain

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut & Rose Cut - Prong, Pave & Bezel Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.18ctw (largest diamond weight - approx.)

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Old Cut Diamond Heart Shape Brooch Circa 1820
Georgian Old Cut Diamond Heart Shape Brooch Circa 1820

Georgian Old Cut Diamond Heart Shape Brooch Circa 1820

Located in London, GB

An antique old cut diamond heart brooch, circa 1820. The Georgian brooch is designed as an open heart shape, set with twenty-two old European cut diamonds all mounted in silver and g...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Table-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Georgian Table-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring

Georgian Table-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a fabulous three-stone diamond ring dating back to the Georgian period. This antique piece focally features a single table-cut diamond at the centre of the face. This ch...

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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

TVJ 0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Earrings
TVJ 0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Earrings

TVJ 0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Earrings

Located in London, GB

Each earring features a round faceted old mine cut diamond which has been set in a Georgian style cut down mount crafted from silver and whilst being backed in 18ct yellow gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 1.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Vintage 1.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

Vintage 1.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in London, GB

Here we have a beautiful pair of stud earrings crafted in 18ct yellow gold and silver. The diamonds sit in cut down collet mounts in a Georgian style and are chunky old mine cuts.

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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful Georgian old mine cut diamond three stone ring. The stones are set in silver while the remainder of the ring is in gold.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond  Blue Enamel Ring
Antique Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond  Blue Enamel Ring

Antique Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Ring

Located in Austin, TX

Georgian old mine cut diamond and blue enamel ring.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Mourning Ring
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Mourning Ring

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Mourning Ring

Located in Austin, TX

Georgian enamel and old mine cut diamond mourning ring with black and white urn detail on shank.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Gold

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The bright old mine cut diamonds - all roughly the same size - are tucked into rub over silver settings.

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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Georgian 1.69 carats Old Mine Cut Loose Diamond With Ring
Georgian 1.69 carats Old Mine Cut Loose Diamond With Ring

Georgian 1.69 carats Old Mine Cut Loose Diamond With Ring

Located in London, GB

This exquisite 1.69 carat old mine cut diamond ring is truly a timeless treasure.

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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Georgian style Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Chandelier Pendant 2.5-3 ctw
Georgian style Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Chandelier Pendant 2.5-3 ctw

Georgian style Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Chandelier Pendant 2.5-3 ctw

Located in Joelton, TN

Elegant Georgian Era Pendant: An Antique Georgian style with Old Mine Cut diamonds cut in a style that predates the typical old mine cut, which were created between the table cut an...

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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

2.01 ct old mine cut diamond solitaire ring, Georgian collet setting, GIA cert
2.01 ct old mine cut diamond solitaire ring, Georgian collet setting, GIA cert

2.01 ct old mine cut diamond solitaire ring, Georgian collet setting, GIA cert

Located in Magdeburg, DE

This ring was newly made by Beaubijouxantique. The diamond is antique from the late 19th century. - One GIA certified old mine cut diamond, 7.51 x 7.37 x 5.08/ 2.01 ct (L/ VS2) -...

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2010s German Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

1.28 Carat Hex Cut Down Old Mine Diamond Earrings
1.28 Carat Hex Cut Down Old Mine Diamond Earrings

1.28 Carat Hex Cut Down Old Mine Diamond Earrings

By Ronan Campbell

Located in Dublin 2, Dublin 2

A one off pair of diamond earrings created using two matching old mine cut diamonds (1.28ct F VS). The Georgian cut down style highlights these unique diamonds which are full of char...

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2010s Irish Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian English 15K & Silver Topped Mine Cut Diamond & Pearl Pin
Georgian English 15K & Silver Topped Mine Cut Diamond & Pearl Pin

Georgian English 15K & Silver Topped Mine Cut Diamond & Pearl Pin

Located in Fuquay Varina, NC

The Georgian period spanned from 1714-1830. This fantastic 15K topped with silver brooch is set with old mine cut diamonds and can be a rare piece of history all your own.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Old Mine Cut Diamond Heart, circa 1820
Old Mine Cut Diamond Heart, circa 1820

Old Mine Cut Diamond Heart, circa 1820

Located in Houston, TX

This heart has such a great design and looks as stylish today as it did in the 1800's. Silver surround in 27 Old Mine Cut Diamonds with a clear front and removable clear case back.

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Antique 1820s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Georgian Emerald, Old Cut Diamond and Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant, circa 1800
Georgian Emerald, Old Cut Diamond and Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant, circa 1800

Georgian Emerald, Old Cut Diamond and Rose Cut Diamond Cross Pendant, circa 1800

Located in Theydon Bois, Essex

A spectacular cross pendant which bursts with history and character. At the cross’s heart is a bright, verdant green emerald set in yellow gold, with ten rose cut diamonds in the imm...

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Antique Early 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

GIA Certified Centre Old Mine Cut Diamond in a 7 Stone Half Hoop Ring
GIA Certified Centre Old Mine Cut Diamond in a 7 Stone Half Hoop Ring

GIA Certified Centre Old Mine Cut Diamond in a 7 Stone Half Hoop Ring

Located in Edmonton, AB

Reclaimed OMG diamond 7 stone half hoop with a GIA certified centre stone (1.02 ct) total ct weight 2.40 19K yellow and white blackened gold

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2010s Canadian Georgian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian 2.10 Ct Imperial Topaz, 60 Ct Old Mine Diamond 18 Kt Rare Solitaire Rin
Georgian 2.10 Ct Imperial Topaz, 60 Ct Old Mine Diamond 18 Kt Rare Solitaire Rin

Georgian 2.10 Ct Imperial Topaz, 60 Ct Old Mine Diamond 18 Kt Rare Solitaire Rin

Located in Napoli, IT

Fine antique condition Beautiful,rare example to get hold of Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow gold, tested Hallmarks: marked indistinctly possibly French Gems: 1 cushion ...

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Antique 1780s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

Hex Cut Down Diamond Earrings
Hex Cut Down Diamond Earrings

Hex Cut Down Diamond Earrings

By Ronan Campbell

Located in Dublin 2, Dublin 2

A one off pair of diamond earrings created using two matching old mine cut diamonds (1.28ct F VS). The Georgian cut down style highlights these unique diamonds which are full of char...

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2010s Irish Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Convertible Ear Pendants
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Convertible Ear Pendants

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Convertible Ear Pendants

Located in New York, NY

The additional 40 old mine cut diamonds weigh approximately 6.80 carats, G to faint brown color, VS to I clarity.

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Silver Antique Engagement Ring
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Silver Antique Engagement Ring

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Silver Antique Engagement Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.08 carat total L color with SI2 clarity - bezel set in domed silver collet with radial grooves Atop a gold cushion-shaped ...

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Antique 1820s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Late Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Antique Band Ring
Late Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Antique Band Ring

Late Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Antique Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring nine graduated old mine cut diamonds set to front in silver collete bezels Weighing approximately 0.65 carats total - quality consistent with cut and age Diamonds are foil-...

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Antique 1830s Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Era Old Mine Cut Brown Diamond & Sapphire Necklace
Georgian Era Old Mine Cut Brown Diamond & Sapphire Necklace

Georgian Era Old Mine Cut Brown Diamond & Sapphire Necklace

Located in Montgomery, AL

Necklace Details Era: Georgian 1714 - 1840 Material: Gold & Silver Pendant Measurements: 2 1/4 Inches Long; 7/8 Inch Wide Chain Length: 16 3/4 Inches Chain Material: 14K White Gold W...

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Georgian 9.87 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Topaz Silver-Topped 14 Karat Ring
Georgian 9.87 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Topaz Silver-Topped 14 Karat Ring

Georgian 9.87 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Topaz Silver-Topped 14 Karat Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an oval cut topaz weighing approximately 8.59 carats total - transparent light pink in color. Set with fleur-de-lis motif prongs with a recessed old mine cut diamond surrou...

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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian 14k Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring
Antique Georgian 14k Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring

Antique Georgian 14k Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamonds Cluster Ring

Located in New York, NY

At its heart, a cluster of old mine-cut diamonds, arranged in a delicate flower-like formation, sparkles brilliantly.

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Georgian Revival 14 Karat Gold and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ear Pendants
Georgian Revival 14 Karat Gold and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ear Pendants

Georgian Revival 14 Karat Gold and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ear Pendants

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A lovely pair of diamond ear pendants in the Georgian Revival taste. The drop earrings are formed by two linked diamond halos which sit atop of a large teardrop shaped pendant entire...

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20th Century Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Georgian Period Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Late Georgian Period Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Late Georgian Period Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Composed of 18 karat yellow gold & silver topped. Centering a very early Old Mine Cut diamond with a surround of smaller Old Mine Cut diamonds, collet set in a closed foil backed set...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Georgian 14k Gold and Silver Top 2.0 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Georgian 14k Gold and Silver Top 2.0 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

Georgian 14k Gold and Silver Top 2.0 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

This superb pair of antique diamond stud earrings was designed and crafted during the Georgian ear. They are crafted in solid 14k gold and silver top, and each features an old mine c...

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Georgian Dutch Revival GIA 4.31 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Silver Cluster R
Georgian Dutch Revival GIA 4.31 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Silver Cluster R

Georgian Dutch Revival GIA 4.31 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Silver Cluster R

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Georgian Dutch Revival GIA 4.31 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Silver Cluster Ring.

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Antique 1890s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Late 18th Century Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Late 18th Century Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Late 18th Century Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in New York, NY

An antique old mine cut diamond mourning ring of cluster design, in silver-topped 15k gold. Closed back, foiled diamonds, interior locket. Inscribed and dated May 1799. England

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Antique 1790s British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 1.5 Carats
Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 1.5 Carats

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 1.5 Carats

Located in Montgomery, AL

We always love vintage old cut diamond clusters!!! Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Era: Georgian 1810 Halmark: Birmingham England 1810 Head Width: 11.1mm Head Height: 3.8mm S...

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Old Cut Diamond Eternity Ring Size N (54)
Georgian Old Cut Diamond Eternity Ring Size N (54)

Georgian Old Cut Diamond Eternity Ring Size N (54)

Located in London, GB

Here we have an exquisite diamond eternity ring dating back to the Georgian period. This rare antique piece has been crafted from old gold and features 22 glistening old cut diamonds...

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 18k Yellow Gold and Silver Old Cut Diamond Band
Antique Georgian 18k Yellow Gold and Silver Old Cut Diamond Band

Antique Georgian 18k Yellow Gold and Silver Old Cut Diamond Band

Located in Great Neck, NY

Amazing Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond Band.

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Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

J. Birnbach GIA Certified 3.63 Carat Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 3.63 Carat Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

J. Birnbach GIA Certified 3.63 Carat Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

By J. Birnbach

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite J. Birnbach platinum and 18K yellow gold solitaire ring showcases a magnificent 3.63 carat old mine cut diamond, GIA certified with I color and SI2 clarity. The center...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings

Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Earrings

Located in London, GB

Here we have a gorgeous pair of diamond cluster earrings. Each identical piece showcases a centralised round faceted old mine cut diamond surrounded by a single row of smaller matchi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Half Hoop Two-Row Antique Cut Diamond Ring
Antique Georgian Half Hoop Two-Row Antique Cut Diamond Ring

Antique Georgian Half Hoop Two-Row Antique Cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Antique Georgian 15k gold and silver old cut diamond stacking ring, circa 1800.

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Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Georgian Diamond Onyx Ring
Georgian Diamond Onyx Ring

Georgian Diamond Onyx Ring

Located in Napoli, NA

A magnificent Georgian ring, featuring an old mine cut diamond in the center, framed in custom cut Onyx and surrounded by fine rose cut diamond, made of solid 18k yellow and white go...

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

The Georgian Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
The Georgian Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

The Georgian Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

The Georgian revival old mine cut solitaire diamond engagement ring is sumptuously set with a chunky, sparkling antique "miner".

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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

This gorgeous ring features different shaped rose cut and old mine cut diamonds set throughout the top of the ring and is set in the silver top.

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Antique 1820s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Antique Georgian Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Antique Georgian Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in New York, NY

An antique Georgian period old mine cut diamond and emerald cluster ring, in sterling silver and 18k gold closed back mount with silver cluster motifs on the shoulders.

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Antique 1830s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Exquisite Antique Georgian 3.7TCW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross
Exquisite Antique Georgian 3.7TCW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross

Exquisite Antique Georgian 3.7TCW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross

Located in New York, NY

Classic Georgian period 3.7TCW Old Mine cut diamond 18K yellow gold cross 19th Century Composed of eleven G-H-I Old Mine cut diamonds with the center stone measuring approximately .4...

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Round Blue Enamel Old Cut Diamond 9K Yellow Gold Ring
Antique Georgian Round Blue Enamel Old Cut Diamond 9K Yellow Gold Ring

Antique Georgian Round Blue Enamel Old Cut Diamond 9K Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This lovely round ring comes from Georgian period. The distinctiveness of the piece is guilloché enamelling (perfect condition). The head is set with 9 old cut diamonds (0,50ct, RW-...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Floral Brooch Featuring 3 Carats DTW of Antique Diamonds
Antique Georgian Floral Brooch Featuring 3 Carats DTW of Antique Diamonds

Antique Georgian Floral Brooch Featuring 3 Carats DTW of Antique Diamonds

Located in Montgomery, AL

The center diamond is an Old Mine cut. An Old Mine Cut is a very antiquated diamond cut most often seen in Georgian and Victorian antique pieces.

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Austin, TX

Early Georgian old mine cut diamond cluster ring in silver and gold.

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond and 14k Gold Ring
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond and 14k Gold Ring

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond and 14k Gold Ring

Located in Joelton, TN

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond and 14k Gold Ring Cross and Rosette Ring with Lattice band.

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Austin, TX

Large scale Georgian era old mine cut diamond ring with checker board pattern.

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Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

A really beautiful Georgian ring, set with old mine cut diamonds in a lovely design.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Austin, TX

Two rows of old mine cut diamonds divided by three larger stones set in sterling silver cut away, closed back settings on 15k gold. Typical of the late 1700's and early 1800's, Engli...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A stylish and understated diamond pendant, converted from a Georgian era brooch. The setting is modelled in sterling Silver, and features a typical early 19th Century claw mount - ho...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A sweet pair of Georgian stud earring conversions, each set with a .15ct old mine cut diamond in silver claw settings typical of the period.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This wonderful Georgian ring is set with three deep old mine cut diamonds, in silver claw settings typical of the era.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Double-Row Ring
Antique Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Double-Row Ring

Antique Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Double-Row Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

The old mine cut stones rest in closed back silver pie-crust settings, while the band is modelled in 15 karat yellow gold.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in Silver & 18K Gold
Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in Silver & 18K Gold

Georgian Old Mine Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in Silver & 18K Gold

Located in Danvers, MA

Offered is a one-of-a-kind pair of diamond stud earrings made with Georgian period old mine cut diamonds in their original old "pinched" or "cut down collet" settings.

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Antique 1810s French Georgian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

1.00ct Georgian Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
1.00ct Georgian Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace

1.00ct Georgian Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace

Located in Magdeburg, DE

The pendant is in very good, antique condition. - One old mine cut diamond, approx. 3.5x3.2mm/ 0.26ct (S/ VS2) - One old mine cut diamond, approx. 3.5x3.2mm/ 0.25ct (J/ VS2) - Thir...

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Antique 1880s European Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Incredible Old Mine Cut Georgian Ring
Incredible Old Mine Cut Georgian Ring

Incredible Old Mine Cut Georgian Ring

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful ring is Georgian era, closed back, set with 14 old mine cut diamonds. 2 rows of 6 diamonds are set on the head of the ring with one old mine cut set in each shoulder.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - Original Georgian Diamond & Setting
Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - Original Georgian Diamond & Setting

Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - Original Georgian Diamond & Setting

Located in Danvers, MA

One of a kind, this elegant Georgian style engagement ring was custom made to highlight the original Georgian period old mine cut diamond I found in an antique French brooch.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian 1.5 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Antique Georgian 1.5 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Antique Georgian 1.5 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This stunning antique cluster ring dates to the late Georgian period. It's set with a carat and a half of bright old mine cut diamonds (8x .12ct stones surrounding a central .55ct st...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique French Early 19th Century Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Antique French Early 19th Century Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

Antique French Early 19th Century Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

Located in London, GB

In the centre of the silver crimpled collet setting rests a stunning 0.25ct old mine cut diamond, typical of the Georgian period.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Old Mine Cut Diamond Foliate Drop Earrings

Old Mine Cut Diamond Foliate Drop Earrings

Located in Greenwich, CT

Antique diamond stylized foliate drop earrings, with old mine cut diamonds set in silver topped gold, suspended from wire hook tops, the drops removeable so the tops can be worn as d...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Russian, Estate from 1800s, 22 Karat Rose Cut Diamond, Red Stone Lavalier
Russian, Estate from 1800s, 22 Karat Rose Cut Diamond, Red Stone Lavalier

Russian, Estate from 1800s, 22 Karat Rose Cut Diamond, Red Stone Lavalier

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Russian, Estate from 1800's, 22Kt Rose Cut Diamond, Red Stone Lavalier. Russian Family Estate Heirloom from the Nicholas Czar, told. This rare item is a 22 carat yellow gold Lavalie...

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Antique 17th Century Russian Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 22k Gold

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Georgian Old Mine Cut For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate georgian old mine cut for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Silver and 15k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 17 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a georgian old mine cut from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes antique cushion cut alternatives. Finding a georgian old mine cut for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Georgian Old Mine Cut?

The price for a georgian old mine cut starts at $500 and tops out at $48,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,520.

A Close Look at Georgian Jewelry

Georgian jewelry is named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). A slew of beautiful pieces were produced during the period, and today antique Georgian rings, necklaces and other accessories are coveted by fine jewelry collectors.

There are certain features that distinguish jewelry from this era, including the fact that pieces from the 18th and early 19th centuries were handmade (so don’t let the absence of a maker’s mark lead you to believe otherwise). Antique Georgian jewelry also has a certain “look.” It’s a bit gray because stones were often set in silver, and because stonecutting techniques were not as advanced as they are today, the gems do not possess the level of sparkle to which we have become accustomed.

Intricate metalworking techniques such as repoussé (the hammering of metal into ornate designs) and cannetille (a method of working the gold wire to make it look woven) allowed goldsmiths to really flex their muscles. These gold pieces, either on their own or combined with gemstones, made for highly original and dramatic jewelry. The era also saw pieces with ornately woven strands of human hair.

Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. These were often cut in the shape of a cabochon or teardrop. It was fashionable to combine garnets or rubies with seed pearls. In Georgian diamond rings, popular cuts for diamonds included rose, old mine and table. Around the 1780s, paste jewelry, or hand-cut glass on foil, was used to imitate diamonds.

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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

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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

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