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PANIM 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond & Emerald Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond & Emerald Ring A super 18 karat yellow gold, three stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period diamond crescent brooch comprised of old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 10K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cuff Links
Located in New York, NY
These Victorian 10K rose gold cufflinks feature old mine cut white diamonds at the center, set in a
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

1890 Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an absolutely darling Victorian ring set in 14K rose gold, featuring a lovely Old Mine Cut
Category

Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Gold 2.06ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and rose gold ring, comprising seven old mine cut diamonds, set in 9 karat rose
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Mine Cut and Rose Cut Diamond Earrings. These gorgeous pair
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Rose and White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose & white gold Diamonds: 1 old mine cut = 0.50cttw Color: J
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 9K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring. This
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold & Silver Brooch with 3.45 Ct. Old Mine & Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold & Silver Brooch with 3.45 Carats Old MIne & Rose Cut Diamonds Old Mine Diamonds : 2.75 Ct
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian GIA 1.01 carat old mine cut diamond 18k rose gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in the early 1900s, this Victorian ring centers a GIA-certified 1.01-carat old mine cut
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.01 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond - GIA Certified!
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
1.01ct Old Mine Cut Diamond – Antique Charm with Soul M Color SI2 Clarity Vintage Cushion Shape
Category

Antique 19th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral Cocktail Retro Old Mine cut
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral Cocktail Retro Old Mine cut This vintage ring circa the
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Antique 0.69 ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch, 14K Rose Gold Pin
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
set with antique old mine cut diamonds. Diamonds from this era are beautiful, hand-cut masterpieces
Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
gold (front – silver, back – gold). It is centered with an old mine cut diamond (6.4 x 6.3 mm
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Dainty Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
1/4 Sizable Upon Request Accented by the following gemstones 1 - 4.8mm Old Mine Cut Diamond; KL
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond brooch with an estimate diamond weight of 1.20 carats stone
Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Edwardian - Art Deco Pendant Necklace with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds with
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold Russian old mine cut diamond ring with an estimate 2 old cut diamond weight of 1
Category

Antique Early 1900s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian GIA 1.00 carat old mine cut diamond 14k rose gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mine cut diamond, graded L color and SI1 clarity. Set in warm 14k rose gold, the softly rounded facets
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Deco Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin 4.20cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
and set with approximately 4.50cttw in G-I color Vs clarity old mine cut and rose cut diamonds as well
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.47 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose gold with 2 Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.47
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique French Old Mine Cut Diamond Sunburst Dormeuse Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Hailing from late 19th century France, come these ultra-sparkly old mine-cut diamond sunburst
Category

Antique 1880s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Starburst Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring is crafted in 14k rose gold. The center holds an old mine cut diamond and is set in a wide rose
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Contemporary 18K Rose Gold Old mine-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring, 1.56 ct K VS2
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
warm 18K rose gold and set with a single 1.56 carat Old mine-cut diamond of K color and VS2 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Rose Cut and Old Mine Diamond Cross Pendant in 12K Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
: Rose Cut and Old Mine Brilliant, .60ct total weight. Measurement: 1.75 inch long Condition: Excellent
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Dalben 0, 82 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamand Rose Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a kind 18 kt rose gold ring with a cushion cut old mine cut diamond weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Earrings Diamond Black Onyx Platinum Old Mine Rose Cut Diamonds Antique
Located in New York, NY
These are magnificent antique Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond and Black Onyx Platinum Art Deco
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold 1.65 Carats Total
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
elegance. The delicate rose gold shank paired with the incredible Old Mine Cut stones make for a
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Solid Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Oval Swirl Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Ole Mine Cut Center & Old Rose Cut - Prong & Pave
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian brooch with old mine and rose cut diamonds 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 18k rose gold and silver brooch with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds up to 0.60ct - G
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 2 Carat Old Mine Cut Cluster Navette Style Ring Rose Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
Sizable Upon Request Accented by the following gemstones 9 - 3.5mm Old Mine Cut Diamonds; JK Color; SI
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

4.03 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Single Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
rich 22ct rose gold and features a spectacular 4.03 carat round faceted old mine cut diamond at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Era Old Mine Cut Brown Diamond & Sapphire Necklace
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving the earthy tones of this vintage beauty! The beauty old mine cut diamond is accent
Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Mark Broumand 1.80 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ravishing diamond engagement ring is set with a gorgeous 1.50ct old Mine cut center diamond
Category

2010s American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 6 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
6.28-carat Old Mine Cut diamond at its center, this original vintage piece offers a glamorous and
Category

Antique 1830s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Brooch with Old Mine and Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
by a symphony of antique-cut stones. A 1.06-carat old mine-cut diamond adds bold brilliance to the
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Gorgeous Rose and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gorgeous 18k gold drop earrings, featuring rubies and a combination of rose & old mine cut
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

RETRO ring with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
RETRO 18k bicolor gold ring set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds up to 0.30ct - G/H - SI
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Old European, Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Mixed Metal Swirl Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Cut: Old Mine, Old European, & Rose Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.53 CT Diamond Color: G-K
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal

Necklce and pendant with pearl, old mine and rose cut diamonds 1.20ct 14 gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
. This has not been tested for this specific object - 1 x 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm old mine cut polished diamond
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Inspired 1.93 Carat Old Mine Diamond 18K Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 4 Diamonds Cut: Old Mine Cut Weight: 1.93 Carat Color: M-N Clarity: SI Metal: 18K
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian GIA 1.00 carat old mine diamond 10k rose gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This romantic Victorian ring features a 1.00 carat GIA-certified old mine cut diamond flanked by
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

1900 Edwardian 14K Rose Gold .20ct Old Mine Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Diamond Details: Weight: .20ct Cut: Old Mine Color: I Clarity: VS Pin Measurements: Skin to Top of Pin
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Ruby And Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian old mine cut diamond ring made in odessa 1904/1907 centered with 5 old mine cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

ART NOUVEAU Brooch with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 3.50ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds total approx. 3.50 ct - G/H
Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

ART NOUVEAU brooch with old mine and rose cut diamond up to 0.15ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold brooch set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. 0.15ct - F/G - SI detailed
Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring. This
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important Old Mine Cut Heart Locket Pendant and Diamond Necklace, Certified
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pendant (circa 1850) is made up of 39 antique old mine cut diamonds totaling 4.25 Cts. The center old mine
Category

Antique 1850s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Necklace and pendant with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 2.20ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
old mine cut polished diamond total approximately 0.80 carat color G/H clarity SI - 8 x 3.2 mm old
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Necklace and pendant wit old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 1.50ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace with a gold and silver pendant set with old mine cut and rose diamonds up
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

1940s Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond, Pearl, and Enamel Necklace
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
added to the back of the pendant. The pendant is set with pearl and diamond accents. The measurements of
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Enamel

necklace with old mine and rose cut diamonds up to 3.00ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold necklace with a gold and silver center piece set with old mine and rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Luxurious 2.04ctw Mine Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry presents: A refined victorian bib necklace featuring old mine cut diamonds
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Onyx Ring Victorian 14 Karat White Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
with a central Old Mine Cut Diamond set in 14 Karat Gold. The stunning antique ring has a beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 13K Rose Gold 0.49 TCW Old Mine Cut Diamond Tapered Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This unique six diamond band, set in luxurious rose gold, features a total of 0.49 carats of old
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique 7 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Brooch 1880s
Located in Chicago, IL
gold (front – silver, back – gold). It is centered with an old mine cut diamond (6.4 x 6.3 mm
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 3.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a GIA certified Old Mine cut Diamond weighing 3.20 carats, H
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 10K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond and emerald ring. Set with one central cushion shape old mine diamond in an open
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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Rose Cut Old Mine Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rose cut old mine diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 68 vintage editions and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a rose cut old mine diamond 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. Creating a rose cut old mine diamond has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mark Broumand, Hancocks and LB Exclusive are consistently popular. 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 rose cut and round cut alternatives. Finding a rose cut old mine diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 24 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Rose Cut Old Mine Diamond?

Prices for a rose cut old mine diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $560 and can go as high as $180,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,800.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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 Rose Cut Old Mine Diamond
  • 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
    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 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.