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Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring

Located in New York, NY

Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring Description: This ring features a large round old European

Category

20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

Silver & Gold Old European Cut Diamond Earrings
Silver & Gold Old European Cut Diamond Earrings

Silver & Gold Old European Cut Diamond Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

Silver & Gold Old European Cut Diamond Approx. 2.07ct Earrings Measurements 0.59in x 0.41in

Category

Vintage 1910s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

1.80 Old European Cut Diamond & Platinum Bar Brooch
1.80 Old European Cut Diamond & Platinum Bar Brooch

1.80 Old European Cut Diamond & Platinum Bar Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This bar brooch features one centering old European-cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.80 carats

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Champagne Color Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Champagne Color Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Champagne Color Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

1.50ct. old European cut diamond, color: light champagne, clarity: SI. On the sides, there are 3 old

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Circle Brooch
Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Circle Brooch

Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Circle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This brooch features old European-cut diamond diamonds, with an approximate total diamond weight of

Category

Mid-20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Diamond Tennis Bracelet In Platinum. The bracelet consists of 34 round Old European cut

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hancocks 2.49ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Hancocks 2.49ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Hancocks 2.49ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring

By Hancocks

Located in London, GB

Maker: Hancocks Summary: 2.49ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring Description: 2.49ct I VS2 Old

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Ring
Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Ring

Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Ring

Located in New York, NY

Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Ring Description: This ring features a round old

Category

20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

2.25ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
2.25ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

2.25ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By Mark Broumand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant Old European Cut diamond engagement ring is a timeless symbol of love and commitment

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.60ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum
Antique 2.60ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum

Antique 2.60ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum

Located in New York, NY

Antique 2.60ct Old European Cut Diamond Ring In Platinum. Circa early 1900's. Center of the ring

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

GIA-certified old European cut diamond engagement ring set with a 14K double yellow gold band. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art Deco era Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring composed of platinum. With a 0.74 carat Old

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Gold Gold Bracelet
Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Gold Gold Bracelet

Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Gold Gold Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

Platinum top all-around 14k white gold diamond bracelet with old European cut diamonds. 21 old

Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Ring
Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Ring

Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

stunner features a 0.42 carat Old European Cut Diamond at the center, bezel set amidst fine white melee

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
3.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

3.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

We love a big chunky old European cut diamond, and this ring is set with an exceptional example

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch
1920s Antique Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch

1920s Antique Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Old European cut diamonds total approximately 0.61 carats. Platinum and 14K gold.

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Vintage 1.3CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Vintage 1.3CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Vintage 1.3CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Montgomery, AL

Diamond; J Color; VS1 Clarity; Estimated Weight: 0.55 Carat 2 - 4.2mm Old European Cut Diamonds;J Color

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace

77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in silver over gold with 46 Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of 77.20

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Vintage 1940s Retro Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Vintage 1940s Retro Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Vintage 1940s Retro Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k rose gold with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.75 carat

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Ring in 14k
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Ring in 14k

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Ring in 14k

Located in Bloomington, MN

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k two-tone gold and

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

Located in New York, NY

Old European Cut diamond ring handcrafted in Platinum. The details are as follows : Diamond

Category

Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond & Ruby Navette Ring A ring featuring old European cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

Located in New York, NY

Old European Cut diamond ring handcrafted in Platinum. The details are as follows : Diamond

Category

Early 2000s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14.44 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
14.44 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

14.44 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k white and rose gold with two bezel set Old European cut Diamonds. One

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.06 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
2.06 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

2.06 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous ring features a 2.06 carat old European cut diamond with a hint of warmth. Mounted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Earrings
18k Yellow Gold Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Earrings

18k Yellow Gold Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Earrings

By Non Branded

Located in Lexington, KY

These vibrant earrings are made in 18k yellow gold with Old European cut diamonds and come from the

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 1900s 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Antique Edwardian 1900s 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Antique Edwardian 1900s 1.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat and 6

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Substantial Old European Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Substantial Old European Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet

Substantial Old European Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This graduated diamond tennis bracelet is set entirely with old European cut diamonds and dates to

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Victorian GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring

Victorian GIA Certified Old European Cut Diamond 3-Stone Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 3-stone ring Victorian GIA certified, 2.43 carat F-I1 old European cut diamond ring with

Category

Early 20th Century European Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Retro Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch
Retro Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch

Retro Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch

Located in New York, NY

57 bright white and perfectly matched Old European Cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum

Located in Bloomington, MN

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum This authentic Art Deco ring is crafted in

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

4.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Circle Dangle Earrings
4.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Circle Dangle Earrings

4.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Circle Dangle Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in Platinum featuring Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.53 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
1.53 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

1.53 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in New York, NY

This elegant platinum ring from the Edwardian era, centers a sparkling GIA certified old European

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

By MOGULDIAM INC

Located in New York, NY

Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring In Platinum. The details are as follows : Diamond weight

Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Denver, CO

approximately 0.80 carats, IJ color, VS clarity, complemented by six smaller Old European cut diamonds that

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.01ct. Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
2.01ct. Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring

2.01ct. Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Filigree Engagement Ring

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautiful Art Deco diamond engagement ring handmade in platinum. The Old European cut diamond

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique, 1.55 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Antique, 1.55 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Antique, 1.55 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

This late Victorian diamond engagement ring boasts a beautiful 1.55 carat old European cut diamond

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Ring with Diamond Scalloped Halo
Old European Cut Diamond Ring with Diamond Scalloped Halo

Old European Cut Diamond Ring with Diamond Scalloped Halo

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This ring is full of glitz and glamour! With a stunning .83 carat old European cut diamond in the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.20ct. Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
2.20ct. Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

2.20ct. Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Made of platinum, this ring centers a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs

Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3.28  Carat Five 5-Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring.
3.28  Carat Five 5-Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring.

3.28 Carat Five 5-Stone Old European Cut Diamond Ring.

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

3.28 ct Total Weight Five-Stone 14K White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Ring Embrace vintage

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire

Antique Style Platinum & Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Antique Style Platinum & Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Antique Style Platinum & Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This ring whilst relatively modern in manufacture has been crafted using old European cut diamonds

Category

20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 7.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
GIA Certified 7.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

GIA Certified 7.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

GIA Certified 7.30 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold These vintage

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Five-Stone Old European-cut Diamond Ring
Five-Stone Old European-cut Diamond Ring

Five-Stone Old European-cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

delicate 18K gold band is set across the top with a tapering line of old European-cut diamonds, approximate

Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.74 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Gold Ring
0.74 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Gold Ring

0.74 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Gold Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

Platinum Ring; Featuring a 0.74ct old European cut diamond with approximate I color and SI clarity

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1920s Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
1920s Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum

1920s Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum

Located in New York, NY

1920s Antique Old european cut diamond engagement ring in platinum. The details are as follows

Category

Vintage 1920s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Old European Cut Diamond  Ring
Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Old European Cut Diamond  Ring

Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Old European Cut Diamond Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Old European Cut Diamond Ring. The ring weighs 6.2 grams

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
1920 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum

1920 Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum

Located in New York, NY

1920 Antique old european cut diamond ring in platinum. The details are as follows : Diamond

Category

Vintage 1920s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.88 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
1.88 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

1.88 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Montgomery, AL

: 1.0 Gram Accented by the following gemstones 2 - 6.3mm Old European Cut Diamonds; IJ Color; VS

Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
Antique Old European Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring

Located in Coral Gables, FL

14 Karat White Gold 3 Stone Ring Featuring Old European Cut Diamonds of SI Clarity and H Color

Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.48 Ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
2.48 Ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

2.48 Ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

platinum and gold. The ring features a bright white and sparkly 2.48 carat Old European cut diamond (H

Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum

11.33 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings
11.33 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings

11.33 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k gold and silver with 2 Old European cut center Diamonds, one weighing 3.16

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage Platinum & Graduated Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Vintage Platinum & Graduated Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Vintage Platinum & Graduated Old European Cut Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Each earring with a total of 4 diamonds, comprising of 2 larger Old European cut diamonds (1.30± Ctw

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeous ring holds a 90pt old European cut diamond which is G/H colour VS I. The diamond is

Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

2.57ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
2.57ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

2.57ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By Mark Broumand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1.42ct old European cut diamond, GIA certified at F-SI2. Exceptionally white and perfectly eye clean, it

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

EGL Certified 1.89ct Old European cut diamond  Platinum Ring
EGL Certified 1.89ct Old European cut diamond  Platinum Ring

EGL Certified 1.89ct Old European cut diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

1.89ct Old European cut diamond set in a classic platinum design with diamond-accented shoulders for

Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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Old European Cut Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of old european cut diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, platinum and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 27405 vintage examples as well as 2052 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco and Edwardian are consistently popular styles when it comes to old european cut diamonds. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Single Stone, Tiffany & Co. and Luigi Ferrara produced popular versions that are worth a look. There are many old european cut, round cut and old mine cut old european cut diamonds for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of old european cut diamonds, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Old European Cut Diamonds?

Prices for old european cut diamonds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,620,000, while old european cut diamonds, on average, fetch $5,705.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Questions About Old European Cut Diamonds
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How old an old European-cut diamond is varies. The old European cut is a precursor to the modern round brilliant cut. The stone appears circular when looked at from the top (because of its low table or largest facet) and has a high crown (the part above the middle of the stone) with larger facets. The tip of the stone, or the culet, is flat instead of pointed. This style was used predominantly in the 19th century, hence the name. It is best to consult a certified appraiser for assistance with dating and identifying antique jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of European-cut diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, old European cut diamonds can be worth more than many other cut diamonds as they are not produced anymore. This cut was developed and popularized between the years 1890 and 1930 and is likely to be found in an antique ring belonging to this period and featuring a round-cut diamond.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although old European cut diamonds are often priced lower than modern cuts, due to scarcity, they can sometimes be more valuable than modern cut diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jewelry makers stopped using the old European cut for diamond and other gemstone jewelry around 1930. The style was common during the Art Deco period, but the brilliant cut became popular in the years that followed. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Old European cut diamond gemstone jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    European cut diamonds were most popular from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. They're quite brilliant in terms of shine quality and feature a large culet,small table and round shape.
  • 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.