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Antique Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Cluster Ring
Located in Joelton, TN
Circa 1880 Victorian 18k Gold Old Mine cut Diamond Navette. One of the prettiest navettes I've seen
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.20 Old Mine cut Diamond Double Row Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
a double row of graduated Diamonds, comprising 12 old mine cut Diamonds for approx 1.20 CT, Diamond
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 14k Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Ring .20ct
Located in Narberth, PA
stacked band. A spectacular prong set .20ct old mine cut diamond rests in the snake's head. The snake
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian No Heat Sapphire, & Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A late victorian period No Heat Sapphire, and old mine cut diamond ring. Crafted in a traditional
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Antique 1870s Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian old mine cut diamond and black enamel three-stone gold ring circa 1890. * ABOUT THIS
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Antique 1890s Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Gold Victorian Old Mine Cut 0.7 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Victorian Diamond Ring 0.7 Carats approx Comprising of Five Old Mine Cut Solitaires in
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Old Mine Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Victorian
Located in Stamford, CT
Seven white diamonds, brilliant Old Mine Cuts, make an imposing impression in this Victorian ring c
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl & Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in MIAMI, FL
old mine cut diamonds, eight in total set in a halo setting. The diamonds in the design show H color
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning cluster ring holds old mine cut diamonds set within the platinum setting. The central
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum & Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
by a 0.65 carat cushion shaped old mine cut diamond grading as G color and SI1 clarity. Framing the
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Antique 1880s Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18k Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Floral Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Floral Ring. This beautiful ring is
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely Victorian, c. 1890, 14K yellow gold and diamond ring, featuring an Old Mine Cut
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Gold 1.6ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Marquise Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Chunky old mine cut diamonds perfectly hand pave set in a hand made ring with original patina
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold

Victorian 1.54 Carat GIA Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian era 1.54 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring composed of 18k yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 1.5 Carat Navette Ring 18k & 22k ring
Located in Joelton, TN
Stunning Nineteen (19) Old Mine Cut Diamonds clustered in a breathtaking Antique Victorian Navette
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Victorian 0.72ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A Victorian period old mine cut diamond ring in 14 karat gold. Centering this ring is a 0.60 carat
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 4.68 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond GIA Certified Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent Victorian era 4.68 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring composed of 18k yellow
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian .55 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Rare Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
decorated with heavy 18 KT solid gold mount centrally set with an Old mine cut Diamond of .55 CT rated as G
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Antique Late 19th Century European Etruscan Revival Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Morgan, UT
This lovely Victorian 18k yellow gold old mine cut ring is incredibly unique. This beautiful ring
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Mine Brilliant Cut Diamond Gold Ring, circa 1850s
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1850s Diamond ring with beautiful bright sparkly old mine brilliant cut Diamonds in a
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Antique 1850s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Double Snake Ring. This gorgeous
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Aquamarine, Enamel, & Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A victorian period aquamarine, and old mine cut diamond ring accented with scalloped blue enamel
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring. This incredible
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Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal .8 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Antique Wedding Engagement
Located in New York, NY
photographs. The eight antique Old Mine Cut Diamonds are absolutely stunning with brilliantly white color
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2 ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Gold & Plat
Located in Joelton, TN
2.ct Old Mine Cut Victorian Diamond Engagement Ring. Clarity VS1-2, Color I-K Size 7 3/4 Circa
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Ring Trefoil Citrine Old Mine Cut Diamond Three Stone Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
securely set into a three stone trefoil style design with an old mine cut diamond to the center. The ring
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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

Victorian 18ct Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring, Circa 1890
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulous late Victorian 18ct gold old mine cut diamond five stone ring dating from circa 1890
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 3.60 Ct Old Mine Diamond Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Imposing in presence, large cluster of old mine cut Diamonds with a good weight solitaire at center
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Belcher Set Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.31 carat total - L color with SI2
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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1866 Victorian 0.65 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65 carat total - L color with SI1
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Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.07 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Engagement ring featuring a lively Victorian old mine cut diamond weighing 1.07 carat set in a 6
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2010s English Late Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18k Gold 2.95ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
the Victorian era. The ring features an approximately 0.65 carat old mine cut diamond 8-prong set at
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 3.65 CTW Burmese Ruby & Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A victorian period No Heat Burmese ruby and old mine cut diamond navette form ring. Centered by
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Antique 1870s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian No Heat Sapphire & Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
0.27ct old mine cut cushion shaped diamond. Accenting this ring are eight rose cut diamonds. In
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Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 0.94ct Old Mine Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bypass ring terminating with old mine cut diamonds. One weighing approximately 0.49
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Starburst Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Starburst Ring. This gorgeous Victorian
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Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian 3.20 Carat GIA Certified Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with an Old Mine cut center diamond weighing 3.20 carats. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl 1.90 Ct. Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
topped by Platinum Understated design, comprising three rows of gemstones set between old mine cut
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 2.11 CT Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Antique Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old mine cut diamond weighing 2.11 carat - G color with SI1 clarity Set in an eight
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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian yellow gold ring with blue enamel and 0.9 ct old mine cut diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
18Kt (750°/°°) yellow gold ring set with an old mine cut diamond weighing approx. 0.9 carats, the
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 0.80 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Natural Pearl 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Featuring a clustered surround of old mine cut diamonds. Weighing approximately 0.80 carat total. H/I color
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Antique 1860s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Crescent Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Crescent Ring. This beautiful ring is
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
carat old cut diamond that is surrounded by a further 12 smaller old cut diamonds. Each of the diamonds
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20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 15k Gold

Victorian 18k Gold Ruby and Old Mine Cut Diamond Star Set Ring, circa 1896
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
Dating from the late Victorian era this wonderful 18ct yellow band ring is set with a central old
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian 1/2 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Antique 14K Yellow Gold Belcher Ring
Located in Addison, TX
meticulously cut old mine cut antique diamond, evoking the essence of timeless romance. An ideal choice for an
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20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.0 Ct Old Mine Diamond Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Nucleated Salt Sea Pearls, the trio inspired the whole unique design 1.0 Full carat of old mine cut Diamonds
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian 18kt Mine Cut Diamond 5-Stone Ring 2.00ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
ring, flanked by two Old Mine Cut diamonds on each side. With an approximate total of 2.00ctw in
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 3.39 Ctw. Old Mine Cut Diamond 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late Victorian Era 5-Stone Half Hoop Ring composed of 18k yellow gold. With a total Old Mine Cut
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubellite Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The ring features an oval rubellite surrounded by 8 old miner cut diamonds weighing approximately 2
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Rings

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Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow Gold Circa 1850's
Located in Boston, MA
. Centered by a 0.25 carat old Mine cut diamond. Accented by a halo of pave set Rose cut diamonds of 0.32ctw
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1835 Victorian 1.02 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a row of belcher set cushion cut sapphires and old mine cut diamonds alternating in
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Antique 1830s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

1880's Victorian 0.41 Carat Old Mine Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gypsy style band ring features an inset old mine cut diamond. Weighing approximately 0.41 carat - H
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Antique 1880s Victorian Band Rings

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

Old Mine Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Victorian
Located in Stamford, CT
Seven white diamonds, brilliant Old Mine Cuts, make a lasting impression in this Victorian ring c
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Pearl Diamond Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Natural Pearl Diamond Band. This gorgeous
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Ring. This cute Victorian ring
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian Style 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Victorian Style 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Five Stone Ring. This gorgeous Victorian
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.25 Ct Old Mine Diamond Coiled Snake 14 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
skin, Head has a large Diamond set in the centre Diamond is an oval cushion cut old Mine cut deep and
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

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Victorian Old Mine Cut Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the victorian old mine cut ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 186 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect victorian old mine cut ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a victorian old mine cut ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Antinori Fine Jewels, Hancocks and Jack Weir and Sons are consistently popular. An old mine cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and antique cushion cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a victorian old mine cut ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Victorian Old Mine Cut Ring?

On average, a victorian old mine cut ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,800, while they’re typically $480 on the low end and $285,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs. 

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bvlgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. 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

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.