What is an Old Mine cut diamond?

An Old Mine cut diamond is an early hand-cut diamond recognized by its cushion-shaped outline, high crown, small table, deep proportions, and visible culet. Because each stone was shaped individually before modern precision cutting and standardized proportions, Old Mine diamonds often display subtle asymmetry and a warm, distinctive pattern of sparkle.

Are Old Mine cut diamond rings considered antique?

Most genuine Old Mine cut diamond rings are considered antique because the cut is most closely associated with jewelry made during the Georgian and Victorian eras, continuing into the Edwardian period and appearing in some early Art Deco designs. Some antique Old Mine diamonds were also placed into later settings, so the age of the diamond and the age of the mounting may occasionally differ.

What vintage eras feature Old Mine cut diamonds?

Old Mine cut diamonds are most strongly associated with Georgian and Victorian jewelry, where they frequently appear in yellow and rose gold settings with floral, cluster, and symbolic details. They continued into Edwardian jewelry and can also be found in early Art Deco platinum settings, where their soft cushion outlines and warm sparkle contrast with more geometric designs.

Are Old Mine cut diamond rings suitable for engagement rings?

Yes. Antique and vintage Old Mine cut diamond rings make distinctive engagement rings because every hand-cut stone has its own proportions, facet pattern, and character. Their cushion-like outlines and warm sparkle are especially appealing to someone seeking a one-of-a-kind alternative to a modern brilliant-cut diamond.

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Rings | Victorian Art Deco| Vintage Diamond Ring

Vintage Old Mine cut diamond rings are recognized by their hand-cut cushion outlines, high crowns, small tables, and visible culets, dating from the Georgian and Victorian eras through the early 20th century. Set in original Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco mountings, these antique and vintage rings display the warm, individual sparkle of diamonds shaped before modern precision cutting. Each one is a genuine original, one of a kind, and no longer made today.

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Art Deco 1.14 CTW Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring

Art Deco 1.05 Ct Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA J/SI2

Victorian 2.20 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Dinner Ring in Two-Tone Gold

Victorian Style Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold — .54 Ct GIA G/VS1

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Edwardian 1.29 CTW Bezel Set Old Mine Cut Diamond Antique Engagement Ring

Victorian Burma Ruby and Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

Art Deco .40 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold

Antique .35 Ct Old Mine Cut Vintage Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

Mid-Century 1.80 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold — GIA K/SI2

Art Deco .63 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Antique Engagement Ring

Art Deco 1940s .50 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Hexagon Vintage Ring

Art Deco 1930s Old European & Old Mine Cut Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring

Art Deco Square .60 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Antique Engagement Ring J/VS2

Art Deco 14 Karat .55 CTW Old European Cut White Gold Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring

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Antique .33 CTW Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring Geometric Square Frame

Vintage .40 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Engagement Ring with Milgrain

Antique .60 CTW Platinum Square Halo Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring

The Dana Ring | Original 1930s Art Deco .40ct G-SI1 Old Mine Cut Diamond

Art Deco Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond Geometric Square Ring in Platinum

Antique .20ct Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Platinum & 18K Gold Ring

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Art Deco 1.14 CTW Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Engagement Ring

Art Deco 1.05 Ct Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring GIA J/SI2

Victorian 2.20 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Navette Dinner Ring in Two-Tone Gold

Victorian Style Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold — .54 Ct GIA G/VS1

Art Deco .75 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring in Platinum

Victorian-Style .81 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring | GIA H/I1

Edwardian 1.29 CTW Bezel Set Old Mine Cut Diamond Antique Engagement Ring

Victorian Burma Ruby and Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring

Art Deco .40 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold

Antique .35 Ct Old Mine Cut Vintage Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

Mid-Century 1.80 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold — GIA K/SI2

Art Deco .63 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire Platinum Antique Engagement Ring

Art Deco 1940s .50 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Hexagon Vintage Ring

Art Deco 1930s Old European & Old Mine Cut Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring

Art Deco Square .60 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Antique Engagement Ring J/VS2

Art Deco 14 Karat .55 CTW Old European Cut White Gold Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring

Art Deco .10 CTW Filigree Old Mine Cut Diamond Antique Engagement Ring

Art Deco .15 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring

Antique .33 CTW Art Deco Platinum Engagement Ring Geometric Square Frame

Vintage .40 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Engagement Ring with Milgrain

Antique .60 CTW Platinum Square Halo Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring

The Dana Ring | Original 1930s Art Deco .40ct G-SI1 Old Mine Cut Diamond

Art Deco Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond Geometric Square Ring in Platinum

Antique .20ct Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Platinum & 18K Gold Ring

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Lee S - verified buyer

"Suzanne was amazing! I utilized the layaway service and it was a breeze. Ring made its way to Texas and was even more gorgeous in person."

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