Skip to main content

Cabochon Moonstone

to
189
1,606
548
1,237
864
529
269
253
172
163
127
76
63
57
52
49
42
40
38
37
37
36
35
33
11
10
6
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
104
45
40
34
33
Sort By
Vintage Rainbow Moonstone Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold Men s Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Cabochon cut moonstones each measure 11mm x 9mm. The cufflinks are in very good condition and free
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Kt Rose Gold With Colored Moonstone Fashion Earrings
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Earrings in rose gold 9 Karat with Grey Moonstone (oval cabochon cut, size: 10x14 mm) and Peach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Street Sons Moonstone 14 Karat Gold Renaissance Cameo Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a moonstone cabochon measuring approximately 11.8 x 8.5 mm Translucent and frosted with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Renaissance Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moonstone Ring by Raymond Yard, 12.46 Carats
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New Orleans, LA
A monumental 12.46-carat oval moonstone cabochon is set in this classic Art Deco-style Raymond Yard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

Arts Crafts Silver Moonstone and Chrysoprase Brooch Pin, circa 1910
Located in Toronto, ON
Arts and Crafts Silver Moonstone and chrysoprase Brooch Pin C.1910. Large size rectangular form
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Silver

Art Nouveau Moonstone 14 Karat Gold Foliate Statement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval moonstone cabochon measuring approximately 13.5 x 9.5 mm Moonstone is
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Outstanding Antique 15 Carat Yellow Gold Moonstone Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Outstanding Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Moonstone Necklace and Earrings Set Screw Back truly the
Category

Antique 19th Century European Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold

Lovely Natural Loose Moonstone Gem 6.60 Carats Indian Gemstone for Rings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lovely Natural Loose Moonstone Gem, available for sale at wholesale price, natural high-quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Moonstone

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Burma Moonstone Eternity Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18K Gold Blue Moonstone Eternity Ring is a perennial favorite. The blue sheen in the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

Kaunis Koru Finnish Modernist Sterling Silver Blue Moonstone Cuff Bracelet
By Kaunis Koru
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver bracelet with high domed blue moonstone by Kaunis Koru of Finland, circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Victorian Amethyst Moonstone Diamond Emerald 14K Gold Antique Snake Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
snakes coiled around 10.0 mm cabochons One cabochon is an amethyst and the other is a moonstone - bezel
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Potter Mellen Art Deco Onyx and Moonstone Link Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
. The closed-back moonstone cabochons are very clear with pale blue color and exhibit a strong flash
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Moonstone Filigree Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Moonstone Filigree Ring. This beautiful art deco ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold

1900s Moonstone Quatrefoil Fringe Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
The palmier-link chain with an S-shaped clasp suspending ten round cabochon-cut moonstones
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tamara Comolli Large Bouton Grey Moonstone Ring in 18k White Gold
By Tamara Comolli
Located in Carmel, IN
This Tamara Comolli large, stackable bouton ring features a beautiful cabochon-cut Moonstone, and
Category

2010s German Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Moonstone 14 Karat Gold Cherub Intaglio Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an oval cabochon of moonstone measuring approximately 10.0 x 8.5 mm Translucent with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moonstone and Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
. Admire this cabochon cut Moonstone bezel set in a satin finished rose gold ring with pave-set diamonds
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Scarce Antique Islamic Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Gold Ring with Moonstone
Located in London, GB
truncated conical bezel is set with a natural bright white moonstone cabochon held in place by 14 wedge
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Band Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold

Etruscan Style Sterling Silver Moonstone Link Bracelet and Ring Set
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Etruscan Style Sterling Silver Moonstone Link Bracelet and Ring Set- This lovely Etruscan
Category

20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver 18 Karat Gold Hinged Cuff with Moonstone Endcaps
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and 18K gold accent moonstone hinged cuff bracelet. Balinese handcrafted artisan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Moonstone and Diamond Filigree Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
approximately .50ctw, and are pavé and bezel set. Dangling freely at the base is an alluring moonstone cabochon
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

Henry Dunay Moonstone Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Henry Dunay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning high cabochon rainbow moonstones are accented with brilliant cut diamonds. Henry Dunay
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Blue Moonstone Leverback Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18K green gold, Faye Kim’s modern Ceylon moonstone studs have the desirable blue
Category

2010s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Moonstone Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster ring centers an oval moonstone cabochon measuring approximately 13.8 x 9.5 mm Translucent
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k Moonstone and Sapphire Earring and Bracelet Set
Located in Narberth, PA
set features a lovely pair of sapphire and moonstone earrings! Each earring features five moonstone
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter and Daniel Macchiarini Sterling Bronze Moonstone Wood Modernist Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
2000's sterling silver, bronze, purple heart wood with clear moonstone cabochon modernist brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Mandarin Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
This 18k yellow gold ring showcases a stunning 14.68 carat cabochon Mandarin moonstone accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Arts Crafts Moonstone 18 Karat Gold Foliate Screwback Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring 5.5 mm round moonstone cabochons Semi-transparent with weak to moderate blue
Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Blue Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Pendant Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1915 silver topped 14K gold, cabochon cut blue moonstones, calibre cut blue sapphires, old
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone

Art Nouveau Moonstone 14 Karat Gold Foliate Ear-clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
triangular cabochons of moonstone, measuring approximately 9.3 x 9.8 mm, translucent with billowy blue
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold

Moonstone Earrings Gold Fine Jewelry Studs Mens Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold studs earrings with natural fine quality Adularia Moonstone gemstones origin - Sri Lanka
Category

2010s French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Elizabeth Locke Tourmaline Moonstone Peridot 19 Karat Gold Link Bracelet
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cabochons of tourmaline, citrine, moonstone, labradorite, peridot and other With a hammered gold finish
Category

2010s Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Labradorite, Moonstone, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold

Arts Crafts Moonstone 18 Karat Gold Layered Foliate Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout by gold bead and scrolled wire details Centering an oval moonstone cabochon measuring
Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Moonstone, Emerald, Diamond Halo Necklace, 14k 10.17ctw Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Genuine Moonstone Carat: 5.20ct Genuine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine, Rainbow Moonstone and Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rainbow moonstones, over 3 carats apiece, are set in 18k yellow gold, framed by royal blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Moonstone, Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Blue...

Arts Crafts 5.85 CTW Sapphire Moonstone Sterling Silver Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 9.0 x 12.0 mm Colorless body and displaying
Category

Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Moonstone, Ruby and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
An antique moonstone, ruby and diamond pendant, set with a central, cabochon-cut heart shape
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold

Antique Moonstone and Diamond Ring of Silver Topped 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique filigree ring (circa 1890) features three orthoclase moonstones with rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Silver

Rare Gilles Jonemann French Abstract Modern Sterling Silver Moonstone Ring 1970s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
French abstract modernist sterling silver ring with oval, high domed moonstone cabochon created by
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Florentine Design Rainbow Moonstone and Diamond Drop Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
moonstones that exhibit highly-prized, colorful adularescence, surrounded by individually set, sparkly round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Blue Moonstone Tsavarite 18 Karat Rose Gold Huge Cocktail Ring
By Sofragem
Located in Miami, FL
This dazzling 26.74 carat blue moonstone is the centerpiece of this premium 18 karat rose gold ring
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Moonstone Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Moonstone Old European Diamond Ring. This beautiful
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold

Moonstone Etruscan Revival Ring Gold Antique Victorian Cannetille Beading
Located in New York, NY
Archeological Revival ring features a magnificent oval Moonstone cabochon of gorgeous color and luminescence
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Vintage Moonstone Gypsy Ring Made in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
cabochon-cut moonstone, its smooth, rounded surface showcasing a soft, glowing white hue. The stone seems
Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Moonstone Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
cabochon cut moonstone sitting in a frame of old European cut diamonds. The moonstone exhibits a strong
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum, Rose Gold

Rainbow Moonstone Opal Ring with Opalescent Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
Rainbow Moonstone and Rainbow Opal Ring, Opalescent Sapphire, Natural Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Yellow Gold

1960s Christa Bauer 18 Karat Gold Moonstone German Modernist Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A moonstone and 18 karat gold modernist ring, by German, Cologne-based jeweler Christa Bauer. Ring
Category

Vintage 1960s German Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold

Moonstone Drop Earrings Bezel Set in Hand Engraved Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
these earrings from early morning until the moon comes out! 2 moonstone cabochons, 7mm, 3.27 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Retro Sapphire and Moonstone Swirl Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
cabochons of moonstone and trios of faceted blue sapphires. The bracelet boasts sincere vintage character
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Citrine Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with brownish orange color - eye clean. Basket set by split talon prongs and flanked by oval moonstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Citrine, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Penny Preville Moonstone Diamond Bracelet Bangle 18k White gold 18.7g 6.5"
By Penny Preville
Located in Northbrook, IL
Penny Preville Moonstone Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold Presenting an exquisite Penny
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Moonstone Yellow Gold Braided Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Wispy blue natural Moonstone cabochon ring in an open work braided solid 18k yellow gold ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Fancy Platinum Moonstone Diamond Sapphire Filigree Large Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
original condition. Enjoy! -- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum

Peridot, Moonstone and Tanzanite Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
moonstone cabochons, 9.00mm, .81 carats total 16 round faceted moonstone, 2.80mm, 1.62 carats total 2 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Peridot, Tanzanite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Moonstone Pearl Brooch / Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in La Jolla, CA
Elizabeth Locke Moonstone, Labradorite, Pearl Brooch and Pendant Elizabeth Locke Moonstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches

Materials

Labradorite, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage 18k Georg Jensen Vivianna Toruń Bülow-Hübe Moonstone Gold Ring
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Oakland, CA
Very rare, vintage 18k yellow gold ring with moonstone designed by Vivianna Toruń Bülow-Hübe for
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold

8.07 Carat Moonstone, Tanzanite Cocktail Ring, Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful 8.07 carat Moonstone cocktail ring with 12 pieces of 2.82 carat Blue Sapphire rose cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Cabochon Moonstone", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Cabochon Moonstone For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact cabochon moonstone you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 220 vintage or 301 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a cabochon moonstone 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing cabochon moonstone — no matter the origin — is easy, but Mark Henry, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Emma Chapman each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a cabochon moonstone, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Cabochon Moonstone?

On average, a cabochon moonstone at 1stDibs sells for $3,100, while they’re typically $159 on the low end and $103,172 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.