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Rainbow Moonstone Ring Estate 18k Yellow Gold 3 Stone Band Fine Jewelry Sz 7
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary three stone rainbow moonstone ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Cabochon
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Moonstone Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterfly Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of cable chain suspending a highly rendered butterfly motif station with moonstone body
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

New 14k Yellow Gold High Quality 4.55ctw Cushion Moonstone Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone- Cushion Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color- 9.5x9mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold with Chalcedony Pink Tourmaline and White Moonstone Earrings
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Tourmaline (oval cabochon cut, size: 6x8mm) and white Moonstone (oval cabochon cut, size: 12x16 mm) g.19.20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Moonstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mystical Moonstone Cameo Ring with Sapphire Frame
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An alluring and unusual creation, the design is centered upon a cabochon of moonstone with the
Category

Vintage 1940s Dome Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moonstone and Champagne Diamond 18 Karat Gold Granulation Cocktail Ring
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
', available in a variety of Gemstone combinations. Rainbow Moonstone 6mm, 1.06ct Champagne Diamonds 2.6mm
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold

Moonstone and Champagne Diamond 18 Karat Gold Granulation Cocktail Ring
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
', available in a variety of Gemstone combinations. Rainbow Moonstone 6mm, .91ct Champagne Diamonds 2.6mm
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Moonstone Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
By GP
Located in Stamford, CT
Moonstone. 1 round cabochon peach Moonstone, approx. total weight 10.00cts, 17.65 x 17.58 x 10.5mm 114
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Topaz and Moonstone Starfish Ring, Signed “Pomellato”
By Pomellato
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
as it will with your most current fashions donned in the city. Cabochons of moonstone (3.72 carats in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Moonstone and Santa Maria Aquamarine Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
” pair as soon as you put them on! 2 round moonstone cabochons, 7.00mm, 2.28 carat total 20 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Inspired Moonstone and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, England
and platinum. Each earring is rubover set in yellow gold with 3 oval cabochon cut moonstones
Category

2010s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

A Delicate Diamond and Moonstone Platinum Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A delicate platinum pendant in the shape of a flower set with three heart shaped cabochon cut
Category

20th Century English Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

Vintage French Hallmarked 18 Karat Gold Handmade Moonstone Station Necklace 18"
Located in Fairfield, CT
Beautiful vintage/antique French hallmarked handmade moonstone station necklace. Stamped with the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tamara Comolli 18K Yellow Gold Moonstone Ring
By Tamara Comolli
Located in Southampton, PA
Moonstone cabochon center stone beautifully plays with the light. This pieces sleek 18K Yellow Gold setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Moonstone Sapphires w/ Diamonds set in an 18 karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
ordinary in your style with this eye catching display of cabochon cut orange Moonstones, diamonds, and
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Moonstone Brilliant Pendant with Chain 18 kt Rose Gold perfekt floating Effect
Located in Viena, Viena
, hallmarked with the Schmuckzicke logo, a square apricot-coloured moonstone, approx. 7.20 ct, AAA+, typical
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Arts Crafts 4 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Diamond 18k Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Gemstone: Moonstone Carat Weight: 4.00 Carat Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Colorless with Lavender Hues Clarity
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1880 s Victorian Moonstone Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Baby Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a moonstone cabochon carved to depict a stylized baby's face. Translucent and foil backed
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Moonstone Onyx Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval moonstone cabochon measuring approximately 11.6 x 8.7 mm Translucent with
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...

Moonstone Diamond Wide Band Estate 18k White Gold Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
). Cabochon cut moonstone measures (average) 6mm x 3.5mm. Rose cut diamonds total an estimated 0.72 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Sapphire Carved Handcrafted Earring Pair with Diamond and Moonstone
Located in Jaipur, IN
Moonstone Cabochons compliment the Green and Blues. The stones are certified from a renowned Indian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian Carved Moonstone Diamond Double Heart Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
moonstone cabochons are nestled together at the center of the piece, each surrounded by a delicate rose cut
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver

Rainbow Moonstone and Cultured Baroque Pearl Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iridescent oval cabochon-cut rainbow moonstone and a pair of lustrous cultured "keishi" baroque pearls (14mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Moonstone, Platinum, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Gargoyle Pendant Moonstone Diamond Charm Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut moonstone measures 8.5mm. One old mine cut diamond is estimated at
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Catseye Moonstone Bezel Set Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
around 1900, this ring showcases the beauty of a white moonstone cabochon at its center. The moonstone
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred Leighton Moonstone Diamond Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in New York, NY
and an oval shaped moonstone cabochon suspending to two pear-shaped moonstone cabochons accented by
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Moonstone Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Floral Cluster Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round moonstone cabochons - translucent with moderate to strong billowing blue adularescence And round
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Retro Moonstone, Ruby and Diamond Heart Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful moonstone, ruby and diamond heart pendant set in 18k yellow gold. The pendant depicts
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Pearls Drop Earrings with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible has paired lovely Moonstones with White Freshwater Pearls. Nothing is quite as etheric
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Peach Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By JMP
Located in Stamford, CT
12.00cts, 24.80 x 17.12 x 4.69mm 2 pear cabochon peach Moonstone, approx. total weight 4.00cts, 10.20 x
Category

Early 2000s Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Binder Bros. Retro Moonstone 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sugarloaf moonstone cabochons measuring 9.5 x 5.5 mm Translucent colorless body with vivid blue
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Tangerine Moonstone Diamond Necklace by Henry Dunay
By Henry Dunay
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
cabochon tangerine moonstone weighing 45.26 carats and accented with 1.62 carats of diamonds. The 18 Karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

1940 s Retro Moonstone Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bypass style ring centers a pear shaped moonstone cabochon measuring approximately 13.0 x 8.3 mm
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sam Kramer Moonstone Sterling Silver Modernist Band Ring
By Sam Kramer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Raised moonstone cabochon set on a wide sterling silver cigar band ring created by Sam Kramer of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Dramatic Moonstone Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
delicate pavé set diamonds. An alluring prong-set moonstone cabochon rests at the base of each diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

1960s 1.60 CTW Ruby Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated oval-shaped moonstone measuring 8.0 x 15.0 mm Translucent colorless body
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

24 Carat Tangerine Moonstone and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An elegant design, with an elongated oval cabochon cut moonstone framed in white diamonds, the
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold with Amethyst White Moonstone and White Diamonds Earrings
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Moonstone (oval cabochon cut, size:13x18 mm) and white Diamonds cts 0.06 VS colour G/H. g.16.40 All
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Trefoil Ring Moonstone Garnet 14k Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian moonstone & garnet ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Pearl Moonstone Diamond Gold Double Heart Bangle Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
cabochon blue flash moonstones. These side-by-side lovers are encircled with pearls, topped with a bow and
Category

Antique 1880s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold

MoonStone Diamond Black Enamel Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features an oval cabochon moon stone weight 19.42 carat, surrounded by a diamond halo
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Moonstone Three-Stone Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE The graduated oval and circular moonstone cabochon line
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Revival Blue Oval Moonstone Garnet Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
. Circa 1930 to 1940. 4 9 x 7mm oval cabochon bluish genuine Moonstones, approx. total weight 7.0cts 5
Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Moonstone Diamond 18 Karat Gold Nike Mythological Victory Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
spread rings uphold a clustered station centering a moonstone cabochon measuring 10.0 x 8.0 mm
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Felger Inc. Retro Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped domed moonstone cabochon measuring 10.0 x 15.0 mm Translucent colorless
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

New Custom 14k Yellow Gold High Quality Moonstone Diamond Halo Classic Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone- Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Blue Color- 10.7x8.7mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moonstone Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Square Band Heavy Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage moonstone & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Cabochon cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Moonstone Gold Ring Natural Clear Gem Blue Art Nouveau style Engagement Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
14K gold ring with natural Moonstone adularia moonstone origin - Madagascar stone measurements
Category

2010s German Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tamara Comolli Bouton 18K Yellow Gold Moonstone Ring
By Tamara Comolli
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tamara Comolli Bouton ring will continually captivate. A charming Moonstone cabochon makes a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Raymond C. Yard 1940 Art Deco Platinum Bracelet 21.58 Ctw Gems and Moonstone
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
in the center with an oval cabochon cut (14 x 20 x 8 mm) of a moonstone gem, with a weight of 16.53
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Rose Gold Ear Climbers with Diamonds, Sapphires, Moonstones and Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
. 0.18cts, round cabochon gray moonstones approx. 0.50cts, round cabochon cultures pearls approx. 0.14cts
Category

2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Cartier Modernist Tank Solo Moonstone Ring Size 50 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
high-quality craftsmanship. In the center, the ring features a prominent, square-cut moonstone that
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Moonstone and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five beautifully iridescent circular moonstone cabochons sit on top of a glossy 18ct gold chunky
Category

Antique 1830s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold

VICTORIAN 1880 Cocktail Ring In 10Kt Gold With 16.76 Ctw Moonstone Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
-prongs setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (20 x 13 x 6 mm) of a natural translucent moonstone of about
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver, 10k Gold

Victorian Moonstone Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Fleur-De-Lis Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 13.0 x 10.0 mm Translucent colorless body and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Moonstone Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Fleur-De-Lis Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 13.0 x 10.0 mm Translucent colorless body and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke 19k Gold Moonstone Diamond Pinwheel Earrings
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elizabeth Locke 19k yellow gold pinwheel design earrings inset with moonstones and diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold

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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.