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

2010s German Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Moonstone Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Double Heart Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering two cabochon heart-shaped moonstones with delicate seed pearl surrounds Moonstones
Category

Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold

Retro 1943 Carved Moonstone 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Intaglio Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 10.0 x 14.0 mm Translucent colorless body
Category

Vintage 1940s Signet Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1920 Antique Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold with 29.58 Ctw Moonstone Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco convertible pendant with moonstone. A statement beautiful antique piece, created during
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Temple St Clair Long Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 28.68 Ctw In Moonstones
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
40 cabochon cut of different shapes carved from natural moonstones with a total weight of about 28.68
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

New 18k Yellow Gold 6.56ctw Blue Moonstone Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone - Elongated Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Light Blue Color
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold

ELIZABETH LOCKE Glass Intaglio, Mother of Pearl, Moonstone and Gold Earrings.
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, glass intaglio, mother of pearl and moonstone earrings. Elizabeth
Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s 14.46 Carat Moonstone and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and showcases each stone. Moonstone Quality Cut Cabochon Content 14.46 carats Dimensions 20.47mm x
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Moonstone Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wheat Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Octagonal head ring centers a 7.0 x 9.5 mm sugarloaf shaped moonstone cabochon weighing 2.43 carats
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...

KJL Kenneth J Lane Impressive Bib Necklace Turquoise Moonstone and Pearl
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New Hope, PA
A striking combination of large and small turquoise stones, cabochon and faceted moonstones in two
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Vintage 1970s American More Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Turquoise

Elizabeth Locke Venetian Glass Intaglio Moonstone Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings.
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, Venetian glass intaglio on mother-of-pearl, and cabochon pear
Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Temple St. Clair 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Blue Moonstone Diamond Chain Bracelet
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (19) Natural Genuine Moonstone - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Translucent White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Moonstone Conversion Ring 10 Karat Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
quality moonstones. The cabochon cut moonstone measures 10mm x 6.5mm (estimated at 2 carats). The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
length. There are 14 prong set triangle cabochon cut natural moonstones measuring 6.60 x 9.20 x 3.67 mm
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Vintage 1940s Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1960s Scandinavian Gold Moonstone Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
14K Moonstone Ring, probably Denmark C.1960. The ring, raised bezel set with an oval cabochon
Category

Mid-20th Century More Rings

Moonstone and Nephrite Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
nephrite jade and centers an oval moonstone cabochon flanked by 8 rubies. Size 7 1/2.
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Jade, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Moonstone Platinum Drop Antique Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace centers a triangular moonstone cabochon station suspending an oval moonstone drop. Prong
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

Antique Deco Rainbow Moonstone Bracelet Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
gold. Cabochon cut moonstones measure 9mm x 8mm (estimated at 2.50 carats each) and total an
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Large Oval Moonstone Solitaire Round Green Tourmaline Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
approximately 25.52 carat natural moonstone multi-prong set at its center. The oval cabochon cut moonstone is
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Louis Comfort Tiffany Art Nouveau Moonstone and Plique-a-jour Enamel Pendant
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Kingston, NY
Converted from a brooch, the oval moonstone cabochon measuring approx. Framed by plique-a-jour enamel panels
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone

Guy Henry Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 85.89 Ctw Moonstone And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
colorless F/G, VS-2 clarity. Moonstone: Mounted in the center, with 1 cushion cabochon cut (27 x 34 x 13 mm
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Dreicer Co. Edwardian Diamond Carved Moonstone Platinum-Topped Baby Pendant
By Dreicer Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a carved moonstone cabochon measuring 8.0 x 11.0 mm depicting a baby face. Translucent
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Ceylon Blue Moonstone Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Ceylon Blue Moonstone Drop Earrings Blue Ceylon Moonstone
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold

Barbara Heinrich Ethereal Rainbow Moonstone Gold Ribbon Wrap One of a Kind Ring
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
a luminous, ethereal 3.13 carat kite-shaped rainbow moonstone cabochon with stunning flash. The gem
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Devta Doolan Glowing Cat s Eye Moonstone Petite Round Button Stud Earrings
By Devta Doolan
Located in Dallas, TX
-finished 22k yellow gold featuring a pair of very fine quality cat's-eye deep gray moonstone cabochons. On
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2010s American Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Moonstone Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Rose Gold Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring centers an oval shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 11.5 x 7.8 mm. Translucent colorless in
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Vintage 1940s Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

New! 14k Yellow Gold Gorgeous Clean Moonstone W/ Diamond Halo 4.69ctw Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone- Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Soft Blue Color - 10.3 x
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Moonstone Bracelet Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
gold. Cabochon cut moonstones measure 9mm x 8mm (estimated at 2.50 carats each) and total an
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brassler Co. Art Nouveau Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Scarab Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval moonstone cabochon measuring approximately 11.2 x 8.8 mm; transparent with slight
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian 1.44 CTW Diamond Moonstone 14 Karat Gold Silver Antique Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
oval-shaped moonstone cabochons measuring 6.5 x 8.5 mm Translucent colorless body with white
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

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

New Solid 14k White Gold 3.1ctw Oval Blue Moonstone Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, White Gold

Silver Gold Fire Opal Moonstone Peridot Pendant Edward Spencer Artificers Guild
By Artificers Guild
Located in London, GB
shaped frame with cabochon fire opals, moonstones and peridots set with delightful Gothic leafage. So
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Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Opal, Peridot, 18k Gold, Silver

1970s 4.13 Carat Moonstone and Diamond Cultured Pearl and White Gold Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a central multi-claw set oval cabochon cut 4.13 ct moonstone. The central moonstone is encircled
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

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

Constructivist Sculptural Studio Ring 14k Gold Moonstone Tourmaline Tsavorite
Located in Miami, FL
setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut carved from moonstone of 2.56 carats. Tourmaline: Mount in four-wall
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Late 20th Century Latvian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Moonstone, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...

18 Karat Rose Gold with White Moonstone and White Diamond Ring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Ring 18 karat rose gold with cabochon oval white Moonstone (size: 16x22 mm) and white diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Moonstone and Diamond Pendant on Handmade Chain
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
. Featuring a sparkly diamond bail that highlights the luminescent moonstone cabochon. The shape and polish of
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold

Cartier 2000 Gray Moonstone 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Tank Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a square-shaped and mixed-cut moonstone cabochon Measuring 8.0 x 8.0 mm - translucent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Moonstone Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Screw Back Earrings, 1940s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, transparent and dark royal blue in color Topped by three pear moonstone cabochons prong set in a floral petal
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels France Rose Gold Coral Moonstone Diamond Charm Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a cable link chain featuring four stylized charms and bezel set gemstone cabochons
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Coral, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Moonstone and 0.60 Total Carat Diamond Witch s Heart Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
incredible heart-shaped moonstone cabochon at the center of a sparkling border. The translucent moonstone
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Maz 14k Yellow Gold Oval Moonstone Matte Finish Cigar Band Ring w/ Bead Work
By Maz
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Transparent White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Moonstone Venetian Glass Mother-of-pearl 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
x 7.0 mm oval moonstone cabochon surround. Translucent with vivid blue adularescence. With hammered
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

5.52 Carat Moonstone with 0.66 Carat Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angeles, by one of our Master Jewelers, named Yuri. These earrings feature 2 round moonstone cabochons
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Moonstone Diamond Ruby Onyx Platinum Gold Carved Baby Face Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by a cushion cut ruby Face is a deeply carved round cabochon of moonstone, translucent with strong
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Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1.78 Carat Moonstone and Diamond Halo Necklace in Yellow and Rose Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This intricately designed pendant features a 1.78 carat round moonstone cabochon at the center of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Rainbow Moonstone White Diamond One of a Kind Empress Ring, Pamela Froman
By Pamela Froman
Located in Dallas, TX
-finished 18k yellow gold featuring an exceptional 14.74 carat pear-shaped rainbow moonstone cabochon and
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Rainbow Moonsto...

1920s Pearl and 3.32 Carat Moonstone Peridot and Amethyst Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
separated by two collet set cabochon cut moonstone settings. Two articulated drops each set with a blister
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Moonstone, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Rose Gold with White Moonstone Iolite White Diamonds Earrings
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Fashion earrings in 18k white and rose gold with white Moonstone (oval cabochon cut, size:16x22 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...

1940 s Retro Sapphire Moonstone 14 Karat White Gold Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Floral cluster is comprised of oval cut moonstone cabochons Well-matched with moderate to strong
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

New 14k White Gold Gorgeous Clean Blue Moonstone W/ Diamond Halo 4.59ctw Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone- Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - Soft Blue Color - 12.23 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, White Gold

Sunita Nahata 1.84Carat Lemon Quartz Pendant in 18KRG with Moonstone Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This fancy lemon quartz and citrine pendant flower has a yellow hue. Accented with pear-cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, Moonstone, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...

Henry Dunay Platinum, Diamond Moonstone Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This signed Henry Dunay original features an alluring cabochon Cat's Eye Moonstone. Beautifully
Category

American Fashion Rings

Retro 3.92 Carats Ruby Moonstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bullet shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 15.5 x 16.5 mm. Translucent white in body
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kothari One of a Kind Oval Rainbow Moonstone White Diamond Crown Ring
By Kothari
Located in Dallas, TX
gold featuring a beautiful oval rainbow moonstone cabochon surrounded with round brilliant-cut white
Category

2010s American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Allsopp Son Art Nouveau Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Drop Swag Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, suspending by swag chain Featuring two round moonstone cabochons measuring 7.6 mm and 10.0 mm, semi
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Moonstone Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Man-in-the-Moon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set round moonstone cabochon deeply carved to depict a smiling man-in-the-moon
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Atelier Zobel Blue Moonstone Diamond Bubble Earrings
By Atelier Zobel
Located in Dallas, TX
with cabochon-cut blue moonstone (2.96tcw) and champagne diamonds (0.14tcw).
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver

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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.