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Baume Creation Dendrite Agate Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
earrings are set with a moonstone cabochon that holds a pear-shaped agate with dendrites, cabochon- cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

20 18 Karat Gold Peach Moonstone Drop Mercer Earrings by Michael Bondanza
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Troy, MI
collections bearing names of iconic NYC areas. Crafted in rich 20 karat yellow gold and featuring cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peach Moonstone Mercer Earrings by Michael Bondanza
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Troy, MI
cabochon peach moonstones and 36 graduated diamonds = 0.34 Cttw (VS, F-G) these earrings are a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold 0.40 Carat Moonstone Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Round Cabochon Natural Moonstone
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Moonstone 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Stunning Art Deco diamond and Moonstone ring. This ring is modelled in 18 carat gold and the stones
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Platinum

Turquoise Moonstones Diamonds Gold Brooch Minimalism Unisex Jewelry Mens Gift
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
origin - Burma turquoise cabochon measurements - 0.59 х 0.87 in / 15 х 22 mm central moonstone
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2010s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

29.24 Carat Crescent Shaped Milky Moonstone and Diamond Drop Earrings Handmade
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
29.24 Carat Crescent Shaped Milky Moonstone and Diamond Drop Earrings Handmade Known for its
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Moonstone by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
moonstone. The gem drop is designed to allow light to pass through, giving it a radiant appearance. The
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...

14K Yellow Gold 1.84 carat Blue Flash Moonstone and Diamond Pendant with chain
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold moonstone and diamond pendant featuring a fine quality oval moonstone weighing 1.84
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique 6.92ct Garnet, 3.50ct Moonstone and 1.23ct Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
border with an impressive pear cabochon pear cut garnet. The garnet and moonstone pendant suspend from
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 K White Gold Moonstone Black White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very unusual 18 K white Gold Cocktail Ring featuring 3 lovely Moonstones Cabochons weighing 6.63 ct
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.48 Carat Rainbow Moonstone and Diamond Pendant in 18k White and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pendant features a gorgeous rainbow moonstone and sparking natural diamonds set in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Peach Moonstone and Diamond Dome 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a grand 35-carat oval cabochon-cut peach moonstone as its centerpiece. Surrounding the moonstone are
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18k White gold 7.29ct Peach Orange Moonstone w/ Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Peach/Orange Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Long Moonstone Ruby White Gold Earrings Natural Gems Art Deco Style
Located in Berlin, DE
- Thailand moonstone measurements cabochon - 0.2 x 0.24 x 0.24 in / 5 х 6 х 6 mm moonstone measurements
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2010s German Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Moonstone and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking necklace features a series of luminous moonstone cabochons set in rich 14 karat
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Karat White Gold. The central round cabochon dome cut Moonstone is just divine. The blue adularescence
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Steven Battelle 7.6 Carats Tsavorite Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
rainbow moonstone cabochons, all wrapped in rich handmade large/small 18K gold twist wire decorated bezels
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Tsavorite, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Drop Dangle Earrings with 13.47 Carat Moonstones and Tourmalines
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
absolutely stunning when worn with an evening dress. Two beautiful 13.47 carat oval peach cabochon cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Drop Dangle Earrings with 8.43 Carat Moonstones and Tourmalines
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
absolutely stunning when worn with an evening dress. Two beautiful 8.43 carat round cabochon rainbow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Moonstone Demantoid Garnet Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 15K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Moonstone Carat Weight
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Moonstone, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Floral Moonstone Tsavorite Pendant with Chain poison green and moonlight 19x6mm
Located in Viena, Viena
moonstone approx. 0.48 ct, combined with bright emerald green tsavorites total approx. 1 ct, to underline
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire Moonstone 18 Karat Rose Gold Link Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
carats of pink sapphires and 10.77 carats of Moonstone cabochons. Length 18cm(7.09"), Width 2.5cm(0.98
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2010s Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

Quartz, Pink Sapphire, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Moonstone with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Moonstone 18.39 carats with Brown Diamond 1.49 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern Gold 7.25 Carat Natural Blue Moonstone Colorless Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare 6 carat (appx) blue moonstone feldspar, horizontally set in a cocktail ring. 18k Yellow Gold
Category

2010s North American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

ZERO-GROUP Netherland Modernist 1970 Sculptural Ring 14Kt Gold With Moonstones
Located in Miami, FL
settings, with 3 round cabochons cut moonstones with a total weight of about 1.50 carats. Birthstone
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

New Custom 14k White Gold Blue Moonstone Diamond Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Moonstone - Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 14x8.5mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Moonstone Heart Pendant Pin Brooch Sterling Silver Antique Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
flower and leaf motif with a moonstone cabochon. The heart has a lovely beaded border. The heart can be
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 14k White Gold 6.57ctw Oval Moonstone w/ Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Moonstone - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Translucent of Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Moonstone with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Moonstone 3.34 carats with Diamond 0.07 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6
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2010s Thai Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold, Moonstone and Diamond Ring by Gunnar Fahlström Made 1959
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring a cabochon-cut moonstone with a
Category

Vintage 1950s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, White Gold

8.70 Carat Blue Flash Moonstone, Yellow Gold and Palladium Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty ring features a large oval moonstone weighing 8.70 carats with beautiful adularescence
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Palladium

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone Bezel Ring with Triple Diamond Granulation
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Ceylon Moonstone Ring with Triple Diamond Granulation Beads Moonstone 1.75 cts
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

A Victorian C. 1870s Graduated 21.0ctw Blue Moonstone Fringe 15ct Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
glowing 9 large round and oval Moonstones cabochons with desirable and sought after adularescence schiller
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Heart Carved Moonstone 1.40 Ct Diamond Pearl Pendant Brooch Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
Gems: 1 heart cabochon cut natural moonstone of approx 3.00 Ct (11.1 x 10.8 mm) – 27 old mine cut
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Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 10k Gold, Silver

Retro Moonstone Garnet Flower Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Antique Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
cabochon petals with a stunning round faceted red Garnet center. The moonstones have beautiful iridescence
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Steven Battelle 9.2 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Ethiopian Opal 22k Gold Post Earring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 8 x 12 mm pear shaped blue sheen rainbow moonstones dangle below 4 mm greenish Ethiopian "Welo
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

18 K White Gold Coktail Ring Diamonds Sugarloaf Moonstone Gubelin Lucerne
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This fabulous Cocktail Ring in 18 K white Gold features a sugarloaf Moonstone Cabochon weighing
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Moonstone White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
14.73 carats of moonstone cabochons and 0.36 carats of white diamonds. Marked Alex Jona. Alex Jona
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Extraordinary 30.00 Ct Blue Moonstone Gemset Fancy Cat Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
natural Moonstone totaling approx 30.00 Ct (17.9 x 13.9 mm. average) – 2 oval cabochon cut natural cat’s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K HERBERT ROSENTHAL Moonstone Blue Enamel Oval Star Huggie Earrings
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Winter Springs, FL
cobalt blue enamel and centered by approximately 12ctw in natural cabochon cut moonstones. Posts can be
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Floral Tsavorite Moonstone Ring fantastic Combination 21x19 mm handmade in Italy
Located in Viena, Viena
shimmering moonstone approx. 0.48 ct, combined with bright emerald green tsavorites totaling approx. 1 ct ( 3
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2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace Set with 11.61 Carat Rainbow Moonstone
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
yet, wonderful as jewel for a special occasion. A beautiful 11.61 carat oval cabochon cut Rainbow
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20th Century French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Grey Color Baroque Pearls Amethyst Moonstone Diamond 14K Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tops are 2 Amethyst round cabochons,then 2 oval Monstones and Diamonds set with White Gold are
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2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Grey Color Baroque Pearls Amethyst Moonstone Diamond 14K Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tops are 2 Amethyst round cabochons,then 2 oval Monstones and Diamonds set with White Gold are
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Rosior Sugarloaf Moonstone and Tsavorite Dangle Earrings set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Moonstones with 17,48 ct, - 152 Round cut Tsavorites with 1,44 ct. "Jumbo Earring backs", easily adaptable to
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Gold

Moonstone Serpent Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
multiple oval moonstone cabochon. The edges of the pendant has been enclosed with thick 18K yellow gold
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Grey Color Baroque Pearls Amethyst Moonstone Diamond 14K Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tops are 2 Amethyst round cabochons,then 2 oval Monstones and Diamonds set with White Gold are
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Moonstone Ring Sz 6.5 Vintage 10k Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Cabochon cut moonstone measures 15mm x 8mm. Note: light surface abrasions visible under a 10x loupe
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Rainbow Moonstone, Kyanite and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely pair of clustered cabochon rainbow moonstones with a large, faceted oval kyantie gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Moonstone, Diamond Sapphire Star Pendant Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
starburst is comprised of a central prong-set moonstone cabochon with 10 mixed old cut sapphires and 20 old
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...

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 Akoya Pearls. Nothing is quite as
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2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cat Eye Mango Moonstone Tsavorite Dome Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The unique glow of cat eye moonstone is the crown of this ring. The gem, which derives its name
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2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

3.65ct Blue Moonstone with Blue Sapphire Halo in 18K White Gold
Located in Westport, CT
blue moonstone with a cool, ethereal glow—like moonlight on water. A delicate halo of deep blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Moonstone with Multi-Color Sapphire Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Moonstone 17.84 carats with Fancy Sapphire 4.96 carats Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
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2010s Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Flash Moonstone and Diamond Drop Earrings in Hand Engraved White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Once in a Blue Moon! Very fine quality moonstone cabochons are featured in these beautiful earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Turquoise Gold Ring with Moonstones Forest Fairy Seafoam Green Natural Gemstones
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Turquoise and Moonstones turquoise origin - Armenia moonstones
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2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Moonstone, White Gold, 14k Gold, 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.