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Man In The Moon Moonstone

Antique Victorian Man in the Moon Moonstone Gemstone Ring 14k Yellow Gold 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct antique Victorian 'Man in the Moon" moonstone ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14k
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Man in the Moon Moonstone Diamond Bracelet 14k Gold Celestial
Located in Torrance, CA
moonstone 'Man in the Moon' face is cabochon cut in a medium dome, allowing light to illuminate the
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Man in the Moon Moonstone Diamond Bracelet 14k Gold Celestial
Antique Victorian Man in the Moon Moonstone Diamond Bracelet 14k Gold Celestial
$11,196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.51 in W 0.47 in L 6.5 in
Antique Man-in-the-Moon Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A magical antique man-in-the-moon ring, featuring a delicately carved moonstone face (c. 1900) set
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold

Rare Victorian Man in the Moon Ring, Heintz Bros.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Original Condition Victorian Man in the Moon Ring from the 19th Century in 14K gold. Original
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Antique 1860s American High Victorian Band Rings

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Moonstone, 14k Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Green Garnet Ring with Fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
One of Kent Raible's favorite gems to work with, Moonstone has a soft glow matched by no other
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2010s Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold

Kent Raible Moon Flower Multi Gemstone Drop Earrings with Fine Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
From the Kent Raible 'Masterworks' one of a kind collection we bring you the 'Moon Flower' Earrings
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2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

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Aquamarine, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
heavenly bodies. Star, crescent, sunburst and comet jewelry, as well as the curious man-in-the-moon faces
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Charming 14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Moonstone Ladies Ring
Located in Lombard, IL
Charming vintage 14 karat yellow gold 'man in the moon' carved Moonstone ring. The oval-shaped
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Man in the Moon Moonstone Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Both luminous and beautifully carved this whimsical vintage man-in-the-moon ring is something
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Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold

Edwardian 14k "Man In The Moon" Moonstone and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
This exceptional "man in the moon" ring is a lovely piece from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

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

Vintage 14K Moonstone Man in the Moon Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Both luminous and beautifully carved this whimsical vintage man-in-the-moon is something special
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Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

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Moonstone, 14k Gold

Elizabeth Locke Moonstone Gold Man in the Moon Earring
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Bethesda, MD
From the 1995 collection of acclaimed designer Elizabeth Locke these iconic man in the moon
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1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone

Silver Gilt and Moonstone Man in the Moon Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, descending in size. In the centre a larger round moonstone with a carved smiling face of the 'man in the moon
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold

Moonstone Man-in-the-Moon Face and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Carved as man-in-the-moon face within a collet set diamond frame, with coronet setting and tri
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Diamond, White Gold

Victorian Diamond And Moonstone Man in the Moon Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A late 19th century man in the moon ring, set in silver and gold with a carved moonstone within a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Hallmarked 1897 Moonstone "Man on the Moon" Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
We are featuring a Victorian "Man in the Moon" Ring in 9K gold and hallmarked Chester, 1897
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 10k Gold

Edwardian 18k Moonstone and Diamond Man In The Moon Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous Man in the Moon ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Handcrafted in vibrant 18kt
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Moonstone Ruby Diamond Gold Man in the Moon Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Set centrally with a round cabochon-cut moonstone carved to depict the man in the moon, surrounded
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Vintage 1910s Italian Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Carved Moonstone and Diamond "Man in the Moon" Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning and unusual "Man in the Moon" ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1900s) era! Crafted in 14
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Man In The Moon Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
adularesence Carved to depict a 'man in the moon' face - prong set Flanked by rose cut diamonds bead set in
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian Ruby Diamond Man in the Moon Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An incredible antique 'Man in the Moon' pendant from the Edwardian era. The focal point of this
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 9k Gold

Art Deco Man in the Moon and Diamond Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The curved moonstone haloed by diamonds platinum top and eighteen carrat yellow gold back, on a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Hammerman Brothers Quartz Moonstone Diamond Ear clips
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
resembling figures of the "Man in the Moon", mounted on 18 kt yellow gold, circa 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

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Moonstone, Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Moonstone and Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful brooch is modelled in gold and has a gorgeous 'man in the moon' carved into the
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau French Carved Moonstone Face and Diamond Crescent Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
front. The celestial design portrays a recognizable "Man in the Moon" face, which has intricately carved
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Pair of 1940s Sapphire Diamond Dress Clips
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
top of each clip is a carved 'man in the moon' which has been executed in either moonstone or
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Moonstone Diamond gold Man in the Moon Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed with the round cabochon-cut moonstone carved depicting the man in the moon, flanked by
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Moonstone Man in the Moon Brooch with Sapphire Glass Halo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Victorian-era "Man in the Moon" brooch featuring three carved moonstone faces, each backed
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Base Metal

Antique Carved Man in the Moon Cabochon Moonstone Ring In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
centerpiece, artfully carved to resemble a "Man in the Moon" face. Complementing the moonstone is the ring's
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sterling Silver Man in the Moon Brooch with Carved Moonstone Face
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique sterling silver "Man in the Moon" brooch featuring a carved moonstone face backed with
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Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Man in the Moon Face Ring Vintage Moonstone 10 Karat Gold Celestial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Striking Man in the Moon ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold. Centrally
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Man in the Moon Face Earrings Vintage Moonstone 10 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Striking Man in the Moon earrings (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 10 karat yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

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Moonstone, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Poetic Diamond Gold Man in the Moon Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
evening sail on a calm sea. The moon, fittingly carved from a moonstone, is about to vanish behind horizon
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Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Rainbow Moonstone Carved Crescent Moon Face Diamond Halo 14K Gold Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A beautiful carved smiling moon-man half moon moonstone nestled with a half halo of sparkly
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2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold

Pair of Moonstone and Diamond Earstuds
Located in Firenze, IT
Each with circular moonstone carved to depict the face of the man in the moon with diamond border
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

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

A Victorian Moonstone Cameo and Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Set centrally with a round cabochon-cut moonstone carved to depict the 'man in the moon
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Man in the Moon Moonstone Gold Locket
Located in New York, NY
Man in the Moon carved moonstone set within a double framed Man in the Moon carved Gold double
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold

Man in the Moon Diamond Moonstone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dreamy ring: a carved moonstone man-in-the-moon, surrounded by a crescent of rose-cut diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Victorian Carved Moonstone and Diamond Man in the Moon Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carved moonstone man in the moon ring with an old-mine diamond crescent moon, set in silver and
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Silver

Carved Moonstone ‘Man in the Moon’ Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carved moonstone ‘Man in the Moon’ diamond cluster ring, set in a platinum mount.
Antique Victorian "Man In The Moonstone" Stick Pin
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A gorgeous Man In The Moon pin dating from the late Victorian era. The moonstone displays
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Moonstone, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Man in the Moon Pendant Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sublime antique Man in the Moon pendant dating from the late 19th Century. The blue moonstone
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Platinum, Silver

Ico the Bird Fine Jewelry Rainbow Moonstone Diamond Triangle 22k gold Bracelet
By Ico the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Rainbow Moonstone beveled triangle shapes makes up this one of a kind bracelet. With
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2010s Artisan Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Ring, Rose Gold, Diamond, Amethist, Pink Moonstone, 18 Carat
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Era, moonstone was often used as a small accent stone. Some man in the moon pieces existed, but these
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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Moonstone, Rose Gold

Art Deco Moonstone, Diamond, Platinum and Blue Sapphire Moonface Ring
Located in London, GB
of "The Man in the Moon" surrounded by blue sapphire and diamonds. Size UK:M, US: 6.5 Japan, China
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Man in the Moon Gold Pendant/Charm
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
carved "Man in the Moon" face. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Heavy gauge 14K yellow gold. 1 1/2" in
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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold

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Man In The Moon Moonstone For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the man in the moon moonstone you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect man in the moon moonstone among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic man in the moon moonstone over the years, but those made by Elizabeth Locke and Tiffany Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding an man in the moon moonstone for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Man In The Moon Moonstone?

The price for an man in the moon moonstone starts at $495 and tops out at $6,866 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,483.

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.