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Arts Crafts 4 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Diamond 18k Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
From the cherished Arts and Crafts period, an astonishing high dome sugarloaf moonstone with an
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rainbow Moonstone Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
hues. The shape, polish, and matte gold enhances the moonstones striking rainbow effect. Handcrafted in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

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

20 Karat Necklace with Rainbow Moonstone Beads, Flower and Opera Components
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
36IN Necklace with 98.02CTS Sapphire Beads, 3.42CTS Diamonds, 20K Gold Flower Components, and Opera Components.
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

Custom-Cut Rainbow Moonstone Gold One of a Kind Ribbon Ring, Barbara Heinrich
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
showcasing an exceptional 10.23 carat oval faceted moonstone that radiates light from within, bezel-set in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rainbow Moonstone Kite handmade Ring in Gold one of a kind and in stock
Located in London, GB
moonstones as protagonists and can be worn in different occasions. Ready to ship Recycled 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rainbow Moonstone Kite handmade Ring in Gold one of a kind and in stock
Located in London, GB
moonstones as protagonists and can be worn in different occasions. Ready to ship Recycled 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bella Campbell/Campbellian Rainbow Moonsone Orange Sapphire Diamond Ring in Gold
By Bella Campbell/Campbellian Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
Bella Campbell For Campbellian Collection Rainbow Moonstone Ring With Orange Sapphire and Diamond
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow and White Moonstone Sapphire Drop Dangle Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
Earrings of rainbow moonstone cabochons, sapphires, and white moonstone drops, handcrafted in 18
Category

2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Lauren Harper Golden Hexagon Moonstone Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Lauren Harper
Located in Dallas, TX
Harper with two faceted rainbow moonstones surrounded by 0.49 carats of round brilliant-cut white
Category

2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald and Sapphire Carved Handcrafted Earring Pair with Diamond and Moonstone
Located in Jaipur, IN
carats Rainbow Moonstone 1.82 carats Diamonds : 0.17 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Moonstone Bead and Aquamarine Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Spacers, 24 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-shaped aquamarine beads and 33 exquisite, round rainbow moonstone beads. The beads have been hand strung
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Ethereal Moonstone Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Ethereally executed in eighteen karat white gold, featuring two pear shaped, fine rainbow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Onyx Crystal Green Thread Moonstone Diamond Enamel Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamond top tassel - diamond rainbow moonstone crescent moon pendant - white 14kgold enamel heart charm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Moonstone Gold Plate Chandelier Earrings
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
coated in 24k gold vermeil. The earrings are embedded with rainbow moonstones, which are set in exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Multi Color Charm Paper Clip Gold Necklace Moonstone Flower
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Pendant consists of: - 14k gold - 925 sterling silver - pave diamonds - rainbow moonstone Paper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...

Lauren Harper Rose Quartz Moonstone Pink Agate Diamond Earrings
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
signature 18kt matte yellow gold finish, the rainbow moonstone, rose quartz and pink agate are separated by
Category

2010s Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, 18k Gold

Fei Liu Moonstone Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
bracelet features a linear series of rainbow moonstone (10.05ct), each framed with blue sapphires (1.77ct
Category

2010s British Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Liza Beth One of a Kind Violet Blue Moonstone Diamond Baguette Gold Silver Ring
By Liza Beth Jewelry
Located in Dallas, TX
rainbow moonstone cabochon distinctly set in four matte-finished 14k yellow gold prongs, each bezel-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Genuine Rainbow Sapphire and Opal Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
-8mm polished gemstones such as; • Rainbow Moonstones • Arizona Turquoise • Larimar • Pink Opal
Category

2010s European Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Moonstone, Opal, Quartz, Rainbow Moonstone, Sapphire, Turquoise...

Vintage Art Deco Rainbow Blue Moonstone Bracelet Antique 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage rainbow moonstone bracelet (circa 1920s to 1930s) finished with a 14k yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Rio Blue Multi-Gem and Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Princeton, NJ
-Aquamarine -Tourmaline -Rainbow Moonstone -Diamonds -Chalcedony
Category

2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Moonstone, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Aquamarine Diamond Moonstone Emerald Tanzanite PendantNecklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
silver - pave diamonds - rainbow moonstone - 26x40 mm **PLEASE NOTE: Model in photos is wearing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Tanzanite, Vermeil,...

Irene Neuwirth Moonstone Earrings Estate 18k Gold 1" Drops Signed Fine Jewelry
By Irene Neuwirth
Located in Torrance, CA
hand-crafted drops are set with luminous rainbow moonstone. The moonstone is faceted and designed to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Pear Shaped Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant and 14 Karat Gold Cable Chain
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This pear shaped moonstone pendant is beautiful. With a genuine rainbow moonstone set in the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Art Nouveau Moonstone Conversion Ring 14k Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond
Located in Torrance, CA
rainbow blue moonstones with a sparkly old mine cut diamond to the center. The ring exemplifies the Art
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

12.18 Carat Unique Moonstone Hexagon Bead Dangle Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
sparkling, luxurious look featuring hexagon cut moonstone. Rainbow moonstone gemstone brings balance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Considered to be a stone of inner growth and strength, this round rainbow moonstone with its two
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Moonstone and Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Considered to be a stone of inner growth and strength, this round rainbow moonstone with its two
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Quartz Sapphire Opal Topaz Diamond Wing Moon Rosary Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, pave diamond, rainbow moonstone Crescent Moon pendant 26x40 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Emma Chapman Moonstone Gold Plate Dangle Earrings
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
, embossed and hand engraving work and embedded them with rainbow moonstones. The earrings are made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Moonstone Old European Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The center holds a rainbow moonstone surrounded by old european cut
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Jardin Moonstone Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rainbow moonstone 2.5 carats approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Limited
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Moonstone Drop Earrings with Gold Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
luscious Rainbow moonstones found in rice paddies in India, and accented with Raible's classic fine gold
Category

2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Gargoyle Pendant Moonstone Diamond Charm Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
luminous rainbow moonstone to the center with a small old mine cut diamond to the base. The sides of the
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Kent Raible Moonstone, Diamond, Chrysocolla 18 Karat Gold Granulation Pendant
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
brought deeper into the etheric realm with its crown of Rainbow moonstone, and the sparkle of Diamond
Category

2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Other, 18k Gold, Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Opal Pendant with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible's Rainbow Moonstone pendant features a beautiful display of fine granulation with a
Category

2010s North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Opal Pendant with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible's Rainbow Moonstone pendant features a beautiful display of fine granulation with a
Category

2010s North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold

Moonstone North Star Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this necklace features a breathtaking rainbow moonstone at its center and
Category

2010s British Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Moonstone Dangle Earrings with Emerald and Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Fresh and lovely, Kent Raible's Rainbow Moonstone and Emerald Drop Earrings can be enjoyed all day
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Agate Lapis Aquamarine Chalcedony Opal Diamond Charm Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
width - Rainbow moonstone horn - 925 sterling silver - turquoise - pave diamonds - approximately 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Turquoise, R...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Under The Midnight Sun Sapphire Diamond Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, rainbow moonstone, and carnelian. *****Please take note that all religious symbolism can be replaced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire,...

Pink Sapphire and Turquoise Beaded Necklace with Ethiopian Opal in 14K
Located in GOES, NL
• Sunstone • Onyx • Fluorite • Peridot • Arizona Turquoise • Aquamarines • Rainbow Moonstone • Rose quartz
Category

2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Epicure IV Sapphire Gold Diamond Pearl Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, honey, 14k solid gold, 14k gold plate, baltic amber, polki diamond, 925 sterling silver, rainbow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Pearl, Freshwater P...

Evil Eye Coin Moonstone Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in gold and in stock
Located in London, GB
approximately 0.13 carats Round Rainbow Moonstone Brilliant Cut approximately 0.25 cts Hallmarked by the London
Category

2010s European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Evil Eye Coin Moonstone Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in gold and in stock
Located in London, GB
approximately 0.13 carats Round Rainbow Moonstone Brilliant Cut approximately 0.25 cts Hallmarked by the London
Category

2010s European Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moon Crescent stud Earrings Diamonds Moonstones in Gold one of a kind in stock
Located in London, GB
. Weight for the set 2.5 grams 18 ct yellow gold Rainbow Moonstones 0.12 carats diamonds Handmade in
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2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rainbow Teardrop Moonstone Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
One of a kind: Faye Kim's Rainbow teardrop moonstone necklace is full of light and reflects
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Rainbow Oval Moonstone Pendant Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
One of a Kind Faye Kim's Rainbow oval moonstone necklace is full of light and reflects beautiful
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Moonstone FOB, Morganite, Super 7 Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
" Beads - Known as the Melody Stone 26 Morganite Beads 66 Rainbow Moonstone Beads 1 Vintage Moonstone FOB
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Morganite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose 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

Rainbow Blue Moonstone Sapphire Ring Vintage 14k Gold Oval Cocktail Estate Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage moonstone & sapphire cocktail ring (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Moonstone White Gold Earrings Round Cut Rainbow Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold stud earrings with Adularia Moonstone Moonstone origin - India stone measurements
Category

2010s German Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jade, Aqua, Moonstone, Citrine Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace 18 K YG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Jadeite Beads 26 Aquamarine Beads 66 Rainbow Moonstone Beads 2 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spacers with Turquoise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Jade, Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Moonstone Silver Necklace Fringe Rainbow Blue Vintage Choker
Located in Torrance, CA
in sterling silver. Rainbow blue moonstones measure from 6mm to 7.5mm. The moonstones are in
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Rainbow Blue Moonstone Earrings Three Tier Drops Screw Backing
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of antique Victorian moonstone drop earrings (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rainbow Moonstone For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rainbow moonstone you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 11 vintage or 144 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a rainbow moonstone from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing rainbow moonstone — no matter the origin — is easy, but Ico the Bird Fine Jewelry, Lauren Harper and Bella Campbell/Campbellian Collection each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rainbow moonstone, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Rainbow Moonstone?

Prices for a rainbow moonstone can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $139 and can go as high as $44,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,290.

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.