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Carved Moonstone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carved Moonstone Ring A yellow gold ring set with a carved moonstone face accented with 8
Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Carved Moonstone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carved Moonstone Ring A yellow gold ring featuring a carved moonstone face at the center, accented
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold

Victorian Carved Moonstone and Diamond Angel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful and rare carved moonstone cherub brooch from the late Victorian era. Intricately carved
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Silver

16 Carat Carved Moonstone and Diamond Platinum Vintage Statement Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Carved Moonstone and Diamond Ring. Featuring a Hand set
Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

7.36 carat Carved Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold pendant is hand set with 7.36 carats carved moonstone and .32 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold

Leon Mege Reversible Micro Pave Pendant with Carved Moonstone, Rubies, Diamonds
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Custom-made reversible "Shambhala" pendant with hand-carved moonstone, 3.30 carat of natural rubies
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum, Silver

6.94 Carat Carved Moonstone and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Moonstone and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Centering a Hand set Carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum

Edwardian Carved Moonstone Ruby Diamond Enamel Silver 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the profile of an equestrian jockey featuring a carved moonstone face Measuring
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin. This
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Heart Carved Moonstone 1.40 Ct Diamond Pearl Pendant Brooch Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
electronically tested – it can b worn as a brooch too The large luminous heart carved Moonstone is approx 3.00 Ct
Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 10k Gold, Silver

Tribal Style Carved Moonstone & Pave Diamonds Beads Bracelet
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:6.28g, Diamond:2.54ct Moonstone:187cts LENGTH-178 mm Diamond Beads Size-12-14 mm Moonstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Silver

Antique Carved Moonstone Intaglio Spinner Fob Pendant of Shakespeare
Located in Hummelstown, PA
wearable celebration of art and intellect. This remarkable antique moonstone intaglio features the iconic
Category

Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold

Certified 42.08 Carat Carved Emerald and Carved Moonstone Dangle Earring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An art-deco pair of very unique hand carved 42.08 carat natural Zambian Emerald and 11.43 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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

5.00 Carat Moon Face Carved Moonstone Vintage Art Deco Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Art Deco Solitaire Carved Moon Face Moonstone Vintage Solitaire Gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Carved Moonstone Yellow Gold Greek God Hermes Antique Cameo Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion-shaped moonstone tablet measuring 13.0 x 16.5 mm - carved with cameo Depicting
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Gold 1950’s Carved Moonstone Man in the Moon Ring with Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
This extremely well-detailed moonstone has a charming face of the man in the moon. It is
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Carved Mosaic Moonstone Twin Band Ring 14kt gold
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Asch Grossbardt CArved Moonstone Twin band. threads of greens, orange and some yellows
Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Moonstone Diamond Sapphire Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum brooch, set with center carved moonstone, depicting a moon face, surrounded with sapphires
Category

20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum

Happy Moonstone and Baroque Pearl Drop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Pair of carved moonstone smiley faces secured in 14k yellow gold prongs Accented by monotone grey
Category

2010s North American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, 14k Gold

Rare Moonstone Man in the Sun Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Rare Man in the Sun carved Moonstone Stickpin in 14k gold with fine detailing. A corrugated gold
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold

Victorian Style Moonstone & Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
, L/M color, and SI clarity. Approximately 42 carats of carved moonstone. Silver and gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Man in the Moon Moonstone Gemstone Ring 14k Yellow Gold 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. Carved moonstone measures 12.5mm, accented with small 2mm gemstones (sapphire & ruby
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Moonstone Diamond Gold Flower Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet pair of earrings designed to resemble a flower. They feature 6 pieces of hand carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Man in the Moon Moonstone Diamond Bracelet 14k Gold Celestial
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. Carved moonstone measures 8.5mm x 7mm, accented with 18 estimated 0.03 carat old rose cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

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

3.90CT Natural Tourmaline Diamonds Moonstone Black Onyx 3D Owl Brooch Pin 18KT
Located in New York, NY
: G-color Vs-2 clarity. With Natural Carved moonstones & Black Onyx 1.57 inch X 1.14 inch. 18kt
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Masonic Pendant with Diamonds and Moonstone Face
Located in New York, NY
. It features a round white diamond at the top, complemented by a carved moonstone face at the center
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold

Victorian French Diamond Moonstone Enameled "Fred Archer" Jockey Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
portrayed by a hand carved moonstone face, and an enameled hat and collar. The carved moonstone is in
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

VCA Signature moonstone carved logo 18K gold ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold ring with VCA logo carved on a moonstone The moonstone measurements
Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold

Carved Beaded Moonstone Bracelet with Pave Diamonds Balls & Cubes
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Silver:13.56g, Diamond:6.58ct Moonstone:159cts Length-178 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Silver

Vintage 14.55 Carat Carved Moon Face Moonstone Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Solitaire Carved Moon Face Moonstone Vintage Solitaire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Carved Jade Moonstone Brooch Pin Silver Brutalist Modern Art
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Modernist Brooch Pin with a wonderful hand carved Jade center with images of a
Category

20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches

Materials

Jade, Moonstone, Silver

Michael Kneebone Carved Citrine Orange Moonstone Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Carved in the form of shells, richly colored citrines are combined with orange moonstones and pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Mother of Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone and Quartz Ring
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Adorn your hand with the captivating beauty of this Hand Carved Mother of Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Quartz, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver

White Moonstone Carved Rectangular Shape Aquamarine Pyramid 14k Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a big Engraved Rectangular Shape White Moonstone ,measuring 25 mm. x 20 mm x 10mm
Category

2010s Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Ruby, Moonstone and Diamond Dangling Earrings
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Carved Ruby, Moonstone and Diamond dangling earrings in 18 k white gold. 50.5 mm long
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Sharon Meyer Couture 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Moonstone & Carved Jade Necklace
Located in Troy, MI
on you while wearing this double strand luminous moonstone necklace with expertly carved jade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Carved Lava and Moonstone Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Designer Signed Elizabeth Locke Carved Lava Cameo, depicting Jupiter, accented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold

Moonstone, Carve Jade, Ruby, Diamond Butterfly Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Moonstone 8.57 carats, Cabochon Ruby 0.16 carat, Jade 1.03 carats, Diamond 1.04 carats Earrings set
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Emerald Center On Floral Pave Diamond And Blue Moonstone Cuff
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"14kt gold:17.13g, Diamond:6.08ct, Silver:69.11gm, Emerald:68.19ct, Moonstone:16.62ct"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Moonstone, Carve Jade, Cabochon Ruby, Diamond Butterfly Rings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Moonstone 4.31 carats, Cabochon Ruby 0.12 carat, Jade 6.45 carats, Diamond 0.48 carat Rings set in
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2010s Thai More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Meghna Jewels Carved Tanzanite Moonstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Leaf Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
carats tanzanite, 4.93 carats moonstone, .95 carats onyx and .68 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Tanzanite, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Moonstone Cameo Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special unique pair of earrings featuring two moonstone cameos which are hand carved to depict
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Diamond Heart Necklace Moonstone
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and aligned with higher purpose. This pendant, carved in moonstone, reflects the heart’s potential to
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Retro Era Charms Bracelet, 14k Yellow Gold Bangle & Platinum
Located in New York, NY
wearing a top hat and the other a hat and veil. The carved moonstone faces further enhance the charm’s
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Genuine 140 Carat Blue Flash Rainbow Moonstone Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
carved rainbow moonstone beads are carefully selected and methiciously hand knotted on multicolor silk to
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 14k Gold

Carved White Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone & Natural Quartz Ring in Sterling Silver
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Embark on a journey of unparalleled elegance with the Hand Carved Mother of Pearl Rainbow Moonstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan More Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

SOL PENDANT, Moonstone, Citrine, Diamonds, 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
carved white moonstone Sun with center 8mm round citrine bezeled in 14k gold surrounded by twenty-four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold

A.Jeschel Moonstone necklace with Chinese Zodiac symbols
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
different animals for each month, the zodiac are spaced with 12-14mm Moonstone beads. Carved Sterling Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

FLORA RING, Moonstone, Citrine, Champagne Diamonds, 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
FLORA  Ring Moonstone, Citrine, Diamonds, 14k Gold Carved white moonstone flower (15mm diameter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold

EVIL EYE PENDANT, Peach Moonstone, Rose Quartz, 14k Gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Evil Eye Pendant Moonstone, Rose Quartz, 14k Gold Carved peach moonstone evil eye bezeled in 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Quartz, 14k Gold

EVIL EYE Pendant, peach moonstone, rose quartz and 14k gold
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Evil Eye Pendant Carved peach moonstone evil eye bezeled in 14k gold with a center 8x6mm oval rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Quartz, 14k Gold

Michael Kanners18kt WG Moonstone & Blue Sapphire Elephant Head Cuff Links
By Michael Kanners
Located in New York, NY
carved grey moonstone, and blue sapphire eyes. The collapsible white gold bar backs are the shape of a
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 6.92ct Garnet, 3.50ct Moonstone and 1.23ct Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
represented with a carved garnet and the lower portion a carved/floral cut moonstone. The centre of each
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond Moonstone 18 Karat Gold Antique Greek God Dionysus Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the head of the Greek god Dionysus carved out of moonstone Translucent colorless body
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Late 20th Century Latvian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Moonstone, Garnet, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose ...

Vintage Coral, Moonstone, Amazonite Mala / Meditation Necklace in 18 Karat YG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Angel Skin Coral Beads - 12 mm 26 Amazonite Beads 66 Rainbow Moonstone Beads 1 Carved Moonface in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Coral, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Temple St Clair Pendant In 22Kt Yellow Gold With Oval Citrines and Moonstone
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
cabochon cut of 3 mm carved from natural translucent moonstone with a weight of 0.20 carats. Birthstone
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1990s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin Moonstone and Diamond Turtle Stick Pin / Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
stick pink depicts a walking turtle and is composed of a large carved piece of lustrous moonstone. This
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Temple St Clair Cocktail Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with 11.26 Cts Oval Moonstone
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
, with 1 oval cabochon cut (16 x 12 x 8 mm) carved from natural translucent moonstone of 11.26 carats
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Medieval Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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Carved Moonstone For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact carved moonstone you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. Find an antique version now, or shop for 29 vintage or 24 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a carved moonstone may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic carved moonstone over the years, but those made by Stambolian, Elizabeth Locke and Michael Kneebone are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Finding a carved moonstone for sale for women should be easy, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Carved Moonstone?

The price for a carved moonstone starts at $795 and tops out at $27,520 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,000.

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.