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Moonstone 22k Gold Ring

Steven Battelle 12.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A luminous and magical 12 mm high-dome cushion shaped cabochon rainbow moonstone rests in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 9.6 Carats Cabochon Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A blue shimmering oval 11 x 13 mm rainbow moonstone cabochon is set horizontally surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 7.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Large Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A blue flashing 10 x14 rainbow moonstone cabochon is set horizontally like a magical eye in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 1.6 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Sterling Silver 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A blue flashing 6 x8 mm rainbow moonstone cabochon is set in rich high-karat gold encrusted with
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

1.50 Carat Cabochon Rainbow Moonstone Gypsy Ring in 22K Yellow Gold Handmade
Located in Santa Monica, CA
luxurious 22K yellow gold. The cabochon cut highlights the stone's natural beauty and its mystical play of
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Flashy Rainbow Moonstone 22k Yellow Gold Important Cast Ring, Lola Brooks 2023
Located in Dallas, TX
carat flashy glowing oval rainbow moonstone cabochon cast in the maker's signature-finished 22k yellow
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2010s American Artist Signet Rings

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rainbow Moonstone Pear Cabochon 22K Gold One of a Kind Ring, Talkative 2024
Located in Dallas, TX
, bezel-set in satin-finished 22k yellow gold atop an intricately handcrafted band in signature-finished
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2010s Japanese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

DBD Golden Moonstone Diamond Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DBD Golden Moonstone Diamond Ring features a glimmering gold Moonstone and studded with gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Moonstone Cabochon and 22 Karat Bohemian Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
moonstone is set in 22 karat gold with handcrafted Balinese beading. The ring is a size 8 1/2 and can be
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2010s Indonesian Romantic Solitaire Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 22k Gold

Cat's-Eye Platinum Moonstone Yellow Gold Swivel Ring, Denise Betesh 2023
By Denise Betesh
Located in Dallas, TX
luscious 22k yellow gold atop her signature 20k yellow gold band. Elegant yet whimsical and playful, the
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2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Designer Birgit Kupke-Peyla 22 ct Yellow Gold & Sterling Greenish Moonstone Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is an authentic Birgit Kupke-Peyla 22 ct Yellow Gold & Sterling Ring boasting a rich Greenish
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Early 2000s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

1911 John 's Ring Moonstone solid 23K Gold Ø US 7.25 /6 gr
Located in SE
111 years old Swedish Moonstone Ring in solid 23K Gold. Wide shoulders have engraved ornaments
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold

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Antique Moonstone Ring Moonstone Engagement Ring Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
. • Metal • - This moonstone solitaire ring is tested and determined to be 22 karat yellow gold plated
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Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 22k Gold

1.2 carat Rainbow Moonstone Gold Ring
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This delicate ring features 1.2 carats of faceted Rainbow Moonstone set in 20k matte yellow gold
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2010s American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold

Fine Blue Moonstone Ring, 22 Carat Gold
By Deborah Cadby | Cadby & Co.
Located in Bude, GB
Cabochon cut fine blue moonstone ring. Ref: G19006 10mm round fine blue moonstone 22ct gold
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2010s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold

Diamond, Moonstone & Sapphire Ring Set, 22ct Gold
By Deborah Cadby | Cadby & Co.
Located in Bude, GB
cabochon cut sapphire 7mm round cabochon cut moonstone 22ct gold Cadby & Co are a family business that
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2010s British Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Moonstone, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold

Ico & the Bird Rainbow 1.2 carat Rainbow Moonstone Gold Ring
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This delicate ring features 1.2 carats of faceted Rainbow Moonstone set in 20k matte yellow gold
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2010s American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry 4.75 carat Rainbow Moonstone Flower Gold Ring
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
matte yellow gold. Simple and dramatic and set in 22k matte yellow gold. This ring is one of a kind
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold, Gold

Leda Jewel Co Rainbow Moonstone Oval Cabochon Ring
By Leda Jewel Co
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Big oval cabochon rainbow moonstone ring. This natural rainbow moonstone cabochon gemstone, has a
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2010s Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Cabochon Moonstone Flip Ring in 22 Karat Gold, A2 by Arunashi
By Arunashi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning 23.55 carat moonstone cocktail ring is set in vibrant 22 karat yellow gold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22K Gold Large GIA Oval Cabochon Bezel Cat's Eye Moonstone Trillion Peridot Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly bold vintage cocktail ring crafted in solid 22k rose gold and features a large
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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Gem Orange Rainbow Moonstone 22k Gold One-of-a-Kind Ring, Devta Doolan 2024
By Devta Doolan
Located in Dallas, TX
18k yellow gold featuring an extraordinarily fine gem orange rainbow moonstone, shimmering with
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2010s American Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

22KT Gold and Moonstone Ring
By Julius Cohen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 22KT Gold and Moonstone Ring. Designed and made in house by Julius Cohen New York.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Moonstone 22 Karat Gold Yellow Gold Ring
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Greeks associated moonstone with their lunar deities. Sugar loaf cabochon Moonstone ring in 22 karat gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold

Devta Doolan Exceptional Quality Rainbow Moonstone Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Ring handcrafted in 22k yellow gold with an otherworldly rainbow moonstone that is beyond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold

Moonstone Ring Set in 22 Karat Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful round moonstone cabochon from Sri Lanka is set in 22 Karat gold with a hammered
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Devta Doolan Extraordinary Pink Orange Rainbow Moonstone Matte Gold Ring
By Devta Doolan
Located in Dallas, TX
, matte 22k yellow gold finish with high-polish interior. Size 7.5 (can be sized). Stamped and
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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Carat Yellow Gold Moonstone Signet or Gypsy Pinky Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A classic solitaire gypsy ring set with a large sugarloaf moonstone cabochon. Modelled in 22 karat
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Antique Mid-19th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Denise Roberge Sculptural Textured Cocktail Ring In 22Kt Gold 9.86 Ct Moonstone
By Denise Roberge
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in solid yellow gold of 22 karats with textured finish. The entire body of the ring is embellished
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle 18.6 Carat Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
goldsmiths, this ancient-inspired ring design contrast textural gold with the magical blues of cabochon
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 7.4 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A magical and luminescent cushion shaped 10 x 14 mm rainbow moonstone cabochon is set sideways in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 5.1 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively blue flashing 9 x 11 mm rainbow moonstone is set horizontally in a signature cupped bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 5.0 Carats Round Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
geometrically granulated high Karat gold ring. The stone is surrounded by a row of smaller atop larger
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 4.9 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Ring 18 inch 18K Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 8 x 9 mm rectangular high-domed shimmering rainbow moonstone cabochon is held in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle Rainbow Moonstone Ring 22k Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A magical and luminescent oval 11.2 carat Rainbow Moonstone set sideways in a handmade high carat
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2010s Indonesian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Rainbow Moonstone in a Ring 22k Yellow Gold Balinese
Located in Berkeley, CA
This large and substantial oval moonstone ring is as intricate and detailed as moonstone can come
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2010s Indonesian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Atelier Zobel Moonstone Diamond Silver Gold Platinum Ring
By Atelier Zobel
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Moon Bubble Ring in platinum, 22k gold, and sterling silver with a round blue
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 22k Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Oval Moonstone with Diamond Accents Ring in Gold Vermiel
Located in Berkeley, CA
Bright oval moonstone cabochon with a shiny gold vermiel band and bezel that is accented and
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2010s Turkish Modern Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Moonstone, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Petra Class Faceted Rainbow Moonstone One of a Kind High Karat Matte Gold Ring
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
22k featuring a spectacular 6.3 carat faceted rainbow moonstone square bezel-set atop a 4mm wide 18k
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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Denise Betesh Entrancing Oval Rainbow Moonstone One of a Kind Ring
By Denise Betesh
Located in Dallas, TX
highly sought-after padparadscha sapphire. The gem is bezel-set in matte-finished 22k yellow gold and
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2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage 22k Gold Art Deco Oval Moonstone Ring, Oval Moonstone Cabochon Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
excellent taste! Hallmarks: none, acid test shows 22ct gold; Crown stone: oval moonstone cabochon 0.55 x
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry Rainbow Moonstone Heart 22k Ring
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind Rainbow Moonstone Heart ring, set in 22k gold. Hand made with a checkerboard heart
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2010s North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

Gurhan Amulet Hue Gold Moonstone Opal Ring
By Gurhan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Brand new 22k and 24k gold ring by Gurhan, set with moonstone and two opals. Retail $5535. Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Opal, 22k Gold, 24k Gold

Victorian Moonstone Three-Stone Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This fine antique gypsy band is set with three moonstone cabochons. The 22ct gold band widens at
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 22k Gold

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry Rainbow Moonstone Jali 22 Karat Gold Ring
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This faceted 4.76ct Rainbow Moonstone ring features a hand-cut jail work setting in 22k matte
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 22k Gold

KD for J Weir Gems 7 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Spinel Gold Ring
Located in Sonoma, CA
Handmade in California using the finest materials, a 7.75 carat faceted rainbow moonstone with
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2010s American Modern More Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Spinel, 22k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

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Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent tiara fit for a queen, impressively crafted with over 40 carats of high quality brilliant-cut round diamonds mounted in platinum.
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Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Bochic “Orient” Lemon Sapphire & Multi Gem Cocktail Ring In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
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Steven Battelle 27.3 Carats Koroit Boulder Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A nice 18 x 29 mm oval harlequin Koroit boulder opal with nearly every rainbow color displayed is highlighted in a double line texture handmade 18K gold setting with similar wide bai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 31.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
These simple and classic 18K gold post earrings are stunning! Wonderful long 9 x 32 mm long flashing rose-cut faceted rainbow moonstones are suspended below 6 x 8 mm oval cabochons,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold

Antique 18k gold Mourning locket ring, Black enamel, Diamond and Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
Did you ever lay eyes on such a wonderfully detailed and beautiful mourning ring. I was so excited for this piece to arrive being a lover of mourning jewels and it does not disappoi...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

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Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Engagement Ring IGI
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Kashmir Sapphire Engagement Ring - IGI. This beautiful art deco engagement ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum top. T...
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Steven Battelle 7.5 Carats Multi-Stone Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Four 4 x 6 mm blue flashing rainbow moonstone cabochons are arranged around central 7mm rounds in each of these high-karat gold beauties. Delicate "jawan" granulation spacers provid...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold

4.40 Carat Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This deep purple cabochon amethyst in complimented with three diamonds on each side. We estimate the weight of the amethy...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Solid Yellow Gold 17.6 Carat Moonstone Tennis Bracelet for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This 17.6 Carat Moonstone Tennis Bracelet for Her in 18K gold showcases 17.6 carats endlessly sparkling natural rainbow moonstone. It measures 7 inches long in length. Rainbow moons...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

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Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Natural Persian Round Turquoise Beads and Gold Strand Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! 51 Round Persian Turquoise Beads Necklace. Each measuring approx. 6.15mm-10.10, held by a 18K White Gold clasp. The necklace measures approx. 16” long. More Beautif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ring natural 4ct.Blue Cornflower Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS3.75/ 8.56gr
Located in SE
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 6.6 Carats Cabochon Apatite Granulated 22K Gold Wire Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Drop Earrings

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Apatite, Gold, 22k Gold

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Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Hercules Lion Coin 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
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22k Gold

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Moonstone 22k Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate moonstone 22k gold ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 6 vintage editions and 32 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect moonstone 22k gold ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing moonstone 22k gold ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Scrives, Jaipur Atelier and Steven Battelle each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a moonstone 22k gold ring, 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 Moonstone 22k Gold Ring?

Prices for a moonstone 22k gold ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,010 and can go as high as $18,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,450.

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Moonstone 22k Gold Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 22k gold does exist and it even exists in jewelry, but it’s not very common. 24k is pure gold and it’s simply too soft for jewelry and practical use, 18k is a very popular version of gold for jewelry, but it is possible to find 22k gold jewelry. Find an assortment of gold jewelry from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 22k gold is not too soft for jewelry, but it’s considered too soft for everyday wear. You may find some special pieces that are made of 22k gold or that have 22k gold in them, especially antique jewelry, but regular wear will quickly cause 22k gold to become misshapen and scratched. Shop a collection of 22k gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether a 24K gold ring is worth it depends on your preferences and personal opinions. Because 24-karat gold is pure gold with no alloy metals added, it shows off a rich color that many people find appealing. However, 24-karat gold is more expensive than other alloys and is more prone to scratching and wear than alloys like 18-karat and 14-karat gold. As a result, you may prefer an alloy if you're looking for a piece of jewelry to wear daily. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much a 10k white gold ring is worth changes over time. On its own, 10-karat white gold has value, but scrap metal prices tend to fluctuate. A ring may be worth more than the going rate for 10-karat white gold based on its maker, age, style and other factors. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can provide you with a more specific valuation. Explore a collection of white gold rings on 1stDibs.