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Giuliano 18kt gold bracelet with enamel, cabochon sapphires and moonstones
By Carlo and Arthur Giuliano
Located in Braintree, GB
and showcases a harmonious blend of colourful cabochon sapphires and moonstones. The bracelet features
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Link Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Retro Gold Moonstone and Sapphire Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
style, measuring 2 3/8 inches in length and 2 inches wide. Set with very fine color Moonstones and
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold

6ct Moonstone and Multi Colored Sapphires Pendant Necklace
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
Behold this exquisite 6ct Moonstone and Multi Colored Sapphires Pendant Necklace—the focal point of
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2010s African Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Moonstone, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapph...

14K white gold Rainbow Moonstone and Teal Sapphire Pendant
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold rainbow moonstone and teal sapphire pendant featuring a cushion cut moonstone
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K White Gold Rainbow Moonstone and Teal Sapphire Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold rainbow moonstone and teal sapphire ring featuring a cushion cut moonstone weighing
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cabochon Sapphire, Moonstone and Multi Strand Pearl Choker
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire, Moonstone and Multi Strand Pearl Choker This exquisite Cabochon Sapphire and
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20th Century Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k Moonstone and Sapphire Earring and Bracelet Set
Located in Narberth, PA
set features a lovely pair of sapphire and moonstone earrings! Each earring features five moonstone
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Vintage 1940s Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Yellow Sapphire and Moonstone Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Yellow Sapphire and Moonstone Necklace Condition: In good condition with
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Moonstone , Labradorite, Blue Sapphire and White Sapphire Necklace set in Silver
Located in Dusit, 10
Moonstone , Labradorite, Blue Sapphire and White Sapphire Necklace set in Silver Settings Width
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2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Vintage 18.16 Carat Moonstone Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Moonstone, Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage Cocktail
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire

18k White Gold Ring with Moonstone and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco design ring made in 18k white gold with triangular cabochon moonstone and baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Moonstone and White Sapphire Necklace set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Moonstone and White Sapphire Necklace set in Silver Settings Width: 5.0 cm Length: 44.4 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Silver

Lucea New York Moonstone, Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Collection Dramatic drop earrings featuring rose cut Moonstone and Sapphire with a mix of
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2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Lucea New York Moonstone, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Blue Dream Collection Rose cut rainbow Moonstone with blue Sapphire and Diamond halo set in solid
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Moonstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rhodiu...

14K White Gold 1.25 carat Moonstone and Blue Sapphire Pendant
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold moonstone and blue sapphire pendant. The genuine earth mined oval cabochon cut
Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chalcedony, Moonstone and Blue Sapphire Earrings set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Chalcedony, Moonstone and Blue Sapphire Earrings set in Silver Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 5.0
Category

2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Silver

3ct Moonstone with Multi-color Natural Sapphire and Tanzanite Floral Pendant
By Hannaboya
Located in Lanham, MD
: Natural origin Moonstone (19.7x8.05mm) Gemstone Accents: 6x oval natural origin Blue Sapphires, 3x natural
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2010s African Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum...

20 Carat Moonstone and Sapphire Gold Statement Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Finely Detailed Rare Moonstone and Sapphire Gold Halo Ring. Centering a securely
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Orange Moonstone Pendant Sapphires and Diamonds 26.2 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Orange Moonstones
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Orange Moonstone Pendant Sapphires and Diamonds 26.2 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Orange Moonstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Orange Moonstone Pendant Sapphires and Diamonds 26.2 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Orange Moonstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Victorian 18.9 Cttw. Rainbow Moonstone, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Victorian 18.9 Cttw. Rainbow Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Bangle, a true
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2010s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling S...

Sophia D. Cabochon Moonstone, Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet
By Sophia D
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Diamonds. The Moonstones display beautiful adularescence in every stone. The cabochon Sapphires are a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Brilliant cut diamonds moonstone and blue sapphire sterling silver oval bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
beauty of moonstones and the timeless elegance of blue sapphires and diamonds. Elevate your jewelry
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2010s Indian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Silver

Quartz, Moonstone, Lemon Quartz and Black Sapphire Necklace in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Quartz, Moonstone, Lemon Quartz and Black Sapphire Necklace set in Silver Settings Width: 3.3 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Quartz, Sapphire, Silver

Retro Gold Sapphire and Rare Blue Cabochon Moonstone Leaf Shaped Pin Brooch 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 14kt yellow gold retro Sapphire and blue cabochon moonstone leaf shaped pin brooch
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Vintage 1970s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Rainbow Moonstone and Blue Sapphire Dome Ring
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
ring. Designed and hand crafted by the artist himself, this Rainbow Moonstone and Blue Sapphire ring
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold

Earrings Citrine, Peach Moonstones, Pink Sapphire and Yellow Gold 18 Carats
Located in Vannes, FR
Earrings Citrine, Peach Moonstones, Pink Sapphire and Yellow Gold 18 Carats Add a touch of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

5.44ct Moonstone and 0.63ct Montana Sapphire pendant in 18K white gold.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K white gold pendant, featuring a 5.44ct rainbow moonstone, paired with a 0.63ct Montana sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Round, Rainbow Moonstone Tabiz Shape And Diamond Earring In 18kt
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Earring feature 11.45 carats of Multicolor Stone And 1.40 carat of Diamond. The Earring is an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and femi...
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Designer Sapphire, Moonstone, Crystal and Diamond Drop Tassel Earring in Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Sapphire, Moonstone, Crystal and Diamond Drop Tassel Earring in Gold is unique and pretty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Moonstone and Sapphire Vintage Style Halo Ring in 10k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A shimmering moonstone is orbited by twenty smaller blue sapphire in this very lovely and wearable
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

Oval Cabochon Cut Moonstone and Blue Sapphire Link Bracelet 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Capture celestial beauty with this enchanting moonstone and sapphire bracelet, crafted in 14 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 9.51 Carat Moonstone Topaz Sapphire Tanzanite and Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Moonstone Topaz, Sapphire, Tanzanite and Diamond Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mother of Pearl, Moonstone and Blue Sapphire Necklace set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Mother of Pearl, Moonstone and Blue Sapphire Necklace set in Silver Settings Width: 4.1 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Moonstone 2.59 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.10 carats and Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold
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2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata Moonstone Necklace in 18Karat Rose Gold with Sapphire and Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
with Pink Sapphire and White Diamond. Grey Moonstone: 12.24 carat, 16X15.3X7.8mm size, Heart Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire and Moonstone with Fire Opal Beaded Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
wishes. This beauty comes with a luxurious velvet jewelry box. We'll provide a card with all gemstones
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2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Amethyst, Fire Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, ...

18K White Gold Modern Diamond and Pink Sapphires Oval Moonstone Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Moonstone Earrings. These are truly an amazing pair of earrings featuring oval shaped moonstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Moonstone 6.48 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.82 carats and Diamond 0.14 carat Earrings set in 18K White
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Early Marcel Boucher Faux Moonstone and Sapphire Set
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Early Marcel Boucher Faux Moonstone and Sapphire Set from the 1950's. Large faux moonstones
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Rhodium

Vintage 5.20 carat moonstone diamond sapphire 14k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
moonstone, elegantly framed by eight round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carats, E-F
Category

20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Blue Moonstone Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat White Gold Sapphire Clasp
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Natural Blue Moonstone Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat White Gold Sapphire clasp is
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21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chalcedony and Moonstone Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chalcedony 23.91 carats, Moonstone 3.56 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.71 carats and Diamond 0.19 carat
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Iolite and Blue Flash Moonstone Sterling Silver Beaded Bracelet
Located in Niagara On The Lake, ON
Multi hued gemstones including blue flash Moonstones, Iolite, White Quartz and Sapphires are
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Early 2000s Canadian Romantic Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Iolite, Moonstone, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Sapphire and Moonstone Fruit Salad Trefoil Leaf
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe pale sapphire and moonstone fruit salad trefoil ivy leaf fur clip of
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Lucea New York Slice Emerald and Moonstone Dangle Earrings
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire accents set in sterling silver. Moonstone: 17.82ct total weight. Pink Sapphire: 3.22ct total
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sapphires and Moon Stones White Gold Earrings
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite pair of earrings are hand crafted in 18K white gold with 2 sapphires 3.49 ct each
Category

2010s German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire and Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Beaded Citrine Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
rainbow moonstone candy necklace with precious beaded citrine gemstones like ruby, sapphire and agates
Category

2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Rainbow Moonstone, Rhodocrosite, Fire Opal, Sapphire, Ruby, Mor...

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

Tanzanite, Larimar, Turquoise, Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Quartz, Opal...

Nina Zhou Sapphire and Moonsone Double-sided Hoop Earrings with Drop Enhancers
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Discover Nina Zhou Sapphire and Moonstone Double-sided Hoop Earrings with Drop Enhancers. These
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Intricate Oriental Ring with Cabochon Rubies, Sapphires, and Other Gemstones
Located in Berlin, BE
sapphire, a smoky quartz, a vibrant emerald, a deep red garnet, a luminous moonstone, a bright lemon quartz
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, ...

Giant 195 Carat Ethiopian Opal and Sapphire Beaded Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in GOES, NL
of: • Deep blue Sapphires • Ethiopian Welo Opals • Sparkling Rainbow Moonstones • 14k Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Ethiopian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Opal, Fire Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Genuine Turquoise and Opal Long Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
• Lapis lazulli • Agate • Labradorite. • Green Moonstone ** And many many more! Your jewelry piece comes
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2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Opal, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Captivating 77.63ct Mix Natural Gemstones and Diamonds Bangle in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sapphires totaling 0.88-carat. Accentuating the ensemble are rare Moonstone, Tourmalines, Iolites
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2010s Israeli Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Iolite, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Sapphire, Spinel, Tour...

Multi-Gem Cabochon "Jubilee" Necklace 1, 000+ Carats 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical and dynamic burst of color beckons with approximately 125 precious and semi-precious cabochon colored gems totalling approximately 1,065 carats and approximately 125 roun...
Category

Vintage 1970s More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, Tourmal...

Exquisite 14K Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Semi Precious Stone Camel
Located in New York, NY
including: Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Mother of Pearl, and Moonstone
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20th Century Italian Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Blue and Pink Topaz Gold Three Stone Ring with Rope Twist Border
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Three Stone Ring with Rope Twist Border with split shank detail. The ring features three faceted cushion cut stones surrounded by twisted gold rope. The center Bl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Topaz, Iolite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, B...

18k Yellow Gold Bangle with Mixed Stones & Round Diamonds 4.05 Tcw
Located in Los Angeles, CA
piece in anyone's jewelry collection. It was carefully handmade in Los Angeles California and polished
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, G...

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Ceylon Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
18k Gold Ceylon moonstones are bezel set with Ceylon blue sapphires to create Faye Kim's signature
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

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Moonstone And Sapphire Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of moonstone and sapphire jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of moonstone and sapphire jewelry 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 4 Carat and 4.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of moonstone and sapphire jewelry over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Roberto Casarin and Bella Campbell/Campbellian Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an object in our assortment of moonstone and sapphire jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Moonstone And Sapphire Jewelry?

The price for a piece of moonstone and sapphire jewelry starts at $538 and tops out at $103,172 with these earrings, on average, selling for $5,250.

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.