Information on moonstones including it’s use in cameo carving. Moonstone has been used in jewelry for millennia, including ancient civilizations. The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was born from solidified rays of the Moon. Both the Romans and Greeks associated moonstone with their lunar deities. In more recent history, moonstone became popular during the Art Nouveau period; French goldsmith René Lalique and many others created a large quantity of jewelry using this stone. Reference: Wikipedia
A moonstone and diamond cameo brooch, circa 1900 The oval moonstone carved to depict Apollo with his lyre and laurel wreath, within a surround of old brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 2.10cts total, length 3.3cm
Sold for £ 5,000 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2017
Ladies estate 14kt rose gold carved moonstone cameo ring, with: (4) round cut diamonds, approx 0.25 cts total weight; scalloped enamel design, size 5.5, 5.8 grams (inclusive of all material)*Provenance: from a private San Antonio estate*
Sold for $1,000 at Austin Auction Gallery in 2016
Platinum, Moonstone, Diamond, Enamel, Onyx and Pearl Lapel-Watch, Lacloche Frères, Paul Brandt, France Anchored by an oval-shaped watch case set with an oval-shaped moonstone cameo of a Greek maiden dancing with a theater mask, framed by single-cut diamonds and calibré-cut onyx, bordered by black enamel and accented by two pearls, suspended from a black cord with diamond-set rondelles, topped by a hexagon-shaped moonstone cameo of a dancing maiden, framed by single-cut diamonds, calibré-cut onyx and two seed pearls, the oval-shaped cameo signed Brandt, the dial signed Lacloche Freres, numbered 66469, with French assay marks; circa 1910.
Sold for 23,750 USD at Sothebys in 2016
Art Deco moonstone cameo, diamond and platinum brooch featuring a moonstone cameo depicting a dancing lady measuring approximately 20.2 x 14.9 mm, accented by a collet set old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40 ct., and six round cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.13 ct., set in millgrained and filigree mounting, secured by a platinum pinstem and latch, length 1 3/4 inches, 7 grams
Sold for $1,200 at Clars Auction Gallery in 2016
Antique Gold, Moonstone Cameo and Diamond Ring Centering a cushion-shaped moonstone cameo depicting the profile of a woman with upswept hair, framed by 28 old-mine cut diamonds approximately 1.40 cts., shank added later. Size 9 1/4.
Moonstone cameo: billowy silvery white, translucent. Diamonds: H-I-mostly VS, several SI, lively. Good condition. Shank added later. 1 1/16 x 7/8 inches.
Sold for $6,875 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle New York in 2015
A VICTORIAN MOONSTONE AND DIAMOND BROOCH The cushion-shaped moonstone cameo depicting cupid with bow and arrow to the old-cut diamond surround, mounted in silver and gold, circa 1890
Sold for GBP 10,000 at Christies in 2010
