Tiffany Moonstone Necklace Pendant

If you collect Tiffany jewelry and love moonstones, consider buying a Tiffany moonstone necklace pendant. Tiffany & Co. created a variety of jewelry with the symbolic stone over the years. You can find beautiful vintage and modern moonstone Tiffany jewelry to add to your collection.

Why Tiffany Moonstone Jewelry?

If you memorized lines from Breakfast at Tiffany's, you understand the unique mystique of Tiffany jewelry. It's the jewelry store with the signature little blue box, which a woman hopes to see when her special man proposes. The jeweler has a fascinating history and connection with moonstones.

Tiffany & Co. History

In 1837 Charles Tiffany and John Young founded Tiffany &Co. in New York City. Originally named, Tiffany & Young, the store offered stationary and ornamental goods such as fine silverware and jewelry. In fact, Tiffany was the first American company to use 925/1000 sterling standard for their silver. This sterling quality later became the US sterling standard.

By 1853, Charles Tiffany was solely in charge of the company and renamed it, Tiffany & Co. The company began to focus on the jewelry portion of the business. In 1878, Charles Tiffany purchased one of the world's largest and highest quality yellow diamonds and named it the Tiffany Diamond. He displayed the distinctive diamond in the New York store, where it remains today. During this time period, Tiffany & Co. developed a unique six-prong diamond ring setting that was soon copied all over the world.

Today Tiffany & Co. continues to be one of the world's leading jewelers with stores in New York City, San Francisco and various international locations.

Tiffany's Moonstone Jewelry

Over the years, Tiffany & Co. created many different types of unique jewelry incorporating a variety of quality gemstones and precious metals. Tiffany incorporated the gem stone, moonstone, into many different jewelry designs, especially during the Art Nouveau period. Charles Tiffany's son Louis Comfort Tiffany created a notable series of moonstone jewelry in the early 1900's. One of these pieces, a Sri Lankan moonstone and Montana sapphire necklace set in platinum is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Moonstone Symbolism

For centuries people from many cultures have used moonstone for both spiritual and decorative purposes. The translucent gem stone has a sheen that resembles opals and comes in colors such as white, gray, peach and blue. The glow was commonly associated with moonlight. Ancient Europeans used moonstone talismans for safe journeys, happy marriages and fertility. The Romans associated moonstone with the goddess Aphrodite. Even today, moonstone is commonly used in metaphysical healing therapies.

Moonstone's mystical lore and luminous beauty make it a natural choice for symbolic jewelry. It is no wonder Tiffany incorporated moonstones in many necklace and pendant designs.

Where to Find Tiffany Moonstone Necklace Pendants

Tiffany moonstone jewelry is hard to find and expensive. The rare vintage pieces from the Art Nouveau era may only be available from private fine jewelry dealers and auctions. You may be able to find vintage and contemporary Tiffany moonstone necklace pendants at estate sales, antique shops and online. Tiffany periodically offers a contemporary moonstone necklace design.

You can find Tiffany moonstone jewelry at the following online retailers:

• Tiffany--Tiffany's website features a range of interesting items. As the range changes frequently it is worth bookmarking the site and checking back to keep up to date with the range.
• The Tiffany Collector--The Tiffany Collector occasionally offers Tiffany moonstone jewelry from estate sales.
• Nadine Krakov Collection--This fine jewelry and antique dealer often sells vintage Tiffany jewelry on Ebay.
• Ruby Lane--Ruby Lane sells vintage jewelry and often offers Tiffany necklaces.
• Christie's--Christie's, the world famous art aution dealer, frequently sell interesting Tiffany items of jewelry.
• Lang Antique--Lang Antiques and Estate Jewelry occasionally has Tiffany moonstone jewelry for sale. Pieces include necklaces, pendants and earrings.
• Live Auctioneers--The site offers Tiffany moonstone jewelry for auction.
• Adorn--Apriori Antique Jewlery's site sells Tiffany vintage jewelry. *Ebay--Ebay is a good place to find Tiffany moonstone jewelry in all different price ranges.

You may want to consider Tiffany inspired moonstone jewelry for a more affordable option. Many jewelry artists have created moonstone necklaces and pendants in styles similar to Tiffany designs.

Conclusion

Serious Tiffany jewelry collectors with large budgets will enjoy collecting Tiffany moonstone necklace pendants. Any fan of the Tiffany moonstone would enjoy owning a Tiffany moonstone piece. However, the expensive prices make it a rare luxury. The average Tiffany jewelry fan may find Tiffany inspired moonstone jewelry a more reasonable choice.

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