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Art Deco Man in the Moon Moonstone Ring, Circa 1940
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Art Deco Man in the Moon Moonstone Ring, Circa 1940

1920 - 1940
Sold 2 June 2025 · Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Description

A charming chubby faced Man in the Moon moonstone ring. The moonstone holds enough transparency to give the stone a striking lunar glow, but is opaque enough that the beautiful carving is clear and defined. The stone is secured by four platinum claws with three diamonds set in each platinum shoulder. Pretty hand-engraving in the sides of each shoulder leads to a slender 18k white gold shank.

Cut:? The diamonds are eight-cuts.

Colour:? The diamonds are I to J.

Clarity:? The diamonds are SI2.

Carat:? Approximately 0.06 carat of diamonds.

Circa:? 1940.

Size:? K (UK) or 5 1/8 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:? The moonstone is 15.4 x 15mm. Sits 8.1mm from the finger.

Weight:? 4.43 grams.

Metal:? 18k white gold and platinum. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Art Deco Moonstone Ring to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1137324
Dealers Internal Reference
312413S195
Description
A charming chubby faced Man in the Moon moonstone ring.
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The moonstone holds enough transparency to give the stone a striking lunar glow, but is opaque enough that the beautiful carving is clear and defined.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

The stone is secured by four platinum claws with three diamonds set in each platinum shoulder. Pretty hand-engraving in the sides of each shoulder leads to a slender 18k white gold shank.

fig 1. A close-up shot of an Art Deco ring featuring a large, round, carved moonstone depicting a man in the moon face, set in white gold with small accent stones on the shoulders.
fig 1. Art Deco Man in the Moon Moonstone Ring, Circa 1940

Cut:? The diamonds are eight-cuts.

Colour:? The diamonds are I to J.

Clarity:? The diamonds are SI2.

Carat:? Approximately 0.06 carat of diamonds.

Circa:? 1940.

Size:? K (UK) or 5 1/8 (US). Free sizing available.

Measurements:? The moonstone is 15.4 x 15mm. Sits 8.1mm from the finger.

Weight:? 4.43 grams.

Metal:? 18k white gold and platinum. Tested with a Niton DXL Precious Metal Analyzer.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Art Deco Moonstone Ring to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137324
Dealers Internal Ref
312413S195
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014

Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

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Archive I A close-up shot of an Art Deco ring featuring a large, round, carved moonstone depicting a man in the moon face, set in white gold with small accent stones on the shoulders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Art Deco Man in the Moon Moonstone Ring, Circa 1940

Archive II A close-up shot of an Art Deco ring featuring a large, round, carved moonstone depicting a man in the moon face, set in white gold with small accent stones on the shoulders. View II
Archive III A close-up shot of an Art Deco ring featuring a large, round, carved moonstone depicting a man in the moon face, set in white gold with small accent stones on the shoulders. View III
Archive IV A close-up shot of an Art Deco ring featuring a large, round, carved moonstone depicting a man in the moon face, set in white gold with small accent stones on the shoulders. View IV
Archive V A close-up shot of an Art Deco ring featuring a large, round, carved moonstone depicting a man in the moon face, set in white gold with small accent stones on the shoulders. View V
Archive VI A close-up shot of an Art Deco ring featuring a large, round, carved moonstone depicting a man in the moon face, set in white gold with small accent stones on the shoulders. View VI
Archive VII A close-up shot of an Art Deco ring featuring a large, round, carved moonstone depicting a man in the moon face, set in white gold with small accent stones on the shoulders. View VII
Archive VIII A close-up shot of an Art Deco ring featuring a large, round, carved moonstone depicting a man in the moon face, set in white gold with small accent stones on the shoulders. View VIII
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Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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A close-up shot of an Art Deco ring featuring a large, round, carved moonstone depicting a man in the moon face, set in white gold with small accent stones on the shoulders.
Art Deco Man in the Moon Moonstone Ring, circa 1940
Ref: SA1137324
A close-up shot of an Art Deco ring featuring a large, round, carved moonstone depicting a man in the moon face, set in white gold with small accent stones on the shoulders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialMoonstone, White Gold, Diamond
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsMan in the moon carving, Adularescent gemstone, Geometric shoulder accents, Prong setting
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Celestial motifs, including sun, star, and moon designs, gained significant popularity during the Art Deco era of the 1920s and 1930s, reflecting a cultural fascination with astronomy, mythology, and modernist simplification.

Moonstone is a relatively soft gemstone measuring 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, requiring gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, avoiding harsh ultrasonic cleaners, chemicals, and hard impacts.

This type of statement ring functions effectively as a standalone focal piece on the hand, pairing well with minimalist modern attire to highlight its intricate carved details and historic character.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved detailing with characteristic soft blue or white adularescence in the moonstone, period-appropriate metal purity hallmarks, and traditional prong or bezel settings indicative of mid-century craftsmanship.

Traditional pieces often feature natural adularescent feldspar moonstones hand-carved with intaglio or cameo faces, typically set in white gold, platinum, or yellow gold, occasionally accented with small diamonds.
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