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14k Gold Pendant Animal Charm

Yellow Gold Elephant Charm - 14k Walking Pachyderm Animal Pendant
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Elephant, Walking Pachyderm Measurements Tall (from
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Paw Print Charm - 14k Pet Keepsake Dog Cat Animal Petite Pendant
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Paw Print, Pet Keepsake Measurements Tall (from stationary
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Bear Animal Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A lovely vintage 14 karat gold bear charm pendant. The charm is nicely modeled into a sweet little
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Bear Animal Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Bear Animal Charm Pendant
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W 0.32 in L 0.56 in
Vintage Horse Charm Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Animal Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage horse charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. The sweet charm features a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Horse Charm 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Estate Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage horse charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. The trotting horse is smaller in
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Toy Poodle Dog Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Estate Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage toy poodle charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s). The
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Swiss Cowbell Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A lovely small vintage 14 karat gold Swiss cowbell charm pendant. The cute Swiss cowbell is
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Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Swiss Cowbell Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Swiss Cowbell Charm Pendant
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W 0.36 in L 0.48 in
14k Gold Signature Victorian Inspired Lioness Pendant / Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This 14K gold Victorian inspired pendant or charm features a striking bas-relief of a lioness' head
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rhinoceros Pendant Diamond Tusk Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Rhino Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. The pendant is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 14k gold.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3D Lion Pendant with Ruby Eyes in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Wild Animal Charm
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This richly detailed 14 karat gold ruby-eyed lion pendant/charm is absolutely fabulous! Lions
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Pendant with Opal, Emerald and Diamonds, Chameleon Pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Chameleon pendant with opal, emerald and diamonds. 14k Gold Chameleon Charm. Reptile Charm. Lizard pendant
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold

14k Gold Pendant with Opal, Emerald and Diamonds, Chameleon Pendant!
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Chameleon pendant with opal, emerald and diamonds. 14k Gold Chameleon Charm. Reptile Charm. Lizard pendant
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold

Chameleon pendant with opal, emerald and diamonds in 14k Gold.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chameleon pendant with opal, emerald and diamonds in 14k Gold. Reptile gold Charm. Gold Lizard
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Compass Fob 9k Rose Gold Pendant Animal Motif Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. The fob is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for 9k gold. A 14k yellow gold bale is a later
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold Fish pendant with natural gemstones.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Gold Fish pendant with natural gemstones. School of fish Charm. Animal Sea pendant charm. Gemstone
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold

Gold Fish pendant with natural gemstones.
Gold Fish pendant with natural gemstones.
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W 0.52 in L 1.11 in
14k White Gold White Diamond Black Diamond Pave Lamb Sheep Necklace Baubou
Located in Long Island City, NY
between 16” and 18” with 14k white lobster claw clasp with logo tag. The Animal Farm Collection is a
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2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold White Diamond Black Diamond Pave Lamb Sheep Necklace Baubou
Located in Long Island City, NY
in color and VS2 in clarity. The diamonds stand out in black rhodium hand-plated 14k yellow gold. The
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2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seahorse pendant with opal.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Seahorse pendant with opal. Multicolor Ethiopian Opal 14k gold pendant. Sea Animal Cute Horse Fish
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Seahorse pendant with opal.
Seahorse pendant with opal.
No Reserve
W 0.54 in L 1.23 in
Antique Enamel Dog Portrait Pendant - William Bishop Ford
Located in Danvers, MA
charm pendant. Crafted of yellow gold testing between 15K and 18K (marked 18K), the bezel set miniature
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Enamel

Antique Diamond Grouse Bird Capercaillie Brooch Pin in 14K Gold & Silver
Located in Danvers, MA
convert it to a custom ring or small pendant charm. Crafted of solid 14k yellow gold and silver, the bar
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

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Vintage Horse Charm 9k Yellow Gold Animal Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
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Finely detailed vintage Horse charm crafted in 9k yellow gold. The horse is rendered in lifelike detail, galloping with legs in motion. The piece can be worn as a charm on a brace...
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Ballerina Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ballet Dancing Jewelry Estate Fine
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Finely detailed vintage Ballerina charm (circa 1980s to 1990s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. The nicely detailed charm features a ballet dancer. The piece is great worn on a chain a...
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Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Sailboat Brooch Pendant
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Deep ruby paste 'cruxiform' brooch and earrings, Warner, USA, 1950s
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Evil Eye Diamond Letter F Initial 14K Gold, Original Design by Nazarlique Charm
Located in New York, NY
Evil Eye ID Letter Form F Charm Diamond Necklace In 14K Solid Yellow Gold Is A Striking Example Of The
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2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

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Diamond Letter F Evil Eye Initial 14K Gold, Original Design by Nazarlique Charm
Located in New York, NY
Through Z Available in White, Yellow, and Rose Gold. * 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Initial ‘F’ Pendant * .15
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Located in Greensboro, NC
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Located in Rotterdam, NL
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14k Gold Pendant Animal Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 14k gold pendant animal charm you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 14k gold, gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 9 antique edition and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 14k gold pendant animal charm may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 14k gold pendant animal charm can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and single cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14k gold pendant animal charm, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14k Gold Pendant Animal Charm?

The price for a 14k gold pendant animal charm starts at $295 and tops out at $1,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $585.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.