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14k 3d Charms

14k Yellow Gold 3D Poodle Charm Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's five poodle 14k yellow gold charm bracelet with four 3D and one 2D highly detailed
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Mid-20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Collectible 14k Yellow Gold 3D Textured Chocolate Kiss Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 5.52 Grams Overall Height: 12.81mm (0.50") Overall Width
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Collectible 14k Yellow Gold 3D Detailed Operable Car Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.16 Grams Overall Width: 7.86mm (0.30") (doors closed) - 16.31mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Collectable 14k Yellow Gold 3D Detailed Canon w/ Base Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 5.12 Grams Overall Height: 29.31mm (1.15") (including bail
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Dog Themed 3D Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Link charm bracelet with five dog charms. The center charm is 2D, the others are 3D. The poodle and
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Mid-20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shoe Themed 3D Charm Yellow Gold Baby Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Solid yellow gold gold 1940's charm bracelet with five assorted 3D baby shoe charms " lady who
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Mid-20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold Wedding Marriage Home Theme 3D Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's 3D charm bracelet with a wheel and barrel, diamond ring set with diamond, mailbox
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Mid-20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold 3D Graduation Cap Charm Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
Celebrate graduation day in style with this beautiful 14K vintage charm. This unique charm features
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Conch Shell Charm Pendant 14K Yellow Gold 3D
Located in Fairfield, CT
Enamel Conch Shell Charm Pendant 14K Yellow Gold 3D This Vintage 14 Karat Gold Conch Shell Charm
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Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Gold Jeweled Matador Jacket 3D Charm Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
A stunning Matador's Jacket in 14K yellow gold charm, meticulously crafted with superb detail. This
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Collectible 14k Yellow Gold 3D Detailed New York City Skyline Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.8 Grams Overall Height: 24.36mm (0.95") (including bail
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

I Love You 3D Pendant Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Charm Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed 3D vintage 'I Love You' charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. Three small diamonds
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Collectible 14k Yellow Gold 3d Detailed Operable Car Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.16 Grams Overall Width: 7.86mm (0.30") (doors closed) - 16.31mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 3D Globe World Charm Pendant #23280
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold 3D Globe World Charm Pendant- This 14 karat yellow gold globe pendant shines
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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k NEW ZEALAND Pendant Medallion. 14ct Gold Kiwi Bird bust charm. Kiwi 3D Bird.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
NEW ZEALAND themed Pendant Charm. Kiwi Bird 3D Bust Charm in 14k Solid Yellow Gold. Made by GDNS
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Pitcher Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Pitcher Charm- This lovely 3D 14K yellow gold charm features a
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

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Enamel Tropical Drink Charm Pendant 14K Yellow Gold 3D
Located in Fairfield, CT
Enamel Tropical Drink Charm Pendant 14K Yellow Gold 3D This playful charm pendant in 14k yellow
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1990s Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold House Charm 3D Figures Inside #18419
Located in Washington Depot, CT
You’ll love this adoorable house charm! Charm has an enamel interior with 3 dimensional figurines
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold House Charm 3D Figures Inside #20593
Located in Washington Depot, CT
You’ll love this adorable house charm! Charm has an enamel interior with 3 dimensional figurines
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel 14 Karat Gold 3D Devil Martini Shaker Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
enamel on devil, consistent with age, wear, and use Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Measures: approx. 1/4
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold 3D Horse Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 3D Horse Charm This adorable 3D horse charm is made of pure 14K yellow
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Charging 3D Bull Charm
Located in Addison, TX
A bunch of bull! Here we have a small 3D 14K yellow gold charging bull charm. Have you done running
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Rotary Dial Telephone Charm 3D
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Rotary Dial Telephone Charm 3D Calling the past with this beautiful vintage rotary
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Danforth Anchor Pendant 3D 14k Yellow Gold Charm Nautical Ocean Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
). The stylish 3D charm (or pendant) is modeled from a Danforth anchor that was originally created in
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Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sydney Evan Diamond Skull Charm Pendant 14k Blacked gold Pave Rare Full 3D
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a stunning Sydney Evan 14k blackened gold skull charm pendant, adorned with round
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Draw Bridge 3D Large Charm with Moving Parts in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Addison, TX
This large detailed 3D charm is a true gem, the draw bridge can open and close by the twist of the
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Vintage 1960s Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Airplane Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Airplane Charm Beautiful 3D 14K yellow gold airplane charm with mechanical front
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pineapple Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pineapple Charm Beautiful 3D 14K yellow gold pineapple charm with wonderful life
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Thimble Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. 14k yellow gold 3D thimble charm with a beautiful foliage design at the base. Size: 15mm x 19mm
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pineapple Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pineapple Charm Beautiful 3D 14K yellow gold pineapple charm with wonderful life
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Globe Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Globe Charm Travel around the world with this globe charm! Beautiful 3D 14K
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20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Globe Charm
14K Yellow Gold Globe Charm
W 0.6 in L 0.79 in
14K Yellow Gold Horse Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Horse Charm Beautiful 3D 14K yellow gold horse charm give a realistic depiction of
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Horse Charm
14K Yellow Gold Horse Charm
W 0.54 in L 0.75 in
14K Yellow Gold Skier Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Skier Charm Crafted in beautiful 14k yellow gold this 3D skier charm depicts a
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Skier Charm
14K Yellow Gold Skier Charm
W 0.6 in L 0.91 in
14K Yellow Gold Seahorse Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
good fortune and is also symbolic of strength and power. Beautiful 3D 14k yellow gold seahorse charm
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Seahorse Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
good fortune, strength, and power. Beautiful 3D 14K yellow gold seahorse charm includes red enamel for
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

14K Rose Gold Seahorse Charm
14K Rose Gold Seahorse Charm
W 0.44 in L 0.91 in
14K Yellow Gold House Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
more special with this beautiful gift! Beautiful 3D 14K yellow gold house charm, with small details
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold House Charm
14K Yellow Gold House Charm
W 0.36 in L 0.79 in
14K Yellow Gold Diploma Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
life! Beautiful 3D 14K yellow gold Diploma Charm with the word 'DIPLOMA' engraved on the center of
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Windmill Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Windmill Charm Beautiful 3D 14K yellow gold windmill charm with
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Tambourine Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Tambourine Charm Adorable 3D 14K yellow gold tambourine charm jingles with
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20th Century Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Eiffel Tower Charm Pendant #19123
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Eiffel Tower Charm- This lovely 14K yellow gold 3D charm features the Eiffel
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold 3 Dimensional Charm Bracelet c1950
Located in Stamford, CT
collection of 8 assorted 3D 14k gold pitcher charms. Excellent condition. No repairs or defects. Looks great
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Vintage 1950s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Rotary Dial Telephone Charm 3D
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Rotary Dial Telephone Charm 3D Calling the past with this beautiful vintage rotary
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Rotary Dial Telephone Charm 3D
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Rotary Dial Telephone Charm 3D Calling the past with this beautiful vintage rotary
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 3D Wise Monkey Coral Perfume Bottle Charm Pendant & Rope Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful perfume flask charm/pendant that is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold 0.18ctw Diamond Angel Gemini Zodiac Sign Large 3D Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a large vintage charm/pendant crafted from solid 14 yellow gold and features a 3D
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 3D Raised City of Chicago View Large Medallion Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 15.25 Grams Chain Type: Not Included Bail Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold 14K Dog Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Yellow Gold 14K Dog Charm Beautiful 3D dog charm that appears to be a German Shepard dog which is
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold 14K Dog Charm
Yellow Gold 14K Dog Charm
W 0.71 in L 0.79 in
Ice Cream Charm Estate Chocolate Scoop 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant 3D
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate ice cream 'chocolate scoop' charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. The unique
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Trolly Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Trolly Charm Beautiful 3D 14k yellow gold trolly charm with life like
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Early 20th Century Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Donkey Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Donkey Charm This Adorable 3D 14K yellow gold Donkey Charm is a perfect gift for
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Donkey Charm
14K Yellow Gold Donkey Charm
W 0.69 in L 0.87 in
14K Yellow Gold Globe Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Globe Charm Travel around the world with this globe charm! Beautiful 3D 14K
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Globe Charm
14K Yellow Gold Globe Charm
W 0.6 in L 0.87 in
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Piano Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Piano Charm Beautiful 3D 14K yellow gold piano charm depict the
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20th Century Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Piano Charm
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Piano Charm
W 0.48 in D 0.32 in L 0.44 in
Large Aquarius 3D Nude Male with Three Spheres Gold Pendant Charm
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This amazing 3 D anatomically correct man pouring water from an urn is surrounded by 3 sphere's and
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Vintage 1960s More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold 3D Filigree Slipper Shoe Pendant Charm
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Vintage 14k Gold 3D Filigree Slipper Shoe Pendant Charm CONDITION - Exceptional! No signs
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2010s Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set with vivid yellow and white diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx, signed Cartier with F...
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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
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2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings

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Garnet, 14k Gold

Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
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3.80tdw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant An 18k yellow gold necklace was set with sixteen ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent tiara fit for a queen, impressively crafted with over 40 carats of high quality brilliant-cut round diamonds mounted in platinum.
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Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Magnificent Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Lucerne, CH
Well played fusion of an antique diamond with a modern design. Binder Zurich is a well know name for collectors all over the world. The 7.21 ct old European cut diamond of approxim...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique Gold Family Book Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Antique Gold Family Book Locket Pendant is a charming and sentimental piece of jewelry, designed to hold the memories of loved ones close. Crafted from 9 karat gold, the pendant...
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Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ruby and Diamond Black Enamel Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Red Ruby Diamond Bull Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that exemplifies the extraordinary craftsmanship and attention to...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Italian 18 K Yellow Gold Charm Charm Bracelet Amethyst Rose Quartz Prasiolite
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A lovely and playful 18 K yellow Gold charm bracelet with Rose Quartz and Amethysts and Prasiolite. A romantic design with pastel gemstones. Made in Italy. Length: 21 cm. Masterf...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER 1930 Art Deco Charms Bracelet Platinum With 6.04 Ctw In Diamonds & Gems
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Located in Miami, FL
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

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GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

Victorian 14k Garnet Mariner Link Padlock Locket Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Charm Bracelets

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Garnet, 14k Gold

Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exquisite antique Victorian 9ct gold curb chain bracelet from the 19th century featuring nine unique fobs, five of which are in the form of watch keys. Seven fobs can be rotated a...
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14k 3d Charms For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 14k 3d charms for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 14k 3d charms to choose from, but Art Deco and Art Nouveau 14k 3d charms are of considerable interest. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 14k 3d charms, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 14k 3d Charms?

On average, 14k 3d charms at 1stDibs sell for $355, while they’re typically $109 on the low end and $4,370 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.