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14k Barrette

Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Barrette
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Barrette

Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Barrette

Located in Towson, MD

A delicate example of Edwardian elegance, this 14 karat yellow gold barrette measures 2.75 x 1

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Montana Yogo Gulch Sapphire Hair Barrette
GIA Certified Montana Yogo Gulch Sapphire Hair Barrette

GIA Certified Montana Yogo Gulch Sapphire Hair Barrette

Located in Stamford, CT

This exquisite and rare hair barrette, crafted in the early 1900s, is a testament to timeless

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Early 20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Gold and 8 Natural Oriental Pearl Antique Hair Barrette, c. 1900
Art Nouveau Gold and 8 Natural Oriental Pearl Antique Hair Barrette, c. 1900

Art Nouveau Gold and 8 Natural Oriental Pearl Antique Hair Barrette, c. 1900

Located in Aspen, CO

good condition. The locking clasp is marked 14K. This barrette, which works well in the hair, weighs

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Gold

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Pair of 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Barrettes
Pair of 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Barrettes

Pair of 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Barrettes

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Barrettes - A pair of 14K yellow gold barrettes with 14 diamonds on

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20th Century Brooches

Edwardian Peridot Gold Feather Barrette

Edwardian Peridot Gold Feather Barrette

Located in Houston, TX

An Edwardian 14K yellow gold hair barrette in the form of a feather, with a central diamond-shaped

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Peridot, 14k Gold

Diamond Sapphire and Gold Barrette
Diamond Sapphire and Gold Barrette

Diamond Sapphire and Gold Barrette

By Campanelli & Pear

Located in Troy, MI

The perfect hair accessory for weddings, proms, or other special events. This 14k white gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1900 Sapphire diamond gold Hair Barrette
1900 Sapphire diamond gold Hair Barrette

1900 Sapphire diamond gold Hair Barrette

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1900 14K Yellow Gold Hair Barrette, set with Old Mine Cut Diamonds that are very white in

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1900 Victorian Turquoise Pearl gold Hair Barrette
1900 Victorian Turquoise Pearl gold Hair Barrette

1900 Victorian Turquoise Pearl gold Hair Barrette

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1900 large 14K Yellow Gold hair Barrette, measuring 2 3/4 inch in length and 5/8 inch wide

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Circa 1910 Pearl Gold Large Hair Barrette
Circa 1910 Pearl Gold Large Hair Barrette

Circa 1910 Pearl Gold Large Hair Barrette

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold and Natural Pearl Large Hair Barrette Hand Engraved Design Work

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Hair Barrette
Edwardian Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Hair Barrette

Edwardian Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Hair Barrette

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1915 Platinum top and Gold Back Hair Barrette, measuring 2 3/4 inch in length and 3/4 inch

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Gold & Silver Diamond Sapphire Hair Clip Barrette C.1900
Edwardian Gold & Silver Diamond Sapphire Hair Clip Barrette C.1900

Edwardian Gold & Silver Diamond Sapphire Hair Clip Barrette C.1900

Located in Cape May, NJ

accouterment, this Edwardian 14K Gold & Silver Rococo Revival style barrette / hair clip sports approximately

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Edwardian Pearl Hair Barrette, 14 Karat Women's Antique Hair Clip
Yellow Gold Edwardian Pearl Hair Barrette, 14 Karat Women's Antique Hair Clip

Yellow Gold Edwardian Pearl Hair Barrette, 14 Karat Women's Antique Hair Clip

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Edwardian 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Natural Pearls

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Hair Barrette
Gold Hair Barrette

Gold Hair Barrette

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W 0.5 in L 2.75 in

Gold Hair Barrette

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s 14K Yellow Gold Hair Barrette, with a White Gold Filigree top section set with a

Category

20th Century American Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

1900s Late Victorian Three Color Gold Hair Barrette
1900s Late Victorian Three Color Gold Hair Barrette

1900s Late Victorian Three Color Gold Hair Barrette

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1900 14k Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Hair Barrette. Measuring 2 1/2 inch in length and 1/2

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Rose and Green Gold Retro Hair Barrette
Cartier Rose and Green Gold Retro Hair Barrette

Cartier Rose and Green Gold Retro Hair Barrette

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Cartier 14K Rose and Green Gold Hair Barrette, measuring 4 3/4 inches in length and 3

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Vintage 1940s American Retro More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany 14 Karat Gold Barrette Hair Clip
Vintage Tiffany 14 Karat Gold Barrette Hair Clip

Vintage Tiffany 14 Karat Gold Barrette Hair Clip

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a vintage barrette hair clip designed by Tiffany & Co. It is crafted in 14K gold. Signed

Category

20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Pearl Yellow Gold Large Victorian Hair Barrette
Antique Pearl Yellow Gold Large Victorian Hair Barrette

Antique Pearl Yellow Gold Large Victorian Hair Barrette

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1900 14K Yellow Gold Hair Barrette set with Natural Pearls, this exceptionally large piece

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Hair Barrette 19th Century Natural Persian Turquoise and Natural Pearls
Hair Barrette 19th Century Natural Persian Turquoise and Natural Pearls

Hair Barrette 19th Century Natural Persian Turquoise and Natural Pearls

Located in Aspen, CO

Barrette for the hair in natural Persian turquoise and natural oriental pearls are set in gold to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Campanelli & Pear Champagne Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Hair Barrette
Campanelli & Pear Champagne Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Hair Barrette

Campanelli & Pear Champagne Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Hair Barrette

By Campanelli & Pear

Located in Troy, MI

The perfect hair accessory for weddings, proms, or other special events. This 14k white gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hair Barrette in Gold with Rubies, Diamonds, Sapphires and Emeralds.
Hair Barrette in Gold with Rubies, Diamonds, Sapphires and Emeralds.

Hair Barrette in Gold with Rubies, Diamonds, Sapphires and Emeralds.

Located in Aspen, CO

bright natural emeralds. This hair barrette holds the hair quite well This barrette is 1.75 inches long

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

TIFFANY Pair of Gold Barrettes
TIFFANY Pair of Gold Barrettes

TIFFANY Pair of Gold Barrettes

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of sizable yet understated Tiffany barrettes in 14K gold. 2 1/2 inches. Tiffany mark.

Large Gold Barrette
Large Gold Barrette

Large Gold Barrette

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W 1.13 in L 3.5 in

Large Gold Barrette

Located in New York, NY

Sleek large barrette. 14K yellow gold. Has little "spokes" in the clasp, which allow it to attach

Category

Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Gold Cartier Barrette
Gold Cartier Barrette

Gold Cartier Barrette

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W 1 in D 0.2 in L 2.2 in

Gold Cartier Barrette

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Chic gold barrette. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER. 14K yellow gold. Softly curved lines

Category

Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Rose Gold Barrette
Antique Rose Gold Barrette

Antique Rose Gold Barrette

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful hand- engraved large barrette in 14K rose gold. Very graceful. 3-3/4" long. Firm barrette

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Large Gold Barrette
Antique Large Gold Barrette

Antique Large Gold Barrette

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W 0.75 in L 4 in

Antique Large Gold Barrette

Located in New York, NY

Large intertwined antique 14K gold barrette. 4x 3/4". Beautiful size--unusual to find old gold

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Barrette
Art Nouveau Gold Barrette

Art Nouveau Gold Barrette

Located in New York, NY

Graceful art nouveau hair barrette. 14K yellow gold, set with seed pearls. 2 1/3" long. A

Category

Antique 1890s American Vanity Items

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Gold and Turquoise Barrette
Antique Gold and Turquoise Barrette

Antique Gold and Turquoise Barrette

Located in New York, NY

Lovely antique barrette. Softly luminous 14K yellow gold, set with eight turquoise cabochons. 1

Category

Antique Early 1900s American More Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique Gold and Platinum Barrette
Antique Gold and Platinum Barrette

Antique Gold and Platinum Barrette

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful luminous barrette. 14K yellow gold, with approximately 1.00 ct. of brilliant faceted

Category

Antique Early 1900s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Large Pearl Gold Lattice Work Barrette
Large Pearl Gold Lattice Work Barrette

Large Pearl Gold Lattice Work Barrette

Located in New York, NY

Large graceful barrette in 14k gold. Engraved leaf pattern around border. Delicate fine open

Category

Vintage 1920s American More Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Gold and Platinum Art Deco Barrette
Gold and Platinum Art Deco Barrette

Gold and Platinum Art Deco Barrette

Located in New York, NY

Elegant barrette from the Art Deco period. Old-mine cut diamonds and faceted onyx. Set in 14K

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Gold and Platinum Barrette by BLACK STARR AND FROST
Diamond Gold and Platinum Barrette by BLACK STARR AND FROST

Diamond Gold and Platinum Barrette by BLACK STARR AND FROST

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in New York, NY

Dramatic large barrette. Made and signed by BLACK STARR & FROST. 14K yellow gold; platinum

Category

Antique 1890s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY Gold Barrette
TIFFANY Gold Barrette

TIFFANY Gold Barrette

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

14k gold barrette singed Tiffany.

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Vintage 1920s American More Jewelry

Diamond and Gold Barrette
Diamond and Gold Barrette

Diamond and Gold Barrette

Located in New York, NY

Romantic Diamond barrette set in 14K gold; 2.50 cts of full-cut brillant diamonds set in a graceful

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American More Jewelry

Cartier Antique Yellow and Rose Gold Barrette
Cartier Antique Yellow and Rose Gold Barrette

Cartier Antique Yellow and Rose Gold Barrette

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Graceful barrette made & signed by Cartier. Attractive open twist pattern with alternating 14K

Category

Vintage 1910s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Russian Gold and Pearl Barrette, circa 1900
Rare Russian Gold and Pearl Barrette, circa 1900

Rare Russian Gold and Pearl Barrette, circa 1900

Located in St. Catharines, ON

part of a hair comb from tsarist Russia, era of Nicholas II later refitted as a barrette. Russia

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical More Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

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14k Barrette For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 14k barrette you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 43 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 14k barrette may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A 14k barrette from Cartier, Campanelli & Pear and Black, Starr & Frost — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 14k barrette of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 10, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for a 14k barrette, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 14k Barrette?

The price for a 14k barrette starts at $660 and tops out at $9,800 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $2,700.

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.