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14k Gold Charm Car

14K Yellow Gold Cable Car Charm #17856
14K Yellow Gold Cable Car Charm #17856

14K Yellow Gold Cable Car Charm #17856

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Cable Car Charm Capture the charm of San Francisco in a golden whirl!

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Rotating Cable Car Charm #20280
14K Yellow Gold Rotating Cable Car Charm #20280

14K Yellow Gold Rotating Cable Car Charm #20280

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Cable Car Charm Capture the charm of San Francisco in a golden whirl!

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Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold San Francisco Trolley Car Charm
14K Yellow Gold San Francisco Trolley Car Charm

14K Yellow Gold San Francisco Trolley Car Charm

Located in Seattle, WA

Get ready for adventure with this iconic symbol of the Bay Area at your side. Featuring immaculate detailing, this 14k yellow gold trolley car is ready to ride off into the sunset wi...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold San Francisco Cable Car Charm #22843
14k Yellow Gold San Francisco Cable Car Charm #22843

14k Yellow Gold San Francisco Cable Car Charm #22843

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14k Yellow Gold San Francisco Cable Car Charm- This 14K Yellow Gold Cable Car Charm captures classic charm and adventure in a finely crafted miniature design.

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Car Charm for a Bracelet
Vintage 14K Gold Figural Car Charm for a Bracelet

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Car Charm for a Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage figural gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a car or automobile.

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20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold San Francisco Cable Car Stanhope Charm #25426
14K Yellow Gold San Francisco Cable Car Stanhope Charm #25426

14K Yellow Gold San Francisco Cable Car Stanhope Charm #25426

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold San Francisco Cable Car Stanhope Charm All aboard the charm express!

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20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ford Mustang Charm - 14k Classic Convertible Car Moves
Yellow Gold Ford Mustang Charm - 14k Classic Convertible Car Moves

Yellow Gold Ford Mustang Charm - 14k Classic Convertible Car Moves

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Ford Mustang, Classic Convertible Car Features: Wheels Rotate Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 1 3/16" (30.1mm) Tall (from extended ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Signed 14K Gold Figural Car Charm for a Bracelet
Vintage Signed 14K Gold Figural Car Charm for a Bracelet

Vintage Signed 14K Gold Figural Car Charm for a Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage figural gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. By the American Charm Co.

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20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mercedes Car Charm, Mid-20th Century, Europe
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mercedes Car Charm, Mid-20th Century, Europe

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mercedes Car Charm, Mid-20th Century, Europe

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 14k yellow gold Mercedes car charm is a perfect gift for a Mercedes lover, car collector or new driver on his or her momentous birthday.

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Mid-20th Century European Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

Vintage Collectible 14k Yellow Gold 3D Detailed Operable Car Charm Pendant
Vintage Collectible 14k Yellow Gold 3D Detailed Operable Car Charm Pendant

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 (0.64") (doors opened) Overall Height: 28.07mm (1.10") (including bail) Bail Diame...

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1930 RACING CAR Pendant Charm in Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1930 RACING CAR Pendant Charm in Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1930 RACING CAR Pendant Charm in Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

An antique racing car pendant-charm. Beautiful and very well detailed pendant-charm made in the shape of a racing car. The charm was created during the art deco period back in the 1...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Volkswagen Bug Car Charm
14K Volkswagen Bug Car Charm

14K Volkswagen Bug Car Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Volkswagen Bug Car Charm This adorable yellow gold Volkswagen car charm will drive its way into your heart!

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Antique Automobile Car Charm Pendant 1.9g
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Antique Automobile Car Charm Pendant 1.9g

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Antique Automobile Car Charm Pendant 1.9g

Located in Addison, TX

Item Specifications Item Type: Vintage automobile charm pendant Design: Antique touring car Metal: 14K yellow gold Brand: Unsigned Weight: Approximately 1.9 grams Dimensions: Approxi...

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cadillac Enamel Car Emblem 14k Gold Charm Pendant on Keyring Keychain
Cadillac Enamel Car Emblem 14k Gold Charm Pendant on Keyring Keychain

Cadillac Enamel Car Emblem 14k Gold Charm Pendant on Keyring Keychain

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Perfect for the Cadillac enthusiast, this vintage 14k yellow gold keychain features a striking enamel Cadillac emblem at its center. Crafted entirely of solid 14k gold, it has a subs...

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Late 20th Century Italian Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold San Francisco Cable Car Charm Crea Fine Jewelry
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold San Francisco Cable Car Charm Crea Fine Jewelry

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold San Francisco Cable Car Charm Crea Fine Jewelry

Located in Addison, TX

Item Specifications Brand: Crea Fine Jewelry Item Type: Vintage San Francisco souvenir charm Design: San Francisco cityscape with Golden Gate Bridge and cable car Metal: 14K yellow g...

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hammerman Brothers 14K Yellow Gold 3D San Francisco Cable Car Charm 3.8g
Vintage Hammerman Brothers 14K Yellow Gold 3D San Francisco Cable Car Charm 3.8g

Vintage Hammerman Brothers 14K Yellow Gold 3D San Francisco Cable Car Charm 3.8g

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in Addison, TX

Item Specifications Brand: Hammerman Brothers Item Type: Vintage San Francisco cable car charm Metal: 14K yellow gold Features: Three-dimensional design with moving wheels, interior ...

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Vintage American 14K Gold Figural Car or Automobile with Bumpers Charm
Signed Vintage American 14K Gold Figural Car or Automobile with Bumpers Charm

Signed Vintage American 14K Gold Figural Car or Automobile with Bumpers Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage figural gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a vintage coupe automobile with large external bumpers to the front & back.

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

14K Gold Midcentury Cadillac Charm/Pendant
14K Gold Midcentury Cadillac Charm/Pendant

14K Gold Midcentury Cadillac Charm/Pendant

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a 14K Gold Car Charm/pendant. It depicts a yellow gold 1950’s Cadillac car charm/pendant.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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VW Beetle Car, Handmade and Movable Parts, Yellow and White Gold, circa 1950
VW Beetle Car, Handmade and Movable Parts, Yellow and White Gold, circa 1950

VW Beetle Car, Handmade and Movable Parts, Yellow and White Gold, circa 1950

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Collectable, VW Beetle car with handmade features in white and yellow gold. Circa 1950 Wheels move and the detail is impressive on this treasure. GIA Gemologist inspected & evaluated

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

Rare Art Deco Two-Seat Sports Car Movable Enamel Love Charm Pendant
Rare Art Deco Two-Seat Sports Car Movable Enamel Love Charm Pendant

Rare Art Deco Two-Seat Sports Car Movable Enamel Love Charm Pendant

Located in Palm Beach, FL

I think this car is a 1936 SS Jaguar 100 British 2-seat sports car. When the door is opened, it reveals two red enamel hearts. For such a tiny 14k charm, the enamel detail is amazing...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco More Jewelry

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14k Gold, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Cable Car Charm #17928
14K Yellow Gold Cable Car Charm #17928

14K Yellow Gold Cable Car Charm #17928

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H 0.22 in W 0.6 in L 0.49 in

14K Yellow Gold Cable Car Charm #17928

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Cable Car Charm - This cable car charm captures the charm of the adorable cable car.

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Volkswagen Bug Car Charm #17803
14K Yellow Gold Volkswagen Bug Car Charm #17803

14K Yellow Gold Volkswagen Bug Car Charm #17803

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H 0.26 in W 0.4 in L 0.83 in

14K Yellow Gold Volkswagen Bug Car Charm #17803

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Volkswagen Bug Car Charm - This miniature car charm is perfect for vintage enthusiasts and is crafted in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Beetle Car Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Beetle Car Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Beetle Car Charm

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H 0.3 in W 0.36 in L 0.87 in

14 Karat Yellow Gold Beetle Car Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Beetle Car Charm- Unique and detailed 14K yellow gold charm shaped like a classic Beetle.

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20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s 14K Yellow Gold Articulating Car Charm with Enamel Details
Vintage 1960s 14K Yellow Gold Articulating Car Charm with Enamel Details

Vintage 1960s 14K Yellow Gold Articulating Car Charm with Enamel Details

Located in Upland, CA

About This Charm: This 1960s 14K gold car charm captures the golden age of American automobiles with fully articulating wheels that rotate and a steering wheel inside.

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Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Trolley Car Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Trolley Car Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Trolley Car Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K yellow gold trolley car charm. Take a ride through the city with this mini version of the San Francisco trolley car.

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Yellow Gold

1940's Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Car Charm
1940's Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Car Charm

1940's Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Car Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a Retro style car Glossed with white and green enamel - minimal loss Completed by a jump ring bale With maker's mark and tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Measure...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Charm Bracelets

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

1940's Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Car Charm
1940's Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Car Charm

1940's Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Car Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a Retro style car Glossed with white and green enamel - minimal loss Completed by a jump ring bale With maker's mark and tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Measure...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Yellow Gold Trolley Cable Car Charm Pendant #19548
14 Karat Yellow Gold Trolley Cable Car Charm Pendant #19548

14 Karat Yellow Gold Trolley Cable Car Charm Pendant #19548

Located in Washington Depot, CT

This lovely cable car charm is accented with on red faceted stone set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold.

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Car Charm
14K Car Charm

14K Car Charm

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W 0.25 in L 1 in

14K Car Charm

Located in McLeansville, NC

A vintage 14 karat yellow gold car charm. This charm features a vintage car motif with spinning wheels. Length: 1 in. Width: 1/4 in. Weight: 1.5 dwts.

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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Large Car Charm
14K Gold Large Car Charm

14K Gold Large Car Charm

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W 0.44 in L 1.38 in

14K Gold Large Car Charm

Located in McLeansville, NC

A vintage 14 karat yellow gold large car charm with spinning wheels. Length: 1 3/8 in. Width: 7/16 in. Weight: 3.8 dwts.

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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Convertible Car Charm
14K Yellow Gold Convertible Car Charm

14K Yellow Gold Convertible Car Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Convertible Car Charm This lovely convertible car charm features articulating car wheels in 14K yellow gold.

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Beetle Car Charm
14K Yellow Gold Beetle Car Charm

14K Yellow Gold Beetle Car Charm

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W 0.33 in L 0.65 in

14K Yellow Gold Beetle Car Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Beetle Car Charm This lovely VW Beetle car charm features articulating front wheels in 14K yellow gold.

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Car Charm
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Car Charm

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Car Charm

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W 0.38 in L 1.17 in

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Car Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Car Charm This yellow gold car charm will drive its way into your heart!

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Cable Car Charm
14K Cable Car Charm

14K Cable Car Charm

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W 0.38 in L 0.75 in

14K Cable Car Charm

Located in McLeansville, NC

A vintage 14 karat yellow gold cable car charm. This charm features a cable car motif with cut out windows and doors and a thin gold bail. Length: 3/4 in. Width: 3/8 in. Wei...

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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Car Charm
14K Yellow Gold Car Charm

14K Yellow Gold Car Charm

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W 0.91 in L 0.34 in

14K Yellow Gold Car Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Car Charm This is a fantastic piece, featuring moving wheels, incredible detailing, and beautiful 14K gold.

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Old Car Charm
14K Yellow Gold Old Car Charm

14K Yellow Gold Old Car Charm

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W 1.07 in L 0.44 in

14K Yellow Gold Old Car Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Old Car Charm This charm may not have an engine, but it has just as much soul as any collector's car.

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Cable Car Charm 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Cable Car Charm 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Cable Car Charm 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: charm is 26mm long and 22mm wide Weight: 4.09 grams

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21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Royal Carriage Charm 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Car Jewelry Wheels Move
Vintage Royal Carriage Charm 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Car Jewelry Wheels Move

Vintage Royal Carriage Charm 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Car Jewelry Wheels Move

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage carriage charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. The ornately crafted carriage highlights great attention to detail with movable wheels. The piece is versatile a...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Cable Car Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Cable Car Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Cable Car Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Cable Car Charm- Take a ride on the trolley!

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Electric Motor Car Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Electric Motor Car Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Electric Motor Car Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Electric Motor Car Charm- Perfect gift for the vintage care enthusiast!

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mini Gold Cable Car Charm, 14KT Yellow Gold, San Francisco
Mini Gold Cable Car Charm, 14KT Yellow Gold, San Francisco

Mini Gold Cable Car Charm, 14KT Yellow Gold, San Francisco

Located in McLeansville, NC

A vintage 14 karat yellow gold mini cable car charm. This travel charm features a miniature cable car motif with cut out and engraved detailing suspended from a thin bail.

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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1930 Racing Car Pendant Charm In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1930 Racing Car Pendant Charm In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1930 Racing Car Pendant Charm In Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

An antique racing car pendant-charm. Beautiful and very well detailed pendant-charm made in the shape of a racing car. The charm was created during the art deco period back in the 1...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Car Pendant Charm
1960's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Car Pendant Charm

1960's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Car Pendant Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a dimensional vintage-style car with pierced windows and grooved details Featuring four rolling wheels that spin on matching axis Accented by a 3.0 mm round pearls as a h...

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Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Pearl Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Car Pendant Charm
1960's Pearl Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Car Pendant Charm

1960's Pearl Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Car Pendant Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a dimensional vintage-style car with open cab and grooved details Featuring four rolling wheels that spin on matching axis Accented by a 3.5 mm round pearl as a passenger...

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Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Thunderbird Car Charm #25550
14K Yellow Gold Thunderbird Car Charm #25550

14K Yellow Gold Thunderbird Car Charm #25550

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Thunderbird Car Charm Celebrate an American automotive legend with this beautifully crafted 14K Yellow Gold Thunderbird Car Charm.

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20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Rotating Cable Car Charm #17855
14K Yellow Gold Rotating Cable Car Charm #17855

14K Yellow Gold Rotating Cable Car Charm #17855

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H 0.63 in W 0.6 in L 0.44 in

14K Yellow Gold Rotating Cable Car Charm #17855

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Cable Car Charm Capture the charm of San Francisco in a golden whirl!

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Gold Charm Car For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 14k gold charm car for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 14k gold charm car from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 14k gold charm car can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Ruby rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14k gold charm car, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14k Gold Charm Car?

On average, a 14k gold charm car at 1stDibs sells for $391, while they’re typically $113 on the low end and $3,895 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.