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14k Monkey

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Monkey and Fruit Pendant
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Monkey and Fruit Pendant

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Monkey and Fruit Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jadeite Monkey and Fruit Pendant, an intricately crafted piece

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Charm of an Organ Grinder and Monkey
Vintage 14K Gold Charm of an Organ Grinder and Monkey

Vintage 14K Gold Charm of an Organ Grinder and Monkey

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage figural gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a man with an organ

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20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Sitting Monkey Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Animal Jewelry
Sitting Monkey Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Animal Jewelry

Sitting Monkey Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Animal Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage monkey charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. Synthetic green stone measures

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Coral Multi-colored Gemstones Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch Pendant
Red Coral Multi-colored Gemstones Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch Pendant

Red Coral Multi-colored Gemstones Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

fine red coral, serving as the monkeys perch. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the design is further

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K
Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K

Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K

Located in New York, NY

Baboon Monkey, the God Thoth in Ancient Egypt. Thoth was the god of wisdom. The fabulous faience Baboon

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Pendant Neckl...

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K
Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K

Ancient Egyptian Faience Baboon Monkey Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. 14K

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare museum quality Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Pendant depicting a Baboon Monkey

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Pendant Neckl...

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 kt gold animal necklace "Monkeys"
14 kt gold animal necklace "Monkeys"

14 kt gold animal necklace "Monkeys"

Located in Roma, RM

Important 14 kt solid yellow gold choker necklace. Necklace created entirely by hand by Italian

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2010s Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Monkey Necklace in Diamonds by KC Designs

Monkey Necklace in Diamonds by KC Designs

$650

H 1.88 in W 0.57 in L 18 in

Monkey Necklace in Diamonds by KC Designs

By KC Designs

Located in Carmel, CA

This stunning diamond necklace depicting a playful Monkey features 0.20 carats of round brilliant

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Hand-Carved Labradorite Monkey Diamond Stick Pin
Victorian Hand-Carved Labradorite Monkey Diamond Stick Pin

Victorian Hand-Carved Labradorite Monkey Diamond Stick Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

During the late 1800s, monkey motifs were incorporated into artwork and fashion, their exotic and

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold

Vintage Petite 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Diamond Curious Monkey Charm Pendant
Vintage Petite 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Diamond Curious Monkey Charm Pendant

Vintage Petite 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Diamond Curious Monkey Charm Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

- VS2-Si1 Clarity - 0.18ctw (approx.) Material: 18k Yellow Gold Charm - 14k Yellow Gold Jump Ring Weight

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Charmed by a Cause Monkey Animal Cufflinks Yellow Gold
Charmed by a Cause Monkey Animal Cufflinks Yellow Gold

Charmed by a Cause Monkey Animal Cufflinks Yellow Gold

By Charmed by a Cause

Located in Montclair, NJ

Go Bananas!… a loyal problem solver, playful and curious. Finely detailed Monkey Cufflinks in

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Ring with 14 Karat Gold
Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Ring with 14 Karat Gold

Amedeo "Wise Monkeys" Cameo Ring with 14 Karat Gold

By AMEDEO

Located in New York, NY

30mm sardonyx cameo, hand-carved featuring "Wise Monkeys", set on sterling silver and 14Kt Italian

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2010s Italian Artisan Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

Modernist 14K Monkey On a Coral Tree Branch Smoking in Yellow Gold
Modernist 14K Monkey On a Coral Tree Branch Smoking in Yellow Gold

Modernist 14K Monkey On a Coral Tree Branch Smoking in Yellow Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

Modernist 14K Monkey On a Coral Tree Branch Smoking in Yellow Gold This Modernist Handmade 14

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1990s Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Y...

Solid Gold Monkey Charm, 14k Yellow Gold, Heavy Gold
Solid Gold Monkey Charm, 14k Yellow Gold, Heavy Gold

Solid Gold Monkey Charm, 14k Yellow Gold, Heavy Gold

Located in McLeansville, NC

This Solid Gold Monkey Charm is the perfect addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted from 14K

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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Handcarved Carnelian Baby Monkey Ring
1960s Handcarved Carnelian Baby Monkey Ring

1960s Handcarved Carnelian Baby Monkey Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This ring is a summation of 1960s eccentric animal jewelry. The hand carved carnelian monkey is

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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K TT Gold Multi Stones w/ Coral Textured 3D Monkey Brooch Pin Pendant
Vintage 14K TT Gold Multi Stones w/ Coral Textured 3D Monkey Brooch Pin Pendant

Vintage 14K TT Gold Multi Stones w/ Coral Textured 3D Monkey Brooch Pin Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

- 2.5mm (ruby, approx.) - 3mm (emerald, approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.40 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Mini Gold Monkey Charm, 14KT Yellow Gold, Climbing Money Charm
Mini Gold Monkey Charm, 14KT Yellow Gold, Climbing Money Charm

Mini Gold Monkey Charm, 14KT Yellow Gold, Climbing Money Charm

Located in McLeansville, NC

A vintage 14 karat yellow gold mini monkey charm. This small gold charm features a textured monkey

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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys "No Evil" Charm #23273
14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys "No Evil" Charm #23273

14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys "No Evil" Charm #23273

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Wise Monkeys- This 14 karat yellow gold Three Wise Monkeys charm

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20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940's Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Articulated Circus Monkey Charm
1940's Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Articulated Circus Monkey Charm

1940's Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Articulated Circus Monkey Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

red enamel Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Measures: 1/4 x 1 inch Total weight: 2.0

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Vintage 1940s Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Eric de Kolb Monkey Pendant Necklace Original Sculpture Enamel Amazonite Gold
Eric de Kolb Monkey Pendant Necklace Original Sculpture Enamel Amazonite Gold

Eric de Kolb Monkey Pendant Necklace Original Sculpture Enamel Amazonite Gold

By Eric de Kolb

Located in New York, NY

ball in its 14 Karat Gold nest. The faces and expressions of the monkeys are absolutely delightful

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm #17499
14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm #17499

14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm #17499

Located in Washington Depot, CT

as the "Three Wise Monkeys" charm in 14K yellow gold. Hallmark: 14K Weight: 1.97 dwt/ 3.06 g

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 14K Gold and Diamond Monkey Pendant
Large 14K Gold and Diamond Monkey Pendant

Large 14K Gold and Diamond Monkey Pendant

Located in Henderson, NV

Crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, this pendant features a whimsical monkey design adorned with

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Figural Monkey Ring with Diamond Eyes
14K Yellow Gold Figural Monkey Ring with Diamond Eyes

14K Yellow Gold Figural Monkey Ring with Diamond Eyes

Located in Fairfield, CT

14K yellow gold ring. Wrapping around the finger is a charming little monkey with diamond set eyes

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Danker Monkey Charm
Henry Danker Monkey Charm

Henry Danker Monkey Charm

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W 1 in L 1.25 in

Henry Danker Monkey Charm

By Henry Dankner & Sons

Located in Bethesda, MD

This Henry Danker charm depicts a monkey. If you push his tail down his top hat pops up and he

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Vintage 1960s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 3D Wise Monkey Coral Perfume Bottle Charm Pendant & Rope Chain
14K Yellow Gold 3D Wise Monkey Coral Perfume Bottle Charm Pendant & Rope Chain

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Monkey Lapel Brooch Pin
14 Karat Yellow Gold Monkey Lapel Brooch Pin

14 Karat Yellow Gold Monkey Lapel Brooch Pin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This 14 karat yellow gold monkey lapel pin brooch has bright ruby eyes and a chain tail that moves

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Monkey Face Natural Jade Pendant Chain Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage
Monkey Face Natural Jade Pendant Chain Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage

Monkey Face Natural Jade Pendant Chain Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage

Located in New York, NY

Monkey Face Natural Jade Pendant Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage This spectacular

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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold "See No Evil, Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil" Monkey #20735
14 Karat Yellow Gold "See No Evil, Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil" Monkey #20735

14 Karat Yellow Gold "See No Evil, Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil" Monkey #20735

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold "See No Evil, Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil" Monkey Charm This 14K yellow gold "See

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm #17497
14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm #17497

14K Yellow Gold See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Charm #17497

Located in Washington Depot, CT

as the "Three Wise Monkeys" charm in 14K yellow gold. Hallmark: 14K Weight: 2.83 dwt/ 4.4 g

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crazy Monkey Necklace
Crazy Monkey Necklace

Crazy Monkey Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These crazy monkeys are so playful,cool and beautiful too! They are silver and filled with rose cut

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Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Monkey Pin with Ruby Eyes
Monkey Pin with Ruby Eyes

Monkey Pin with Ruby Eyes

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W 1.5 in L 1.5 in

Monkey Pin with Ruby Eyes

Located in New York, NY

Adorable figural monkey pin, tipping his cap and holding a cup. 14K yellow gold with bright ruby

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Monkey Charm / Pendant
TIFFANY & CO. Monkey Charm / Pendant

TIFFANY & CO. Monkey Charm / Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Large round 14K gold pendant with adorable applied climbing monkey, made and signed by Tiffany&Co

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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

ERIC DE KOLB Monkey Necklace

ERIC DE KOLB Monkey Necklace

By Eric de Kolb

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY

Eric De Kolb 14kt gold monkey necklace. Eric de Kolb was a well-known surrealistic artist

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Vintage 1970s American More Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Monkey Cufflinks in Gold with Diamond Eyes
Monkey Cufflinks in Gold with Diamond Eyes

Monkey Cufflinks in Gold with Diamond Eyes

Located in New York, NY

Figural monkey face cufflinks. Well-defined, in high relief. Shining diamond eyes. 14K heavy gauge

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Vintage 1920s American Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Whimsical Tony Duquette Gold Monkey in Crown Cufflinks
Whimsical Tony Duquette Gold Monkey in Crown Cufflinks

Whimsical Tony Duquette Gold Monkey in Crown Cufflinks

By Tony Duquette

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 14k gold monkey cufflinks by Tony Duquette. The cufflinks measure 22mm x 13mm and weigh

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20th Century American Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Monkey on a Tree Branch Pendent Charm
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Monkey on a Tree Branch Pendent Charm

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Monkey on a Tree Branch Pendent Charm

Located in Saint Charles, IL

MODEL - Vintage 14k Gold Monkey on a Tree Branch Pendent Charm CONDITION - Exceptional! No signs

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

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English Sterling Silver Double Link Charm Bracelet
English Sterling Silver Double Link Charm Bracelet

English Sterling Silver Double Link Charm Bracelet

Located in London, GB

Delightful English sterling silver charm bracelet with a heart lock and safety chain. There are thirty four charms: telephone, horses head and horseshoe, ballet dancer, owl, horse r...

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Vintage 1970s English Charm Bracelets

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Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Double Link Charm Bracelet 1960s
English Sterling Silver Double Link Charm Bracelet 1960s

English Sterling Silver Double Link Charm Bracelet 1960s

Located in London, GB

Delightful English sterling silver double link charm bracelet with safety chain. There are thirty seven charms: St. Christopher, Cornwall map, motorbike, lucky pixie, cow, enamel Ke...

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Vintage 1960s English Charm Bracelets

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Sterling Silver

Vintage 10k Chain Bracelet with 14k Charms Solid Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry Golf
Vintage 10k Chain Bracelet with 14k Charms Solid Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry Golf

Vintage 10k Chain Bracelet with 14k Charms Solid Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry Golf

Located in Greer, SC

Stunning vintage charm bracelet featuring a 10k solid yellow gold chain bracelet accompanied by many 14k solid yellow gold charms. Quite an eye catcher with a variety of charms rangi...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

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10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pendant Charm Treasure Chest solid 18K Gold / 4.4 gr
Antique Pendant Charm Treasure Chest solid 18K Gold / 4.4 gr

Antique Pendant Charm Treasure Chest solid 18K Gold / 4.4 gr

Located in SE

Shiny hand-made Treasure Chest pendant or bracelet charm in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Lock with secure hinged closure. Measures 11 mm x 9mm x 8 mm. In finest used condition. Note: ch...

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rarely seen 1930's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Original Charm Bracelet
Rarely seen 1930's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Original Charm Bracelet

Rarely seen 1930's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Original Charm Bracelet

Located in Troy, MI

They don't make them like these anymore! This circa vintage 1930's charm bracelet on original flat Belcher chain features 14 original charms. Most are 14 karat a few are 10 karat. Th...

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Early 20th Century American Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Whimsical Yellow Gold Enamel and Gem Set Monkey Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Whimsical Yellow Gold Enamel and Gem Set Monkey Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Whimsical Yellow Gold Enamel and Gem Set Monkey Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Very Whimsical 18K Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 1 3/8 inch wide. This detailed piece is completely finished in a light Tan - Yellow Guill...

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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Magnificent Mid-20th Century 14k Yellow Gold Charm Necklace
Magnificent Mid-20th Century 14k Yellow Gold Charm Necklace

Magnificent Mid-20th Century 14k Yellow Gold Charm Necklace

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This amazing, necklace item is made up of 112 vintage, 14k yellow gold charms mounted onto a 24 inch long, 14k yellow gold neck chain. The necklace presents as very substantial and i...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet
Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet

Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage 14k gold bracelet with complet unuswal charms in very fine workmanship of every charm braclete is in 14k gold total bracelet weight 46 grams in good condition

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Vintage 1940s Charm Bracelets

Aldo Cipullo for Cartier 18 Karat Enamel Pearl Monkey Brooch
Aldo Cipullo for Cartier 18 Karat Enamel Pearl Monkey Brooch

Aldo Cipullo for Cartier 18 Karat Enamel Pearl Monkey Brooch

By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This beautiful and very rare Cartier Monkey brooch is designed by Aldo Cipullo and is signed by both Cartier and Aldo Cipullo. Not only is it signed, but also numbered. Made in 18K y...

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20th Century American Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet w/ 26 Dimensional Charms, Circa 1950-1965
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet w/ 26 Dimensional Charms, Circa 1950-1965

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet w/ 26 Dimensional Charms, Circa 1950-1965

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This wonderful vintage 14K yellow gold charm bracelet was assembled at the midpoint of the twentieth century, and is truly is a testament to a life well lived. A total of twenty six ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Charm Bracelets

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

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14k Monkey For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 14k monkey 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 Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 16 antique edition and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k monkey among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 14k monkey from AMEDEO, Eric de Kolb and Henry Dankner & Sons — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 14k monkey can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and rough cut alternatives. Finding a 14k monkey for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 14k Monkey?

Prices for a 14k monkey can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $169 and can go as high as $4,885, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,433.

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.