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Vintage 14K Sweetheart Charm Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this charm features an openwork heart design with the word "SWEETHEART
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cross Charm Pendant #21054
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Charm This elegant 14k yellow gold cross pendant combines timeless
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cross Charm Pendant #21054
14K Yellow Gold Cross Charm Pendant #21054
H 0.05 in W 0.43 in L 0.7 in
14K Yellow Gold Cross Charm Pendant #18436
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cross Charm - This timeless symbol of faith features a a classic cross and is a
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cross Charm Pendant #18436
14K Yellow Gold Cross Charm Pendant #18436
H 0.07 in W 0.56 in L 1.1 in
14K Yellow Gold Sailboat Charm Pendant #20380
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Sailboat Charm- This sailboat charm is perfect for adding a touch of seaside charm
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold & Turquoise Piano Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine figural gold piano charm. In 14k gold. With a heavy, cast body and a hinged cover
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Lighthouse Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural gold charm or pendant In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a lighthouse
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20th Century Modern 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Textured Chai Charm Pendant #20539
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Textured Chai Charm- This meaningful Chai charm symbolizes life and vitality
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold & Pietra Dura Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold & pietra dura charm or pendant. In 14 karat yellow gold. With a bezel-set
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20th Century Unknown Retro 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Baby Shoe Charm Pendant #19355
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 karat white gold baby shoe pendant - This adorable baby shoe charm is a tiny symbol of
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold

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 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Goldstone Ex Voto Figa Leg 14K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage figa leg ex voto charm pendant, crafted in goldstone and 14 karat gold. The glittering
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Mid-20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold

14K Rose and Yellow Gold Crucifix Charm Pendant #20531
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Rose and Yellow Gold Crucifix Charm Pendant #20531 This gold crucifix charm has the cross set
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Heavy 14k Gold, Enamel, & Garnet Mezuzah Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mezuzah charm or pendant. In 14k gold with blue enamel and garnet gemstones. In the form
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20th Century Modern 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Small Heart Locket Charm Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this heart-shaped locket features two engraved hearts and delicate bow
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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k Gold & Multi-Gemstone Piano Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural piano gold charm for a charm bracelet. In 14k gold. Set with pearls as
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20th Century Modern 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Coral, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Heavy 14k Gold & Multi-Gemstone Treasure Chest Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine figural treasure chest charm. In 14k gold. In the form of an antique treasure chest
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold

Retro Na Hoku / Edward Sultan 14k Gold & Emerald Pineapple Charm or Pendant
By NA HOKU
Located in Philadelphia, PA
emeralds encased in a 14k gold pineapple pendant. The pineapple functions as a locket with a closure that
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20th Century American Retro 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Crucifix Charm Pendant #20528
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold Crucifix Pendant - This beautiful cross charm is crafted from high-quality gold
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Vintage European Cart Charm With Black Enamel
Located in Venice, CA
14k Gold Vintage European Cart Charm With Black Enamel This is a vintage 14k Euro cart charm
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Gold Turtle Pendant or Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine turtle pendant or charm for a bracelet. In 14k yellow gold. With an engraved pattern
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #19844
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant This timeless accessory is crafted in beautiful 14K yellow gold and
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #19844
14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #19844
H 0.03 in W 0.58 in L 0.97 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Trolley Cable Car Charm Pendant #19548
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Trolley Cable Car Charm- Take a ride on the trolley! This lovely cable car
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Bird Cage and Kinetic Bird Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine figural bird cage charm. In 14k gold. In the form of a domed birdcage. The interior set
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Mid-20th Century American Modern 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace #19832
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace #19832 This timeless cross pendant is a beautiful addition
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Die / Dice Pendant #19836
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Die / Dice Pendant This fun accessory adds a stylish touch to any outfit and is
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Die / Dice Pendant #19836
14K Yellow Gold Die / Dice Pendant #19836
H 0.41 in W 0.41 in L 0.41 in
Golf Club with Diamond Golf Ball 14 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Addison, TX
ct, G in color, SI1 in clarity. The pendant is stamped "14K". Charm details: Metal: 14 Karat Yellow
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Late 20th Century Modern 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Opening Envelope Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, and the other a hinged flap Opens to reveal a compartment Completed by jump ring bale Stamped for 14
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1950s Modern 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 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
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1930s American Art Deco 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold & Yellow Gold Celtic Crucifix Pendant #21421
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Rose Gold & Yellow Gold Celtic Crucifix Pendant- This crucifix pendant is a meaningful
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Corkscrew Pendant #20740
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Corkscrew Pendant- This 14K Yellow Gold Corkscrew Pendant combines elegance with a
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Blessed Mother Pendant #20534
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold Blessed Mother Pendant - This beautiful Blessed Mother pendant showcases a
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

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14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Puffy Heart Pendant #20727
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Puffy Heart Pendant- This 14K yellow gold heart pendant showcases a classic heart
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Scalloped Pendant #20911
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Scalloped Pendant This 14K yellow gold Virgin Mary scalloped pendant
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20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Effy 14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant #21193
By Effy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Effy 14 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pendant- This stunning pendant features seven round
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20th Century Contemporary 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro 14k Convertible Pendant/Charm
Located in Narberth, PA
features a complementary bail, and the underside of the pendant/charm features a "14K" purity mark. A
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1940s Retro 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k Pearl Clam Pendant/Charm
Located in Narberth, PA
A charming and creative clam shell pendant/charm from the Retro (ca1950s) era! This wonderful sea
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1950s 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Masquerade 14K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage masquerade charm pendant. The mask is beautifully designed and made in 14 karat gold
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Mid-20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold

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 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Midcentury Cadillac Charm/Pendant
14K Gold Midcentury Cadillac Charm/Pendant
H 0.15 in W 0.3 in L 1.25 in
Vintage 14K Gold Flatiron Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A lovely vintage gold flatiron charm pendant. This household appliance is nicely designed with
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Mid-20th Century European 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Flatiron Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Flatiron Charm Pendant
H 0.36 in W 0.32 in L 0.67 in
14K Gold Tobago Multi Charm Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful 14K gold pendant that features two hearts, a Tobago charm and a diamond. The shape of
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1980s 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Gold Vintage Heart Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A 14 karat yellow gold vintage lovely heart charm pendant. The surface of this gold heart charm is
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Late 20th Century European 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Antique Telephone Charm Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
14K Yellow Gold Antique Telephone Charm Pendant Year: 1940s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow
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1940s 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold New York City Pendant Charm
Located in Hicksville, NY
14K Gold New York City pendant Charm
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20th Century Unknown Modern 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 14K Gold Pistol Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage gold pistol charm pendant. The charm pistol is nicely detailed and created in 14 karat
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Mid-20th Century European 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Locomotive Train Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 14 karat gold locomotive train charm pendant. The locomotive is beautifully detailed with
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Late 20th Century European 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Pharaoh Nefertiti Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 14 karat gold Nefertiti bust charm pendant. Nefertiti was - before Cleopatra - one of the
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20th Century European 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold

Mid-Century 14K Gold Clog Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful vintage three-dimensional Dutch wooden shoe clog charm pendant. The clog is nicely
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Mid-20th Century Dutch 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Sewing Machine Charm Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this charm features a detailed sewing machine design with moving parts
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Dancing Ballerina Charm Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
This playful and elegant 14K yellow gold charm pendant, featuring a graceful 3-dimensional
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Mid-20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Egyptian Pyramid 14K Rose Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A 14 karat (14K) rose gold charm pendant designed as an Egyptian pyramid. Unmarked but tested for
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20th Century American 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pheasant 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A 14 karat (14K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a gold circle containing an enamel pheasant
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20th Century British 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Gold Spider Web Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a 14 karat gold vintage spider web charm. This adorable spider web charm is beautifully
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Late 20th Century European 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold Wheel Carriage Charm Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1970s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1 grams
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1970s 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Horse Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine gold horse charm for a bracelet. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a horse in trot
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20th Century Unknown Retro 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold

Retro Large Harmonica Charm/Pendant, 14K Rose & Yellow Gold, Musical Charm
Located in McLeansville, NC
Length: 1 5/8 in. Width: 1/2 in. Weight: 7.4 dwts. / 11.5 grams Tested: 14K A Couple Of Things
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1940s 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Small Soccer Ball Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This charming vintage soccer ball pendant, crafted in 14 karat gold, is a perfect tribute to the
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Late 20th Century Dutch 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Tree of Life Charm Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
Bold and dramatic vintage 14K gold charm/pendant featuring a tree of life set with multicolor
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Mid-20th Century 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Enamel Crab Charm Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Blue Enamel Crab Charm Pendant in 14K This whimsical brooch features a detailed crab design with a
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1990s Modern 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Large Lucky Elephant 14K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large 14 karat (14K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lucky elephant with large ears
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20th Century Italian 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mano Figa Gold Stone 14k Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A mano figa gold stone charm pendant set with a 14 karat gold bail. The glittering stone hand is
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Mid-20th Century European 14k Vintage Pendant Charm

Materials

14k Gold

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14k Vintage Pendant Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 14k vintage pendant charm you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 120 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 14k vintage pendant charm may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 14k vintage pendant charm — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Five Star Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a 14k vintage pendant charm featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also pear cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14k vintage pendant charm, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14k Vintage Pendant Charm?

The price for a 14k vintage pendant charm starts at $225 and tops out at $8,800 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $685.

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.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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