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14k Whistle

14K Yellow Gold Working Whistle Charm #25248
14K Yellow Gold Working Whistle Charm #25248

14K Yellow Gold Working Whistle Charm #25248

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Working Whistle Charm A playful yet timeless piece, this 14K yellow gold whistle charm shines with warm golden luster and detailed craftsmanship.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm Pendant
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm Pendant

Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm Pendant

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm Pendant. This beautiful vintage estate whistle pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Vintage Signed 14K Gold Figural Whistle Charm for a Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a whistle. With an integral bail and jump ring. Marked to the top of the whistle.

Category

20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Classic 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Whistle Charm Pendant, 20th Century
Classic 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Whistle Charm Pendant, 20th Century

Classic 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Whistle Charm Pendant, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Classic 14k yellow gold whistle charm crafted in a sleek, minimalist design.

Category

20th Century Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Working Whistle Charm #23917
14 Karat Yellow Gold Working Whistle Charm #23917

14 Karat Yellow Gold Working Whistle Charm #23917

Located in Washington Depot, CT

A fun and eye-catching addition to any bracelet or necklace. Whistles but not very loud Hallmark: 14k Weight: 1.7 g/ 1.1 dwt.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Large Whistle Pendant Charm, Circa 1980, Unisex
Vintage 18K Gold Large Whistle Pendant Charm, Circa 1980, Unisex

Vintage 18K Gold Large Whistle Pendant Charm, Circa 1980, Unisex

Located in Venice, CA

It weighs 15.3 grams. The whistle is 18k; the bail is 14k. The whistle is marked 18k and acid tests as 18k; the bail is unmarked and acid tests as 14k.

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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3.25 Carat Whistle Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
3.25 Carat Whistle Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold

3.25 Carat Whistle Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold

Unavailable

H 1.88 in W 0.69 in

3.25 Carat Whistle Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Houston, TX

All diamonds are set in 14k yellow gold. The total weight of the pendant is approximately 16.00 grams.

Category

Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Whistle, 14 Karat circa 1950, Working Whistle
Whistle, 14 Karat circa 1950, Working Whistle

Whistle, 14 Karat circa 1950, Working Whistle

Unavailable

W 0.41 in D 0.31 in L 0.8 in

Whistle, 14 Karat circa 1950, Working Whistle

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Rare, 14 karat yellow gold working, Whistle. Use as a charm or pendant, this item is rare and well made. GIA Gemologist inspected & evaluated.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Diamond White Gold Whistle
Diamond White Gold Whistle

Diamond White Gold Whistle

Unavailable

W 0.5 in L 0.75 in

Diamond White Gold Whistle

Located in New York, NY

Figural "whistle" encrusted with approximately one carat of diamonds. 14K white gold. 3/4" x 1/2.

Category

Vintage 1980s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Whistle Pendant on Horseshoe Chain
14 Karat Yellow Gold Whistle Pendant on Horseshoe Chain

14 Karat Yellow Gold Whistle Pendant on Horseshoe Chain

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K yellow gold whistle pendant on horseshoe ending chain.

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm
14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm

14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm

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W 0.34 in L 0.93 in

14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm This 14k yellow gold whistle charm will surely catch your attention!

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #17585
14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #17585

14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #17585

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H 0.27 in W 0.19 in L 0.84 in

14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #17585

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm This 14K yellow gold whistle charm is absolutely adorable!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Whistle Pendant of 14k Gold
Vintage Whistle Pendant of 14k Gold

Vintage Whistle Pendant of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Both playful and practical, this vintage 14k gold whistle pendant (circa 1950s–1960s) is a delightful blend of form and function.

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Whistle Pendant
14k Yellow Gold Whistle Pendant

14k Yellow Gold Whistle Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Whistle Pendant 14K gold whistle pendant with gorgeous floral detailing!

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm
14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm

14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm

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W 0.29 in L 0.74 in

14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm You'll definitely grab someone's attention with this cute yellow gold whistle charm!

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Petite Whistle Charm #18422
14K Yellow Gold Petite Whistle Charm #18422

14K Yellow Gold Petite Whistle Charm #18422

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H 0.27 in W 0.19 in L 0.84 in

14K Yellow Gold Petite Whistle Charm #18422

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Petite Whistle Charm This 14K yellow gold whistle charm is absolutely adorable!

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Whistle Pendant 14k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Whistle Pendant 14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Whistle Pendant 14k Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

CIRCA: Mid-20th Century MATERIALS: 14k Yellow Gold WEIGHT: 7.3 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 1” x 3/8” HALLMARKS: Tiffany & Co, 14k ITEM DETAILS: A vintage Tiffany & Co. whistle pendant made ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Whistle Charm of 14k Gold, Circa 1960-1970
Vintage Whistle Charm of 14k Gold, Circa 1960-1970

Vintage Whistle Charm of 14k Gold, Circa 1960-1970

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Despite its petite scale, the whistle retains its functionality, adding a whimsical and interactive element that enhances its collectible appeal.

Category

Vintage 1960s Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Small Gold Whistle Charm, 14k Yellow Gold, Small Gold Charm
Small Gold Whistle Charm, 14k Yellow Gold, Small Gold Charm

Small Gold Whistle Charm, 14k Yellow Gold, Small Gold Charm

Located in McLeansville, NC

This 14K yellow gold whistle charm is an essential for your jewelry collection!

Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Whistle Pendant Necklace
Vintage Whistle Pendant Necklace

Vintage Whistle Pendant Necklace

Located in London, GB

Here we have a 14ct yellow gold whistle pendant necklace. The pendant has been crafted into the shape of a classic whistle (still in good working order) featuring smooth, polished su...

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Whistle Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Charm Signed Jewelry
Vintage Tiffany & Co Whistle Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Charm Signed Jewelry

Vintage Tiffany & Co Whistle Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Charm Signed Jewelry

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage Tiffany & Co whistle pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé Whistle on Long Chain
Fabergé Whistle on Long Chain

Fabergé Whistle on Long Chain

By Fabergé

Located in Aspen, CO

Rare pink gold Faberge whistle on matching long chain.

Category

20th Century Russian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #21142
14 Karat Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #21142

14 Karat Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #21142

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H 0.19 in W 0.19 in L 0.75 in

14 Karat Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #21142

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm- Add a playful touch to your style with this 14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm!

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #23918
14 Karat Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #23918

14 Karat Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #23918

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Whistle Charm- This 14 karat yellow gold whistle charm features a sleek and detailed design with a polished finish that shines beautifully.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Functional Antique Whistle Charm
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Functional Antique Whistle Charm

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Functional Antique Whistle Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as an elongated and streamlined whistle with a bright polish Tapered at end as a mouthpiece and with pierced air escape Functional with a modest high pitched whistle Stam...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

FABERGE Rose Gold Whistle on Watch Chain
FABERGE Rose Gold Whistle on Watch Chain

FABERGE Rose Gold Whistle on Watch Chain

By Fabergé

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The whistle is made of 14k rose gold and bears two Faberge maker's marks in Cyrillic and two Russian hallmarks for 14k gold "56".

Category

Russian Vanity Items

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whistle Charm Pendant Vintage and Rare
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whistle Charm Pendant Vintage and Rare

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whistle Charm Pendant Vintage and Rare

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer charm. Truly a great piece at a great price! Weight: 4.4 grams Dimensions: 1 1/4" (length) 1/2" (width...

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Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Whistle Charm Pendant
14k Yellow Gold Whistle Charm Pendant

14k Yellow Gold Whistle Charm Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm This adorable 14K yellow gold whistle charm would make the perfect gift!

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Whistle Necklace
Yellow Gold Whistle Necklace

Yellow Gold Whistle Necklace

By Steven Fox Jewelry

Located in Greenwich, CT

You will 'whistle while you work' when wearing this one-of-a-kind magical necklace. With an antique collection of three enchanting yellow gold whistles, this whimsical statement neck...

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Antique 1860s American Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Gold Whistle Charm Pendant
Gold Whistle Charm Pendant

Gold Whistle Charm Pendant

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H 0.44 in W 0.28 in L 1.07 in

Gold Whistle Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

Marked 14K and AC. Dimensions: 2.7 x 1.1 x 0.7cm Weight: 3.16 grams.

Category

20th Century American Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1897 Rare Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Bosun Call, Boatswain Whistle
Antique 1897 Rare Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Bosun Call, Boatswain Whistle

Antique 1897 Rare Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Bosun Call, Boatswain Whistle

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

This is a very rare example of a solid gold 18k yellow gold bosun call or boatswain whistle made by Tiffany & Co. A bosun or boatswain ranks as the top position or petty officer on ...

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1930s Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Whistle Pendant
1930s Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Whistle Pendant

1930s Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Whistle Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Toronto, ON

1930's Tiffany & Co. Solid 14K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm Necklace Pendant 2.85 grams.

Category

Mid-20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

1890 Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Whistle Pendant
1890 Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Whistle Pendant

1890 Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Whistle Pendant

Located in Lexington, KY

This is a beautiful Victorian pendant from 1890 in lovely 14k rose gold! The best thing about this pendant is that it’s not just a pendant-it is a working rose gold whistle!

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold, 13.50 Carat Pave Diamond Set Whistle on White Gold Beaded Chain
White Gold, 13.50 Carat Pave Diamond Set Whistle on White Gold Beaded Chain

White Gold, 13.50 Carat Pave Diamond Set Whistle on White Gold Beaded Chain

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These diamonds are dazzling! This is a 14k white gold whistle dripping with round diamonds.

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Gold Whistle
Tiffany Gold Whistle

Tiffany Gold Whistle

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany 14K Whistle In good working order

Category

American More Jewelry

'Just Whistle' Gold Charm
'Just Whistle' Gold Charm

'Just Whistle' Gold Charm

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H 0.6 in W 0.45 in L 1.08 in

'Just Whistle' Gold Charm

Located in New York, NY

Great charm: a figural "whistle" that is hand engraved "Just Whistle." 14K yellow gold. 1 1/8" x 1/2."

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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Ruby Gold Whistle Pendant
Lapis Ruby Gold Whistle Pendant

Lapis Ruby Gold Whistle Pendant

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W 1 in D 0.64 in L 14.5 in

Lapis Ruby Gold Whistle Pendant

Located in Summerland, CA

It hangs from a 25" 14k gold chain. Makes a loud whistle sound when blown.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Whimsical Gold Whistle Pendant Charm
Tiffany & Co. Whimsical Gold Whistle Pendant Charm

Tiffany & Co. Whimsical Gold Whistle Pendant Charm

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A 14k yellow gold working whistle charm by Tiffany & Co.

Category

Late 20th Century American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Diamond Gold Whistle Charm
Diamond Gold Whistle Charm

Diamond Gold Whistle Charm

Located in New York, NY

Figural whistle charm; top completely covered with faceted diamonds. 14K yellow gold. 3/4" long. " If you ever need me....."

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Located in San Francisco, CA

LOVE this Chunky Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Charm Bracelet! It would make a fabulous, unique gift for any, and is sure to become a family heirloom. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, ...

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Early 20th Century European Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, 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

$798Sale Price|20% Off

W 0.37 in D 0.28 in L 0.95 in

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

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k 18k Gold Charm Bracelet
Vintage 14k 18k Gold Charm Bracelet

Vintage 14k 18k Gold Charm Bracelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A vintage charm bracelet crafted in 14k and 18k yellow gold, circa 1950s–1960s. This beautifully assembled bracelet captures the nostalgia of mid-century travel and sentiment throug...

Category

Mid-20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Safe Charm #22361
14K Yellow Gold Articulating Safe Charm #22361

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Safe Charm #22361

$895

H 0.51 in W 0.49 in L 0.93 in

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Safe Charm #22361

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Safe Charm- Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this unique articulating safe charm features a detailed, movable design that opens to reveal a miniature interio...

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Beach Bucket & Shovel Charm for a Bracelet
Vintage 14K Gold Figural Beach Bucket & Shovel Charm for a Bracelet

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Beach Bucket & Shovel Charm for a Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a beach bucket with handle. A small shovel is attached to the handle by a jump ring. With an integral bail and ...

Category

20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #20553
10K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #20553

10K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #20553

$411

H 0.36 in W 0.23 in L 0.69 in

10K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm #20553

Located in Washington Depot, CT

10K Yellow Gold Whistle Charm - Crafted in 10K yellow gold, this whistle charm is a timeless accessory with a sleek, polished finish. Perfect for adding a touch of style to your bra...

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

10k 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

Materials

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

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14k Whistle For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k whistle you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment 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. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 14k whistle from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 14k whistle — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Fabergé and Steven Fox Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any 14k whistle from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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. Finding a 14k whistle for sale for women should be easy, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 14k Whistle?

The price for a 14k whistle starts at $119 and tops out at $16,200 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $549.

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.