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18 Karat Yellow Gold Lucky Charm Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold luck charm bracelet. Alex
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Charm Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold heart charm chain bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Buddha Charm Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). An 18 karat yellow gold charm pendant designed as a
Category

20th Century Italian Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Charm Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain bracelet with small
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold charm chain bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold and Enameled Bees Charm Bracelet
Located in Cattolica, IT
A lovely charm bracelet. Every gold bee is enameled and embellished with white or brown Diamonds
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1990s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Enamel, 18k Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Charm Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow star charm chain bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charm Bracelet in 18 Karat in 3 Golds Leaves Pattern
Located in Paris, FR
Bracelet Charm 3 golds 18 carats with leaf pattern Double chain in yellow gold holding different
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Early 2000s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Charm Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold heart charm chain bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Animal Charm Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold animal charm chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Buddha Charm Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). 750 thousandths gold pendant holding an engraved
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Bvlgari Onyx and Diamond Charm Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, CH
18 karat white gold Bvlgari onyx and diamond charm bracelet. A stylish vintage Bvlgari cable
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20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dog Lover Pendent Charm Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold "Dog Lover" charm bracelet
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Charm Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold star chain bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Owl Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Owl Black Diamond 18Kt Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace This pearl has a particular
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2010s Italian Artisan Charm Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Sabbadini 18 Karat Gold Bracelet with Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire House Charms
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Created by the famed jewelers Sabbadini of Italy, this 18KT yellow gold charm bracelet is quite the
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1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Macau, MO
A stylish 18 Karat gold bracelet, designed and made in Italy, with fabulous craftsmanship
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2010s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Golf Elements Bracelet
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
luxurious 18 karat yellow gold. This exquisite piece features eight distinct golf-themed elements, making it
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Vintage 1970s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold heart chain bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Coral Buddha Charm Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). An 18 karat yellow gold charm pendant designed as a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain bracelet with hoops
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Multi-Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain bracelet. A multitude
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2010s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Interlocking Hoop Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain bracelet centering
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Bracelet" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Five Pearls Bracelet" was designed in 2000 by Betony Vernon using 18 Karat gold sheet, lost
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1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Heart Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold open heart chain bracelet
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multiple Coin Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain bracelet suspending
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KT Italian Multi Shaped Toggle Charm Diamond Link Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Stacking with a watch a bangle/bracelet or with multiple of these Bracelets as shown. 1.64 Carats. 18 Karat
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2010s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Black and Ice Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold diamond bracelet, featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Marine link Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold marine chain bracelet set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Betony Vernon "Noble Knot Bracelet" 18 Karat Gold Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
elements with hand knotted 18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver 925 cords. Material: 18 Karat Gold rope and
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1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

Cellini Exclusive 18KT White Gold Enamel Girl Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Cellini Exclusive 18KT White Gold Enamel Boy Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Roberto Legnazzi 18KT Yellow Gold, Travel Charm Bracelet with Enamel & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and classic charm bracelet. Designed with an 18 karat yellow gold and diamond link chain
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1990s Italian Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cellini Exclusive 18KT White Gold 0.16Ct. Diamond Enamel Girl Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Cellini Exclusive 18KT White Gold 0.16Ct. Diamond Enamel Girl Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Cellini Exclusive 18KT White Gold and Enamel Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18
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Early 2000s European Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Cellini Exclusive 18KT Yellow Gold 1.07Ct. Diamond Enamel Boy Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cellini Exclusive 18KT Yellow Gold 0.30Ct. Diamond Enamel Girl Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cellini Exclusive 18KT Yellow Gold 0.16Ct. Diamond Enamel Girl Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K & 14 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Chain Bracelet #20008
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 & 14 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Chain Bracelet This stunning bracelet features a classic chain
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Cellini 18KT WG 3.12Ct Diamond & .60 Ct Ruby Teddy Bear Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
diamond teddy bears with ruby eyes . Each teddy is joined by a bezel set round diamond. The 18 karat white
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1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Bracelet" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
circumference 18.5 cm, height 1.7cm The "Five Pearls Bracelet" is also available in 18 Karat Gold Handcrafted
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1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Italian Lantern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Paste Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Italian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a square lantern with red and
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20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Angel Medal Charm Made in Italy
Located in Troy, MI
This beautifully detailed cherub angel medal is made from rich 18 karat yellow gold. Handcrafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Charm Necklace Star Moon Heart Clover
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Italian, 18 Karat yellow gold necklace featuring 2 Stars, 2 Moons, 2 Hearts and a Clover center on
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Diamond Disc Charm Necklace 1.12 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow or White Gold necklace featuring graduated diamond disc weighing 1.12 Carats on a
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold St. Anthony Medal Charm Pendant Made in Italy
By F Vergano
Located in Troy, MI
relief would be perfect worn on a chain close to your heart or on a bracelet. Medal is 18 karat yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Multi Charm Bracelet
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K rose gold bracelet is from our Jackpot collection. This beautiful bracelet is decorated by
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Shoulao Charm Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed
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20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Multi Charm Diamond Necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K rose gold pendant is from Jackpot Collection. This beautiful necklace is decorated by 5 round
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Multi Charm Diamond Necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K rose gold pendant is from Jackpot Collection. This beautiful necklace is decorated with
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Charm Diamond Necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K yellow gold necklace is from Jackpot Collection. This beautiful necklace decorated by multi
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Multi Charm Diamond Necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K rose gold pendant is from Jackpot Collection. This beautiful necklace is decorated with
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Round Multi Charm Diamond Necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K rose gold necklace is from Jackpot Collection. This beautiful necklace decorated by multi round
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Shoulao Charm Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). 750 thousandths gold pendant holding an engraved
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20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18 karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Italian 18 karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant is a timeless piece of jewelry, embodying the rich
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20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18 karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant
Italian 18 karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant
W 0.87 in D 0.12 in L 1.38 in
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dog Pendant Charm Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold 42cm- 16.5" long chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Snowboarder Snowman Australian Pearl Pendant Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
18 Karat Gold Skier Snowman Black Diamond Pearl Pin Brooch It's time to make a snowman! I wanted
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

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18 Karat Gold Italian Charms For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 18 karat gold italian charms for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 27 vintage versions or 10 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of 18 karat gold italian charms includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA, Bulgari and Annellino Fine Jewellery each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, cushion cut and heart cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our 18 karat gold italian charms for sale are for women, but there are 20 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are 18 Karat Gold Italian Charms?

On average, 18 karat gold italian charms at 1stDibs sell for $925, while they’re typically $109 on the low end and $11,325 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.