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Clown moving gold pendant necklace
Clown moving gold pendant necklace

Clown moving gold pendant necklace

Located in London, GB

Elevate your ensemble with this whimsical 9ct gold charm necklace. A playful moving gold vintage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Vintage 9k yellow gold Mousetrap charm, pendant
Vintage 9k yellow gold Mousetrap charm, pendant

Vintage 9k yellow gold Mousetrap charm, pendant

Located in NEWARK, GB

This little novelty vintage 9ct gold charm or pendant is really fun! It is finely modelled in rich

Category

Mid-20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct Gold Punch & Judy Charm
9ct Gold Punch & Judy Charm

9ct Gold Punch & Judy Charm

Located in London, GB

9ct Gold Moveable Punch & Judy Characters Charm By London Goldsmiths Fred Manshaw Dated 1963

Category

Vintage 1960s British Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

9ct yellow gold antique charm bracelet
9ct yellow gold antique charm bracelet

9ct yellow gold antique charm bracelet

Located in London, GB

9ct yellow gold cuban curb charm bracelet 81.5g. Antique style chunky yellow gold 9k cuban link

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

9ct Gold Television Charm moving images !
9ct Gold Television Charm moving images !

9ct Gold Television Charm moving images !

Located in London, GB

9ct Gold Television Charm with moving images that are rolled around (just two) They are printed on

Category

Vintage 1960s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Figural Kiwi Bird Charm
Vintage 9ct Gold Figural Kiwi Bird Charm

Vintage 9ct Gold Figural Kiwi Bird Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage figural gold charm for a charm bracelet. In 9 carat yellow gold. In the form of a

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Antique 9ct Gold trio charm - Heart, Anchor & cross
Antique 9ct Gold trio charm - Heart, Anchor & cross

Antique 9ct Gold trio charm - Heart, Anchor & cross

Located in London, GB

Antique 9ct Gold Trio Charm Hallmarked Cross, Gem set Heart and anchor with decorative engraving

Category

Early 20th Century European Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

9ct 375 Gold Vintage Cat Charm dated 1950s
9ct 375 Gold Vintage Cat Charm dated 1950s

9ct 375 Gold Vintage Cat Charm dated 1950s

Located in London, GB

9ct 375 Gold Vintage Cat charm Dated 1954 Cat is holding a ball - glass bead Size - Length 2.3 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century British Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Rose Gold Padlock Heart Charm Curb Bracelet
Vintage 9ct Rose Gold Padlock Heart Charm Curb Bracelet

Vintage 9ct Rose Gold Padlock Heart Charm Curb Bracelet

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A padlock charms bracelet set with two lovely hearts. The curb chain and hearts are made of 9 karat

Category

Late 20th Century British Charm Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Garnet Set Evil Eye Bracelet, January Birthstone
9ct Yellow Gold Garnet Set Evil Eye Bracelet, January Birthstone

9ct Yellow Gold Garnet Set Evil Eye Bracelet, January Birthstone

Located in London, GB

A striking evil eye bracelet crafted in 9ct yellow gold, featuring a deep red garnet, the January

Category

2010s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Emerald Set Evil Eye Bracelet, May Birthstone
9ct Yellow Gold Emerald Set Evil Eye Bracelet, May Birthstone

9ct Yellow Gold Emerald Set Evil Eye Bracelet, May Birthstone

Located in London, GB

A striking evil eye bracelet crafted in 9ct yellow gold, featuring a deep green emerald, the May

Category

2010s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Aquamarine Set Evil Eye Bracelet, March Birthstone
9ct Yellow Gold Aquamarine Set Evil Eye Bracelet, March Birthstone

9ct Yellow Gold Aquamarine Set Evil Eye Bracelet, March Birthstone

Located in London, GB

A striking evil eye bracelet crafted in 9ct yellow gold, featuring a deep blue aquamarine, the

Category

2010s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Citrine Set Evil Eye Bracelet, November Birthstone
9ct Yellow Gold Citrine Set Evil Eye Bracelet, November Birthstone

9ct Yellow Gold Citrine Set Evil Eye Bracelet, November Birthstone

Located in London, GB

A striking evil eye bracelet crafted in 9ct yellow gold, featuring a deep orange citrine, the

Category

2010s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Opal Set Evil Eye Bracelet, October Birthstone
9ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Opal Set Evil Eye Bracelet, October Birthstone

9ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Opal Set Evil Eye Bracelet, October Birthstone

Located in London, GB

enchanting fusion of style and symbolism. Crafted in 9ct yellow gold, the centrepiece of this mesmerizing

Category

2010s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Set Evil Eye Bracelet, July Birthstone
9ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Set Evil Eye Bracelet, July Birthstone

9ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Set Evil Eye Bracelet, July Birthstone

Located in London, GB

enchanting fusion of style and symbolism. Crafted in 9ct yellow gold, the centrepiece of this mesmerizing

Category

2010s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unoaerre chunky yellow gold charm bracelet
Unoaerre chunky yellow gold charm bracelet

Unoaerre chunky yellow gold charm bracelet

Located in London, GB

Elevate your wrist with this whimsical 9ct Unoaerre Italian yellow gold charm bracelet. Featuring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Unoaerre Italian yellow gold charm bracelet
Vintage Unoaerre Italian yellow gold charm bracelet

Vintage Unoaerre Italian yellow gold charm bracelet

Located in London, GB

Elevate your style with this exquisite Italian brand Uniaerre 9ct yellow gold charm bracelet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Ostrich Charm Pendant
Vintage 9ct Gold Ostrich Charm Pendant

Vintage 9ct Gold Ostrich Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Charming vintage charm crafted in solid 9 karat gold, designed as a stylized ostrich. The figure is

Category

Mid-20th Century Australian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 1960s 9ct Gold Tankard Charm Necklace
Vintage 1960s 9ct Gold Tankard Charm Necklace

Vintage 1960s 9ct Gold Tankard Charm Necklace

Located in London, GB

rendered in solid 9ct yellow gold. Dating to the 1960s, the charm is rich in character, with a detailed

Category

Vintage 1960s English Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Boot Charm Pendant
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Boot Charm Pendant

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Boot Charm Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This vintage pendant is crafted in 9ct yellow gold and features a detailed boot charm. The warm

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Horse Charm Pendant
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Horse Charm Pendant

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Horse Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A vintage 9 karat yellow gold horse charm pendant. This horse is beautifully detailed with a raised

Category

Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s 9ct Gold Car Taxi Cab Charm Necklace
Vintage 1960s 9ct Gold Car Taxi Cab Charm Necklace

Vintage 1960s 9ct Gold Car Taxi Cab Charm Necklace

Located in London, GB

, beautifully crafted in 9ct yellow gold. The charm adorns a new chain necklace, also fashioned from 9ct yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold 1960s Organ Grinder's Monkey Charm Necklace
Vintage 9ct Gold 1960s Organ Grinder's Monkey Charm Necklace

Vintage 9ct Gold 1960s Organ Grinder's Monkey Charm Necklace

Located in London, GB

Vintage 1960s charm necklace featuring a 9ct gold music box with a tiny enamel monkey holding a

Category

20th Century English Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 1980s Rabbit Charm / Pendant
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 1980s Rabbit Charm / Pendant

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 1980s Rabbit Charm / Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

, solid gold rabbit charm crafted in warm 9ct gold. The form is bold and weighty, with smooth contours and

Category

Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold, Articulated Lucky Fish Pendant Charm, Circa 1960s
Vintage 9ct Gold, Articulated Lucky Fish Pendant Charm, Circa 1960s

Vintage 9ct Gold, Articulated Lucky Fish Pendant Charm, Circa 1960s

Located in Brighton, GB

Lucky Fish Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London *The chain is sold separately Dive into

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Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Stamped, Circa 1970s Teddy Bear Pendant Charm
Vintage 9ct Gold Stamped, Circa 1970s Teddy Bear Pendant Charm

Vintage 9ct Gold Stamped, Circa 1970s Teddy Bear Pendant Charm

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Teddy Bear Pendant / Charm Hallmarked 9ct Gold Circa 1970s * The chain is sold

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Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Stamped, 1970s Articulated Lucky Fish Pendant Charm
Vintage 9ct Gold Stamped, 1970s Articulated Lucky Fish Pendant Charm

Vintage 9ct Gold Stamped, 1970s Articulated Lucky Fish Pendant Charm

Located in Brighton, GB

Lucky Fish Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Makers Mark Z LD Circa 1970s *The chain is sold separately

Category

Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Opening Handbag/Purse Charm Pendant, Circa 1970s
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Opening Handbag/Purse Charm Pendant, Circa 1970s

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Opening Handbag/Purse Charm Pendant, Circa 1970s

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Gold Handbag Charm/ Pendant Hallmarked 9ct Yellow Gold Circa 1970s * The chain is sold

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Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Red and Yellow Enamel Apple Pendant Charm
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Red and Yellow Enamel Apple Pendant Charm

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Red and Yellow Enamel Apple Pendant Charm

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Enamel Apple Pendant 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1970 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD

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Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

0.10ct Diamond Chunky Football Pin Badge Soccer Charm 9ct Yellow Gold
0.10ct Diamond Chunky Football Pin Badge Soccer Charm 9ct Yellow Gold

0.10ct Diamond Chunky Football Pin Badge Soccer Charm 9ct Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

0.10ct Diamond Chunky Football Pin Badge Soccer Charm 9ct Yellow Gold 0.10ct Diamond football pin

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Cowboy Boots Pendant Charm, Hallmarked London 1969
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Cowboy Boots Pendant Charm, Hallmarked London 1969

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, Cowboy Boots Pendant Charm, Hallmarked London 1969

Located in Brighton, GB

stunning 9ct gold cowboy boot pendant/charm is beautifully detailed and perfect for those who love vintage

Category

Late 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct Gold Vintage chain bracelet
9ct Gold Vintage chain bracelet

9ct Gold Vintage chain bracelet

Located in London, GB

9ct Gold Vintage chain bracelet with 9ct Gold shoe charm - Dated 1950s Length 18cm Weight 2.48

Category

Mid-20th Century British Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

9K Vintage zodiac charm - Taurus - 9 karat solid yellow gold Star sign pendant
9K Vintage zodiac charm - Taurus - 9 karat solid yellow gold Star sign pendant

9K Vintage zodiac charm - Taurus - 9 karat solid yellow gold Star sign pendant

Located in Antwerp, BE

charm is marked with a K.9 mark and is crafted in 9 ct yellow gold. This adorable charm is a unisex

Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bow tie vintage pendant necklace yellow gold
Bow tie vintage pendant necklace yellow gold

Bow tie vintage pendant necklace yellow gold

Located in London, GB

Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisitely crafted 9ct yellow gold charm necklace. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Garnet vintage fish shaped pendant necklace yellow gold
Garnet vintage fish shaped pendant necklace yellow gold

Garnet vintage fish shaped pendant necklace yellow gold

Located in London, GB

Elevate your style with this exquisite 9ct yellow gold charm necklace. The pendant features a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Bellows Pendant Charm Fob c1850 375 Purity Pocketwatch Necklace
Antique 9ct Gold Bellows Pendant Charm Fob c1850 375 Purity Pocketwatch Necklace

Antique 9ct Gold Bellows Pendant Charm Fob c1850 375 Purity Pocketwatch Necklace

Located in Camelford, GB

ANTIQUE GOLD FIRE BELLOWS CHARM FOB / PENDANT DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Yellow Gold

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Tramp's Boot Pendant Charm Fob c1930 375 Purity Solid Heavy
Vintage 9ct Gold Tramp's Boot Pendant Charm Fob c1930 375 Purity Solid Heavy

Vintage 9ct Gold Tramp's Boot Pendant Charm Fob c1930 375 Purity Solid Heavy

Located in Camelford, GB

VINTAGE GOLD WORN OUT BOOT CHARM FOB / PENDANT DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Gold Style: Charm

Category

20th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Dairy Cow Pendant Charm Fob c1940s 375 Purity Solid Heavy
Vintage 9ct Gold Dairy Cow Pendant Charm Fob c1940s 375 Purity Solid Heavy

Vintage 9ct Gold Dairy Cow Pendant Charm Fob c1940s 375 Purity Solid Heavy

Located in Camelford, GB

VINTAGE GOLD LARGE JERSEY / GUERNSEY COW CHARM FOB / PENDANT DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Gold

Category

20th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold 10 Shilling Emergency Charm Fob c1960s 375 Purity Heavy 2.8g
Vintage 9ct Gold 10 Shilling Emergency Charm Fob c1960s 375 Purity Heavy 2.8g

Vintage 9ct Gold 10 Shilling Emergency Charm Fob c1960s 375 Purity Heavy 2.8g

Located in Camelford, GB

VINTAGE GOLD LARGE 10 SHILLING EMERGENCY CHARM FOB / PENDANT DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Yellow

Category

20th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold 10 Shilling Emergency Charm Fob c1960s 375 Purity Heavy 2.4g
Vintage 9ct Gold 10 Shilling Emergency Charm Fob c1960s 375 Purity Heavy 2.4g

Vintage 9ct Gold 10 Shilling Emergency Charm Fob c1960s 375 Purity Heavy 2.4g

Located in Camelford, GB

VINTAGE GOLD LARGE 10 SHILLING EMERGENCY CHARM FOB / PENDANT DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Yellow

Category

20th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold London Taxi Pendant Charm Fob c1970 375 Purity Heavy 3.1g
Vintage 9ct Gold London Taxi Pendant Charm Fob c1970 375 Purity Heavy 3.1g

Vintage 9ct Gold London Taxi Pendant Charm Fob c1970 375 Purity Heavy 3.1g

Located in Camelford, GB

VINTAGE GOLD LARGE LONDON HACVKNEY TAXI CAB CHARM FOB / PENDANT DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid

Category

20th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Coffee Pot Pendant Charm Fob c1890 375 Purity Bracelet Necklace
Antique 9ct Gold Coffee Pot Pendant Charm Fob c1890 375 Purity Bracelet Necklace

Antique 9ct Gold Coffee Pot Pendant Charm Fob c1890 375 Purity Bracelet Necklace

Located in Camelford, GB

ANTIQUE GOLD LARGE COFFEE POT CHARM FOB / PENDANT DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Rose / Yellow

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold 10 Shilling Emergency Charm Fob c1940s 375 Purity Heavy 3.3g
Vintage 9ct Gold 10 Shilling Emergency Charm Fob c1940s 375 Purity Heavy 3.3g

Vintage 9ct Gold 10 Shilling Emergency Charm Fob c1940s 375 Purity Heavy 3.3g

Located in Camelford, GB

VINTAGE GOLD LARGE 10 SHILLING EMERGENCY CHARM FOB / PENDANT DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Yellow

Category

20th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Huge Champagne Bucket Pendant Charm Fob 375 Purity 8.6g 1966
Antique 9ct Gold Huge Champagne Bucket Pendant Charm Fob 375 Purity 8.6g 1966

Antique 9ct Gold Huge Champagne Bucket Pendant Charm Fob 375 Purity 8.6g 1966

Located in Camelford, GB

ANTIQUE GOLD HUGE CHAMPAGNE BUCKET CHARM FOB / PENDANT DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Yellow Gold

Category

20th Century British Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bargain Vintage 9ct Gold 10 Shilling Emergency Charm Fob c1970s 375 Purity Heavy
Bargain Vintage 9ct Gold 10 Shilling Emergency Charm Fob c1970s 375 Purity Heavy

Bargain Vintage 9ct Gold 10 Shilling Emergency Charm Fob c1970s 375 Purity Heavy

Located in Camelford, GB

offer is this gorgeous 9CT VINTAGE GOLD LARGE 10 SHILLING EMERGENCY CHARM FOB / PENDANT DETAILS

Category

20th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Pair of Booties Pendant Charm Fob C1900 375 Purity Solid Heavy
Vintage 9ct Gold Pair of Booties Pendant Charm Fob C1900 375 Purity Solid Heavy

Vintage 9ct Gold Pair of Booties Pendant Charm Fob C1900 375 Purity Solid Heavy

Located in Camelford, GB

VINTAGE GOLD PAIR OF BOOTIES CHARM FOB / PENDANT DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Gold Style: Charm

Category

20th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct White Gold Rugby Ball Pendant Charm Fob c1970 375 Purity Heavy 3.8g
Vintage 9ct White Gold Rugby Ball Pendant Charm Fob c1970 375 Purity Heavy 3.8g

Vintage 9ct White Gold Rugby Ball Pendant Charm Fob c1970 375 Purity Heavy 3.8g

Located in Camelford, GB

VINTAGE WHITE GOLD RUGBY BALL CHARM FOB / PENDANT DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid White Gold

Category

20th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Curb Bracelet 9ct Gold With Seven Agate Fobs
Antique Victorian Curb Bracelet 9ct Gold With Seven Agate Fobs

Antique Victorian Curb Bracelet 9ct Gold With Seven Agate Fobs

Located in Kendal, GB

A remarkable antique Victorian 9ct gold curb bracelet from the late 19th Century featuring seven

Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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9ct Gold Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 9ct gold charm you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and Rose Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 9ct gold 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 9ct gold charm over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any 9ct gold charm from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 9ct gold charm for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 9ct Gold Charm?

The price for a 9ct gold charm starts at $32 and tops out at $1,082 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $476.

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.

Questions About 9ct Gold Charm
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Because its only 37% pure rose gold, 9-ct rose gold is a less pure form of the material. The other 63% is composed of other metals such as copper or silver.