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Dankner Rare 14K Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm Highly Collectible
Dankner Rare 14K Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm Highly Collectible

Dankner Rare 14K Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm Highly Collectible

By Henry Dankner & Sons

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Vintage Spinning Carousel Pendant – Highly Collectible Extremely rare 14K solid yellow gold mechanical carousel charm by Dankner, known for producing some of the finest and most coll...

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Vintage 1960s Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 13k Yellow Gold and Enamel Wind Up Carousel Charm
Vintage 13k Yellow Gold and Enamel Wind Up Carousel Charm

Vintage 13k Yellow Gold and Enamel Wind Up Carousel Charm

Located in New York, NY

This vintage charm is a wonderfully whimsical and highly collectible piece, designed as a wind up carousel in warm 13k yellow gold with enamel detail.

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold Vintage Carousel Charm - 14k Carnival Amusement Fair Ride Moves
Yellow Gold Vintage Carousel Charm - 14k Carnival Amusement Fair Ride Moves

Yellow Gold Vintage Carousel Charm - 14k Carnival Amusement Fair Ride Moves

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Material Information Enamel Color: Red, Orange, Blue, & Green Theme: Carousel, Carnival Amusement Fair Ride Features: When the side han...

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kirk’s Folly Vintage Enamel Charm Bracelet with Fantasy Motifs
Kirk’s Folly Vintage Enamel Charm Bracelet with Fantasy Motifs

Kirk’s Folly Vintage Enamel Charm Bracelet with Fantasy Motifs

Located in Milford, DE

Kirk’s Folly Vintage Enamel Charm Bracelet with Fantasy Motifs — Seahorse, Swan, Carousel Horse & Fairy Charms A magical and highly collectible vintage Kirk’s Folly charm brace...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold-filled, Enamel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Movable Carousel Pendant with Assorted Colored Stones
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Movable Carousel Pendant with Assorted Colored Stones

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Movable Carousel Pendant with Assorted Colored Stones

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This charming 14K yellow gold carousel charm pendant, made sometime during the midpoint of the twentieth century, is adorned with assorted coral, turquoise, emeralds and rubies in ad...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm Take a ride on the merry-go-round!

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold

14K Rotating Carousel Charm
14K Rotating Carousel Charm

14K Rotating Carousel Charm

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W 0.44 in L 0.75 in

14K Rotating Carousel Charm

Located in McLeansville, NC

A retro 14 karat yellow gold carousel charm. This charm features a cylindrical design with a cut our of three horses that spin around and with applied beaded detailing.

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1990s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Carousel Charm 14k Gold Merry Go Round Ride Pendant Mechanical Moves
Vintage Carousel Charm 14k Gold Merry Go Round Ride Pendant Mechanical Moves

Vintage Carousel Charm 14k Gold Merry Go Round Ride Pendant Mechanical Moves

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Carousel charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s).

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow, Rose, and White Gold Carousel Charm
14k Yellow, Rose, and White Gold Carousel Charm

14k Yellow, Rose, and White Gold Carousel Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow, Rose, and White Gold Carousel Charm This adorable 14K yellow gold carousel charm is decorated with yellow, rose, and white gold horses!

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

1940s Retro 14 Karat Gold Spinning Carousel Charm
1940s Retro 14 Karat Gold Spinning Carousel Charm

1940s Retro 14 Karat Gold Spinning Carousel Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a vintage carousel With a pitched tent-like top accented by a pennant flag And silhouetted animals that rotate on an axis Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s ...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Midcentury 14 Karat Gold Rotating Carousel Charm
1950s Midcentury 14 Karat Gold Rotating Carousel Charm

1950s Midcentury 14 Karat Gold Rotating Carousel Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Whimsically designed as a cylindrical carousel topped by a pennant flag Pierced with sihouttes of horses and accented throughout by trefoil edges Rotates on an axis and is complete...

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Vintage 1950s Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Danker Bartender Charm
Henry Danker Bartender Charm

Henry Danker Bartender Charm

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W 0.75 in L 1.25 in

Henry Danker Bartender Charm

By Henry Dankner & Sons

Located in Bethesda, MD

This Henry Danker Carousel Charm features a bartender ready to serve patrons, this charm actually winds up and the bar and bartender twirl around on their own.

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Vintage 1960s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

French Mechanical Easter Chick Carousel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
French Mechanical Easter Chick Carousel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

French Mechanical Easter Chick Carousel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mechanical carousel with rotating Easter chicks.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Rotating Carousel Charm #15182
14K Rotating Carousel Charm #15182

14K Rotating Carousel Charm #15182

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Rotating Carousel Charm' This adorable 14K yellow gold charm rotates like a real moving carousel!

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Carousel Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Carousel Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Carousel Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Carousel Charm This lovely 3D mechanical charm features a miniature carousel that goes round and round.

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Carousel Charm #25629
14K Yellow Gold Articulating Carousel Charm #25629

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Carousel Charm #25629

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Carousel Charm Celebrate the magic of the carnival with this 14K yellow gold carousel charm.

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20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm Take a ride on the merry-go-round!

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Beverly Hills Gold 14K Tri-Tone Gold Carousel Charm #18068
Beverly Hills Gold 14K Tri-Tone Gold Carousel Charm #18068

Beverly Hills Gold 14K Tri-Tone Gold Carousel Charm #18068

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Beverly Hills Gold 14K Tri-Tone Gold Carousel Charm  Step right up to whimsical elegance with the 14K Tri-Tone Gold Carousel Charm!

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Carousel Charm
14K Yellow Gold Carousel Charm

14K Yellow Gold Carousel Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Carousel Charm This 14K yellow gold carousel charm is absolutely adorable!

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Henry Danker Carousel Charm
Henry Danker Carousel Charm

Henry Danker Carousel Charm

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W 0.75 in L 1.25 in

Henry Danker Carousel Charm

By Henry Dankner & Sons

Located in Bethesda, MD

This Henry Danker Carousel Charm features a carousel that actually winds up and twirls around on its own.

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Vintage 1960s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Spinning Horse Carousel Charm Pendant
Vintage 9K Gold Spinning Horse Carousel Charm Pendant

Vintage 9K Gold Spinning Horse Carousel Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This is a vintage 9 karat yellow gold spinning horse carousel charm pendant. This vintage carousel is detailed with five horses that spin around the pole.

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Mid-20th Century British Charm Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Necklace with Enamel Carousel Pendant Charm
Tiffany & Co. Necklace with Enamel Carousel Pendant Charm

Tiffany & Co. Necklace with Enamel Carousel Pendant Charm

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

18k yellow gold Tiffany & Co chain necklace, with a 14k gold enamel decorated carousel charm. Necklace is 16" long, pendant is 14mm in diameter of the bottom x 15mm tall.

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20th Century More Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

Yellow Gold Carousel Horse Charm - 14k Amusement Fair Ride
Yellow Gold Carousel Horse Charm - 14k Amusement Fair Ride

Yellow Gold Carousel Horse Charm - 14k Amusement Fair Ride

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Carousel Horse, Amusement Fair Ride Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 15/16" (23.6mm) Wide: 23/32" (17.8mm) Interior of top bail open...

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Dankner Living Charm with Carousel Motif
1960s Dankner Living Charm with Carousel Motif

1960s Dankner Living Charm with Carousel Motif

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Made of 14k yellow gold and enamel, this “living charm” is part of a series created by American Jeweler Dankner in the 1960s. Fitted with a watch movement, you can wind the crown and...

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Vintage 1960s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Horse Carousel Pendant or Charm Unique
14K Yellow Gold Horse Carousel Pendant or Charm Unique

14K Yellow Gold Horse Carousel Pendant or Charm Unique

Located in Sewickley, PA

This charming carousel horse pendant captures the nostalgia and whimsy of a classic merry-go-round in miniature form.

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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carousel Charm

Carousel Charm

Located in New York, NY

Very unusual 14K gold carousel charm with spinning carriages. This charming carousel charm is very realistic.

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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Carousel with Multi-Color Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Carousel with Multi-Color Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Carousel with Multi-Color Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Style: Charm / Pendant Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: : 18k Material: Multi-Color Sapphires ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Gold Gemset Carousel Charm
Large Gold Gemset Carousel Charm

Large Gold Gemset Carousel Charm

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H 1.13 in Dm 1.13 in

Large Gold Gemset Carousel Charm

Located in New York, NY

Large figural "carousel" charm. Inside the carousel are two figural horses that spin around.

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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Montclair, NJ

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Located in Greensboro, NC

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Palos Hills, IL

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Alfred Dunhill Lucite Reverse Carved Aquarium Fish Bangle

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By Alfred Dunhill

Located in London, GB

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Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Troy, MI

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Located in Firenze, IT

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$228,500

H 9 in W 5 in L 16 in

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Carousel Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate carousel charm for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 16 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a carousel charm from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic carousel charm over the years, but those made by Henry Dankner & Sons and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A carousel charm can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 Sapphire versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a carousel charm, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Carousel Charm?

The price for a carousel charm starts at $208 and tops out at $2,500 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $775.

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.