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Chick Charm

Gucci Sterling Silver Chick Charm Bracelet 7"
By Gucci
Located in Feasterville, PA
Gucci Sterling Silver Chick Charm Bracelet is a delightful fusion of whimsy and elegance. Crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Charm Bracelets

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Sterling Silver

Gucci Sterling Silver Chick Charm Bracelet – 7 1/2"
By Gucci
Located in Feasterville, PA
Gucci Sterling Silver Chick Charm Bracelet is a delightful fusion of whimsy and Italian elegance
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Charm Bracelets

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Sterling Silver

Gucci Garden Sterling Silver Chick Band Ring Size 7 1/2
By Gucci
Located in Feasterville, PA
chick, celebrated for its playful charm. The design showcases a twisted rope band, exuding delicate
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

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Sterling Silver

Modern Diamond Bird Brooch ~14ctw Yellow and White Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
surface, giving the piece a sense of movement and light. The chick's form radiates charm, with a touch of
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1990s Modern Brooches

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

Antique 18K Rose Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Chick Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An antique charm pendant designed as a chick in gold and silver set with 21 rose-cut diamonds with
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

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Russian 14 Karat Gold Guilloche Enamel Egg Chick Charm Pendent, Iridescent
Located in Houston, TX
Russian 14k Gold Guilloche Enamel Egg Chick Vintage Charm Pendent, Iridescent Guilloche Enamel Egg
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Antique 19th Century Russian Necklace Enhancers

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14k Gold, Enamel

Gold Chick and Egg Charm
Located in New York, NY
Adorable charm: a figural "chick" hatching from an egg. 14K rose and yellow gold. The bottom
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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

1920's Art Deco Pave Diamond Pearl Platinum Chick Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm is designed as chick centering a 6.0 mm mabe pearl Gray in body color with strong
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Sapphire White Diamond 18kt Gold Pearl Christmas Chick Charm Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
pendant or as a beautiful charm. I paired a pink gold chain interspersed with red sapphires and white
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick in Egg Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick in Egg Charm. This beautiful 3D charm features an adorable baby
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Yellow Gold

Retro 14 Karat Gold Chick in Egg Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an egg with deeply engraved patterning Opens on a hinge to reveal a concealed chick
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Vintage 1950s Retro Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
coat and pearls, a maiden carrying water, and a double sided chick and chickadee charm. They are all
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

Fratelli Chini Italian Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold charms of chicks, clovers, and a smiling sun Completed by lobster clasp Signed Chini for
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

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18k Gold

Chick Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant or Charm
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
A yellow Australian pearl has been carefully crafted to make a chick. He has his two legs, two eyes
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Chick Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant or Charm
Chick Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant or Charm
H 1.19 in W 0.48 in D 0.48 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Charm- Which came first? This lovely 3D chick and egg charm is
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20th Century More Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Charm- Which came first? This lovely 3D chick and egg charm is
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20th Century More Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

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
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Hatching Egg Chick 9K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
A 9 karat (9K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a hatching egg, opening to reveal a chick with
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20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Chick Pearl Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Gold Pearl White Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm With this gold and white
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Baseball Player Chick White Diamond 18Kt Australian Pearl Charm Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
I find it fun to create animals with pearls. In this case the chick is a baseball player. His hat
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Baseball Player Chick Black Diamond 18Kt Australian Pearl Charm Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
I find it fun to create animals with pearls. In this case the chick is a baseball player. His hat
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Australian Pearl 18kt Gold Pendant Necklace Charm Chick Sunglasses Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Australian Pearl 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace Chick Sunglasses A cute chick made with an Australian
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold

Chick Hatching From Egg Charm Vintage 60s Large Pendant Turquoise Bird Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
condition and free of cracks or chips. The unique charm features a sweet chick hatching from an egg! The
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chick Tahitian Pearl Emerald 18Kt Red and White Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Tahitian Pearl Emerald White Red 18 Kt Gold Pendant Necklace and Charm A very beautiful
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chick Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Pearl Black Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm Made in Italy A spherical rare
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Chick Pearl Black Diamond 18 Karat Red and White Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Gold Pearl Black Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm It is a beautiful Australian
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Canary Bird Brooch With 14ctw of Yellow and White Diamonds in 18k Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
the piece a sense of movement and light. The chick's form radiates charm, with a touch of playful
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1990s Modern Brooches

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick Charm This adorable charm features a baby chick meticulously
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond 18kt Gold Pearl Christmas Chick Charm Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
pendant or as a beautiful charm. The necklace is not included in the price, but on request, it is
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

White Diamond Sapphire 18kt Gold Pearl Christmas Chick Charm Pendant
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
pendant or as a beautiful charm. The chain is not included. The height of the charm including the ring for
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Football Player Diamond 18Kt Gold Australian Pearl Chick Charm Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
beautiful charm. This is my new third sport player chick, this time dedicate to the American football. The
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

White Diamond 18Kt Gold Australian Pearl Christmas Chick Charm or Pendant Enamel
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
pendant or as a beautiful charm. The necklace is not included.
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Ruby White Diamond 18 Kt Gold Pearl Christmas Chick Charm and Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
beautiful charm. The necklace is 50 cm long. The height of the charm including the ring for the chain.
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby White Diamond 18 Kt Gold Pearl Christmas Chick Charm and Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
pendant or as a beautiful charm. The necklace is 53 cm long interspersed in a regular way by eight little
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Hatching Chick Egg Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a dimensional baby chick hatching from an egg Detailed and tested as 14k gold Circa
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Charm of Hen Sitting on Nest of Chicks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold charm for a charm bracelet. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a hen
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20th Century Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

Baseball Player Chick Black Diamond 18K Gold Pearl Charm and Pendant or Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
From the third image you can see the project of the player chick charm / pendant with variations on
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Chick Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
A spherical rare Australian pearl has been carefully crafted to make a chick. He has his two legs
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Chick Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant or Charm
Chick Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant or Charm
H 0.91 in D 0.52 in L 0.52 in
Baby Chick Pendant Charm Diamond Pearl Gold
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
A big yellow Australian pearl has been carefully crafted to make a chick. He has his two legs, two
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Baby Chick Pendant Charm Diamond Pearl Gold
Baby Chick Pendant Charm Diamond Pearl Gold
H 0.12 in W 0.58 in L 0.58 in
Chick Australian Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Charm Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
A beautiful Australian pearl has been carefully crafted to make a chick. Its natural y He has his
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold

Chick Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant, Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
A spherical rare Australian pearl has been carefully crafted to make a chick. He has his two legs
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Chick Pearl White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Gold Pearl White Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm A beautiful yellow Australian
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Chick Australian Pearl Black Diamond 18Kt Red Gold Pendant Necklace Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Australian Pearl White Diamond 18Kt Red Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm A beautiful yellow
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Chick Pearl Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Gold Pearl White Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm A beautiful yellow Australian
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Chick Tahitian Pearl White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant/Necklace Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
A very beautiful Tahitian pearl has been carefully crafted to make a chick. He has his two legs
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Golf Player Chick Diamond Australian Pearl 18Kt Gold Charm Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Golf Player Chick Diamond Australian Pearl 18Kt Gold Charm Pendant Necklace Made in Italy I find it
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Chick Australian Pearl Black Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Gold Pearl White Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm A beautiful Australian pearl
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Chick Pearl White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant, Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
A spherical rare Australian pearl has been carefully crafted to make a chick. He has his two legs
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Chick Pearl White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant/Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
A Tahitian pearl has been carefully crafted to make a chick. He has his two legs, two eyes
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold

Chick Tahitian Pearl White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant/Necklace Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
A very beautiful Tahitian pearl has been carefully crafted to make a chick. He has his two legs
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Baseball Player Chick Black Diamond Gold Pearl Charm and Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
I find it fun to create animals with pearls. In this case the chick is a baseball player. His hat
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Golf Player Chick Diamond Australian Pearl 18Kt Gold Charm Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
). The ring for the necklace is a carabiner so it can also be worn as a beautiful charm on a bracelet
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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

Chick Australian Pearl White Diamond Yellow 18KT Gold Pendant/Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Australian Pearl White Diamond Yellow 18KT Gold Pendant/Necklace or Charm An oval Australian
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Ruby Chick In Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm Silver Albert Holmstrom Russian
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Russian Chick in Easter Egg with Ruby Eyes pendant or charm in Silver
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20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Silver

Chick Australian Pearl Diamond Yellow Red 18kt Gold Pendant/Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Australian Pearl Diamond Yellow Red 18Kt Gold Pendant/Necklace or Charm A beautiful oval
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold

Chick Australian Pearl Diamond Yellow Red 18Kt Gold Pendant/Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Australian Pearl Diamond Yellow Red 18Kt Gold Pendant/Necklace or Charm A really beautiful
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Chick Australian Pearl Diamond Yellow Red 18Kt Gold Pendant/Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Australian Pearl Diamond Yellow Red 18Kt Gold Pendant/Necklace or Charm A really beautiful
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold

Chick Gold Australian Pearl Black Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Gold Pearl White Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm A beautiful yellow Australian
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Chick Gold Australian Pearl Black Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Gold Pearl White Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm A beautiful yellow Australian
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Baby Chick Australian Pearl White Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant/Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
A spherical rare Australian pearl has been carefully crafted to make a chick. He has his two legs
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold

Baseball Player Chick Black Diamond 18K Tahitian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
I find it fun to create animals with pearls. In this case the chick is a baseball player. His hat
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Chick Australian Pearl White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant, Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
crafted to make a chick. He has his two legs, two eyes encrusted with two white diamonds and his beak. The
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

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Chick Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate chick charm for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 12 vintage or 44 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a chick charm may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A chick charm from Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A chick charm of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 45, is particularly popular. 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 rose cut alternatives. When shopping for a chick charm, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Chick Charm?

On average, a chick charm at 1stDibs sells for $1,061, while they’re typically $119 on the low end and $5,910 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.

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