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Crab Charm

Large French 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Cancer Crab Charm Pendant
Large French 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Cancer Crab Charm Pendant

Large French 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Cancer Crab Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A large French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Zodiac sign of Cancer

Category

Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Crab Pendant or Charm for a Bracelet
Vintage 14K Gold Figural Crab Pendant or Charm for a Bracelet

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Crab Pendant or Charm for a Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage gold charm for a bracelet. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a (possibly

Category

20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Cancer Horoscope Crab Pendant Charm
18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Cancer Horoscope Crab Pendant Charm

18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Cancer Horoscope Crab Pendant Charm

By Joanna Dahdah

Located in Troy, MI

Crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold this adorable crab with white enamel, pearl back and 0.12 Cttw

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14k Solid Gold Diamond Crab Pendant Necklace Cancer Zodiac Pendant Necklace
14k Solid Gold Diamond Crab Pendant Necklace Cancer Zodiac Pendant Necklace

14k Solid Gold Diamond Crab Pendant Necklace Cancer Zodiac Pendant Necklace

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

14k Gold Diamond Crab Pendant Necklace Cancer Zodiac Pendant Necklace Crab Charm Ocean Beach

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18k Solid Gold Diamond Crab Pendant Necklace Cancer Zodiac Pendant Necklace
18k Solid Gold Diamond Crab Pendant Necklace Cancer Zodiac Pendant Necklace

18k Solid Gold Diamond Crab Pendant Necklace Cancer Zodiac Pendant Necklace

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Diamond Crab Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold / White Gold / Rose Gold. Delicate dainty crab

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

10ct Yellow gold chunky lucky crab zodiac coin charm pendant
10ct Yellow gold chunky lucky crab zodiac coin charm pendant

10ct Yellow gold chunky lucky crab zodiac coin charm pendant

Located in London, GB

Add some luck to your life with this 10ct yellow gold chunky lucky crab zodiac coin charm pendant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Italian Cancer Crab Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Italian Cancer Crab Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

Italian Cancer Crab Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a gold disc with enamel crab representing

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Tiffany & Co. Crab Charm French Pendant 18K Yellow Gold RARE
Tiffany & Co. Crab Charm French Pendant 18K Yellow Gold RARE

Tiffany & Co. Crab Charm French Pendant 18K Yellow Gold RARE

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Fairfield, CT

Tiffany & Co. Crab Charm French Pendant 18K Yellow Gold RARE This charming Tiffany & Co. Crab

Category

Vintage 1980s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Enamel Crab Charm Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Blue Enamel Crab Charm Pendant 14K Yellow Gold

Blue Enamel Crab Charm Pendant 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

Blue Enamel Crab Charm Pendant in 14K This whimsical brooch features a detailed crab design with a

Category

1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Collectible 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Crab Charm Pendant
Tiffany & Co. Collectible 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Crab Charm Pendant

Tiffany & Co. Collectible 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Crab Charm Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.1 Grams Chain : Not Included Width: 13.7mm (0.54") Height (w/ ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Crab Trap Charm #12953
14K Yellow Gold Crab Trap Charm #12953

14K Yellow Gold Crab Trap Charm #12953

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Adorable 3D crab trap charm is crafted in 14k yellow gold. Dimensions: 9mm X 9mm X 7mm Weight

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Crab Bracelet
Diamond Crab Bracelet

Diamond Crab Bracelet

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.53ctw round brilliant diamonds. Black Diamond Details: Approximately 0.01ctw round black diamonds. Clasp: Spring ring Measu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Whimsical Charm Bracelet
Platinum Diamond Whimsical Charm Bracelet

Platinum Diamond Whimsical Charm Bracelet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charm bracelet, featuring five platinum and diamond-set charms including a crab, butterfly, frog

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bulgari Vintage Gold Cancer Zodiac Pendant Charm
Bulgari Vintage Gold Cancer Zodiac Pendant Charm

Bulgari Vintage Gold Cancer Zodiac Pendant Charm

By Bulgari

Located in Greenwich, CT

karat white and yellow gold crab Cancer sign pendant charm, you will always enjoy smooth sailing. Circa

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cancer Zodiac Crab Charm / Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cancer Zodiac Crab Charm / Pendant

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cancer Zodiac Crab Charm / Pendant

Located in McLeansville, NC

A 14 karat yellow gold Cancer zodiac crab charm / pendant. This pendant features a crab motif with

Category

Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Zodiac Cancer Crab Charm Pendant
French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Zodiac Cancer Crab Charm Pendant

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Zodiac Cancer Crab Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the zodiac star sign of Cancer

Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.22 Carat Diamond White Gold Animal Insect Charm Bracelet
.22 Carat Diamond White Gold Animal Insect Charm Bracelet

.22 Carat Diamond White Gold Animal Insect Charm Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage mid-century 1950's 14k white gold charm bracelet with 7 Diamond studded charms. Crab

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Midcentury 18 Karat Gold Zodiac Cancer Charm Pendant
Vintage Midcentury 18 Karat Gold Zodiac Cancer Charm Pendant

Vintage Midcentury 18 Karat Gold Zodiac Cancer Charm Pendant

Located in New York, NY

crab in motion on the front of the charm. The crab is on a textured fluted gold background with a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Adina Reyter One of a Kind Ruby + Garnet + Diamond Crab Charm
Adina Reyter One of a Kind Ruby + Garnet + Diamond Crab Charm

Adina Reyter One of a Kind Ruby + Garnet + Diamond Crab Charm

By Adina Reyter

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Adina Reyter One of a Kind Ruby + Garnet + Diamond Crab Charm-Y14 14k yellow gold hinged crab

Category

2010s Indian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold & Ruby Cancer Crab Charm
Gold & Ruby Cancer Crab Charm

Gold & Ruby Cancer Crab Charm

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W 1 in L 0.75 in

Gold & Ruby Cancer Crab Charm

Located in New York, NY

Attractive astrological cancer charm, a figural "crab." Nicely detailed. 14K textured yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Henry Dunay Bracelet with Mechanical Charms
Henry Dunay Bracelet with Mechanical Charms

Henry Dunay Bracelet with Mechanical Charms

By Henry Dunay

Located in New York, NY

pelican, elephant and a crab. Each part of the charms are moveable and very...well...charming! The satin

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

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By Five Star Jewelry

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Hermès Bracelet Bambou circa 1990 Golden Metal Bamboo Bangle Bracelet Hermes
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Located in PARIS, FR

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By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

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Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
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By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

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Located in London, GB

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By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

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Located in London, GB

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

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Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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By Syna Jewels

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

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Located in Brighton, GB

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Northbrook, IL

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By Tiffany & Co.

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Crab Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate crab charm for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 8 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a crab 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a crab charm has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Oshi Jewels and Stephen Webster are consistently popular. While most can agree that any crab charm from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 6 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cushion cut versions for sale. Finding a crab charm for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Crab Charm?

Prices for a crab charm can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $430 and can go as high as $6,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,600.

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.