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Clown Charm

9 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Clown Charm #18845
9 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Clown Charm #18845

9 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Clown Charm #18845

Located in Washington Depot, CT

9 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Clown Charm- This jolly clown charm is completely articulated with

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby Emerald Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Clown Charm
Art Deco Ruby Emerald Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Clown Charm

Art Deco Ruby Emerald Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Vintage Clown Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized platinum clown with yellow gold details and articulating legs Centering a

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Solid 14k Multi Tone Gold Diamond Cut Textured Finish Clown Charm Pendant
Solid 14k Multi Tone Gold Diamond Cut Textured Finish Clown Charm Pendant

Solid 14k Multi Tone Gold Diamond Cut Textured Finish Clown Charm Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: 14k Yellow Gold - 14k White Gold - 14k Rose Gold Weight: 1.94 Grams Overall Width: 13.69mm (0.53") (approx.) Overall Height: 23.18mm (0.91") (including bail) Thickness: 3.9...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Chopard 4 Charm Bracelet Teddy Elephant Clown Fish Happy Diamond 18k White Gold
Chopard 4 Charm Bracelet Teddy Elephant Clown Fish Happy Diamond 18k White Gold

Chopard 4 Charm Bracelet Teddy Elephant Clown Fish Happy Diamond 18k White Gold

By Chopard

Located in Northbrook, IL

: White Diamond Weight: 66g Length: 14", links are 7mm wide. Clown charm is 1 1/8" long, fish charm is 5/8

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Multi Stone Charm Bracelet
Art Deco Platinum Multi Stone Charm Bracelet

Art Deco Platinum Multi Stone Charm Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

emerald tambourine, a winged bird, a man in a tophat, a clown, a cameraman, and a wheelbarrow. Each charm

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Aaron Basha Diamond 18k White Gold Enamel Clown Fish Charm Pendant
Aaron Basha Diamond 18k White Gold Enamel Clown Fish Charm Pendant

Aaron Basha Diamond 18k White Gold Enamel Clown Fish Charm Pendant

By Aaron Basha

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Elevate your jewelry collection with the Aaron Basha Diamond Clown Fish Charm Pendant, a stunning

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage Italian 18K Gold & Enamel Figural Clown Head Charm for a Bracelet
Vintage Italian 18K Gold & Enamel Figural Clown Head Charm for a Bracelet

Vintage Italian 18K Gold & Enamel Figural Clown Head Charm for a Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage gold and enamel charm. In 18 karat yellow gold. In the form of a clown with a

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20th Century Italian Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Articulated Clown, Shoes & Disc 14K Charm Bracelet
Articulated Clown, Shoes & Disc 14K Charm Bracelet

Articulated Clown, Shoes & Disc 14K Charm Bracelet

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

oval links. A standout charm in the form of a small, detailed articulated clown figure dangles from the

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Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Multi Gem Inlaid Movable Clown Pendant/Charm
Vintage Multi Gem Inlaid Movable Clown Pendant/Charm

Vintage Multi Gem Inlaid Movable Clown Pendant/Charm

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 10K yellow gold clown pendant featuring multi-color gemstone inlay on the front. The head

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Platinum Pierrot Charm Diamond & Calibré-Cut Gemstones
Antique Platinum Pierrot Charm Diamond & Calibré-Cut Gemstones

Antique Platinum Pierrot Charm Diamond & Calibré-Cut Gemstones

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Platinum clown / Pierrot charm from the Edwardian–early Art Deco era, weighing 1.3 grams and

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Platinum

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18 Karat Hidalgo Rainbow Enamel Clown Bracelet
18 Karat Hidalgo Rainbow Enamel Clown Bracelet

18 Karat Hidalgo Rainbow Enamel Clown Bracelet

By Hidalgo

Located in Pikesville, MD

bracelet features 14 adorable clown links, each with a hand painted suit and matching hat, colors include

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1990s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHOPARD Happy Diamond Gold Clown Pendant/Charm
CHOPARD Happy Diamond Gold Clown Pendant/Charm

CHOPARD Happy Diamond Gold Clown Pendant/Charm

By Chopard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a quirky, fun pendant or charm from Chopard. The floating diamonds are called "happy", and

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Clown Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Clown Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Clown Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Clown Charm- These whimsical charm features a delightful

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Gold Gem Stone Studded Movable Clown Charm Pendant
14K Gold Gem Stone Studded Movable Clown Charm Pendant

14K Gold Gem Stone Studded Movable Clown Charm Pendant

Located in Cape May, NJ

14K Gold Gem Stone Studded Movable Clown Charm Pendant. The piece is in excellent estate condition

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Vintage 1970s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Clown Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Clown Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Clown Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Clown Charm- This articulated 3D clown charm is accented with

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Pierrot Clown Charm
Art Deco Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Pierrot Clown Charm

Art Deco Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Pierrot Clown Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized seventeenth century Pierrot clown with puffed ballon pant frame, curved

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1950's, Pearl Glass 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Juggling Clown Charm
1950's, Pearl Glass 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Juggling Clown Charm

1950's, Pearl Glass 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Juggling Clown Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a highly rendered and stylized clown figure wearing a hat, collar, and pointed shoes

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Vintage 1950s Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1996 9ct Gold Large Articulated Clown Charm Necklace
Vintage 1996 9ct Gold Large Articulated Clown Charm Necklace

Vintage 1996 9ct Gold Large Articulated Clown Charm Necklace

Located in London, GB

Vintage 1996 charm necklace featuring a 9ct gold clown set with emerald, sapphire, ruby and diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Chopard Diamond Charm Bracelet
Chopard Diamond Charm Bracelet

Chopard Diamond Charm Bracelet

Located in London, GB

bear, an elephant and a clown. Each of the charms feature the iconic floating diamond and diamond set

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Nautical Diamond  Platinum Charm Bracelet
Vintage Nautical Diamond  Platinum Charm Bracelet

Vintage Nautical Diamond Platinum Charm Bracelet

Located in Miami, FL

charms link diamond ballerina, a  diamond basket, turtle, rabbit, diamond dog, diamond men, horse, clown

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Vintage 1950s Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chopard Diamond Charm Bracelet 18ct White Gold
Chopard Diamond Charm Bracelet 18ct White Gold

Chopard Diamond Charm Bracelet 18ct White Gold

Located in London, GB

bear, an elephant and a clown. Each of the charms feature the iconic floating diamond and diamond set

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Gold Gem-Set and Diamond Charm Bracelet

Retro Gold Gem-Set and Diamond Charm Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

An important Retro gold plaque bracelet set with a collection of six oversized charms, including

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Platinum

Aaron Basha Diamond White Gold Clown Fish Charm Pendant
Aaron Basha Diamond White Gold Clown Fish Charm Pendant

Aaron Basha Diamond White Gold Clown Fish Charm Pendant

By Aaron Basha

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond Clown Fish Pendant Charm by Aaron Basha. With 15 round brilliant cut

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21st Century and Contemporary American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960's Multi-Gem Pearl 14 Karat Gold Vintage Articulating Clown Pendant Charm
1960's Multi-Gem Pearl 14 Karat Gold Vintage Articulating Clown Pendant Charm

1960's Multi-Gem Pearl 14 Karat Gold Vintage Articulating Clown Pendant Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a fully dimensional stylized clown figure with hat and ruff collar With pointed shoes

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Clown Charm Floating Diamond Gold Necklace
Chopard Clown Charm Floating Diamond Gold Necklace

Chopard Clown Charm Floating Diamond Gold Necklace

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Designer: Chopard Style: Chopard 18k White Gold Clown Charm Floating Diamond Necklace Metal: 18k

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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mechanical Clown Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Moveable Jewelry
Mechanical Clown Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Moveable Jewelry

Mechanical Clown Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Moveable Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage mechanical clown charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Clown Charm Pendant Ruby Sapphire Pearl Gold
Clown Charm Pendant Ruby Sapphire Pearl Gold

Clown Charm Pendant Ruby Sapphire Pearl Gold

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Clown gold charm pendant circa 1960 set with ruby sapphire and pearls. Articulated arms, neck and

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Rare Antique Pop Up Clown in a Box Charm
Rare Antique Pop Up Clown in a Box Charm

Rare Antique Pop Up Clown in a Box Charm

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W 0.28 in D 0.28 in L 0.32 in

Rare Antique Pop Up Clown in a Box Charm

Located in London, GB

Rare Jack in a box charm 9ct Gold Box stamped 9ct beneath Great large secure fastener Jack has an

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Early 20th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold

Ruby Diamonds and Gold Clown Pendant Charm

Ruby Diamonds and Gold Clown Pendant Charm

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Adorable articulated puppet like pendant charm. On the hat and chest diamonds are set, In its

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Clown Blue Sapphire Australian Pearl 18 Karat Gold Pendant or Necklace and Charm
Clown Blue Sapphire Australian Pearl 18 Karat Gold Pendant or Necklace and Charm

Clown Blue Sapphire Australian Pearl 18 Karat Gold Pendant or Necklace and Charm

By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA

Located in Bussolengo, Verona

created from a red thread rolled up to remind the clown's curls. The carat of sapphires is 0.03. The chain

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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Blue Sapphire

French Clown Charm

French Clown Charm

Located in New York, NY

A cheerful multi-color sapphire pendant, in 18K yellow gold. French Marks, C1960.

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French Necklace Enhancers

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By Cartier

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Clown Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact clown charm you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 13 vintage or 3 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a clown 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic clown charm over the years, but those made by Aaron Basha, Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA and Hidalgo are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a clown charm featuring Pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for an uncut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a clown charm, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Clown Charm?

The price for a clown charm starts at $241 and tops out at $3,600 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $985.

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.