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Etruscan Fobs

Venetian Revival 18K Gold and Coral Sputnik Pendant
Venetian Revival 18K Gold and Coral Sputnik Pendant

Venetian Revival 18K Gold and Coral Sputnik Pendant

$4,413

H 1.34 in W 1.34 in L 1.34 in

Venetian Revival 18K Gold and Coral Sputnik Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A beautiful large and heavy 18 karat gold Venetian Etruscan fob charm pendant in the shape of a

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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold

Etruscan Revival Vintage Papa George Fob Charms Locket Bracelet Silver
Etruscan Revival Vintage Papa George Fob Charms Locket Bracelet Silver

Etruscan Revival Vintage Papa George Fob Charms Locket Bracelet Silver

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

with 4 fobs /charm with fine Etruscan style applied wire and bead work .One of the fob opens to reveal

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Mid-20th Century European Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

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Silver

Antique Shiebler Sterling Silver Etruscan Revival Chatelaine or Watch Fob
Antique Shiebler Sterling Silver Etruscan Revival Chatelaine or Watch Fob

Antique Shiebler Sterling Silver Etruscan Revival Chatelaine or Watch Fob

By George Shiebler

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Shiebler Etruscan Revival chatelaine or watch fob. In sterling silver. Consisting

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Early 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Etruscan Revival Styled 18k Blue Chalcedony Turquoise Watch Fob/Pendant
Etruscan Revival Styled 18k Blue Chalcedony Turquoise Watch Fob/Pendant

Etruscan Revival Styled 18k Blue Chalcedony Turquoise Watch Fob/Pendant

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

This unique watch fob is a truly exquisite piece of jewelry that combines the historical influences

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Vintage 1950s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Etruscan Revival Vintage Gigantic Fob Ebe & Eagle
Etruscan Revival Vintage Gigantic Fob Ebe & Eagle

Etruscan Revival Vintage Gigantic Fob Ebe & Eagle

Located in Napoli, IT

Etruscan revival fob pendant Hand crafted during mid century of solid 9 KT yellow gold -stamped - weighs

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Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 9k Gold

Vasari Designer Etruscan Revival Lantern Fob Citrine Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
Vasari Designer Etruscan Revival Lantern Fob Citrine Pendant 18k Yellow Gold

Vasari Designer Etruscan Revival Lantern Fob Citrine Pendant 18k Yellow Gold

Located in beverly hills, CA

By Vasari, a Spanish designer brand, an 18 karat yellow gold charm fob pendant designed as an

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20th Century Etruscan Revival Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Italian 18k Gold Aventurine Etruscan Revival Watch Fob Pendant Charm
Large Italian 18k Gold Aventurine Etruscan Revival Watch Fob Pendant Charm

Large Italian 18k Gold Aventurine Etruscan Revival Watch Fob Pendant Charm

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

This vintage 18k gold Italian charm is encrusted with vivid green aventurine set among Etruscan

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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Venetian Revival Etruscan 18K Gold and Garnet Fob Locket Pendant Charm
Venetian Revival Etruscan 18K Gold and Garnet Fob Locket Pendant Charm

Venetian Revival Etruscan 18K Gold and Garnet Fob Locket Pendant Charm

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A beautiful preloved large 18 karat yellow gold Venetian Etruscan Revival fob locket pendant. The

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Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Etruscan Revival Italian Red Glass Fob 18KT
Mid Century Etruscan Revival Italian Red Glass Fob 18KT

Mid Century Etruscan Revival Italian Red Glass Fob 18KT

Located in Napoli, IT

This outstanding vintage Italian Etruscan Revival large fob is 1950/60 ca An unique version of

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Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Etruscan-Style Lantern Fob Charm Circa 1960, in 18 Karat Yellow Gold w Amethysts
Etruscan-Style Lantern Fob Charm Circa 1960, in 18 Karat Yellow Gold w Amethysts

Etruscan-Style Lantern Fob Charm Circa 1960, in 18 Karat Yellow Gold w Amethysts

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

We acquired one of those nutty 18K "Etruscan-style" charm bracelets, pre-loaded with five big

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Filigree Fob Bracelet
Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Filigree Fob Bracelet

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Filigree Fob Bracelet

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell faux baroque pearl fob bracelet. Composed of signature Russian gilt plate textured

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Vintage 1950s North American Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Vintage Venetian Etruscan Revival Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
Vintage Venetian Etruscan Revival Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant

Vintage Venetian Etruscan Revival Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A beautiful preloved 18 karat gold Venetian Etruscan Revival fob charm pendant. The charm is set

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Mid-20th Century European Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chunky Sterling Silver Italian Fob Bracelet
Chunky Sterling Silver Italian Fob Bracelet

Chunky Sterling Silver Italian Fob Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

onyx, carnelian, lapis) on their bases. Elaborate Etruscan work detailing on each fob and links. 1950's

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Vintage 1950s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Chrysophrase, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

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Etruscan Revival Victorian Fob Pendant
Etruscan Revival Victorian Fob Pendant

Etruscan Revival Victorian Fob Pendant

Unavailable

H 2.21 in W 1.54 in

Etruscan Revival Victorian Fob Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

One of a kind Victorian period fob pendant, 1880 ca. Gigantinc in size not easily seen, boasting

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Antique 1880s Etruscan Revival More Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, 9k Gold

Venetian Revival Coral and Akoya Pearl 18K Gold Fob Charm Pendant
Venetian Revival Coral and Akoya Pearl 18K Gold Fob Charm Pendant

Venetian Revival Coral and Akoya Pearl 18K Gold Fob Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A beautiful large and heavy 18 karat gold Venetian Etruscan fob charm pendant in the shape of a

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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Scarab Fob
14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Scarab Fob

14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Scarab Fob

Located in Lexington, KY

This fob beautifully demonstrates the detail granulation indicative of the overall Etruscan Revival

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Antique 1860s American Etruscan Revival More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Venetian Etruscan Garnet Charm Fob Pendant
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Venetian Etruscan Garnet Charm Fob Pendant

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Venetian Etruscan Garnet Charm Fob Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite vintage 18k yellow gold pendant features an ornate Venetian Etruscan design

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20th Century Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Vintage Fob Charm Pendant
Etruscan Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Vintage Fob Charm Pendant

Etruscan Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Vintage Fob Charm Pendant

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautiful Mid-20th Century Etruscan charm handcrafted in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold. The fob

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Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan style - 18k solid gold toll pendant - 1960's Crown fob revival jewelry
Etruscan style - 18k solid gold toll pendant - 1960's Crown fob revival jewelry

Etruscan style - 18k solid gold toll pendant - 1960's Crown fob revival jewelry

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this wonderful pendant with stunning bright colours thanks to the lovely red coral and elegant white pearls. This vintage charm is intricately detailed, which we like a l...

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Late 20th Century European Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Revival Turquoise Blue Chalcedony 18K Gold Fob Charm Pendant
Etruscan Revival Turquoise Blue Chalcedony 18K Gold Fob Charm Pendant

Etruscan Revival Turquoise Blue Chalcedony 18K Gold Fob Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Beautiful preloved 18 karat gold Venetian Etruscan Revival fob charm pendant. The charm is set with

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Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

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Chalcedony, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Ball Shaped Watch Fob or Charm
Antique 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Ball Shaped Watch Fob or Charm

Antique 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Ball Shaped Watch Fob or Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Etruscan Revival ball shaped charm In 14 karat yellow gold. With applied wirework

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Early 20th Century Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 18kt. Gold Venetian Etruscan Revival Crown, Shaped Fob
Antique 18kt. Gold Venetian Etruscan Revival Crown, Shaped Fob

Antique 18kt. Gold Venetian Etruscan Revival Crown, Shaped Fob

Located in Braintree, GB

This one-of-a-kind Venetian Etruscan Revival fob is a true work of art. Whether you wear it as a

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Antique 1880s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

1950s Lantern Fob Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Turquoise and Amethysts
1950s Lantern Fob Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Turquoise and Amethysts

1950s Lantern Fob Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Turquoise and Amethysts

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

heavy fobs, broadly characterized as "Etruscan-style" were popular. Solidly constructed in rich 18K

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Gilt Etruscan Fob Bracelet
Silver Gilt Etruscan Fob Bracelet

Silver Gilt Etruscan Fob Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Gold Wash Etruscan Charm Bracelet with multi-colored poured glass cabochons charms on an intricate

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Vintage 1960s Italian Charm Bracelets

Vintage Italian Etruscan Charm Bracelets
Vintage Italian Etruscan Charm Bracelets

Vintage Italian Etruscan Charm Bracelets

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous big and chunky Etruscan Fob charms and bracelets 800 Silver with Carnelian and Chalcedony

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20th Century Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony

Antique Victorian Etruscan Orbs 15 Karat Fob
Antique Victorian Etruscan Orbs 15 Karat Fob

Antique Victorian Etruscan Orbs 15 Karat Fob

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cool antique watch fob featuring two golden orbs decorated in the Etruscan Revival style and

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Antique 19th Century English Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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15k Gold

Contanessi Alessandro 18K Gold Etruscan Style Amethyst Fob Charm Pendant 24.8 Gr
Contanessi Alessandro 18K Gold Etruscan Style Amethyst Fob Charm Pendant 24.8 Gr

Contanessi Alessandro 18K Gold Etruscan Style Amethyst Fob Charm Pendant 24.8 Gr

Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL

underside, aquamarine, pink tourmaline and garnet. Very rarely do you come across 18K gold Etruscan style

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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat 750 Gold Etruscan Style Italy Art Glass Fob Large Accent Charm Pendant
18 Karat 750 Gold Etruscan Style Italy Art Glass Fob Large Accent Charm Pendant

18 Karat 750 Gold Etruscan Style Italy Art Glass Fob Large Accent Charm Pendant

Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL

Etruscan-style design. The striking aesthetic is created by coupling intricate gold rope and etch work with

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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Etruscan Fobs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of etruscan fobs for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of etruscan fobs includes designs that are universally popular, but Revival styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 Turquoise versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of oval cut, mixed cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of etruscan fobs for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Etruscan Fobs?

Prices for etruscan fobs start at $450 and top out at $6,400 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $2,107.

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.