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Gold Charm Pig

Antique 9ct Gold Lucky Pig Charm 0.46 g
Antique 9ct Gold Lucky Pig Charm 0.46 g

Antique 9ct Gold Lucky Pig Charm 0.46 g

$581

W 0.6 in D 0.16 in L 0.4 in

Antique 9ct Gold Lucky Pig Charm 0.46 g

Located in London, GB

Antique 9ct Gold Lucky Pig Charm Circa 1900's Weight 0.46 g Size 1.5 cm x 1 cm x 4mm ( widest tummy measurement !)

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Aaron Basha 18k Gold Pink Pig Charm with Diamonds, Modern Design
Aaron Basha 18k Gold Pink Pig Charm with Diamonds, Modern Design

Aaron Basha 18k Gold Pink Pig Charm with Diamonds, Modern Design

By Aaron Basha

Located in Sewickley, PA

This Aaron Basha 18k pig charm iis a delightful expression of playful luxury and fine craftsmanship.

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2010s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14kt Gold Animal Trail Noah Ark Bracelet Bear Sheep Kangaroo Pig Swan Lion Puppy
14kt Gold Animal Trail Noah Ark Bracelet Bear Sheep Kangaroo Pig Swan Lion Puppy

14kt Gold Animal Trail Noah Ark Bracelet Bear Sheep Kangaroo Pig Swan Lion Puppy

Located in New York, NY

9 charm link bracelet. Bear Sheep Kangaroo Pig Swan Lion Pony Puppy Cat 15mm Diameter 14 karat yellow gold 35.7 grams Bracelet measure 7-in Secure lock & Snap

Category

2010s North American Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Lucky Pig Charm Pendant
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Lucky Pig Charm Pendant

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Lucky Pig Charm Pendant

$506

W 0.5 in D 0.06 in L 0.36 in

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Lucky Pig Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lucky pig with a curly tail.

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Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 18K Yellow Gold Lucky Pig Charm Pendant
French 18K Yellow Gold Lucky Pig Charm Pendant

French 18K Yellow Gold Lucky Pig Charm Pendant

$472

W 0.6 in D 0.12 in L 0.44 in

French 18K Yellow Gold Lucky Pig Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lucky pig. Stamped with the eagle's head for 18 karat gold ad French manufacture, with an unknown partial maker's mark.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Rose Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Pig Charm Pendant
Antique 18K Rose Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Pig Charm Pendant

Antique 18K Rose Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Pig Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An antique charm pendant designed as a pig in gold and silver set with 26 rose-cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of 0.40 carats and a cabochon ruby eye.

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Faye Kim 18K Gold Pig Charm Pendant, Small, Contemporary Design, USA
Faye Kim 18K Gold Pig Charm Pendant, Small, Contemporary Design, USA

Faye Kim 18K Gold Pig Charm Pendant, Small, Contemporary Design, USA

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Faye Kim's solid 18 karat gold pig charm symbolizes knowledge and good fortune.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Faye Kim 18K Gold Pig Charm, Medium Pendant, Contemporary Design, USA
Faye Kim 18K Gold Pig Charm, Medium Pendant, Contemporary Design, USA

Faye Kim 18K Gold Pig Charm, Medium Pendant, Contemporary Design, USA

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Faye Kim's solid 18 karat gold pig charm symbolizes knowledge and good fortune.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 15k Gold Plique-à-Jour Enamel Lucky Pig Charm, Circa, 1903
Antique 15k Gold Plique-à-Jour Enamel Lucky Pig Charm, Circa, 1903

Antique 15k Gold Plique-à-Jour Enamel Lucky Pig Charm, Circa, 1903

Located in Altrincham, GB

This super charming lucky token features the ever lucky pig, surrounded by fine plique-à-jour enamel. Dated to December 9th, 1903, this piece was gifted "From God Daddy"... How sweet...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Enamel

Antique 14K Yellow Gold 'Lucky Pig' Pendant - France - Circa 1900
Antique 14K Yellow Gold 'Lucky Pig' Pendant - France - Circa 1900

Antique 14K Yellow Gold 'Lucky Pig' Pendant - France - Circa 1900

Located in Chatham, CA

Antique 14K yellow gold 'lucky pig' pendant or charm - excellent quality - featuring a cast form with chiseled details and contrasting finish (high polish and matte) to the body of t...

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18 Karat Yellow Gold Puffy Pig Charm Pendant
18 Karat Yellow Gold Puffy Pig Charm Pendant

18 Karat Yellow Gold Puffy Pig Charm Pendant

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H 0.4 in W 0.2 in L 0.63 in

18 Karat Yellow Gold Puffy Pig Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a puffy pig with realistic features and a curly tail.

Category

20th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pig Charm
Victorian Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pig Charm

Victorian Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pig Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm is comprised of bright pinkish-orange coral Intricately carved to depict a pig Bisected by a gold band around its stomach, set fully around by rose cut diamonds (two missing)...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Pig Charm Carved Coral 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Vintage Pig Charm Carved Coral 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry

Vintage Pig Charm Carved Coral 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage pig charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. Carved coral measures 20mm x 9mm.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare European Antique Pig Bank Eating an Enamel Clover Made in 14K Gold
Rare European Antique Pig Bank Eating an Enamel Clover Made in 14K Gold

Rare European Antique Pig Bank Eating an Enamel Clover Made in 14K Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

Crafted from 14k gold, this charm features a playful, rounded pig with small pointed ears and a snout accented in red enamel.

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Faye Kim 18k Gold Pig Charm - Small
Faye Kim 18k Gold Pig Charm - Small

Faye Kim 18k Gold Pig Charm - Small

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

." - Faye Kim's solid 18 karat gold pig charm symbolizes knowledge and good fortune.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

French 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Pig Charm Pendant
French 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Pig Charm Pendant

French 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Pig Charm Pendant

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W 0.99 in D 0.28 in L 0.67 in

French 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Pig Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant realistically designed as 3-dimensional pig with rose-cut ruby eyes.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Pig Charm Pendant Diamond 18 Karat Gold Necklace Estate Jewelry
Tiffany & Co. Pig Charm Pendant Diamond 18 Karat Gold Necklace Estate Jewelry

Tiffany & Co. Pig Charm Pendant Diamond 18 Karat Gold Necklace Estate Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed Tiffany & Co pig charm, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Two diamonds are embedded into the eyes and total an estimated 0.02 carats (estimated at F-G color and VVS...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Pig Charm of 14k Gold & Silver
Antique Diamond Pig Charm of 14k Gold & Silver

Antique Diamond Pig Charm of 14k Gold & Silver

Located in Lewisburg, PA

1900 Diamond & Ruby Pig Charm in Silver with 14k Gold Accents A delightful turn-of-the-century charm—imbued with whimsy, fine materials, and symbolic charm.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Pig Charm of 18k Gold, Circa 1890-1900
Antique Victorian Pig Charm of 18k Gold, Circa 1890-1900

Antique Victorian Pig Charm of 18k Gold, Circa 1890-1900

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A delightful antique charm (circa 1890–1900), crafted in 18k gold and modeled as a charming pig, a symbol historically associated with prosperity, good fortune, and abundance.

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Antique French Pig Charm of 18k & Platinum
Antique French Pig Charm of 18k & Platinum

Antique French Pig Charm of 18k & Platinum

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This enchanting antique French charm, dating to circa 1900, showcases a whimsical leaping pig—long associated with prosperity and good fortune—beautifully rendered in solid 18 karat ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Faye Kim 18K Gold Pig Charm Necklace
Faye Kim 18K Gold Pig Charm Necklace

Faye Kim 18K Gold Pig Charm Necklace

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

This adorable pig charm is crafted in 18K Green Gold. The cable chain is 16-18" adjustable.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Coral Pig Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Coral Pig Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Coral Pig Charm

Located in McLeansville, NC

An antique 14 karat yellow gold carved coral pig charm. This Victorian charm features a solid piece of coral carved to depict a pig and with a thin bail.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Loony Toons Cicero Pig Charm
Vintage 14K Gold Loony Toons Cicero Pig Charm

Vintage 14K Gold Loony Toons Cicero Pig Charm

Located in Venice, CA

At first glance, we thought this adorable 14k gold vintage charm was the beloved Porky Pig. But after noticing his sailor’s outfit and doing a little more research, we learned that i...

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Vintage 1930s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Pig Black Diamond Sapphire 18kt Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace or Charm
Pig Black Diamond Sapphire 18kt Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace or Charm

Pig Black Diamond Sapphire 18kt Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace or Charm

By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA

Located in Bussolengo, Verona

This nice pendant is made with a button Australian pearl. It has two ears, two eyes with black diamonds. In the holes of its nose there are two pink sapphires encrusted, in total ...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Pig Black Diamond Sapphire 18kt Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace or Charm Petronilla
Pig Black Diamond Sapphire 18kt Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace or Charm Petronilla

Pig Black Diamond Sapphire 18kt Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace or Charm Petronilla

By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA

Located in Bussolengo, Verona

This nice pendant is made with a button Australian pearl. It has two ears, two eyes with black diamonds. In the holes of its nose there are two pink sapphires encrusted, in total ...

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Pig Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Red Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace and Charm
Pig Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Red Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace and Charm

Pig Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Red Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace and Charm

By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA

Located in Bussolengo, Verona

I created a fun pendant / charm using an Australian button pearl (diameter 13.8 mm) that represents the head of a piglet. It is embellished with a pavé of pink sapphires that cover t...

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...

Pig Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Red Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace and Charm
Pig Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Red Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace and Charm

Pig Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Red Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace and Charm

By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA

Located in Bussolengo, Verona

I created a fun pendant / charm using an Australian button pearl (diameter 13.5 mm) that represents the head of a piglet. It is embellished with a pavé of pink sapphires that cover t...

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gemset Pig Charm
Gemset Pig Charm

Gemset Pig Charm

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W 1 in L 0.33 in

Gemset Pig Charm

Located in New York, NY

Adorable chubby figural "pig" charm. Heavy gauge 14K yellow gold, set with faceted rubies and sapphires.

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique 18K gold pig charm pendant
Antique 18K gold pig charm pendant

Antique 18K gold pig charm pendant

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H 0.63 in W 0.95 in

Antique 18K gold pig charm pendant

Located in Versailles, FR

For sale an exquisite 18K yellow gold pig miniature pendant – a delightful embodiment of charm, luck, and happiness that will capture your heart and add a touch of whimsy to your jew...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Carved Lucky Pig Charm Pendant Fob
18 Karat Gold Carved Lucky Pig Charm Pendant Fob

18 Karat Gold Carved Lucky Pig Charm Pendant Fob

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

A Cute 18 Karat Gold and carved Sardinian Coral Lucky Pig Charm / Pendant / Fob.

Category

20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Pig and Clover Charm
Late Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Pig and Clover Charm

Late Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Pig and Clover Charm

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

A cute little 15ct Yellow Gold Pig holding a clover in its mouth. The Clover may have previously had green enamel that has gone over time but still remains the detailing to the clover.

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Ruby Miniature Pig Charm
Antique Victorian Diamond Ruby Miniature Pig Charm

Antique Victorian Diamond Ruby Miniature Pig Charm

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A tiny Victorian period Pig Charm, diamond set with a ruby eye. The piece is modelled in Sterling Silver with 9k gold fittings, and as much attention to detail has been paid to the b...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Awesome 9 Carat Rose Gold Pig Piglet Charm
Awesome 9 Carat Rose Gold Pig Piglet Charm

Awesome 9 Carat Rose Gold Pig Piglet Charm

Located in St Helens, GB

A beautiful late Victorian period pendant or charm. Circa 1950. Formed as a puff pig piglet. Condition ; Very good for age. Crisp design. Light wear only. Please view my photograph...

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20th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage Pig Gold Charm
Vintage Pig Gold Charm

Vintage Pig Gold Charm

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W 1.25 in L 0.5 in

Vintage Pig Gold Charm

Located in New York, NY

Adorable figural "pig" charm: a cut-out outline of a pig with a curly tail. 14K yellow gold. 1 1/4" x 1/2."

Category

Vintage 1940s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Gold Pig Mad Money Charm
Gold Pig Mad Money Charm

Gold Pig Mad Money Charm

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W 1.5 in L 1 in

Gold Pig Mad Money Charm

Located in New York, NY

Great figural "pig" charm. Heavy gauge 14K yellow gold. With fine reticulated work on front and back; the front spells out "MAD MONEY."

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Lucky Pig Charm
Antique Victorian Gold Lucky Pig Charm

Antique Victorian Gold Lucky Pig Charm

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cute antique lucky pig charm pendant in 9 karat gold. It dates from the very end of the 19th Century, with clear English hallmarks dating from the year 1898.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Adorable 22 Karat Gold Pig Charm Pendant
Adorable 22 Karat Gold Pig Charm Pendant

Adorable 22 Karat Gold Pig Charm Pendant

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Any angle you use to look at this little guy is his good side. And his little snout is just irresistible! He is made of 22k gold and has a beautiful patina. He can be worn as either ...

Category

Vintage 1960s More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

22k Gold

Edwardian Petite Old Rose Cut Diamond Pig Charm Pendant
Edwardian Petite Old Rose Cut Diamond Pig Charm Pendant

Edwardian Petite Old Rose Cut Diamond Pig Charm Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely lovely diamond pig charm pendant from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era!

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum

Ico & the Bird w/ Turquoise Mountain Myanmar Guinea Pig Amethyst Charm 22k Gold
Ico & the Bird w/ Turquoise Mountain Myanmar Guinea Pig Amethyst Charm 22k Gold

Ico & the Bird w/ Turquoise Mountain Myanmar Guinea Pig Amethyst Charm 22k Gold

By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

✢ Hand Carved in Green Amethyst ✢ 22k Gold Gold chain is available at an additional cost.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 22k Gold

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Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970s, 18k, by Cartier, France. This charming diamond ring, with its subtle hearts motif, could only come from Cartier. Set with .12 carats of fine white diamonds (all G color,...

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Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet
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Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage 14k gold bracelet with complet unuswal charms in very fine workmanship of every charm braclete is in 14k gold total bracelet weight 46 grams in good condition

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Vintage 1940s Charm Bracelets

Eight Charms Link Bracelet 14kt Gold 43gm
Eight Charms Link Bracelet 14kt Gold 43gm

Eight Charms Link Bracelet 14kt Gold 43gm

Located in New York, NY

8 charm link bracelet. Hand Horns Horse Piano Airplane Flamingo Wishbone Horseshoe Heart Chain 9mm caliber 14 karat yellow gold 43 grams Bracelet measure 7-in Secure lock...

Category

2010s American Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Aaron Basha Diamond 18k Gold Enamel Turtle Charm Pendant
Aaron Basha Diamond 18k Gold Enamel Turtle Charm Pendant

Aaron Basha Diamond 18k Gold Enamel Turtle Charm Pendant

By Aaron Basha

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Crafted with precision, this Aaron Basha Diamond Sapphire Turtle Charm Pendant exudes elegance and charm. Suspended from a fine 18k gold chain, the pendant features a vibrant sapphir...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

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Gold Charm Pig For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold charm pig you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 15 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect gold charm pig may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing gold charm pig — no matter the origin — is easy, but Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA, Faye Kim and Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a gold charm pig featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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 and mixed cut alternatives. Finding a gold charm pig for sale for women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Charm Pig?

The price for a gold charm pig starts at $275 and tops out at $4,028 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,500.

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.