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Gold Charms Nautical

CORO Nautical Themed Gold Tone Charm Bracelet
CORO Nautical Themed Gold Tone Charm Bracelet

CORO Nautical Themed Gold Tone Charm Bracelet

By Coro

Located in Atlanta, GA

There she blows ... a fun gold tone charm bracelet with a nautical theme by Coro.

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yellow Gold Vintage Nautical Rope Seltzer Bottle Charm 9k Carbonated Soda Siphon
Yellow Gold Vintage Nautical Rope Seltzer Bottle Charm 9k Carbonated Soda Siphon

Yellow Gold Vintage Nautical Rope Seltzer Bottle Charm 9k Carbonated Soda Siphon

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Vintage Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold Material Information Glass Color: Clear Theme: Nautical Rope Seltzer Bottle, Soda Siphon, Carbonated Beverages Measurements Tall (from ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique nautical motif bracelet
Antique nautical motif bracelet

Antique nautical motif bracelet

Located in New York, NY

A Victorian gold bracelet of nautical design comprised of oversized beaded cable links and suspending two ball lockets and an oval locket with an anchor motif, in 18k. This bold an...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

14k Gold Diamond Seahorse Charm Necklace Nautical Beach Jewelry
14k Gold Diamond Seahorse Charm Necklace Nautical Beach Jewelry

14k Gold Diamond Seahorse Charm Necklace Nautical Beach Jewelry

$700Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 0.79 in W 0.28 in

14k Gold Diamond Seahorse Charm Necklace Nautical Beach Jewelry

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Delicate Dainty Seahorse Charm Necklace with natural diamond is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18k Gold Diamond Seahorse Charm Necklace Nautical Beach Jewelry
18k Gold Diamond Seahorse Charm Necklace Nautical Beach Jewelry

18k Gold Diamond Seahorse Charm Necklace Nautical Beach Jewelry

$801Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 0.79 in W 0.28 in

18k Gold Diamond Seahorse Charm Necklace Nautical Beach Jewelry

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Delicate Dainty Seahorse Charm Necklace with natural diamond is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorg...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18k Gold Diamond Starfish Necklace Nautical Starfish Charm Pendant
18k Gold Diamond Starfish Necklace Nautical Starfish Charm Pendant

18k Gold Diamond Starfish Necklace Nautical Starfish Charm Pendant

$792Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 0.44 in W 0.44 in

18k Gold Diamond Starfish Necklace Nautical Starfish Charm Pendant

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Tiny Diamond Starfish Necklace is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous natural genuine round cut ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Gold Diamond Starfish Necklace Nautical Starfish Charm Pendant
14k Gold Diamond Starfish Necklace Nautical Starfish Charm Pendant

14k Gold Diamond Starfish Necklace Nautical Starfish Charm Pendant

$698Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 0.44 in W 0.44 in

14k Gold Diamond Starfish Necklace Nautical Starfish Charm Pendant

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Tiny Diamond Starfish Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous natural genuine round cut diamond....

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Nautical Flags Enamel Charm Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Maritime Jewelry
Vintage Nautical Flags Enamel Charm Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Maritime Jewelry

Vintage Nautical Flags Enamel Charm Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Maritime Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Nautical charm bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s).

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

24k Gold Sailing Boat Pendant Vintage Charm Estate Fine Ocean Nautical Jewelry
24k Gold Sailing Boat Pendant Vintage Charm Estate Fine Ocean Nautical Jewelry

24k Gold Sailing Boat Pendant Vintage Charm Estate Fine Ocean Nautical Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed sailing boat pendant crafted in 24k yellow gold (circa 1980s). The pendant measures 28mm diameter (1.10 inches) and features a sailing boat with sails in full fli...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Nautical Flag Charm Bracelet

Gold Nautical Flag Charm Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

A Gold Nautical Flag Charm Bracelet, the cable link bracelet suspending 26 circular crystal charms, each carved and painted in inverse intaglio style with a nautical flag signifying ...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold

Corum Admirals Cup Diamond Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Charm Nautical Jewelry
Corum Admirals Cup Diamond Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Charm Nautical Jewelry

Corum Admirals Cup Diamond Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Charm Nautical Jewelry

By Corum

Located in Torrance, CA

Vintage Corum Admirals Cup diamond pendant, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.57 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-IS1 clarit...

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Mid-20th Century Swazi Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Danforth Anchor Pendant 3D 14k Yellow Gold Charm Nautical Ocean Jewelry
Vintage Danforth Anchor Pendant 3D 14k Yellow Gold Charm Nautical Ocean Jewelry

Vintage Danforth Anchor Pendant 3D 14k Yellow Gold Charm Nautical Ocean Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Danforth nautical anchor crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s).

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nautical Lantern Charm
Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nautical Lantern Charm

Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nautical Lantern Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a nautical lantern with a polished gold top and base With a gold wire cage surrounding a glowing red glass bead, insinuating a flame Completed by a jump ring bale With...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Hermes Nautical Flags Charm Bracelet
Vintage 1980s Hermes Nautical Flags Charm Bracelet

Vintage 1980s Hermes Nautical Flags Charm Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with enamel charms representing nautical flags which spell out Hermes.

Category

Vintage 1980s Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Yellow Gold Anchor Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Anchor Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Anchor Charm

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W 0.56 in L 0.71 in

14 Karat Yellow Gold Anchor Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Anchor Charm. Anchors Aweigh! This nautical charm features a miniature anchor meticulously detailed in 14K yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulating Boat Charm #23911
14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulating Boat Charm #23911

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulating Boat Charm #23911

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Boat Charm- This 14 karat yellow gold boat charm features a detailed nautical design with an articulating rudder on the back that moves, adding a fun and unique...

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20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Crown w/ Black Enamel Nautical Medallion Pendant
Estate 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Crown w/ Black Enamel Nautical Medallion Pendant

Estate 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Crown w/ Black Enamel Nautical Medallion Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (3) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color  - VS1 Clarity Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold - Black Enamel Weight: 2.43 Grams Overall Width: 20...

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gold Nautical Charm Bracelet

Gold Nautical Charm Bracelet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold charm bracelet, the links are little rods, striped in the length alternated with rods that look like screw thread.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

UnoAErre 18k Gold Pendant Anchor Charm Nautical Jewelry
UnoAErre 18k Gold Pendant Anchor Charm Nautical Jewelry

UnoAErre 18k Gold Pendant Anchor Charm Nautical Jewelry

By UnoAErre

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This gold anchor charm, accented with vibrant blue enamel, instantly brings a touch of nautical style to your look.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Ships Anchor Charm 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Fine Nautical Jewelry Rope
Vintage Ships Anchor Charm 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Fine Nautical Jewelry Rope

Vintage Ships Anchor Charm 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Fine Nautical Jewelry Rope

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed Anchor charm crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s). Crafted in 18k yellow gold the ships anchor is larger in scale measuring 1 1/2 x 1 inch. The hollow...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ships Anchor Charm 18k Yellow Gold Fine Pendant Nautical Wheel Rope
Vintage Ships Anchor Charm 18k Yellow Gold Fine Pendant Nautical Wheel Rope

Vintage Ships Anchor Charm 18k Yellow Gold Fine Pendant Nautical Wheel Rope

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed Anchor charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s).

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Anchor Charm Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nautical Jewelry Small Round Wheel
Anchor Charm Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nautical Jewelry Small Round Wheel

Anchor Charm Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nautical Jewelry Small Round Wheel

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage nautical charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. The anchor is set within a ships wheel.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Nautical Charm Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red White Blue Enamel Tango
Vintage Nautical Charm Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red White Blue Enamel Tango

Vintage Nautical Charm Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red White Blue Enamel Tango

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage enamel ring (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Red, white and blue enamel is set onto three circular mounts. The enamel is in excellent conditi...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Essex Crystal Nautical Flags Charm Bracelet
Essex Crystal Nautical Flags Charm Bracelet

Essex Crystal Nautical Flags Charm Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Essex crystal nautical flags charm bracelet Containing 26 nautical flag charms, with corresponding alphabetical letter engraved on reverse; clasp marked 14k Size: charm width 7 m...

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Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Nautical Compass Pendant or Charm for a Bracelet
14 Karat Gold Nautical Compass Pendant or Charm for a Bracelet

14 Karat Gold Nautical Compass Pendant or Charm for a Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine compass pendant charm. In 14k gold. With two-sided bezel set glass encased compass that is framed in a gold nautical rope terminating in a knot at its bail.

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Nautical Flags Enamel Charm Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Bon Voyage Jewelry
Vintage Nautical Flags Enamel Charm Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Bon Voyage Jewelry

Vintage Nautical Flags Enamel Charm Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Bon Voyage Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Nautical charm bracelet crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s)..

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1950s Gold and Enamel "Bon Voyage" Nautical Flags Bracelet
1950s Gold and Enamel "Bon Voyage" Nautical Flags Bracelet

1950s Gold and Enamel "Bon Voyage" Nautical Flags Bracelet

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1950s 14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Nautical Flags Bracelet spelling "Bon Voyage" The bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches in length with the flags each measuring 5/8 inch.

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Vintage 1950s American Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Estate 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Crown w/ Black Enamel Nautical Medallion Pendant
Estate 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Crown w/ Black Enamel Nautical Medallion Pendant

Estate 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Crown w/ Black Enamel Nautical Medallion Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (3) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color  - VS1 Clarity Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold - Black Enamel Weight: 2.43 Grams Overall Width: 20...

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Escada by Margaretha Ley Oversized Runway Gold Starfish Charm Necklace
Vintage Escada by Margaretha Ley Oversized Runway Gold Starfish Charm Necklace

Vintage Escada by Margaretha Ley Oversized Runway Gold Starfish Charm Necklace

By Margaretha Ley

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous rare vintage ESCADA by MARGARETHA LEY gold oversized charm nautical necklace! Features giant charms of starfish, fish, etc.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Pendant Necklaces

CARTIER "Dearest" Enamel  Nautical Flags Gold Charm Bracelet
CARTIER "Dearest" Enamel  Nautical Flags Gold Charm Bracelet

CARTIER "Dearest" Enamel Nautical Flags Gold Charm Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Romantic Cartier 14k twisted gold link charm bracelet suspending seven enamel nautical charms which spell out "dearest".

18 Karat Asch Grossbardt Diamond Charm Bracelet Yellow Gold Nautical
18 Karat Asch Grossbardt Diamond Charm Bracelet Yellow Gold Nautical

18 Karat Asch Grossbardt Diamond Charm Bracelet Yellow Gold Nautical

By Asch Grossbardt

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This is a precious 18K Yellow Gold Oval Link Charm Bracelet designed by Asch Grossbardt Jewelers.There are (5) Nautical inspired Charms created by inlaying hand-cut small pieces of s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Nautical Alphabet Reverse Crystal Gold Bracelet
Nautical Alphabet Reverse Crystal Gold Bracelet

Nautical Alphabet Reverse Crystal Gold Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

An antique bracelet, set with petite reverse crystal charms representing the nautical alphabet. The Roman alphabet symbol for each letter is on the opposite side of each charm. 14K...

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Vintage 1910s American Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Nautical Presentation Enamel Gemstone Gold Pendant Charm Dated Jan 10 1919
Nautical Presentation Enamel Gemstone Gold Pendant Charm Dated Jan 10 1919

Nautical Presentation Enamel Gemstone Gold Pendant Charm Dated Jan 10 1919

Located in Palm Beach, FL

One side of this "ships wheel" is hand engraved presentation pendant/charm. The other is a nautical enamel flag with 1 emerald, 1 ruby, and 6 diamonds at the base of each spoke of th...

Category

Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Nautical Shark Fin, Fish, and Starfish Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet
Nautical Shark Fin, Fish, and Starfish Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet

Nautical Shark Fin, Fish, and Starfish Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet

Located in Miami, FL

Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Style: Charm Bracelet Theme: Nautical Charms: Shark Fin Fish Starfish Metal: Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White...

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Nautical Link Chain Necklace with Diamond Set Sun Charm
18 Karat Yellow Gold Nautical Link Chain Necklace with Diamond Set Sun Charm

18 Karat Yellow Gold Nautical Link Chain Necklace with Diamond Set Sun Charm

Located in QLD , AU

A great chain for everyday wear and this nautical link is so popular. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, the mariner style (Gucci) link is connected together with double twisted rope link...

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20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Gold Diamond Starfish Pendant Necklace Ocean Beach Jewelry

$716Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 0.48 in W 0.48 in

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By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Delicate Dainty Starfish Charm Necklace with natural diamond is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorg...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring

Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...

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Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum

Chanel 1980’s Lagerfeld Era Gold Charm Bracelet
Chanel 1980’s Lagerfeld Era Gold Charm Bracelet

Chanel 1980’s Lagerfeld Era Gold Charm Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Darling little dangling Chanel charm button bracelet. It's no secret that Lagerfeld era Chanel jewelry is highly collectible, and it's obvious to us why. Lightly eclectic, highly ele...

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Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage 1930s 1.05 Carat Total Diamonds Set in New Platinum Stud Earring Mounts
Vintage 1930s 1.05 Carat Total Diamonds Set in New Platinum Stud Earring Mounts

Vintage 1930s 1.05 Carat Total Diamonds Set in New Platinum Stud Earring Mounts

Located in Brighton, GB

Diamond Stud Earrings Platinum Stamped Diamonds Circa 1930s Introducing our stunning diamond stud earrings, featuring old brilliant cut diamonds set in new platinum settings with ...

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Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Gold Charms Nautical For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold charms nautical you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 19 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect gold charms nautical 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 charms nautical — no matter the origin — is easy, but Oshi Jewels, Asch Grossbardt and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a gold charms nautical 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 alternatives. Finding a gold charms nautical for sale for women should be easy, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Charms Nautical?

The price for a gold charms nautical starts at $240 and tops out at $15,281 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $670.

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.