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14k Gold Key Pendant Necklace Pearls and Black Enamel
14k Gold Key Pendant Necklace Pearls and Black Enamel

14k Gold Key Pendant Necklace Pearls and Black Enamel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

It can represent the opening of new chapters or unlocking hidden potential. Some people wear key-shaped pieces to symbolize knowledge or a turning point in life.

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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1950s Movado for Cartier 14K YG Manual Double Stamp White 13 mm
Vintage 1950s Movado for Cartier 14K YG Manual Double Stamp White 13 mm

Vintage 1950s Movado for Cartier 14K YG Manual Double Stamp White 13 mm

By Movado

Located in New York, NY

Worn closed, it reads as a refined gold bracelet, with the utility of a watch hidden in plain sight. Key Specs Era: Mid-Century Modern Movement: Manual Case Size: 13x21mm Bracele...

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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé
Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé

Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé

Located in Paris, FR

This lock opens with a key hidden in the gold pen. This pen has a perpetual calendar and the citrine engraved with a number is unscrewed to put the key.

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Antique Early 1800s French Desk Accessories

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Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools
Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools

Victorian Gunmetal Double Skeleton Key Fob Pendant with Hidden Tools

Located in Narberth, PA

A rose gold slider at the top can be moved down the barrel shaft, revealing a hidden tool that protrudes from the bottom, otherwise hidden within a small compartment inside.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal

Victorian 1880's Hidden Key 14 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Antique Signet Ring
Victorian 1880's Hidden Key 14 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Antique Signet Ring

Victorian 1880's Hidden Key 14 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Antique Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Signet style ring centers a high polish oval-shaped face Foldable hidden key originally used for a jewelry box Featuring fluted shoulders Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1880's Rin...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Signet Ring with Hidden Key Attached
Antique Victorian Signet Ring with Hidden Key Attached

Antique Victorian Signet Ring with Hidden Key Attached

Located in Stamford, CT

A Victorian 15 Kt signet ring with an intricate crest is a simple oval shape and hides a key on the inside that fits into the frame behind the crest. The key collapses into the shan...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

15k Gold

Cartier Roadster 2510
Cartier Roadster 2510

Cartier Roadster 2510

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H 1.74 in W 1.46 in

Cartier Roadster 2510

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

It currently fits wrists up to 17.5cm and is paired with a signed Cartier stainless steel bracelet and double-fold hidden clasp. Key Features: Brand: Cartier Model: Roadster Referen...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch
Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch

Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch

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W 0.88 in D 0.25 in L 2.13 in

Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch

By Benrus

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: The pendant is made out of 14 karat yellow gold, featuring hidden key and Sellro watch with Benrus mechanism.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Gold Utility Knife and Key with Clock and Hidden Pencil
Verdura Gold Utility Knife and Key with Clock and Hidden Pencil

Verdura Gold Utility Knife and Key with Clock and Hidden Pencil

By Verdura

Located in New York City, NY

It features a folding knife, a hidden pencil that slides out of the bottom, a folding key, and a clock.

Category

Vintage 1940s More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Signet Ring of Two Storks by Larter and Sons
Antique Edwardian Signet Ring of Two Storks by Larter and Sons

Antique Edwardian Signet Ring of Two Storks by Larter and Sons

Located in Stamford, CT

The final photograph shows the stork signet ring worn with the hidden key signet ring. They are fabulous together.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Rare Hidden Key Victorian 18k Ball Pendant
Rare Hidden Key Victorian 18k Ball Pendant

Rare Hidden Key Victorian 18k Ball Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A fabulous hidden key ball pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era!

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Treasured Charm Necklace by SEIDENGANG
Treasured Charm Necklace by SEIDENGANG

Treasured Charm Necklace by SEIDENGANG

By SeidenGang

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The charms have a majestic theme; an opulent crown, keys for hidden castle rooms, a royal heart, a lock for a treasure chest and a gold coin and a large pearl from inside of it.

Category

American Link Necklaces

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CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold

CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold

$17,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in

CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

$3,188Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co

An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co

Located in London, GB

An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...

Category

20th Century English Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

$53,811

W 1.58 in L 5.71 in

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...

Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Rare Antique Allegory of Love Diamond Three Color 18K Gold Oval Box, Circa 1800
Rare Antique Allegory of Love Diamond Three Color 18K Gold Oval Box, Circa 1800

Rare Antique Allegory of Love Diamond Three Color 18K Gold Oval Box, Circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

Rare museum quality three color 18K gold and diamond oval box featuring Allegories of Love motifs. Circa 1800, Mark of Chief Assayer Cayetano Buitron References: for a similar exampl...

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Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Neoclassical Boxes and Cases

Materials

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

Fabergé Autumn-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine-Red Enamel,  Diamonds 3.34ct G VS
Fabergé Autumn-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine-Red Enamel,  Diamonds 3.34ct G VS

Fabergé Autumn-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine-Red Enamel, Diamonds 3.34ct G VS

By Fabergé

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Fabergé Autumn Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine-Red Enamel, Diamonds 3.34 ct G VS, Obsidian, Agate, Ruby, Amethyst, Coral, Onyx This Fabergé egg, created in 1998 as part of the “Four...

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1990s German Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Agate, Amber, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Vintage 18k Gold Square Roman Watch - '70S
Cartier Vintage 18k Gold Square Roman Watch - '70S

Cartier Vintage 18k Gold Square Roman Watch - '70S

By Cartier

Located in Milano, Lombardia

An exquisite vintage Cartier timepiece, masterfully crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring a sleek square case, minimalist dial with Roman numerals, and a finely textured integrated b...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver
1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver

1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver

Located in SE

Unique 17th century fob pendant in silver mount with 3 seals carved in solid rock crystal,in original wood and leather case box that used to belong to Friedrich von Arensdorff (1626–...

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Antique 1670s Danish Baroque Vanity Items

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

Georgian Child Parrot Bird Portrait Miniature 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Pendant
Georgian Child Parrot Bird Portrait Miniature 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Pendant

Georgian Child Parrot Bird Portrait Miniature 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian hand painted portrait miniature of a girl child with a bird which appears to be a parrot or raven or crow and is framed in a 14 ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dance Case, Charles X, circa 1820-1830
Dance Case, Charles X, circa 1820-1830

Dance Case, Charles X, circa 1820-1830

$4,901

H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 0.4 in

Dance Case, Charles X, circa 1820-1830

Located in Paris, FR

Rectangular dance case in gilded bronze and red colored metal with moire reflections. The gilded bronze mount is finely chiseled with floral friezes, doves patterns in the corners. O...

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen
Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen

Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Steel Art Deco Ladies Watch 1940's with Original Gay Freres Bracelet
Cartier Steel Art Deco Ladies Watch 1940's with Original Gay Freres Bracelet

Cartier Steel Art Deco Ladies Watch 1940's with Original Gay Freres Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier, France STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 15mm MOVEMENT ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Hidden Key For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact hidden key you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 15 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a hidden key may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic hidden key over the years, but those made by Atelier Molinari, Asprey and Benrus are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A hidden key can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 5, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and rose cut versions for sale. Finding a hidden key for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Hidden Key?

On average, a hidden key at 1stDibs sells for $3,538, while they’re typically $253 on the low end and $9,995 for the highest priced versions of this item.