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Spider Charm

Vintage 18K Gold Flower and Insect / Spider Charm for a Bracelet
Vintage 18K Gold Flower and Insect / Spider Charm for a Bracelet

Vintage 18K Gold Flower and Insect / Spider Charm for a Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage figural gold charm for a bracelet. In 18 karat gold. Comprising a fantasy 6-legged spider (or insect) standing on the outline of a 6-petaled flower.

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Spider Web Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Spider Web Charm Pendant

Vintage 14K Gold Spider Web Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This is a 14 karat gold vintage spider web charm. This adorable spider web charm is beautifully made with a rose gold spider in the center spinning its web to catch delicious insect ...

Category

Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Sapphire Spider 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Blue Sapphire Spider 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Blue Sapphire Spider 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18K (18 karat) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an scalloped circle containing a gold spider with a cabochon blue sapphire body measuring 3.5 x 3.5 x. 2.9mm and weighing appr...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine Spider Pendant Necklace
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine Spider Pendant Necklace

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine Spider Pendant Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Spider Necklace 9ct Gold Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 9ct rose gold Edwardian spider pendant that captures the charm of a bygone era.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Sapphire & Pearl Spider Pendant Necklace
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Sapphire & Pearl Spider Pendant Necklace

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Sapphire & Pearl Spider Pendant Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Spider Necklace 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 9ct rose gold Edwardian spider pendant that captures the charm of a bygone era.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Style Spider Sapphires Bead Handcrafted 18K Gold Blue Enamel Earrings
Victorian Style Spider Sapphires Bead Handcrafted 18K Gold Blue Enamel Earrings

Victorian Style Spider Sapphires Bead Handcrafted 18K Gold Blue Enamel Earrings

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Embrace the mystique and charm of the spider with these exquisite earrings from Rossella Ugolini, where craftsmanship meets symbolism for a truly enchanting accessory.

Category

2010s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Enamel

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AnaKatarina Yellow Gold and Diamond 'Creativity' Spider Charm Necklace
AnaKatarina Yellow Gold and Diamond 'Creativity' Spider Charm Necklace

AnaKatarina Yellow Gold and Diamond 'Creativity' Spider Charm Necklace

By AnaKatarina

Located in Dedham, MA

AnaKatarina created talismans that connect us to the energy and power of the word. The Creativity Charm spider brings the vibe of creativity into a cure layering piece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Spider Charm
18 Karat Yellow Gold Spider Charm

18 Karat Yellow Gold Spider Charm

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W 0.67 in L 0.79 in

18 Karat Yellow Gold Spider Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spider Charm The spider represents mystery, growth and power.

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Spider Charm/Pendant
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Spider Charm/Pendant

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Spider Charm/Pendant

By Non Branded

Located in Lexington, KY

This beautiful charm/pendant is made in 18k yellow gold and features a gold spider in the center of the charm.

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Spider On Web Pendant #24242
18 Karat Yellow Gold Spider On Web Pendant #24242

18 Karat Yellow Gold Spider On Web Pendant #24242

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H 0.14 in W 0.78 in L 0.86 in

18 Karat Yellow Gold Spider On Web Pendant #24242

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18 Karat Yellow Gold Spider On Web Pendant- This 18K yellow gold spider on web pendant showcases fine craftsmanship with a hint of clever character, offering a distinctive statement...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PATCH NYC gunmetal spider bell anchor coin chain charm necklace bracelet
PATCH NYC gunmetal spider bell anchor coin chain charm necklace bracelet

PATCH NYC gunmetal spider bell anchor coin chain charm necklace bracelet

Located in Hong Kong, NT

PATCH NYC gunmetal spider bell anchor coin chain charm necklace bracelet Reference: ANWU/A00301 Brand: Patch NYC Material: Metal Color: Black Pattern: Animal Print Closure: Loop Thro...

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2010s Chain Necklaces

PATCH NYC gunmetal spider bell anchor coin chain charm necklace bracelet
PATCH NYC gunmetal spider bell anchor coin chain charm necklace bracelet

PATCH NYC gunmetal spider bell anchor coin chain charm necklace bracelet

Located in Hong Kong, NT

PATCH NYC gunmetal spider bell anchor coin chain charm necklace bracelet Reference: ANWU/A00301 Brand: Patch NYC Material: Metal Color: Black Pattern: Animal Print Closure: Loop Thro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Vintage Spider Pendant Charm Ethiopian Fire Opal 10 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Vintage Spider Pendant Charm Ethiopian Fire Opal 10 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry

Vintage Spider Pendant Charm Ethiopian Fire Opal 10 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage spider pendant or charm set with an Ethiopian opal in 10 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s).

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Garnet Detailed Spider Twisted Wire Frame Charm
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Garnet Detailed Spider Twisted Wire Frame Charm

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Garnet Detailed Spider Twisted Wire Frame Charm

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Garnet - Rose Cut - Prong Set - Red Color - 4.7mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 3.92 Grams Overall Height: 26.8mm (...

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mercedes Robirosa Haunted Castle Pin Brooch
Mercedes Robirosa Haunted Castle Pin Brooch

Mercedes Robirosa Haunted Castle Pin Brooch

By Mercedes Robirosa

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fabulous fantasy style with gilt metal all textured and pierced, figuring an haunted castle with spider web and dangling charm set of keys, ornate with large square shaped clear rhin...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 10 Charm Bracelet 14k 10k Gold Spider Heart Elephant Estate Jewelry
Vintage 10 Charm Bracelet 14k 10k Gold Spider Heart Elephant Estate Jewelry

Vintage 10 Charm Bracelet 14k 10k Gold Spider Heart Elephant Estate Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

The bracelet features 10 charms: heart/key, spider, locket, bell, envelope, shipswheel, heart/anchor/cross, elephant, wishbone and gold pan.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Carat Spiders Web Charm Pendant
Vintage 14 Carat Spiders Web Charm Pendant

Vintage 14 Carat Spiders Web Charm Pendant

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This is the sweetest little charm! It is a glossy gold spider and web. The charm is modelled in 14ct gold.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.08 Carat Diamond Spider Web Lucky Charm Pendant
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.08 Carat Diamond Spider Web Lucky Charm Pendant

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.08 Carat Diamond Spider Web Lucky Charm Pendant

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

It is a lovely vintage spider web lucky charm pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold.

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Revival Multi Stone 14K Gold Charm Pendant
Etruscan Revival Multi Stone 14K Gold Charm Pendant

Etruscan Revival Multi Stone 14K Gold Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Motifs included tendrils, scrolls, coils, beehives and spider-like rosette ornaments. The charm pendant is in very good condition and of high quality.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold

14K Gold Double Chain Link Bracelet with Giant Two Sided Spider and Fly Charm
14K Gold Double Chain Link Bracelet with Giant Two Sided Spider and Fly Charm

14K Gold Double Chain Link Bracelet with Giant Two Sided Spider and Fly Charm

Located in Chicago, IL

It has a giant, two-sided charm with a three-dimensional spider on one side and a fly on the other (or perhaps a bee).

Category

Vintage 1950s Post-War Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Gold Spider I'm In Your Web Charm
Gold Spider I'm In Your Web Charm

Gold Spider I'm In Your Web Charm

Located in New York, NY

Great charm: a round disc, with an applied three-dimensional figural "spider."

Category

Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold

Bug Multi Gem Gold Vintage Charm Necklace
Bug Multi Gem Gold Vintage Charm Necklace

Bug Multi Gem Gold Vintage Charm Necklace

By Original Deco / Mindi Mond Redesign

Located in New York, NY

The fly and spider vintage charms are encrusted with pearl, turquoise & sapphires.

Category

2010s North American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Spider Bug Pendant Charm - Rose Cut Diamonds & Enamel
Antique Gold Spider Bug Pendant Charm - Rose Cut Diamonds & Enamel

Antique Gold Spider Bug Pendant Charm - Rose Cut Diamonds & Enamel

Located in Danvers, MA

Completely one of a kind, this charming pendant combines an antique enameled gold frame with a swinging and swaying antique gem set gold spider-like bug. Crafted of 12K to 15K rosy ...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

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Located in Rotterdam, NL

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Materials

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Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
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By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

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Materials

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Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine & Pearl Floral Pendulum Pendant
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine & Pearl Floral Pendulum Pendant

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine & Pearl Floral Pendulum Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Aquamarine Pendant 9ct Gold Circa 1910 Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this stunning 9ct yellow gold pendant necklace, beautifully showcasing a captivatin...

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Lily of the valley 14k gold ring
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By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

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Materials

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Edwardian Reddish-Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut  Diamond Ring (1901-1914)
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Edwardian Reddish-Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914)

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Edwardian Pink Tourmaline and Rose Cut Diamond Ring (1901-1914) Hand fabricated in platinum and 18 Karat yellow Gold, glisten and glows with a bright fuchsia Reddish-Pink Emerald cu...

Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
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Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 Makers Mark B H Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Victorian five-stone ring, featuring alternating natural rubies and d...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Seed Pearl Glass Locket Pendant
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Seed Pearl Glass Locket Pendant

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Seed Pearl Glass Locket Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Pendant 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1900 *THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian-era locket, crafted in 9ct rose gold. This stunning piece ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

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15ct Yellow Gold Georgian Rare Hessonite Garnet, Natural Seed Pearl Cluster Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Vintage 14K Gold Movable Cottage Cabin Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Movable Cottage Cabin Charm Pendant

Vintage 14K Gold Movable Cottage Cabin Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

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14K Gold Opal and Seed Pearl Vintage Charm Pendant
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14K Gold Opal and Seed Pearl Vintage Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

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Materials

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Located in New York, NY

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Antique Aquamarine & Pearl Pendant Necklace, 9ct Gold, Circa 1910

Antique Aquamarine & Pearl Pendant Necklace, 9ct Gold, Circa 1910

Located in Brighton, GB

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Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Bow Topped Amethyst & Seed Pearl Pendent

Located in Brighton, GB

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Spider Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate spider charm for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2 vintage or 10 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a spider 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. A spider charm from AnaKatarina — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A spider charm can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. Most of our spider charm for sale are for women, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Spider Charm?

The price for a spider charm starts at $160 and tops out at $4,504 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,632.

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.