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Pandora CZ Gold Charm, 14K Yellow Gold, Ball Charm, Authentic Pandora Charm
By Pandora
Located in McLeansville, NC
This stunning Pandora CZ Gold Charm is made of high-quality 14K yellow gold. It features a ball
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Early 2000s Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Engagement Ring Box Bracelet Pendant Charm
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Charming vintage mid century box charm crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with florentine finish
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets

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Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Engagement Ring Box Bracelet Pendant Charm
Vintage 14k Yellow Engagement Ring Box Bracelet Pendant Charm
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H 0.35 in W 0.64 in L 0.88 in
Goldstone Ex Voto Figa Leg 14K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage figa leg ex voto charm pendant, crafted in goldstone and 14 karat gold. The glittering
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Mid-20th Century Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Artemis ii Emerald Gold Diamond Malachite Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
. Combination of New and Vintage Charms. Fabulous Artemis II consists of 14k gold, 14k gold plate, Sterling
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Malachite, Ruby, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN "Hand Of The Beholder" Ebony Gold Diamond Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
. Combination of New and Vintage Charms. Hand Of The Beholder consists of tiger's eye, sapphire, diamonds, ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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Tiger's Eye, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Agate, Enamel, Sterling Silve...

Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold. Bullfinch on branch with rubies pendant. Heart Locket
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold
Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold
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H 0.87 in D 0.2 in L 0.79 in
Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold. Bullfinch on branch with rubies pendant. Heart Locket
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold
Heart Locket Charm Necklace in 14k gold
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H 0.87 in D 0.2 in L 0.79 in
Clarissa Bronfman Signature "Fabulous Eminence" Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
. Combination of New and Vintage Charms. Fabulous Eminence consists of tourmaline, sapphire, diamonds, ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sterling Silve...

Vintage Masquerade 14K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage masquerade charm pendant. The mask is beautifully designed and made in 14 karat gold
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Masquerade 14K Gold Charm Pendant
Vintage Masquerade 14K Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.6 in L 0.6 in
Vintage 14K Gold Lantern Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A lovely small vintage 14 karat gold lantern charm pendant. The cute lantern is beautifully
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Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Lantern Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Lantern Charm Pendant
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W 0.28 in L 0.63 in
Vintage 14K Gold Flatiron Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A lovely vintage gold flatiron charm pendant. This household appliance is nicely designed with
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Flatiron Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Flatiron Charm Pendant
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H 0.36 in W 0.32 in L 0.67 in
Vintage 14K Gold Cherub Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a vintage 14 karat yellow gold cherub charm pendant. The winged angelic being is
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Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Cherub Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Cherub Charm Pendant
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W 0.56 in L 0.6 in
14K Gold Vintage Heart Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A 14 karat yellow gold vintage lovely heart charm pendant. The surface of this gold heart charm is
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Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

14K Gold Vintage Heart Charm Pendant
14K Gold Vintage Heart Charm Pendant
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W 0.48 in L 0.6 in
Vintage 14K Gold Enamel Ladybug Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold enamel ladybug charm is perched and ready to take off into flight. Its red enamel
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K  Gold Enamel Ladybug Charm
Vintage 14K  Gold Enamel Ladybug Charm
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H 0.44 in W 0.32 in
Vintage 14k Gold Boy Silhouette Disc Medallion Charm Charm
Located in New York, NY
disc to add to or start an heirloom charm bracelet. Beautiful and meaningful. 14k Yellow Gold Just
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Swiss Cowbell Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A lovely small vintage 14 karat gold Swiss cowbell charm pendant. The cute Swiss cowbell is
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Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Swiss Cowbell Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Swiss Cowbell Charm Pendant
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W 0.36 in L 0.48 in
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
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Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Spider Web Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Spider Web Charm Pendant
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W 0.6 in L 0.91 in
Vintage 1960s 14K Gold Guitar Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 1960's 14 karat gold guitar charm pendant. The top of the guitar is stylized with fine
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Dice Lucky Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
in 14 karat gold. Charms are great to collect as wearable memories, it has a symbolic and often a
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Dice Lucky Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Dice Lucky Charm Pendant
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in L 0.4 in
Vintage 14K Gold Locomotive Train Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 14 karat gold locomotive train charm pendant. The locomotive is beautifully detailed with
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Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Locomotive Train Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Locomotive Train Charm Pendant
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W 0.24 in L 0.83 in
Vintage 14K Gold Eiffel Tower Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
charm is beautifully stylized and crafted in 14 karat gold and it looks like it's made out of one single
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Eiffel Tower Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Eiffel Tower Charm Pendant
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W 0.36 in L 0.99 in
Vintage 14K Gold Bear Animal Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A lovely vintage 14 karat gold bear charm pendant. The charm is nicely modeled into a sweet little
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Bear Animal Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Bear Animal Charm Pendant
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W 0.32 in L 0.56 in
Vintage 14K Gold Dancing Ballerina Charm Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
This playful and elegant 14K yellow gold charm pendant, featuring a graceful 3-dimensional
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Dancing Ballerina Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Dancing Ballerina Charm Pendant
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H 1.55 in W 1.25 in
Vintage 14K Gold Dutch Clog Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful vintage three-dimensional Dutch wooden shoe clog charm pendant. The clog is nicely
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Dutch Clog Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Dutch Clog Charm Pendant
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W 0.32 in L 0.79 in
Vintage 14K Gold Pharaoh Nefertiti Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 14 karat gold Nefertiti bust charm pendant. Nefertiti was - before Cleopatra - one of the
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20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Pharaoh Nefertiti Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold Pharaoh Nefertiti Charm Pendant
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W 0.67 in L 1.07 in
Vintage 14k Gold Enameled Boxer Dog Charm
Located in Venice, CA
Made in 14k gold with enamel details, the dog in this charm is a boxer with a tan body and white
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14k Gold Enameled Poodle Dog Charm
Located in Venice, CA
Made in 14k gold with enamel details, the poodle in this charm has a fluffy outline of black hair
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14k Gold Enameled Poodle Dog Charm
Vintage 14k Gold Enameled Poodle Dog Charm
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H 0.69 in W 0.88 in
Vintage 14k Gold Tree of Life Charm Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
Bold and dramatic vintage 14K gold charm/pendant featuring a tree of life set with multicolor
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Tree of Life Charm Pendant
Vintage 14k Gold Tree of Life Charm Pendant
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H 1.63 in W 1.44 in
Magnificent Mid-20th Century 14k Yellow Gold Charm Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This amazing, necklace item is made up of 112 vintage, 14k yellow gold charms mounted onto a 24
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Schnauzer Terrier Dog Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a 14 karat gold vintage schnauzer dog charm pendant. This cute terrier dog is beautifully
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Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Movable Cottage Cabin Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A lovely vintage 14 karat gold cottage cabin charm pendant. The roof of this cabin can be opened
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Solid 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Charm Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
1950's - 1960's large round two tiered disc charm pendant crafted from 14K yellow gold. It features
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Large Movable Windmill 14K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful and rare vintage large three-dimensional stylized Dutch windmill charm pendant. The
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Graduation Cap & Diploma Charm Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
Substantial in size and weight, this beautiful statement pendant features 14K yellow gold, multi
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Solar Brooch Pendant Pin Charm 14K Yellow Gold Necklace w Pearl Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Love the symbolism of this vintage European sun inspired 14 karat yellow gold brooch pendant
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Vintage 1940s European Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold and Turquoise Purse Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A lovely vintage purse charm pendant created in 14 karat gold and set with turquoise stones. The
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Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold and Turquoise Purse Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold and Turquoise Purse Charm Pendant
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H 1.07 in W 0.71 in L 0.67 in
Vintage 14k Gold Enameled Springer Spaniel Dog Charm
Located in Venice, CA
Made in 14k gold with enamel details, the dog in this charm is a Springer Spaniel, shown in profile
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14k Gold Julius Caesar Charm or Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
A left-facing portrait of Julius Caesar, rendered in a beautiful matte 14k gold. Caesar wears the
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Julius Caesar Charm or Pendant
Vintage 14k Gold Julius Caesar Charm or Pendant
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H 0.82 in W 0.57 in
Vintage 14K Gold 3D Graduation Cap Charm Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
Celebrate graduation day in style with this beautiful 14K vintage charm. This unique charm features
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold 3D Graduation Cap Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Gold 3D Graduation Cap Charm Pendant
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W 0.94 in L 1.78 in
Small Gold Whistle Charm, 14k Yellow Gold, Small Gold Charm
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 14K yellow gold whistle charm is an essential for your jewelry collection! Measuring 5/8 inch
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Stroller Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Stroller Charm Beautiful yellow gold stroller charm! Size: 7.86mm X
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Stroller Charm
14K Yellow Gold Stroller Charm
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W 0.31 in L 0.66 in
Vintage 14k Gold "L" Heart Photo Locket Charm Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
A truly impressive vintage 1950's 14K yellow gold heart locket charm/pendant features a small high
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Charm of a Raft or Sailboat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage charm. In 14k yellow gold. In the form of a raft or sailboat. Simply a wonderful
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20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Charm of a Raft or Sailboat
Vintage 14K Gold Charm of a Raft or Sailboat
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H 0.79 in W 0.4 in D 0.71 in
Vintage French 14K Gold Floral Heart Love Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold heart love charm pendant created with gold and rose gold flowers
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Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Little Girl with Bow 14K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A charm pendant depicting a girl in a 14 karat gold stirrup frame. This vintage charm has a
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Jeweled Matador Jacket 3D Charm Pendant
Located in beverly hills, CA
A stunning Matador's Jacket in 14K yellow gold charm, meticulously crafted with superb detail. This
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Chimney Sweep and Cat Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold chimney sweep and cat charm pendant. The charm is nicely detailed
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Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Enamel Figure Ice Skate Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a beautiful vintage winter charm. The figure ice skate charm pendant is created with enamel
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Enamel

Small Arrow Heart Charm, 14k Yellow Gold, Small Gold Charm
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 14K yellow gold small arrow heart charm is the perfect addition to any jewelry collection. The
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Mother of Pearl Buddha Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
. This lovely detailed three-dimensional genuine 14 karat gold buddha charm is the perfect addition to a
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Thick Vintage 14K Gold Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
Made from beautiful 14k gold, this vintage snake chain is the perfect length for a slinky choker
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Opal and Seed Pearl Vintage Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A 14 karat gold opal and seed pearl vintage charm pendant. This preloved charm has a floral leaf
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Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Rotary Phone Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Rotary Phone Charm! Dial it back with this cute yellow gold rotary phone
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Rotary Phone Charm
14K Yellow Gold Rotary Phone Charm
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W 0.36 in L 0.68 in
14K Yellow Gold Bicycle Charm #16009
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 karat yellow gold bicycle pendant - This lovely bicycle pendant is a symbol of
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Bicycle Charm #16009
14K Yellow Gold Bicycle Charm #16009
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H 0.37 in L 0.5 in
Vintage Figural Liberty Bell 14k Gold Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage charm for a charm bracelet. In 14k yellow gold. In the form of the Liberty Bell
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Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Vintage Figural Liberty Bell 14k Gold Charm for a Bracelet
Vintage Figural Liberty Bell 14k Gold Charm for a Bracelet
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H 0.6 in W 0.44 in D 0.44 in
Vintage Etruscan Revival Multi Stone 14K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An attractive Etruscan Revival 14 karat gold cannetille charm pendant. This pendant is decorated
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Mid-20th Century European Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold

Starfish Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Fine Ocean Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Starfish charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. The nicely detailed starfish
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Gold Tobago Multi Charm Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful 14K gold pendant that features two hearts, a Tobago charm and a diamond. The shape of
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

0.20ctw Diamond Charm, 14k Yellow Gold, Dainty Pendant Charm, Sparkle
Located in McLeansville, NC
This elegant and dainty charm pendant features a 0.20 carat diamond set in 14k yellow gold
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm #16896
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Piano Charm #16896 This adorable piano charm is meticulously crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm #16896
14K Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm #16896
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H 0.62 in W 0.52 in L 0.39 in
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Vintage 14k Gold Charm Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage 14k gold charm necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 114 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect vintage 14k gold charm necklace 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage 14k gold charm necklace over the years, but those made by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Five Star Jewelry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage 14k gold charm necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 22 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and pear cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage 14k gold charm necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage 14k Gold Charm Necklace?

On average, a vintage 14k gold charm necklace at 1stDibs sells for $695, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $27,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.