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Antique Gold Heart Charm Bracelet
Located in London, GB
diamond cluster clasp, and a modern blue guilloche enamel heart charm, set with a central old-cut diamond
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1880s British Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Gold Heart Charm Bracelet
Antique Gold Heart Charm Bracelet
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Antique German Cobalt Blue Glass Charm Bracelet
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Introducing a true gem of the past: the Antique German Cobalt Blue Glass Charm Bracelet, a stunning
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19th Century German Art Deco Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

Antique Pop Out of Drawer Cat Charm
Located in London, GB
Antique Pop Out of Drawer Cat Charm Circa 1900s In good working order it appears something has
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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9k Gold

Antique Pop Out of Drawer Cat Charm
Antique Pop Out of Drawer Cat Charm
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W 0.4 in D 0.16 in L 0.32 in
Art Deco Platinum Multi Stone Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful charm bracelet from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! This lovely piece is a wonderful
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Gold Bracelet with Faberge Egg Charms
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
Vintage bracelet with seven charms. Four egg charms are made by Faberge. 14k yellow gold. Gross
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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

9ct Gold Antique Devil Pop Up Charm
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Antique Pop up Charm inside looms a pewter coloured devil encase in a 9ct gold Box - with
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Gold

9ct Gold Antique Devil Pop Up Charm
9ct Gold Antique Devil Pop Up Charm
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W 0.38 in D 0.36 in L 0.38 in
Antique Silver Charm Coin Flexible Link Bracelet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This silver flexible link bracelet is designed as sixteen silver flowers connected by silver links. Twelve round pendants are attached to the bracelet, eleven pendants are made out ...
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1830s European Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Silver

Antique Victorian Gold Plated Chain Padlock Charm Bracelet
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
and a heart-shaped padlock charm adorned with a faceted amethyst glass cabochon, it captures the
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Gold Plate

1810s French Yellow Gold Bracelet Charms Napoleonic Hussar
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional set of French antique gold charms in 18k and 21k yellow gold, relating to Napoleonic
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1810s French Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1810s French Yellow Gold Bracelet Charms Napoleonic Hussar
1810s French Yellow Gold Bracelet Charms Napoleonic Hussar
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Silver Bracelet, 4 Charms Mounted with Assorted Stones
Located in valatie, NY
Antique Etruscan Style Silver Filigreed Link Bracelet With 4 Charms. The charms are each mounted
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Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Agate, Coral, Quartz, Silver

Art Deco Sapphire Heart Pendant Charm in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An Art Deco period sapphire set heart charm pendant in platinum
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Charm Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Variously-shaped old-cut diamond-set charms depicting a set of golf clubs – signed Cartier, a bell
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14 K Gold Perfume Bottle Charm
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian 14K gold perfume bottle of a lobed bulbous form, circa the mid 19th century. Comes with a stopper. A separate chain is intended to use the piece as an accessory....
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Gold

Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
of bracelets were popular during the Victorian era (circa 1837-1901), a time when personal adornment
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold

Georgian Petite 18k Chalcedony Urn Fob/Charm with Enamel
Located in Narberth, PA
A charming fob/charm from the Georgian era (ca1810) with a lovely Urn motif! Crafted in bright 18k
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1810s Georgian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Rare Antique Pop Up Clown in a Box Charm
Located in London, GB
Rare Jack in a box charm 9ct Gold Box stamped 9ct beneath Great large secure fastener Jack has an
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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9k Gold

Rare Antique Pop Up Clown in a Box Charm
Rare Antique Pop Up Clown in a Box Charm
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W 0.28 in D 0.28 in L 0.32 in
Vintage Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald Platinum Holiday Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This cheerful holiday-themed charm bracelet is adorned by 9 figures enhanced with diamonds, rubies
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Early 20th Century Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Antique 14 K Gold Ruby Diamond Sapphire Bottle Charm
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian 14K gold perfume bottle, circa the mid 19th century. The piece is modeled as a miniature vessel of a round shape, adorned with finely detailed hand carved floral...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Antique 14 K Gold Ruby Diamond Sapphire Bottle Charm
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian 14K gold perfume bottle, circa the mid 19th century. The piece is modeled as a miniature vessel of a round shape, adorned with finely detailed hand carved floral...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Antique 14 K Gold Ruby Diamond Sapphire Bottle Charm
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian 14K gold perfume bottle, circa the mid 19th century. The piece is modeled as a miniature vessel of a gadrooned square shape, adorned with fine hand carved patter...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Victorian 10 K Gold Enamel Perfume Bottle Charm
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian 10 k gold perfume bottle, circa the mid 19th century. The piece is modeled as a miniature vessel adorned with engraved floral patterns covered with black enamel....
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond Enamel Sapphire Platinum Drummer Boy Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a little drummer boy with a highly detailed enamel face Set throughout by rose cut diamonds and blue sapphire accents With millegrain detail Tested as platinum Measur...
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1920s Art Deco Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Ruby Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Heart Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm is designed as a scrolling heart motif with platinum bead detailing. Centering a cushion
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Articulated 18 Karat Gold Royal George Steam Engine Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm designed as an early Royal George style steam engine locomotive featuring two cylindrical
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1880s Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black, Starr & Frost Art Deco Platinum Emerald Ruby Diamond Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and diamond charm bracelets were the height of sophistication in the Roaring 20s and 1930s
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Queen Wilhelmina 1/2 Guilder Coin Charm Pendant, Netherlands 1907
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique gilded silver coin charm pendant of former Dutch Queen Wilhelmina. The half guilder
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique 14 Karat Gold & Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant Fob
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine intaglio pendant fob. In 14k yellow gold. With an intaglio carved portrait of a man carved at the center a framed carnelian disc. The patterned frame has a filigree patter...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold & Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant Fob
Antique 14 Karat Gold & Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant Fob
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H 1.15 in W 0.99 in D 0.16 in
Art Deco Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Motif Multi Charm Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
common motifs. A magnificent gemstone and reverse carved crystal charm bracelet from the Art Deco
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Floral Heart Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Giardinetto style charm features a striated basket overflowing with foliate and a heart surround
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1910s Edwardian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Carved Jade Leaf Sterling Silver Charm Pendant Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
width at the widest charm is .48" The silver chain has a darkened patina which I love. It has not been
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Jade, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Enamel 18K Gold Platinum Race Horse Antique Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a jockey in riding gear atop a racehorse pavé set with diamonds Rose and single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 carat total Jockey features opaque red, white, an...
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1920s Edwardian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique 14k Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Wrapped Bar Link Charm Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold w/ Blue Enamel Weight: 3.55 Grams Chain Type: Alternated Sections Chain & Bar Link Chain Length: Measures 7 inches next to a ruler - Will comfortably fit up...
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19th Century Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Eduard Türk 1900 Austria Edwardian Miniature Etoile Box-Charm In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Austrian etoile box charm designed by Eduard Türk. An amazing little pendant-charm box, created
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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Multi Gemstones 2 Row Slide Charms Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Weight: 74.75 Grams Type: 4 Cable Link Chains w/ Dual Row Slide Charms Length: Measures 8.25 Inches Next
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1890s Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pink Coral Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Devil Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant charm features a repeated devil motif as a pendulum form Faces are horned and highly
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1880s Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Signed Whiteside & Blank 14k Gold Fox Hunt Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine signed Edwardian fox hunt charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. By Whiteside & Blank
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian carnelian and gold pendant or charm. With a carved intaglio of an ancient
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19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Carnelian, Gold

Early Art Deco Diamond Ruby Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Antique Bird Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a perched bird within a circular frame Bead set throughout with rose cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.30 carat total Quality consistent with cut and age Accented by ...
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1920s Art Deco Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Mini Lincoln Penny Bracelet
By Michael Bondanza
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Penny Charm Dimensions: 11.25mm x 18.35mm x 2.5mm Weight: 1.1dwt Bracelet
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19th Century American Modern Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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18k Gold

Mini Lincoln Penny Bracelet
Mini Lincoln Penny Bracelet
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W 0.45 in D 0.1 in L 0.73 in
Victorian 9K Gold Antique Heart Padlock Gate Bracelet UK 9.8 Gr Clean
Located in Santa Monica, CA
: 1880s Item Length: 7.7 in Style: Bracelet, Victorian, Safety chain, Link, Padlock, Heart, Chain, Charm
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1880s English Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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9k Gold

Art Deco bracelet with pearl and turquoise in 14k tricolor gold
Located in Berlin, BE
nature's fleeting beauty. Nestled within its intricate design lies a breathtaking sapphire charm, adding a
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian Era Essex Crystal Song Bird Bracelet Hand Painted Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
like this bracelet. These bracelets are extremely collectable and beautiful, this one is in pristine
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Crystal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Garnet Mariner Link Padlock Locket Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
from each side of the clasp. A stunning example of Victorian link bracelets, this would make a perfect
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19th Century Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Garnet, 14k Gold

Victorian Gold Locket Nautical Bracelet With Collodion Positive Photograph c1865
Located in London, GB
A Victorian, fancy oval link nautical gold bracelet, with an oval locket charm, containing a tinted
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1870s Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Gold

Antique Gold and Malachite Bead Archaeological Revival Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period gold and malachite bracelet in the Etruscan Revival style, comprised of a gold foxtail chain suspending five malachite beads of varying sizes from gold ri...
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1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Filled & Gold Top Victorian 16 Slide Bracelet with Garnets, Rubies, & Pearl
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gold filled bracelet with gold filled and gold top variety of 16 Victorian watch chain slides. Accenting the slides are small rubies, garnets, and seed pearls. I expect the colored s...
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1890s Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold-filled

Art Nouveau Ladies Pictorial Slide Bracelet 14K Gold 52.3 Gram 7.5 inch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Art Nouveau Ladies Pictorial Slide Bracelet 14K Gold 52.3 Gram 7.5 inch Add a touch of elegance to your wrist with this stunning Art Nouveau Ladies Pictorial Slide Bracelet. Crafted...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

A Victorian 9K Gold Diamond Lion Head Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
A Victorian 9K Gold Diamond Lion Head Bracelet Highlighting a Lion's Head mounted in Center with Red Gemstone eyes and Diamond in mouth. Approximate Dimensions: 18.2 cm ( Length) ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Swiss Circa 1790 18k Yellow Gold Screw Open Egg Vinaigrette
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 12k Gold Grate Inside Total Weight: 25.02 Grams Overall Height: 37.8mm (1.4") Overall Width & Thickness: 26.5mm (1") Condition: Antique. Circa 197...
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1790s Swiss Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Japanese Tsuba w/ 18k Yellow Gold Decoration
Located in Lexington, KY
This exceptional tsuba is a fun piece of history that comes from 18th century Japan and and includes 18k yellow gold decorations. A tsuba is the handguard placed between the hilt and...
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18th Century Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Antique Unsigned Bracelet, 1920s/1930s
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Openwork dark silvery metal bracelet ornamented with transparent glass paste. Antique jewelry from the 1920s/1930s. Not signed. Additional information: Condition: Very good...
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1920s Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

Vintage Green Enamel Horse Head Bracelet
Located in Duluth, US
Gemstone Enamel & Diamond Metal : 18K Yellow Gold The Green Enamel Horse Head Bracelet is a luxurious and distinctive piece of jewelry that beautifully combines artistry a...
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17th Century Art Deco Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Enamel

Antique Gold and Carnelian intaglio Fob
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1860 - 1890 10k - 12k Yellow Gold Intaglio Fob, measuring 1 1/8 X 1 1/8 inches, the front of the Dark Reddish Carved Carnelian stone features a classic Grecco - Roman Depicti...
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1870s American Neoclassical Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold

Antique 0.20Ct Turquoise and Pearl 9k Yellow Gold Padlock/Bracelet Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive unusual antique 0.20 carat turquoise and pearl, 9 karat yellow gold padlock/bracelet clasp; part our antique jewelry/estate jewelry collections. ...
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Early 1900s Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.75 Carat Amethyst and Gold Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 3.75 carat amethyst and 15 karat yellow gold link bracelet with a heart shaped padlock clasp; part of our diverse antique jewelry an...
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1890s Unknown Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Amethyst, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Georgian Gold and Coral Hand form Pocket Watch Key
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 18 40 - 1850 Yellow Gold and Carved Coral Hand Pocket Watch Key, measuring 1 3/8 inches in length with the Hand measuring 3/4 inch. Fairly Scarce and hard to find in this form.
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1850s English Georgian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Coral, Gold

Antique George III Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Cornelius Bland #4355
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Very impressive antique snuff box with interior gilt finish. Measures 2 3/4" long x 1 3/4" wide x 5/8" deep when closed. Weighs 85.7g, 55.1dwt. Marked: CB, lion (sterling silve...
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19th Century Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco White Gold Bracelet Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Berlin, BE
Step into the lavish world of Art Deco with this stunning bracelet, a true masterpiece of fine jewelry. The bracelet is crafted from solid 14k white gold and features a gorgeous open...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco White Gold Bracelet Diamonds and Sapphire
Art Deco White Gold Bracelet Diamonds and Sapphire
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H 0.5 in W 1 in L 17 in
Victorian Natural Pearl Sweet Heart Bracelet 15 Ct Platinum Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Romanticism This lovely little Victorian era bracelet is composed by a sweet heart made of 15 Ct solid gold – marked – hanging from a Platinum chain inter spaced by natural...
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Late 18th Century European Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 28.00 Ct Garnet Rare French Origin 18 KT Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Extra Ordinary An outstanding antique French origin bracelet, with mourning locket, 19th century Rare example as hardly seen, superbly hand made with eye catching cushion shaped link...
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1840s French Early Victorian Antique Charms Charm Bracelets

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Garnet, 18k Gold

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Antique Charms Charm Bracelets For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of antique charms charm bracelets for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of antique charms charm bracelets made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Chanel, A. Augis and Carlo Giuliano are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 70 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, old mine cut and rose cut antique charms charm bracelets for sale. When shopping our range of antique charms charm bracelets, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Antique Charms Charm Bracelets?

On average, antique charms charm bracelets at 1stDibs sell for $1,245, while they’re typically $93 on the low end and $52,920 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right bracelets for You

Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.

Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.

In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.

Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)

While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.

One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.

Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.