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Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Vintage Yellow Gold Double Spiral Link Wedding Theme Charm Bracelet
Vintage Yellow Gold Double Spiral Link Wedding Theme Charm Bracelet

Vintage Yellow Gold Double Spiral Link Wedding Theme Charm Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

1960's 14k double spiral link charm wedding theme bracelet. Contains engagement ring, wedding band

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1960s Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold Wedding Marriage Home Theme 3D Charm Bracelet
Diamond Yellow Gold Wedding Marriage Home Theme 3D Charm Bracelet

Diamond Yellow Gold Wedding Marriage Home Theme 3D Charm Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

, hour glass, sweeper and telephone. Charms and bracelet all 14k gold. 7.25 inches in length. 1 single

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

c1976 Vintage Heart Wedding Bell Pendant Large Charm 9k Gold UK Hallmarks
c1976 Vintage Heart Wedding Bell Pendant Large Charm 9k Gold UK Hallmarks

c1976 Vintage Heart Wedding Bell Pendant Large Charm 9k Gold UK Hallmarks

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage heart pendant crafted in 9k yellow gold (circa 1976). With a wedding bell to

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1970s British Modern Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Wedding Invitation Gold Charm
Wedding Invitation Gold Charm

Wedding Invitation Gold Charm

Unavailable

W 0.66 in L 1 in

Wedding Invitation Gold Charm

By Leonore Doskow

Located in New York, NY

Charming charm: A wedding invitation, with fine engraving: "Mrs. Ervin Kelsey Requests the Honor

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1950s American Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm Say ""I do"" all over again

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20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Mini Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Charm #18666
14K Yellow Gold Mini Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Charm #18666

14K Yellow Gold Mini Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Charm #18666

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mini Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Charm - This lovely wedding band

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20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm- Say ""I do"" all over again

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20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Yellow Gold

1950's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wedding Chapel Pendant Charm
1950's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wedding Chapel Pendant Charm

1950's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wedding Chapel Pendant Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a functional door that opens on a hinge to reveal an engagement and wedding ring Accented by a

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1950s Retro Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Wedding Cake with Bride and Groom Charm
9 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Wedding Cake with Bride and Groom Charm

9 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Wedding Cake with Bride and Groom Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Wedding Cake with Bride and Groom Charm- Commemorate that

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20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Double Engagement Wedding Ring Charm
14K Yellow Gold Double Engagement Wedding Ring Charm

14K Yellow Gold Double Engagement Wedding Ring Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Double Ring Charm This double ring charm features an engagement ring with clear

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20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Wedding Cake/ Bride and Groom Charm
14K Yellow Gold Wedding Cake/ Bride and Groom Charm

14K Yellow Gold Wedding Cake/ Bride and Groom Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Wedding Cake Charm This charm features a bride and groom standing on a wedding

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20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm- Say "I do" all over again

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20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Charm- Say "I do" all over again

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20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Engine Turn Diamond Wedding Rings Heart Charm Pendant
Vintage 14K Engine Turn Diamond Wedding Rings Heart Charm Pendant

Vintage 14K Engine Turn Diamond Wedding Rings Heart Charm Pendant

Located in Henderson, NV

Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the pendant features a diamond solitaire engagement ring and a wedding

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1970s American Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jesus Christ Blessing Marriage 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Charm Pendant
Jesus Christ Blessing Marriage 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Charm Pendant

Jesus Christ Blessing Marriage 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm wedding pendant designed as a medal depicting Jesus

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20th Century French Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Bells Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Bells Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Bells Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Bells Charm Perfect keepsake for the bride-to-be! This

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20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band Charm Commemorate that special day! This lovely 3D charm

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20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 14K Gold & White Enamel Figural Wedding Cake Charm for a Bracelet
Mid-Century 14K Gold & White Enamel Figural Wedding Cake Charm for a Bracelet

Mid-Century 14K Gold & White Enamel Figural Wedding Cake Charm for a Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Mid-Century Modern figural gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. By Spies Bros. of Chicago

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Church Charm Pendant, Wedding, Stanhop
Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Church Charm Pendant, Wedding, Stanhop

Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Church Charm Pendant, Wedding, Stanhop

Located in NEWARK, GB

This tiny little novelty 9kt gold charm or pendant really has so much going on in such a small

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Late 20th Century British Retro Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold and Diamond Bride and Groom Wedding Cake Topper Charm
Vintage 14k Gold and Diamond Bride and Groom Wedding Cake Topper Charm

Vintage 14k Gold and Diamond Bride and Groom Wedding Cake Topper Charm

Located in New York, NY

This highly detailed bride and groom wedding cake topper charm is the sweetest way to commemorate a

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Intricate 9KY Cathedral Charm/Pendant with Interior Wedding Scene
Intricate 9KY Cathedral Charm/Pendant with Interior Wedding Scene

Intricate 9KY Cathedral Charm/Pendant with Interior Wedding Scene

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Ornately detailed 9K yellow gold cathedral charm featuring an adorable wedding scene hidden within

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Late 20th Century English Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Wedding Cake Charm
Tiffany & Co. Gold Wedding Cake Charm

Tiffany & Co. Gold Wedding Cake Charm

Located in New York, NY

Lovely, heavy 18K yellow gold figural wedding cake charm. Made and signed by Tiffany & Co. Three

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1990s Italian Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Wedding Cake Charm Pendant
Tiffany & Co. Gold Wedding Cake Charm Pendant

Tiffany & Co. Gold Wedding Cake Charm Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold wedding cake charm by Tiffany & Co. The charm is 18mm x 15mm x 13mm and weighs

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Opening Church Wedding Scene Charm in 9ct Yellow Gold
Vintage Opening Church Wedding Scene Charm in 9ct Yellow Gold

Vintage Opening Church Wedding Scene Charm in 9ct Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

A great 9ct Yellow Gold Vintage Charm that depicts a Church that opens to show a scene of two

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1950s British Retro Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Yellow Gold

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18 Karat Yellow Gold Lucky Charm Bracelet
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lucky Charm Bracelet

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lucky Charm Bracelet

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold luck charm bracelet. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent qua...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mercedes Car Charm, Mid-20th Century, Europe
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mercedes Car Charm, Mid-20th Century, Europe

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mercedes Car Charm, Mid-20th Century, Europe

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 14k yellow gold Mercedes car charm is a perfect gift for a Mercedes lover, car collector or new driver on his or her momentous birthday. An old fashioned replica of a Me...

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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

14k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Heart Tag Charm Bracelet 8"
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Heart Tag Charm Bracelet 8"

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Heart Tag Charm Bracelet 8"

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Heart Tag Charm Bracelet 8" Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 25.40 grams Length: 8". It could be adjusted to fit smaller wrist by moving the lobster clasp to an...

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2010s Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

18k Gold

Monet 75th Antiqued Gold Anniversary Statement Talisman Charm Bracelet 2000s
Monet 75th Antiqued Gold Anniversary Statement Talisman Charm Bracelet 2000s

Monet 75th Antiqued Gold Anniversary Statement Talisman Charm Bracelet 2000s

By Monet

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A stand out Vintage Monet Charm Bracelet. Created to celebrate Monet Jewelry's 75th anniversary. Crafted in a very mellow, antiqued gold plated metal. Featuring a myriad of charms, e...

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Early 2000s Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

1970s 12k Gold Plated Charm Bracelet - 1 Of 20
1970s 12k Gold Plated Charm Bracelet - 1 Of 20

1970s 12k Gold Plated Charm Bracelet - 1 Of 20

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step back in time with this stunning 1970s 12k Gold Plated Charm Bracelet, a rare piece that is one of only 20 ever made. Each bracelet carries its unique personal charms, reflecting...

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Late 20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

American 1935 Dreco Retro Charm in the Shape of a PHONE In 14Kt Yellow Gold
American 1935 Dreco Retro Charm in the Shape of a PHONE In 14Kt Yellow Gold

American 1935 Dreco Retro Charm in the Shape of a PHONE In 14Kt Yellow Gold

$628Sale Price|20% Off

W 0.43 in D 0.44 in L 0.63 in

American 1935 Dreco Retro Charm in the Shape of a PHONE In 14Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

An American charm from the deco-retro period. Here and in the following six lots, we are presenting an amazing selection of vintage charms for bracelets. This charm was made in Amer...

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1930s American Retro Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Gold Curiosity Box Charm w/Box
Hermès Gold Curiosity Box Charm w/Box

Hermès Gold Curiosity Box Charm w/Box

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès gold curiosity box charm. Mint condition. Trunk does not open. Comes with original pouch and box.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage 9K Gold Opera Binoculars Charm Pendant
Vintage 9K Gold Opera Binoculars Charm Pendant

Vintage 9K Gold Opera Binoculars Charm Pendant

$464

H 0.52 in W 0.24 in L 0.56 in

Vintage 9K Gold Opera Binoculars Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A vintage 9 karat yellow gold opera binoculars charm pendant. This miniature Galilean binoculars charm is usually used at performance events, whose name is derived from traditional u...

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Late 20th Century British Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

9k Gold

Italian Leaning Tower of Pisa 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Italian Leaning Tower of Pisa 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Italian Leaning Tower of Pisa 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) gold charm pendant designed as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy. Stamped with the French import mark for 18 karat gold. Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.05 x 1.05 cm (not inclu...

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1920s Italian Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Hourglass Charm Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Timer Rock Crystal Pendant
Tiffany & Co Hourglass Charm Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Timer Rock Crystal Pendant

Tiffany & Co Hourglass Charm Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Timer Rock Crystal Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co infinity hourglass charm crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The charm is a hard-to-find retired piece and no longer made by Tiffany & Co. The ch...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL lucky charm bracelet with 7 iconic Chanel pendants gold-plated, 1990
CHANEL lucky charm bracelet with 7 iconic Chanel pendants gold-plated, 1990

CHANEL lucky charm bracelet with 7 iconic Chanel pendants gold-plated, 1990

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Chanel's gold-tone chain link bracelet with seven iconic Chanel items hung from the chain such as a shamrock, heels, a perfume bottle, cupid, a quilted Chanel bag and a turtle, a cam...

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1990s French Modern Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Gold Plate

Yellow Gold Freestanding Floor Safe Charm - 14k Valuables Security Pendant Opens
Yellow Gold Freestanding Floor Safe Charm - 14k Valuables Security Pendant Opens

Yellow Gold Freestanding Floor Safe Charm - 14k Valuables Security Pendant Opens

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Freestanding Floor Safe, Valuables Security Features: Textured Detailing, Door Opens Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 11/16" (17.3mm)...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Victrola Phonograph Stanhope NYC Charm #17885
14K Yellow Gold Victrola Phonograph Stanhope NYC Charm #17885

14K Yellow Gold Victrola Phonograph Stanhope NYC Charm #17885

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Victrola Phonograph Stanhope NYC Charm Let your style hit all the right notes with our 14K Yellow Gold. Charm depicts a Victrola Phonograph with articulating doors. ...

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20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Italian 18kt Gold Turquoise Etruscan Revival Locket Charm Bracelet
Mid Century Italian 18kt Gold Turquoise Etruscan Revival Locket Charm Bracelet

Mid Century Italian 18kt Gold Turquoise Etruscan Revival Locket Charm Bracelet

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Exquisite work on this stunning vintage Italian 18kt solid gold charm bracelet featuring 5 charms attached to a solid gold textured link bracelet with hidden tongue and box clasp wit...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Victorian 14k Garnet Mariner Link Padlock Locket Bracelet
Victorian 14k Garnet Mariner Link Padlock Locket Bracelet

Victorian 14k Garnet Mariner Link Padlock Locket Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

A fabulous etched gold padlock bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in vibrant 14k gold, this beautiful bracelet is comprised of large alternating links that interlock t...

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19th Century Victorian Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Charm of a Raft or Sailboat
Vintage 14K Gold Charm of a Raft or Sailboat

Vintage 14K Gold Charm of a Raft or Sailboat

$595

H 0.79 in W 0.4 in D 0.71 in

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 charm! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, ...

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20th Century Retro Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

14k Gold

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Vintage Gold Wedding Charms For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage gold wedding charms. Frequently made of gold, white gold and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 39 vintage examples as well as 13 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. modern and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage gold wedding charms. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Five Star Jewelry, Hammerman Brothers and Yves Saint Laurent are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 25 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, mixed cut and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage gold wedding charms, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage Gold Wedding Charms?

Prices for vintage gold wedding charms start at $142 and top out at $19,800 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,430.

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.