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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 set, wedding bells, champagne goblets and 2 pair of shorts hanging on a clothes line.

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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

Vintage 1950's 3D charm bracelet with a wheel and barrel, diamond ring set with diamond, mailbox, hour glass, sweeper and telephone. Charms and bracelet all 14k gold. 7.25 inches in ...

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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 the center of the large heart, the romantic piece celebrates one of life's big milest...

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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.

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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 charm features intertwined rings that symbolize eternal unity.

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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

Designed as a highly rendered chapel with pierced gothic windows, steeple, and crosshatch roof Featuring a functional door that opens on a hinge to reveal an engagement and wedding r...

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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 special day!

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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 stone and wedding band designed in 14K yellow gold.

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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 cake with black and white enamel.

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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 band in the center framed by an engine turn open heart. 1 round brilliant cut diamo...

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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 Christ blessing the marriage of a man and woman.

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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!

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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!

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20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Interlocking Wedding Rings Charm #24240
14 Karat Yellow Gold Interlocking Wedding Rings Charm #24240

14 Karat Yellow Gold Interlocking Wedding Rings Charm #24240

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Interlocking Wedding Rings Charm- This 14K yellow gold interlocking wedding rings charm features polished craftsmanship and timeless symbolism, representing uni...

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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

14k Gold, 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, IL, USA.

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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 package.

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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 wedding day or anniversary.

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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.

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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 11.4 grams.

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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 people stood getting married. The perfect gift, and can be worn on a charm bracelet or a...

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1950s British Retro Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Noble 14k yellow gold bracelet with cabochon
Noble 14k yellow gold bracelet with cabochon

Noble 14k yellow gold bracelet with cabochon

Located in Berlin, BE

Introducing an extraordinary piece of jewelry: a mesmerizing 14k yellow gold bracelet meticulously embellished with cabochon-cut sapphire, emerald, and ruby gemstones. This bracelet ...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian

Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian

Located in Northampton, MA

A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...

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1830s Early Victorian Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

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

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 t...

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2010s Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

18k 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

Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring

Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...

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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum

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

Vintage 18K Yellow and White Gold Cupid Cherub Charm #17414
Vintage 18K Yellow and White Gold Cupid Cherub Charm #17414

Vintage 18K Yellow and White Gold Cupid Cherub Charm #17414

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 18K Yellow & White Gold Cupid Cherub Charm This gorgeous, handmade cupid cherub charm is meticulously crafted from 18K yellow gold with exquisite detailing and 18K white...

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20th Century Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Fernch Floral  Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Antique Fernch Floral  Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara

Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara

Located in Miami, FL

Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....

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1940s French Retro Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

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

Located in London, GB

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

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20th Century English Modern Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

Vintage 9K Gold Opera Binoculars Charm Pendant

$458

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

Vintage 18ct White Gold French Stamped, 2 Carat Marquise/Navette Diamond Ring
Vintage 18ct White Gold French Stamped, 2 Carat Marquise/Navette Diamond Ring

Vintage 18ct White Gold French Stamped, 2 Carat Marquise/Navette Diamond Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Diamond Marquise Ring 18ct White Gold French Stamped Circa 1980s Behold this exquisite vintage 1980s French diamond ring! The marquise/navette-shaped beauty is adorned w...

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Vintage 14K Gold Charm of a Jangada Raft or Sailboat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage charm. In 14k yellow gold. In the form of a jangada fishing raft or sailboat. The jangada is a traditional Brazilian fishing vessel made with highly buoyant woods (s...

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20th Century Retro Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

Materials

14k Gold

1810s French Yellow Gold Bracelet Charms Napoleonic Hussar
1810s French Yellow Gold Bracelet Charms Napoleonic Hussar

1810s French Yellow Gold Bracelet Charms Napoleonic Hussar

$8,010

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in

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 Hussars; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine,...

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1810s French Vintage Gold Wedding Charms

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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

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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.