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Enamel Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm 18 Karat Gold Red White Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
favorite necklace or charm to add to your favorite charm bracelet. The pendant is hallmarked 750 for 18
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20th Century Belle Époque Vintage Necklace Charms

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Goldstone Ex Voto Figa Leg 14K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
your own charms as wearable memories that can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet, earrings or
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Necklace Charms

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14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Layer Chain Charm Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
, it has a symbolic and often a sentimental value. They can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Necklace Charms

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pomellato Charm Bracelet and Necklace
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
A Pomellato necklace, detachable to possibly form a bracelet, manufactured by the Italian house
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1980s Italian Vintage Necklace Charms

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Sterling Silver Signed Collar Necklace and Charm Bracelet Set
Located in North Miami, FL
This set of a sterling silver vintage Mexican Collar necklace and bracelet has abstract dancer like
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1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Necklace Charms

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Christian Dior Grande Gold D I O R Letter Charm Necklace 1990S
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An uber cool Vintage Christian Dior DIOR Charm Necklace. Increasingly hard to track down, this is
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20th Century Vintage Necklace Charms

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Gold Plate

Vintage 1980s Charm Bracelet - Vintage Deadstock
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Charm Bracelet Meet this effortlessly cool vintage 1980s charm bracelet, carefully
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1980s British Vintage Necklace Charms

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Gold Plate

Escada Charm Bracelet Pink Gold 1980s
By Escada
Located in Wallkill, NY
Chunky Pink Charm Bracelet with Square and circular charms. Toggle closure. A bit of wear on the
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1980s Vintage Necklace Charms

Vintage 9ct Gold Coffee Pot Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
a necklace chain or layered with your other favorite beauties. The charm is in very good condition
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Coffee Pot Charm Pendant
Vintage 9ct Gold Coffee Pot Charm Pendant
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H 0.36 in L 0.87 in
Vintage 9K Gold Oxford Shoe Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
gold charm is the perfect addition to a charm bracelet, wear on a necklace chain or layered with your
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

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9k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Oxford Shoe Charm Pendant
Vintage 9K Gold Oxford Shoe Charm Pendant
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W 0.6 in L 2.4 in
Vintage 9K Gold Trinity Rings Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
a necklace chain or layered with your other favorite beauties. The charm is in very good condition
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

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9k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Trinity Rings Charm Pendant
Vintage 9K Gold Trinity Rings Charm Pendant
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W 0.48 in L 0.56 in
Vintage 9K Gold Opera Binoculars Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
to a charm bracelet, wear on a necklace chain or layered with your other favorite beauties. The
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

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9k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Opera Binoculars Charm Pendant
Vintage 9K Gold Opera Binoculars Charm Pendant
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H 0.52 in W 0.24 in L 0.56 in
Vintage 9K Gold St. Pauls Cathedral Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
gold charm is the perfect addition to a charm bracelet, wear on a necklace chain or layered with your
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

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9k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Spinning Horse Carousel Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
to a charm bracelet, wear on a necklace chain or layered with your other favorite beauties. The
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

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9k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold English Taxi Cab Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
to a charm bracelet, wear on a necklace chain or layered with your other favorite beauties. The
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

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9k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold English Taxi Cab Charm Pendant
Vintage 9K Gold English Taxi Cab Charm Pendant
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H 0.4 in W 0.36 in L 0.6 in
Vintage 9K Gold Holy Bible Biblical Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
the perfect addition to a charm bracelet, wear on a necklace chain or layered with your other favorite
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

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9k Gold

Vintage 9K Rose Gold Mechanical Box Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
a necklace chain or layered with your other favorite beauties. The charm is in very good condition
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 9K Rose Gold Mechanical Box Charm Pendant
Vintage 9K Rose Gold Mechanical Box Charm Pendant
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H 0.91 in W 0.32 in L 0.6 in
Celine 1990s Planet Arc De Triomphe Charm Bracelet
By Celine
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the timeless allure of the Celine 1990s Planet Arc De Triomphe Charm Bracelet – a
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1990s French Vintage Necklace Charms

Vintage 9K Gold Ornate Carnelian Fob Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This lovely fob charm pendant is made of 9 karat gold and it carries a plate of dark red carnelian
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

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Carnelian, 9k Gold

Cartier 18K White & Yellow Gold Rocking Horse Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Bellmore, NY
this charm allows it to be worn on a necklace chain or added to a charm bracelet. Whether worn close to
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Late 20th Century Vintage Necklace Charms

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K White & Yellow Gold Rocking Horse Charm Pendant
Cartier 18K White & Yellow Gold Rocking Horse Charm Pendant
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H 0.75 in W 0.75 in L 1.13 in
Vintage 14k Yellow Engagement Ring Box Bracelet Pendant Charm
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
wedding. Can easily be worn on a necklace as a pendant or attached to charm bracelet Total weight: 11.5
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Necklace Charms

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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
Heavy 14k Gold, Enamel, & Garnet Mezuzah Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a large charm in a charm bracelet or as a pendant in a necklace. Marked to the base 14k. Simply a
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20th Century Modern Vintage Necklace Charms

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Garnet, 14k Gold, Enamel

Heavy 14k Gold, Enamel, & Garnet Mezuzah Charm or Pendant
Heavy 14k Gold, Enamel, & Garnet Mezuzah Charm or Pendant
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H 1.54 in W 0.91 in D 0.87 in
Vintage Fish Pisces Zodiac 14 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
symbol is associated with wisdom, creativity and fertility. The charm is great worn alone on a necklace
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Necklace Charms

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14k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Engraved Edelweiss Beer Stein Mug Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
perfect addition to a charm bracelet, wear on a necklace chain or layered with your other favorite
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

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9k Gold

Vintage 9K Rose Gold Bird Stork with Baby Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
the perfect addition to a charm bracelet, wear on a necklace chain or layered with your other favorite
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

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9k Gold

Cartier Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Bellmore, NY
Yellow Gold Elephant Charm, an enchanting symbol of strength, wisdom, and opulence. This exquisite charm
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Late 20th Century Vintage Necklace Charms

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White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Bird Cage and Kinetic Bird Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine figural bird cage charm. In 14k gold. In the form of a domed birdcage. The interior set
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Necklace Charms

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Turquoise, 14k Gold

Mid-Century Bird Cage and Kinetic Bird Charm or Pendant
Mid-Century Bird Cage and Kinetic Bird Charm or Pendant
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H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 0.6 in
Heavy 14k Gold & Multi-Gemstone Treasure Chest Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
large charm in a charm bracelet or fixed with a jump ring to wear as a pendant necklace. Marked to the
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20th Century Vintage Necklace Charms

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Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold

Heavy 14k Gold & Multi-Gemstone Treasure Chest Charm or Pendant
Heavy 14k Gold & Multi-Gemstone Treasure Chest Charm or Pendant
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H 0.95 in W 1.07 in D 0.75 in
Sunburst Heart 18 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
often a sentimental value. They can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your other
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Necklace Charms

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18k Gold

Sunburst Heart 18 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
Sunburst Heart 18 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.36 in L 0.67 in
Mid-Century 14K Gold Clog Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
you can collect them as wearable memories and add them to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Necklace Charms

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14k Gold

Mid-Century 14K Gold Clog Charm Pendant
Mid-Century 14K Gold Clog Charm Pendant
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W 0.2 in L 0.71 in
Italian 18K Gold Vintage Cross Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
often a sentimental value. They can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your other
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Necklace Charms

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18k Gold

Italian 18K Gold Vintage Cross Charm Pendant
Italian 18K Gold Vintage Cross Charm Pendant
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W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Cartier 18k White Gold Rotating "I Love You" Flip Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Bellmore, NY
Love You" Flip Charm Pendant. Crafted with the utmost precision and elegance, this charm is a testament
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Late 20th Century Vintage Necklace Charms

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
as a pendant necklace. Simply a wonderful high-level charm! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Necklace Charms

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant
Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant
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H 1.38 in W 1.11 in D 0.52 in
Mid-Century 18k Gold & Lapis Lazuli Steam Engine Train Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pendant for a necklace. Simply a wonderful figural charm! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Necklace Charms

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Zodiac Taurus 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
has a symbolic and often a sentimental value. They can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet or
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Necklace Charms

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18k Gold

Zodiac Taurus 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Zodiac Taurus 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.63 in L 0.91 in
Italian Maple Leaf Wreath 18K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
memories, it has a symbolic and often a sentimental value. They can be added to your necklace, charm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Necklace Charms

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18k Gold

Italian Maple Leaf Wreath  18K Gold Charm Pendant
Italian Maple Leaf Wreath  18K Gold Charm Pendant
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Dm 0.48 in L 0.71 in
English 9 Karat Solid Gold Articulated Car Charm Petite 3.5 Gram 9 Carat / 375
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Details and Condition: This fabulous 9K solid yellow gold charm features an antique car with
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Mid-20th Century British Late Victorian Vintage Necklace Charms

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mano Figa Banded Blue Agate Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
beautiful worn alone or layered with your other charms. The charm comes without the necklace. The figa hand
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Mid-20th Century Revival Vintage Necklace Charms

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Agate, Base Metal

Mano Figa Banded Blue Agate Charm Pendant
Mano Figa Banded Blue Agate Charm Pendant
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W 0.32 in L 1.5 in
Vintage 14K Gold Enamel Figure Ice Skate Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
and add them to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your other favorites. The ice skate is
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Necklace Charms

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14k Gold, Enamel

Faith, Hope and Charity 18 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
sentimental value. They can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your other favorites
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Necklace Charms

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18k Gold

Vintage Figure Ice Skating Shoe 14 Karat Gold Charm
Located in Rotterdam, NL
add them to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your other favorites. The charm is in very
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Necklace Charms

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mano Figa Gold Stone 14k Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
favorites. The charm comes without the necklace chain. The figa hand symbol dates back centuries. It is
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Necklace Charms

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14k Gold

Mano Figa Gold Stone 14k Gold Charm Pendant
Mano Figa Gold Stone 14k Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.28 in L 1.3 in
Mid-Century 14K Gold Pistol Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
value. They can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your other favorites. The
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Necklace Charms

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14k Gold

Mid-Century 14K Gold Pistol Charm Pendant
Mid-Century 14K Gold Pistol Charm Pendant
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H 0.63 in L 0.99 in
Dutch Windmill 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
about charms is that you can collect them as wearable memories and add them to your necklace, charm
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Necklace Charms

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Movable Dutch Windmill 14 Karat Gold Charm
Located in Rotterdam, NL
necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your other favorites. The charm is in very good condition and of
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Necklace Charms

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Little Girl with Bow 14K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
and often a sentimental value. They can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Necklace Charms

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14k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Hebrew Coin Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
value. They can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your other favorite beauties
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

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9k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Hebrew Coin Charm Pendant
Vintage 9K Gold Hebrew Coin Charm Pendant
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W 4.73 in L 4.73 in
Vintage 14K Gold Flatiron Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
memories, it has a symbolic and often a sentimental value. They can be added to your necklace, charm
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Necklace Charms

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 Masquerade 14K Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your other favorites. The charm is in
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Necklace Charms

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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 14 Karat Gold Trumpet Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
memories and add them to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your other favorites. The charm is
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Necklace Charms

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Trumpet Charm Pendant
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Trumpet Charm Pendant
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W 0.2 in L 0.75 in
Vintage Enamel Chimney Sweeper Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
vintage charm can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your other favorites. The
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Late 20th Century European Vintage Necklace Charms

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14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamel Chimney Sweeper Charm Pendant
Vintage Enamel Chimney Sweeper Charm Pendant
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W 0.48 in L 0.79 in
Vintage 9K Gold Cuckoo Clock Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
often a sentimental value. This vintage charm can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Cuckoo Clock Charm Pendant
Vintage 9K Gold Cuckoo Clock Charm Pendant
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W 0.28 in L 1.19 in
Vintage 14K Gold Dice Lucky Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
sentimental value. They can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your other favorites
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Necklace Charms

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 Indonesian 18 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
are wonderful as wearable memories and can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Necklace Charms

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Indonesian 18 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
Vintage Indonesian 18 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.6 in L 0.87 in
Vintage Italian Virgin Mary Gold and Silver Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
and often a sentimental value. They can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Necklace Charms

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Mano Figa Agate Good Luck Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
. It looks beautiful worn alone or layered with your other charms. The charm comes without the necklace
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Mid-20th Century Revival Vintage Necklace Charms

Materials

Agate, Base Metal

Vintage 14K Gold Spider Web Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
vintage charm can be added to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your other favorites. The
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Late 20th Century European Vintage Necklace Charms

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
Three-Dimensional Holland Windmill 14 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
necklace, charm bracelet or layered with your other favorite beauties. The charm is in very good
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Necklace Charms

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Dutch Clog Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
you can collect them as wearable memories and add them to your necklace, charm bracelet or layered
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Necklace Charms

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 9K Gold Zodiac Pisces Fish Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
has a symbolic and often a sentimental value. This vintage charm can be added to your necklace, charm
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Necklace Charms

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9k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Zodiac Pisces Fish Charm Pendant
Vintage 9K Gold Zodiac Pisces Fish Charm Pendant
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W 0.28 in L 1.11 in
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Vintage Necklace Charms For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage necklace charms for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 5132 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. modern and retro are consistently popular styles when it comes to vintage necklace charms. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Cartier are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 419, are particularly popular. There are many round cut, cabochon and brilliant cut vintage necklace charms for sale. Most of our vintage necklace charms for sale are for women, but there are 1762 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Necklace Charms?

Prices for vintage necklace charms can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $225,000, while vintage necklace charms, on average, fetch $714.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Vintage Necklace Charms
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The charm on a necklace is called a pendant. It comes from the Old French word pendr, which means "to hang down." In turn, this word has its roots in the Latin verb pendere, also meaning "to hang." Shop a large collection of pendants from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Whether charm necklaces are in style can vary based on personal tastes and current trends. However, many people continue to wear charm necklaces year after year. Charm necklaces allow their wearers to record their most precious life moments in a language of gold and gemstones. The charms can represent friendships and hobbies, as well as births, graduations and anniversaries, making them enduringly meaningful. Find a variety of charm necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    What makes a necklace vintage is its age. Any necklace made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage. Necklaces produced a century ago or more are antiques. A vintage-inspired or vintage-style necklace is one manufactured during the past 20 years but inspired by older jewelry. Find a wide variety of vintage necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Clasp design on vintage necklaces vary significantly, so there’s no uniform way to open and close a clasp. Research the specific type of necklace to find resources on the style of clasp. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of vintage necklaces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage Chanel jewelry always has a date stamp and logo located somewhere on the piece that you can use for authentication. Everything on the date stamp should be easy to read, and the Chanel logo should look immaculate. Fake logos are often hard to read and have mistakes in the font. All the details should be exquisite, and the necklace should feel substantial. If it feels light and cheap, it’s probably a fake. Shop a collection of authentic vintage Chanel necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.