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Windmill Charm

10K Yellow Gold Articulating Windmill Charm #23973
10K Yellow Gold Articulating Windmill Charm #23973

10K Yellow Gold Articulating Windmill Charm #23973

Located in Washington Depot, CT

10K Yellow Gold Articulating Windmill Charm Bring a touch of whimsical motion to your jewelry with

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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Windmill Charm Pendant
Vintage 9K Gold Windmill Charm Pendant

Vintage 9K Gold Windmill Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A vintage 9 karat yellow gold small windmill charm pendant. This charm is nicely detailed and

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Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Regner Paris French 1960's Ruby Sapphire 18K Gold Vintage Windmill Boat Charm
Regner Paris French 1960's Ruby Sapphire 18K Gold Vintage Windmill Boat Charm

Regner Paris French 1960's Ruby Sapphire 18K Gold Vintage Windmill Boat Charm

By Regner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

windmill and sailboat with clouds Windmill turbine spins on an axis and centers a ruby cabochon Bezel set

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Vintage 1960s Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dutch Windmill 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Dutch Windmill 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Dutch Windmill 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A beautiful large three-dimensional Dutch windmill charm pendant. The octagon windmill is made in

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K YG Vintage Windmill Pendant
14K YG Vintage Windmill Pendant

14K YG Vintage Windmill Pendant

Located in Palm Desert, CA

. Whether worn on a fine chain or added to a charm collection, this windmill pendant brings both character

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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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18 Karat Classical 4 Letters Love Ruby Diamond Windmill Charm / Pendent
18 Karat Classical 4 Letters Love Ruby Diamond Windmill Charm / Pendent

18 Karat Classical 4 Letters Love Ruby Diamond Windmill Charm / Pendent

Located in Bangkok, TH

The windmill turns all obstacles into opportunities. and uses for good luck, longevity, health and

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Ruby

Windmill, with Movable Mill, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1930s
Windmill, with Movable Mill, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1930s

Windmill, with Movable Mill, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1930s

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Windmill can be used for charm bracelet or necklace GIA Gemologist, inspected & evaluated

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Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm #19408
14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm #19408

14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm #19408

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm This adorable windmill charm was crafted with meticulous

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Windmill Charm #20379
14K Yellow Gold Articulating Windmill Charm #20379

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Windmill Charm #20379

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Windmill Charm This 14K yellow gold windmill charm features an

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm This lovely 3D charm features a miniature windmill

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm This lovely 3D charm features a miniature windmill

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Windmill Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Windmill Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Windmill Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Windmill Charm- This remarkable 3D articulated charm

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Windmill Charm
14K Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

14K Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

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W 0.36 in L 0.65 in

14K Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Windmill Charm Beautiful 14K yellow gold windmill charm has wonderful detail along

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Windmill Charm
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Windmill Charm Beautiful 3D 14K yellow gold windmill charm with

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Detailed Windmill Charm #19623
14K Yellow Gold Detailed Windmill Charm #19623

14K Yellow Gold Detailed Windmill Charm #19623

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm This intricate windmill charm is crafted from 14K yellow gold

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Windmill Charm Pendant
Art Deco Diamond Windmill Charm Pendant

Art Deco Diamond Windmill Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

Here we have a delightful charm taken from at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of

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Early 20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm
18 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

18 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm- This lovely 3D charm features a windmill with blades that

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm
10 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

10 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

10 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm- Perfect for your travel charm collection! This lovely 3D

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Dutch Windmill Charm
Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Dutch Windmill Charm

Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Dutch Windmill Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Substantially sized charm designed as a matte gold Dutch windmill With a rotating propellers

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiny Windmill Charm, 14K Yellow Gold, Small Gold Charm
Tiny Windmill Charm, 14K Yellow Gold, Small Gold Charm

Tiny Windmill Charm, 14K Yellow Gold, Small Gold Charm

Located in McLeansville, NC

Add a touch of charm to your jewelry with this tiny 14K yellow gold windmill charm. This small gold

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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Windmill Charm Pendant 2.8 Grams
14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Windmill Charm Pendant 2.8 Grams

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Windmill Charm Pendant 2.8 Grams

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This charm is made in 14k yellow gold in the shape of a windmill with articulated blades. It

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Articulated Windmill Charm #17201
14K Yellow Gold Articulated Windmill Charm #17201

14K Yellow Gold Articulated Windmill Charm #17201

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H 0.37 in W 0.84 in L 0.93 in

14K Yellow Gold Articulated Windmill Charm #17201

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Windmill Charm - You will be blown away by our adorable windmill charm

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Windmill Charm This lovely 3D charm features a miniature windmill

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Windmill Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Windmill Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Windmill Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Windmill Charm This beautiful 3D charm features a

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

18K Gold Movable Dutch Windmill Charm Pendant
18K Gold Movable Dutch Windmill Charm Pendant

18K Gold Movable Dutch Windmill Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This gold windmill charm is a real eye-catcher and a typical symbol of Dutch landscapes. A genuine

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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulating Windmill Charm #20343
14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulating Windmill Charm #20343

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulating Windmill Charm #20343

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Windmill Charm- This 14K yellow gold windmill charm features an

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Movable Dutch Windmill Charm Pendant
14K Gold Movable Dutch Windmill Charm Pendant

14K Gold Movable Dutch Windmill Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A beautiful three-dimensional stylized Dutch windmill charm pendant. The windmill is made in 14

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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Windmill Charm, 14k Dutch Holland Travel Souvenir Moves
Yellow Gold Windmill Charm, 14k Dutch Holland Travel Souvenir Moves

Yellow Gold Windmill Charm, 14k Dutch Holland Travel Souvenir Moves

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Windmill, Holland Travel Souvenir Features: The windmill

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Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Movable Dutch Windmill 14 Karat Gold Charm
Vintage Movable Dutch Windmill 14 Karat Gold Charm

Vintage Movable Dutch Windmill 14 Karat Gold Charm

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This lovely small gold vintage windmill charm is a real eye-catcher and a typical symbol of the

Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three-Dimensional Dutch Windmill 14 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
Three-Dimensional Dutch Windmill 14 Karat Gold Charm Pendant

Three-Dimensional Dutch Windmill 14 Karat Gold Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A large three-dimensional Holland windmill charm pendant. The octagon windmill is made in 14 karat

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Large Movable Windmill 14K Gold Charm Pendant
Vintage Large Movable Windmill 14K Gold Charm Pendant

Vintage Large Movable Windmill 14K Gold Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A beautiful and rare vintage large three-dimensional stylized Dutch windmill charm pendant. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Windmill Charm
Art Deco Diamond Windmill Charm

Art Deco Diamond Windmill Charm

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cool Art Deco diamond-set windmill charm modelled in platinum. It's intricately detailed, with

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Yellow Gold Rotary Telephone Charm - 14k Love Messages Finger Wheel Moves

Located in Greensboro, NC

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bonato 18k Gold Diamond Flower Pearl Orange Quartz Beaded Dangle Charm Bracelet
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Bonato 18k Gold Diamond Flower Pearl Orange Quartz Beaded Dangle Charm Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

The beautiful and elegant charm bracelet was designed by Bonato Oliviero Gioielli and is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. The fine rolo link chain will fit up to a 6.5" wrist and is...

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Early 2000s Beaded Bracelets

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Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold

Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant
Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant

Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage figural purse charm or pendant. In 18k gold. Bezel-set with 8 round cut rubies. In the form of a purse or lady's handbag that opens with a hinge to the base, a sna...

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20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Fish Pisces Zodiac 14 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
Vintage Fish Pisces Zodiac 14 Karat Gold Charm Pendant

Vintage Fish Pisces Zodiac 14 Karat Gold Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This 14 karat gold fish pisces zodiac charm is beautifully detailed with scales and fins. The fish symbol is associated with wisdom, creativity and fertility. The charm is great worn...

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14k Gold

Italian Paperclip Link Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 6 Grams
Italian Paperclip Link Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 6 Grams

Italian Paperclip Link Chain Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 6 Grams

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

New & trendy paperclip link chain crafted in 14K White gold. Comes in different MM size, Length and Gold Color. Email for more details. Italian fashion pendants available. Ema...

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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Mercedes Car Charm
Vintage 14k Gold Mercedes Car Charm

Vintage 14k Gold Mercedes Car Charm

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 Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

French Antique 18K Pearl Button Cuff Bangle Bracelet - Auguste Lahaye
French Antique 18K Pearl Button Cuff Bangle Bracelet - Auguste Lahaye

French Antique 18K Pearl Button Cuff Bangle Bracelet - Auguste Lahaye

Located in Hummelstown, PA

A fanciful lace and natural pearl button cuff bangle by Auguste Lahaye (workshop later purchased by the esteemed French jeweler Rene Boivin). Masterfully hand fabricated in contrasti...

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Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

$55,034

W 1.58 in L 5.71 in

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Located in London, GB

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Kingdom of Hearts 18 Karat Gold Charm Bracelet
Vintage Kingdom of Hearts 18 Karat Gold Charm Bracelet

Vintage Kingdom of Hearts 18 Karat Gold Charm Bracelet

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Kingdom of Hearts 18k Gold Bracelet. The bracelet is beautiful and noticeable in public. The bracelet is 7.5 inches in length and is 6.5mm wide. The bracelet is made of 18k g...

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Vintage 1980s Charm Bracelets

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18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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 Charm Bracelets

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Mixed Metal

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High-Carat Gold Horse Carriage or Stagecoach Charm for a Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage gold charm for a charm bracelet. In 19k (or 800 gold). In the form of a coach or stagecoach. With white gold straps and braces, functional wheels and an integral ba...

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Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Enamel Fish Pisces Zodiac Charm Pendant
Vintage 18K Gold Enamel Fish Pisces Zodiac Charm Pendant

Vintage 18K Gold Enamel Fish Pisces Zodiac Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

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Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet
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Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage 14k gold bracelet with complet unuswal charms in very fine workmanship of every charm braclete is in 14k gold total bracelet weight 46 grams in good condition

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Located in Rotterdam, NL

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14K Yellow Gold Well Charm
14K Yellow Gold Well Charm

14K Yellow Gold Well Charm

$261

W 0.32 in L 0.79 in

14K Yellow Gold Well Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Well Charm Make a wish on this wishing well! Meticulously detailed yellow gold well charm featuring chain with no bucket. Size: 20 mm X 8 mm Weight: 2.3 ...

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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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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Windmill Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate windmill charm for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a windmill charm from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A windmill charm can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a single cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our windmill charm for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Windmill Charm?

Prices for a windmill charm can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $99 and can go as high as $1,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $185.

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.