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TJD 0.25 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Q Initial 3D Alphabet Charm Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
How about flaunting your diamond studded initial letter jewelry? Made by skillful craftsmen in 18
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold N Initial 3D Alphabet Charm Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
18 KT yellow gold and Studded with 44 hand-set round shaped natural white diamonds in prong setting
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold H Initial 3D Alphabet Charm Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
18 KT rose gold and Studded with 42 hand-set round shaped natural white diamonds in prong setting and
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Fancy 0.96 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Drop Pendant Charm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DESCRIPTION Type: Pendant Height: 31 mm Width: 10 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Hallmarks
Category

2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Felix B. Vollman 18 Karat Blue Enamel Baby Bootie Charm
By Felix Vollman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
By designer Felix Vollman Detailed royal blue and white enamel. 18 karat yellow gold. Bottom of
Category

Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Rose 0.42 Carat VS Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Charm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Pendant Height: 21 mm Width: 12 mm Metal: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 18K Stone Type:0.42 CT G
Category

2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

0.90 Carat SI/H Pear Marquise Diamond Charm Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.9 Carat SI/H Pear Marquise Diamond Charm Pendant Necklace 18 Karat White Gold This breathtaking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

9.53 Carat SI/H Multi Shape Diamond Heart Charm Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
9.53 Carat SI/H Marquise Diamond Heart Charm Necklace 18 Karat White Gold This breathtaking piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold I Initial 3D Alphabet Charm Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
. Made by skillful craftsmen in 18 KT rose gold and Studded with 33 hand-set round shaped natural white
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Notre Dame de La Garde Marseille Madonna 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medal Charm
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Madonna and Child
Category

Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan-Style Lantern Fob Charm Circa 1960, in 18 Karat Yellow Gold w Amethysts
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
finished with a vintage 18 karat gold bayonet clasp. WEIGHTS & MEASUREMENTS: > Pendant length
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Real 1.25 Carat SI/H Marquise Round Diamond Charm Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real 1.25 Carat SI/H Marquise Round Diamond Charm Necklace 18 Karat White Gold This breathtaking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Diamond Blue Agate Golf Club Birdie Charm 18 Karat White Gold Necklace Pendant
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18K White Gold Blue Agate Gemstone Handle White Diamond Golf Ball Gemstone 0.20 cts Diamonds 16-18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Red Carnelian Golf Bird Club 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Charm Necklace
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18K Yellow Gold Red Carnelian Gemstone Handle White Diamond Golf Ball Gemstone 0.20 cts Diamonds 16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Tiger s Eye Golf Club Birdie Charm 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18K Yellow Gold Golden Brown Tigers Eye Gemstone Handle White Diamond Golf Ball Gemstone 0.15 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Blue Lapis Lazuli Golf Club Birdie Charm 18 Karat Gold Necklace Pendant
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18K Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Handle White Diamond Golf Ball Gemstone 0.25 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

8 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Charm Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
8 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Charm Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold The statement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold G Initial 3D Alphabet Charm Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
How about flaunting your diamond studded initial letter jewelry? Made by skilful craftsmen in 18 KT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold F Initial 3D Alphabet Charm Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
craftsmen in 18 KT rose gold and Studded with 33 hand-set round shaped natural white diamonds in prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold A Initial 3D Alphabet Charm Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
by skilful craftsmen in 18 KT white gold and Studded with 31 hand-set round shaped natural white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold K Initial 3D Alphabet Charm Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
by skilful craftsmen in 18 KT rose gold and Studded with 41 hand-set round shaped natural white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold O Initial 3D Alphabet Charm Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
by skillful craftsmen in 18 KT yellow gold and Studded with 37 hand-set round shaped natural white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.25 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold X Initial 3D Alphabet Charm Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
. Made by skilful craftsmen in 18 KT yellow gold and Studded with 30 hand-set round shaped natural white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.70 Carat Pear Tanzanite Charm 0.53 Ct Diamond Pave Pendant 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
a diamond pave setting, and expertly crafted in 18 karat white gold. This pendant exudes elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.58 Carat Oval Tanzanite Charm 0.40 Ct Diamond Pave Pendant 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
diamond pave accents, and expertly crafted in 18 karat rose gold. This pendant exudes elegance, femininity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Grey Black Pearl Golf Club Birdie Charm 18 Karat Gold Necklace Pendant
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18K Rose Gold Grey Black Mother of Pearl Gemstone Handle White Diamond Golf Ball Gemstone 0.30 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

2.77 Ct. SI Clarity HI Color Movable Diamond Charm Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite bangle is handset with 2.77 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

7.10 Carat SI/H Diamond Crescent Moon Charms Necklace 18 Karat White Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 7.10 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Hammered Link Bracelet with Brilliant Cut Diamond Charm 0.72 Carat
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
18ct gold hammered chunky link bracelet with brilliant cut diamond charm 0.72cts, handmade in
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2010s British Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Charm Bracelet in 18 Karat White Yellow Pink Gold Boxes and COA
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Charm Bracelet Style: Charm Metal: 18kt Yellow, Pink, White Gold Size
Category

2010s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Black Onyx Golf Club Birdie Charm 18 Karat White Gold Necklace Pendant
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18K White Gold Black Onyx Gemstone Handle White Diamond Golf Ball Gemstone 0.30 cts Diamonds 16-18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, White Gold

Lock and Key Round Pave Diamond Charm Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
set in lustrous 18 karat white gold, adding a touch of luxury to its design. Adorned with a dazzling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Baroque South Sea Pearl Charm White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold playful dangling pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pave Bullet Dog Tag 18 Karat W Solid Gold Amulet Charm Pendant Necklace
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
. Genuine Colored Gemstones & Natural Diamonds 1.50 CTW. Available in 18 karat yellow, rose and white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...

Diamond White Pearl Golf Club Birdie Charm 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace Pendant
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18K Rose Gold White Mother of Pearl Gemstone Handle White Diamond Golf Ball Gemstone 0.25 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold

Luca Carati 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver and Grey Rhodium Diamond "S" Charm Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Southampton, PA
crafted from sterling silver and boasting the exuberant 18K rose gold, this is a remarkably appealing item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Aaron Basha Open Heart Necklace or Bracelet with 3 Charms 18 Karat Gold
By Aaron Basha
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Aaron Basha Large Open Heart Charm necklace or bracelet with 3 charms in 18K white gold, 87.84
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

.80 Carat Diamonds "Mating Pandas" Brooch Pin 18 Karat Fertile Charm
Located in New York, NY
-2 clarity. 18kt white gold intricate detail of panda characteristics. 7.9 grams. Overall: .60 X
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fancy 18 Karat White Gold 0.60 Carat Diamonds and 1.20 Carat Ruby Pendant Charm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Pendant Height: 29 mm Weight: 22 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18KStone Type:SI1-VS G-H
Category

2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

20th Century Coral Hand 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique lucky charm pendant, it is constituted of a pattern
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Woven Bracelet with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
An aesthetic bracelet woven with diamonds in 18 Karat white gold. The charm of the classics
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gondola 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a gondola with white gold detail. Unmarked
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Drum 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a drum. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold to
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amphora 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an amphora. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Teapot 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a teapot. Unmarked but tested for 18
Category

Vintage 1930s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Violin Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a violin. Unmarked but tested for 18
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Ovide Yencesse Angel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting an angel standing
Category

Antique 1890s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Cassette Charm Pendant
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Cassette Charm Limited edition Chain sold separately Exquisitely
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Genie in a Bottle Charm 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Pendant Vase
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Genie in a Bottle charm (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Origami Bird Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18K (18 karat) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a folded Japanese origami bird. Unmarked
Category

Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Nefertiti Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the head of Nefertiti set with 14 round
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Vintage 1920s Egyptian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18k Gold Pig Charm - Medium
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
"This little piggie..." Faye Kim's solid 18 karat gold pig charm symbolizes knowledge and good
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Faye Kim 18k Gold Pig Charm - Small
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
"This little piggie..." Faye Kim's solid 18 karat gold pig charm symbolizes knowledge and good
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Ships Anchor 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an anchor with pear-shape wire surround
Category

Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18k Gold Medium Alphabet Charm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Medium Alphabet Charm with granulation border - the perfect gift for
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Egyptian Pyramid 18K Rose Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) rose gold charm pendant designed as an Egyptian pyramid. Stamped with the
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Vintage 1920s Egyptian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Yellow Gold Poodle Dog Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a poodle dog sitting up on its haunches
Category

Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18 Karat Gold Charms For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 18 karat gold charms. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 685 vintage examples as well as 452 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 18 karat gold charms to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern 18 karat gold charms are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Cartier, Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA and Tiffany Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 343 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and rose cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of 18 karat gold charms, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are 18 Karat Gold Charms?

On average, 18 karat gold charms at 1stDibs sell for $1,248, while they’re typically $109 on the low end and $71,238 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About 18 Karat Gold Charms
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Whether 18-karat gold is valuable depends on a variety of factors. The price of gold per gram fluctuates with the market for gold. If the gold in question refers to a piece of jewelry, factors under consideration would include the style of the piece, if the accessory features any gemstones and what the gems are, where it was made, its condtion and more. A certified appraiser can evaluate 18-karat gold jewelry to determine its value. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of 18-karat gold jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, there is such a thing as 18-karat. The term describes metal that is 75 percent pure gold, with the remaining 25 percent being an alloy like aluminum, copper, nickel, iron or zinc. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gold jewelry and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold is generally okay to wear every day because the alloy can resist light wear and tear. However, you should take your jewelry off before exercising, playing sports, handling chemicals or doing other activities that could damage it. On 1stDibs, shop a range of gold jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Whether 14-karat or 18-karat white gold is better for a wedding band depends largely on your preferences. If you like the look of white gold with a warmer tone, you may wish to opt for 18-karat gold because it often appears yellower due to its higher gold content. On the other hand, 14-karat white gold wedding bands tend to be durable, making them a good option for people most concerned with keeping their rings scratch-free. Find an assortment of white gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.