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Aaron Basha Frog Prince Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Charm
By Aaron Basha
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond, enamel and 18K gold " Frog Prince" charm by Aaron Basha. Made in the likeness of a
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Cellini Exclusive 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Teddy Bear Charm
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
karat yellow gold teddy bear charm is crafted with yellow enamel for the body. His outfit is white with
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel and Gold Spinning Top Pendant Charm
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
This romantic spinning top charm is custom designed by Steven Fox and was inspired by a similar
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Ladybug Charm, 14k Enamel Good Luck Pendant Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Material Information Enamel Colors: Red & Black Theme: Ladybug
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rarely Seen 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Sagittarius Zodiac Charm Pendant
Located in Troy, MI
This vintage zodiac charm is crafted from rich 18 karat yellow gold and is for the strong willed
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Basha Diamond Enamel and 18 Karat Gold Baby Boy Shoe Charm
By Aaron Basha
Located in New York City, NY
Whimsical diamond, blue enamel and 18K yellow gold baby boy shoe charm by Aaron Basha. Featuring
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Late 20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1930 s 10 Karat Yellow Gold Princeton University Enameled Charm
Located in Troy, MI
This rare, vintage Princeton University charm crafted in 10 karat yellow gold depicts their mascot
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Vintage 1930s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

January Sincerity 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Amethyst Aquarius Zodiac Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat yellow gold charm pendant designed as a gold disc with enamel inlay of 'ENERO
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20th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

May Innocence Yellow Gold Enamel Spinel Gemini Zodiac Birthstone Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat yellow gold charm pendant designed as a gold disc with enamel inlay of 'MAYO INOCENCIA
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20th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mechanical Clown Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Moveable Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage mechanical clown charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Virgin Mary Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant with blue guilloche enamel depicting the Virgin
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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Gold Spinning Top Pendant Charm and Chain
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
This romantic spinning top charm is custom designed by Steven Fox and was inspired by a similar
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Honey Bee Diamond Charm Enamel Pendant Made In 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Honey Bee Diamond Charm Enamel Pendant is a whimsical yet luxurious piece, crafted in radiant
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 1920 Deco Egyptian Revival Surprise Sarcophagus Charm 18kt Gold Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold of 18kt and decorated with red, blue and green enamel. Fitted with a hinged bar to open the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Disney Mickey Mouse Enamel Ruby and Sapphire Gold Charm Pendant Necklace
By Walt Disney
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful and Finely Detailed Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Enamel Gold Charm Pendant. Hand crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Turquoise Hamsa Hand Charm Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 14 karat gold enamel pendant is hand set with .08 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Cellini Exclusive 18kt White Gold Diamond .16ct Enamel Teddy Bear Charm
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Enamel

Diamond Compass Charm Estate 14k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Travel Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed diamond compass charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18 Karat Enamel Libra Zodiac Astrology Charm
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Enamel Libra Zodiac Astrology Charm c.1970s
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, 18k Gold

French News Kiosk Charm Enamel Vintage 18k Gold Fine Hallmarked Jewelry Paris
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage French enamel kiosk charm crafted in 18k yellow gold. The colorful
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Urn Charm Amphora 14k Yellow Gold Blue White Enamel Vase Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage urn charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. Blue and white enamel adorns the
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Deco Japanese Lady Geisha Kimono Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage Art Deco 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant set with blue and black enamel designed
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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Blue Enamel Egg Charm Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Filigree Pendant Diamond Pattern
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage navy blue enameled egg charm crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1950s to
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Dice Heart Good Luck Pendant Charm 14 Karat Gold Enamel Craps Gambling
Located in New York, NY
A delightful and very unusual antique Pendant Charm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with two floating Dice
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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Zodiac Taurus Plique A Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Zodiac sign of Taurus depicting
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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Zodiac Libra Plique A Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Zodiac sign of Libra depicting a
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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel ‘Reussite’ Aces Gambling Cards Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold gambling cards charm pendant designed as a set of four aces
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Gold, Enamel, Cultured Pearl Oyster Pendant Charm, 2001
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
they created this beautiful pendant charm. Conceived in 18 karat yellow gold and opening to reveal a
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Early 2000s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Mid Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enameled Dartmouth College Seal Charm
Located in Troy, MI
Century enameled pendant charm of this stand out Ivy league college on a chain or a bracelet
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Mid-20th Century German Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Necklace with Enamel Carousel Pendant Charm
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold Tiffany & Co chain necklace, with a 14k gold enamel decorated carousel charm
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20th Century More Necklaces

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Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold, .12 Carat Diamond and Enamel Baby Shoe Charm
Located in New York, NY
"The Absolute Perfect Gift for Mom" Crafted in Italy, This 18 karat yellow gold bootie shoe charm
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Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Estate Tiffany Co. 18K Gold Enamel Akoya Pearl Oyster Pendant Charm, 2001
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold and multi-colored enamel oyster pendant charm opening to
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Early 2000s American Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

White Diamond 18Kt Gold Australian Pearl Christmas Chick Charm or Pendant Enamel
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
gold and one of them holds a yellow gold "biscuit" with chocolate drops in dark brown enamel. The eyes
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Amethyst Color Enamel Watch Key Fob Jaci Gold Charm Bracelet, 19th Century
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
smallest thing as a pocket watch key was an art piece. Masterfully put light blue enamel on Gold. Apart
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Vanity Items

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Amethyst, Gold, Enamel

Memento Diamond and Black Enamel Flower Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
encrusted pieces set in 14k gold, and includes variations with gemstone inlay and enamel to express your
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Aaron Basha 18K White Gold Diamond and Orange Enamel Clamshell Charm AB37-111324
By Aaron Basha
Located in Southampton, PA
silhouette in 18K white gold, finished in orange enamel. A bow accent, encrusted with diamonds, bring a touch
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21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Aaron Basha 18k White Gold Diamond and Enamel Tennis Ball Charm AB60-111324
By Aaron Basha
Located in Southampton, PA
. Made out of precious white gold, this little charm takes the shape and color of a tennis ball. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Pansy Flower Pendant Enamel Pearl Charm 18 Karat Gold Victorian Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
A VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU ENAMEL AND 18 KARAT GOLD LAVALIERE PENDANT IN THE FORM OF A PANSY FLOWER
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Enamel Baby Carriage Charm With Baby #15612
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Baby Carriage Charm This adorable charm is set in 14K yellow gold. Baby is safely
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jay Strongwater "Call of the Wild" Enamel Tiger Head Charm in Gold
By Jay Strongwater
Located in Milford, DE
Hand-painted tiger head charm by Jay Strongwater. Shades of yellow, orange, and brown enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Jewelry

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Enamel

Multi-Colored Enameled Owl Charm with Diamond Eyes, Pendant Necklace, 24kt Gold
Located in Bozeman, MT
Miniature Four-Petal Flower Charm Pendant Necklace with Center Diamond, 24kt Solid Gold by
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2010s Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Aaron Basha Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Flower Motif Baby Girl Shoe Charm Pendant
By Aaron Basha
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Enamel 18K Gold Flower Motif Baby Girl Shoe Charm Pendant is a timeless symbol of love and joy. Embrace
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Ice Cream Charm Estate Chocolate Scoop 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant 3D
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed estate ice cream 'chocolate scoop' charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. The unique
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Baby Shoe Charm with Dark and Light Blue Enamel
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
light and dark blue enamel, accented with an 18 karat yellow gold bow. The bootie measures approximately
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Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14k Gold Pearl Green Enamel Work 4 Leaf Clover Lucky Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.48 Grams Width: 19.6mm (0.77") (east to west) Height: 22.2mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Cartier Le Diamond Ruby Enamel 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Ladybug Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Fine ruby diamond and enamel on 18K white and rose gold ladybug charm by Cartier. Designed as a
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Lily Pad Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Pendant Charm 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND IN 14K WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD WITH GORGEOUS ENAMEL, DATING TO CIRCA 1910. This is just a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Aaron Basha Ladybug Diamond Polka Dot Enamel 18 Karat Gold Baby Girl Shoe Charm
By Aaron Basha
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond with polka dot enamel and 18K white gold baby girl shoe charm by Aaron Basha. Features
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold and Enamel Teddy Bear Charm
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
karat white gold teddy bear charm is crafted with light blue enamel for the body. The outfit is light
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold and Enamel Teddy Bear Charm
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
karat white gold teddy bear charm is crafted with a milky white enamel for the body. Her outfit is a
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Aaron Basha Diamond Pink Dot White Enamel 18 Karat Gold Baby Girl Shoe Charm
By Aaron Basha
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond, white with pink polka dot enamel and 18K white gold baby girl shoe charm by Aaron
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Aaron Basha Diamond Sapphire Enamel Yellow Gold Car Pendant Charm
By Aaron Basha
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Car Pendant Charm by Aaron Basha. With Diamonds (approx .05 ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Aaron Basha Enamel Diamond Bear Charm Pendant
By Aaron Basha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aaron Basha Enamel Diamond Bear Charm-pendant Aaron Basha enamel and diamond gold bear charm
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Early 2000s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1950s Rainbow Enamel and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fish Pendant Charm
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Rainbow Fish Charm Pendant - 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Cloisonne Enamel Features Fine Detailing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklace Enhancers

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Basha Diamond Pink White Enamel White Gold Baby Girl Shoe Charm
By Aaron Basha
Located in New York City, NY
Charming diamond, pink and gold enamel and 18K white gold baby girl shoe charm by Aaron Basha
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Late 20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Gold Edwardian Elephant Charm
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the Edwardian era, this 14k gold elephant charm is beautifully detailed. It has an emotive
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

2 Art Deco Pendants Charms Lady and Bellhop Coral Pearl Enamel 14K Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
ENAMEL. THE LADY HAS A CARNELIAN BODY, BLACK ONYX SKIRT, PEARL HEAD, GOLD NOSE AND ENAMEL ADORNMENT ON
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Carnelian, Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Gold Enamel Charms For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of gold enamel charms available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Our selection of items includes 526 vintage examples as well as 88 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of gold enamel charms to choose from, but Art Deco and Modern gold enamel charms are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Aaron Basha, Cartier and Fabergé produced popular versions that are worth a look. Browse our collection of 94 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many round cut, rose cut and bead gold enamel charms for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of gold enamel charms, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Gold Enamel Charms?

Prices for gold enamel charms can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $99 and can go as high as $32,500, while gold enamel charms, on average, fetch $1,200.

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.