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Piano Gold Charm

Retro 14k Gold Multi-Gemstone Piano Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural piano gold charm for a charm bracelet. In 14k gold. Set with pearls as
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20th Century Modern Charm Bracelets

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Coral, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Piano Charm #16771
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Piano Charm- Portray your musical side with our gorgeous 14K yellow
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Piano Charm #16771
14K Yellow Gold Piano Charm #16771
$341
H 0.26 in W 0.46 in L 0.55 in
14K Yellow Gold Articulated Piano Charm #17804
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Piano Charm - This miniature piece celebrates the elegance of music and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Articulated Piano Charm #17804
14K Yellow Gold Articulated Piano Charm #17804
$280
H 0.52 in W 0.44 in L 0.34 in
14k Gold Turquoise Piano Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine figural gold piano charm. In 14k gold. With a heavy, cast body and a hinged cover
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Turquoise, 14k Gold

14k Gold 
Turquoise Piano Charm or Pendant
14k Gold 
Turquoise Piano Charm or Pendant
$1,850
H 0.79 in W 0.87 in D 0.4 in
14K Yellow Gold Articulating Baby Grand Piano Charm #17498
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Articulating Baby Grand Piano Charm 14K yellow gold piano charm with articulating
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Upright Piano Charm - 14k Musical Instrument Pianist s Gift
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Upright Piano, Musical Instrument Measurements Tall (from
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Collectible Gold Operable Grand Piano w/ Enamel Keys Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 2.79 Grams Chain: Not included Overall Width: 11.4mm (0.45
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm - 14k Musical Instrument Pianist s Gift Moves
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Grand Piano, Musical Instrument Features: The lid can open
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Piano Charm Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Piano Charm Pendant. This adorable piano features lovely details with fleur de
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Vintage 1980s Retro Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Piano Charm Pendant
Yellow Gold Piano Charm Pendant
$611
H 0.37 in W 0.51 in D 0.51 in
Jeweled Piano Mechanical Yellow Gold Charm
Located in Miami Beach, FL
14k Yellow gold figural gold piano charm that features a hinged cover that reveals articulated
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Mid-20th Century More Jewelry

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Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jeweled Piano Mechanical Yellow Gold Charm
Jeweled Piano Mechanical Yellow Gold Charm
$1,350
H 0.75 in W 0.82 in D 0.42 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Piano Charm #23036
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Piano Charm- This 14 karat yellow gold piano charm features a polished finish
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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Piano Charm #23036
14 Karat Yellow Gold Piano Charm #23036
$495
H 0.32 in W 0.49 in L 0.8 in
14K Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm #16896
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Piano Charm #16896 This adorable piano charm is meticulously crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm #16896
14K Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm #16896
$474
H 0.62 in W 0.52 in L 0.39 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm- Perfect gift for the music lover! This lovely 3D charm
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20th Century More Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Baby Grand Piano Charm Pendant #15613
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Baby Grand Piano Charm Pendant This beautiful piano charm is set in 14K yellow
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k Gold Multi-Gemstone Piano Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine retro figural piano charm. In 14k gold. With pearl piano keys and alternating prong-set
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20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 14k Gold

Retro 14k Gold 
Multi-Gemstone Piano Charm or Pendant
Retro 14k Gold 
Multi-Gemstone Piano Charm or Pendant
$1,850
H 1.07 in W 0.87 in D 1.07 in
1960 s Chrysoprase 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Filigree Piano Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered upright piano with functioning hinged key cover Grooved with organic
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 s Pearl Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Grand Piano Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly dimensional grand piano with grooved details and hinged top Opening to reveal
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Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Grand Piano, Charm Handmade Movable Parts of Yellow and White Gold, circa 1950
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Grand Piano charm, With movable handmade parts made of 14 Karat Yellow & white gold, Circa 1930's
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm Perfect gift for the musician in your life! This
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm- Perfect gift for the music lover! This 3D charm
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Piano Organ Charm #14857
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Organ Charm This organ charm is crafted from 14K yellow gold and makes a
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm # 20018
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Piano Charm- This 14k yellow gold piano charm captures the elegance of a
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Antique Late 19th Century Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulating Grand Piano Charm #23269
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulating Grand Piano Charm- This 14 karat yellow gold articulating piano
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20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piano Music Instrument Top Opens 14 Karat Gold Charm
Located in Addison, TX
this charm is perfect. Complete with opening top. Charm details: Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight
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Late 20th Century Modern Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian Made 18K Yellow Gold Piano with Turquoise Charm Pendant
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Italian Made 18K Yellow Gold Piano with Turquoise Charm Pendant This Victorian charm is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Charm Bracelets

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Yellow Gold and Gem Set Music Box Piano Charm
By Henry Dankner Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s 14K Yellow Gold Piano Charm, possibly by Dankner but no makers mark, measuring 1 1/8
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Vintage 1960s American Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

14Y Piano Charm
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold grand piano charm. This charm features a grand piano motif with lid
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Y Piano Charm
14Y Piano Charm
W 0.5 in L 0.75 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm- Perfect gift for the music lover! This lovely 3D charm
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Articulating Grand Piano Charm Pendant
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage Golden Skeleton Key Charm Pendant Circa 1960s Crafted of solid 14K yellow gold, this
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold French Baby Grand Piano Articulated Charm Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This incredible vintage French articulated charm pendant is in 18k yellow gold and shaped like a
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Mid-20th Century Modernist More Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 s Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Piano Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly dimensional grand piano with grooved texture and scrolling filigree throughout
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Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Piano Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Piano Charm Perfect gift for the musician! This lovely 3D charm
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Piano Charm #21993
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Piano Charm Let your style hit all the right notes with this piano charm
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm. Perfect gift for the music lover! This lovely 3D
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

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Gold

14K Yellow Gold Articulating Piano Charm #17805
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Piano Charm - This miniature piece symbolizes the timeless elegance of music and
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

Coral and Turquoise Yellow Gold Musical Piano Charm
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
cabochon coral and turquoise 14 karat yellow gold wind up musical piano charm. The decorative
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Charm Bracelets

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Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Victorian Grand Piano Charm 9K Gold British Bracelet, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Grand Piano 9K Gold Charm for Charm Bracelet. British. 1900. Charm bracelets have existed
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Early 20th Century British Charm Bracelets

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9k Gold

Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Articulated Hidden Heart Piano Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm designed a piano with stylized glossy black and white enamel keys Hinged piano lid lifts up
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Vintage 1950s Retro Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yellow White Gold Grand Piano Red Enamel Love Heart Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat yellow and white gold charm pendant designed as a grand piano which opens to reveal a
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20th Century French Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mid-Century 14K Gold Turquoise Mechanical Musical Piano Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine musical charm for a bracelet. In 14k gold with turquoise cabochons. In the form of a piano
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Charm Bracelets

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Black White Enamel Grand Piano Charm - 14k Music Instrument Moves
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Material Information Enamel Color: Black & White Theme: Grand
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Piano Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Piano Charm Beautiful 3D 14K yellow gold piano charm depict the
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20th Century Enamel Frames and Objects

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Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Piano Charm
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Piano Charm
W 0.48 in D 0.32 in L 0.44 in
14K Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Grand Piano Charm You'll love this beautiful yellow gold grand piano
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Piano Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Piano Charm- Perfect for the musician in your life! This
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Early 20th Century Enamel Frames and Objects

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Grand Piano Charm Vintage 14 Karat Gold Small Pendant Estate Jewelry Opens
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed grand piano charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. The unique charm features lifelike
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Gold Piano Charm
Located in Vail, CO
Piano charm in 18k yellow gold with sapphire accents along the side panels and engraved detailing
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20th Century Italian Charm Bracelets

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Enamel Baby Grand Piano Vintage Articulated Charm For Bracelet
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Vintage 14K yellow gold baby grand piano charm with a tiny little secret. This adorable charm
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage 14K Gold Hammer Chisel Charm for a Charm Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold charm for a bracelet. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a hammer and chisel. Both hammer and chisel with integral bails and connected to 2 jump rings. S...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

Yellow Gold Vintage Rotary Telephone Charm - 10k Love Messages Moves
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Theme: Rotary Telephone, Love Messages Features: The finger wheel moves to reveal the message "I Love U" Measurements Tall (from stati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
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2010s Wrist Watches

Yellow Gold Rotary Telephone Charm - 14k Love Messages Finger Wheel Moves
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Color: Black Theme: Rotary Telephone, Love Messages Features: The finger wheel moves to reveal the messages "Hello" & "I Love U" Measuremen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped Applique Jacket Fall 2013
By Comme des Garçons
Located in University City, MO
Comme des Garcons Avant-garde striped floral rosette applique jacket Fall 2013 Extra Small Size The edgy unique high fashion jacket is constructed with black & white stripes througho...
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2010s Japanese Blazers

Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped  Applique Jacket Fall 2013
Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped  Applique Jacket Fall 2013
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Size: Extra Small
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lantern Charm
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage lantern charm made of 14 karat yellow gold. The charm features intricate details and a cultured pearl inside the lantern . The item was manufactured at the late 20th centur...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Charm Bracelets

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Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Heart Charm Bracelet 7"
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Heart Charm Bracelet 7" Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: 23.90 grams Length: 7" Diamond: 5 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .15ct app...
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2010s Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, 18k Gold

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Tennis Racket Charm
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tennis Racket Charm, Summer is here. Get back into the swing of things. So much Love to go around on and off the courts. Gift yourself for the fabulous sport of...
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Tennis Racket Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tennis Racket Charm
$407 / item
H 0.89 in W 0.5 in
Egyptian Revival Fish Yellow Gold 18 Karat Charm
Located in Geneva, CH
Fish Yellow Gold 18k Charm. Egyptian revival. Total length: 0.83 inch (2.10 centimeters) including bail. Total weight: 1.71 grams.
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20th Century Egyptian Revival Charm Bracelets

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Yellow Gold

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

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Green Asymmetric Strapless Ruffle Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Green Asymmetric Strapless Ruffle Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1996 Style: Strapless dress Color(s): Shade...
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1990s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

14K Yellow Gold Seahorse Charm #14295
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This sparkling seahorse charm features intricate 14K yellow gold details. Size: 24.2 mm X 11.9 mm Weight: 2.2 g/ 1.4 dwt Hallmark: 585 Very good condition, professionally polishe...
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Turquoise Cabochon Figural Hand Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural gold & turquoise charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a hand wearing a bracelet with two bezel-set turquoise cabochons. With an integral bail and ...
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20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets

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Turquoise, 14k Gold

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Piano Gold Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piano gold charm you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. If you’re looking for a piano gold 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a piano gold charm has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Henry Dankner Sons are consistently popular. Take a look at a piano gold charm featuring Blue Sapphire from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our piano gold charm for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Piano Gold Charm?

On average, a piano gold charm at 1stDibs sells for $433, while they’re typically $149 on the low end and $2,950 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.