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Retro 14 Karat Gold Diamond Horseshoe Bracelet with Watch Charm by Verdura
By Verdura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
horseshoe-shaped watch charm, composed of 14k yellow gold and platinum, featuring 20 Round Cut diamonds that
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1940s American Retro Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Triple Love Heart Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 9ct yellow gold belcher chain link charm necklace. The necklace plays host to a
Category

20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Clip-On Yellow Gold Vintage Earrings Diamonds and Charms
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
. You can have the gold earrings with the gold and diamond drop or circle charm, the black or pearly
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1980s French Retro Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Konstantino Pink Sapphire Bee Charm Link Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Konstantino
Located in Fairfield, CT
Konstantino 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire and Fire Fly Flower Link Bracelet Made from 18k
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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pirate Ship Charm Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Fine Estate Sailing Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage ship charm crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1960s). Three small rubies
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 s Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Piano Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring hinged lid that opens to reveal gold strings and closes with hinged clasp closure Accented by
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1960s Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

Chopard I Love You Drop Charm Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floating Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
GORGEOUS!! 18 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Chopard Happy Diamond “I Love you” Drop Charm Bracelet
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1990s Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Horn Charm 14k Yellow Gold Musical Jewelry Fine Estate Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage French Horn charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. One estimated 0.02 carat
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Wrench Pendant Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tool Charm Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond wrench pendant or charm crafted in 14k yellow gold. Round
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 70s To Us Charm 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Celebration Jewelry Medallion
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage "To Us" diamond charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1977). Diamonds
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Tiffany Co. 14K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant charm with Citrine, 1940 s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This charming vintage Tiffany & Co. pendant or charm, dating back to the 1940s, showcases a
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1940s Retro Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Heart Charm Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stacking Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond heart charm ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé Ladybug Egg Pendant 18k Gold Charm Red Enamel Diamond Eyes COA
By Fabergé
Located in Torrance, CA
Sweet Faberge ladybug charm crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.02
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

Sand Dollar Diamond Pendant Estate 14k Yellow Gold Charm Ocean Sea Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stones: N/A Size & Measurements: The charm measures 1 1/4 x 1 inch. Metal & Hallmark: 14k yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

Winged Angel Charm Estate Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cherub Pendant Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed winged angel charm (or pendant) crafted in 18k yellow gold. Diamonds total an
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Russian Sapphire and Diamond Egg Pendant Charm in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage sapphire and diamond Russian egg pendant set in 14k yellow gold. The pendant
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1980s Russian Retro Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Number 1 Floating Diamond Cube Pendant Vintage Charm 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond "number 1" cube pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1970s
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

Diamond LOVE Pendant 70s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Charm Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond LOVE pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1970s). Diamonds total an
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

Vintage 1.67 Carats Ruby Diamond Heart Pendant Charm in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Austin, TX
stunner. The heart pendant measures 1 inch long by 1 inch wide in 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold

Augis French Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby square love charm pendant with a rebus
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20th Century French Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Citrine Heart Charm Pendant w/Pouch 1940s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
illegible. The charm tests as 14k gold INSCRIPTION - n/a GEMSTONE Citrine: - One (1) round single-cut
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sputnik Orb Pendant Gemstone Large Charm 18 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Ornate sputnik gemstone pendant (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Multi
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 s Pearl Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Car Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rolling wheels that spin on matching axis Accented by a 3.5 mm round pearl as a passenger White in body
Category

1960s Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gecko Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Lizard Cultured Pearl Charm Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Gecko pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold. Cultured pearl measures 5.5mm. The
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Letter K Diamond Ring Evil Eye Charm Estate 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish letter "K" diamond evil eye charm ring, crafted in 14 karat white & yellow gold. Round
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

Horse Pendant Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Eyes Fine Estate Jewelry Charm
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage horse pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Etruscan Charm 18 Karat Gold Citrine Medium Pendant Jewelry Double
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Etruscan style citrine charm crafted in 18k yellow gold. 8 citrines are
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Citrine

Diamond Golf Ball on Tee Charm 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Sporting Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond golf ball on a tee charm or pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage c1962 Folding Picture Frame Orb Pendant Charm 14k Yellow Gold Fob
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage folding picture charm (circa 1962) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ace of Cards Charm Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Gambling Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Ace card charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s). One estimated
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

Vintage Number 2 Two Charm Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed diamond number '2' charm (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Apple Diamond Ruby Pendant Charm 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Fine Fruit Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Apple pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). Calibrated cabochon
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 s Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wishing Well Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring planks grooved with wooden texture supporting roof Roof is prong set with 2.0 mm round pearls
Category

1960s Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Solid Teddy Bear Pendant Charm Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Adorable teddy bear pendant fashioned in solid 14 karat yellow gold. The bear features blue
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Small Fox Pendant Charm Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eyes Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Fox pendant (or charm) crafted in 14k yellow gold. Two estimated 0.01
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Large Poodle Charm Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 14K yellow gold large poodle pendant with a pearl collar and ruby eyes. Bright and textured
Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Italy 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Tower Motif Tie Tack or Charm Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Tower Motif Tie Tack / Charm Vintage & Rare Here is
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1970s Italian Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Boot of Italy Pendant Diamond 14k Gold Estate Fine Jewelry Country Charm
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pendant depicting the country of Italy crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

Mechanical Working Music Box Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Wind Up Jewelry Note
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage mechanical music box charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

1960 s Four Leaf Clover Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Locket Charm
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage four leaf clover locket fashioned in textured 14 karat yellow gold. The locket is adorned
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis 0.56 Ct Diamond Charm Pendant
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
Judith Ripka Fleur De Lis Pendant finely crafted in 18k Yellow Gold featuring 56 round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Platinum 18 Karat Enamel Charm Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French Platinum 18K Enamel Charm Necklace is special as this necklace alternates between links of
Category

1940s French Artisan Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Insect Ring Amethyst Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6 Movable Charm Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
gold. Faceted round cut amethyst measures 7mm with the smaller amethyst measuring 4.5mm. Four small
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Peas in a Pod Pendant 14k Yellow Gold 5 Diamond Brooch Charm Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage "Peas in a Pod" diamond pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

Vintage Charm Bracelet Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend 14k Two Tone Gold 7"
Located in Torrance, CA
inches in length. The charm measures 1 inch diameter. Metal & Hallmark: 14 yellow & white gold. The
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

70s Qu hier Que Demain Charm 14k Gold Diamond Love Token Attributed to Merrin
By Merrin
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed "Love Token" charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1970). Three small single
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

Cartier 18K Two Tone Santos 12 Charm Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 18K white gold chain link Santos necklace from Cartier has 12 delightful charms spaced around
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage A. Augis Diamond Halo 18k Love Charm
By A. Augis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is a very special edition of the A. Augis Love charm. The text reads: “Plus qu'hier, moins
Category

1960s European Contemporary Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Ruby Sapphire Pearl Large Charm Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the pendant features a circular design with an openwork clock motif
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

Vintage 14K "I Married an Angel" Large Charm Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the pendant features a three dimensional angel figure holding a ruby
Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 10K Cupid and Hearts Large Disc Charm Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 10K yellow gold, the pendant features a cupid design with a bow and arrow, accented by
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Deco 1930 s to 1950 s Enameled Diamond Charm Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Charm necklace started out life as a Charm bracelet I had this turned into a necklace
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1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Large Heart Charm Calendar Pendant June 30th 1966 Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage large heart charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1966). One estimated
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

Letter M Initial Pendant Vintage Charm 14 Karat Estate Fine Jewelry Cursive Font
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage letter "M" diamond pendant (or charm) crafted in 14k yellow gold. One
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

60s Vintage Gemstone Charm Ring Sz 5.5 Turquoise Ruby Garnet Band Dangle
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish gemstone set charm ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s). Cabochon cut
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Platinum 0.48 TCW Diamond and Black Enamel Cube Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
combination of palladium, platinum, and gold, accented with enamel. The cube design features four round white
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Palladium, Platinum, Enamel

An 18k Gold Love Pendant with Rubies and Diamonds
By A. Augis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold round love charm with a border of synthetic rubies and a plus sign in the
Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Vintage Round Gold Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage round gold charm for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 60 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage round 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a vintage round gold charm has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Tiffany Co. and Aaron Basha are consistently popular. A vintage round gold charm can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 27, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 pear cut alternatives. When shopping for a vintage round gold charm, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Round Gold Charm?

Prices for a vintage round gold charm can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $280 and can go as high as $12,600, while this accessory, on average, fetches $893.

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.