Vintage gold charms up from a private collection I just acquired. Each charm is sold individually. I recently had the jump rings soldered closed as some of them did not have any, so they were added with recycled gold.
Trolley Car
Dimensions: 20.7 x 10.2 x 6.7 mm (includes bail)
Markings: 750 CHN
Circa: 1930-1950
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Weight: 2 grams
Puss in Boot - Hollow
Dimensions: 15.7 x 17.3 x 6.5 mm (includes bail)
Markings: 14K
Circa: 1900
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Weight: 1.9 grams
Crab
Dimensions: 15.5 x 13.2 x 3.1 mm (includes bail)
Markings: 14K
Circa: 1950-1970
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Weight: 1.7 grams
Fly Fish
Dimensions: 22.5 x 19 x 3.6 mm (includes bail)
Markings: D.L. 10CT
Circa: 1950-1970
Metal: 10k yellow gold
Weight: 1.6 grams
Phone Booth
Dimensions: 18.5 x 7.3 x 6.6 mm (includes bail)
Markings: FM 9 375 S E IIR
Circa: 1880-1900
Metal: 9k yellow gold
Weight: 2.7 grams
Wine Carafe - Hollow
Dimensions: 14.6 x 10.2 x 5.2 mm (includes bail)
Markings: 9.375 C PPLE hallmarked
Circa: 1800
Metal: 9k yellow gold
Weight: 1.8 grams
Turkish Shoe - Hollow and dented
Dimensions: 20.6 x 5.9 x 3.1 mm (includes bail)
Markings: WJP 9.375 N 11628 hallmarked
Circa: 1800
Metal: 9k yellow gold
Weight: 0.5 grams
Gold Vintage Charms / Victorian Charms / Hallmarked Gold Charms
Bracelets and rings get the most wear out of all the styles of jewelry. Make sure that your jewelry is professionally cleaned and your stones checked annually.
For gold rings, the higher the karat weight, the softer the metal will be, and the easier it will scratch. Frequent polishing is unecessary. Polishing your rings removes layers of metals and will thin it out through time.
The same goes with platinum, as it is a malleable and softer metal, yet denser, which makes it last longer. Platinum is also a white metal naturally and stays white, whereas white gold is yellow that has white alloys giving it a whiter appearance, but will never be as white as platinum.
For high value items, typically of $1,000, it is a good idea to have your pieces insured on your homeowners policy or with a separate insurer like Jewelers Mutual.