Vintage 14KT Yellow Gold Poodle Charm — Circa 1970s

This charming three-dimensional poodle, crafted in 14KT yellow gold and dating to circa the 1970s, captures a moment in American style history when the poodle was not merely a pet but an icon — a symbol of chic, of French flair, and of the unshakeable bond between a woman and her most stylish companion. Measuring 8.5 x 22 x 6.5 mm and weighing a satisfying 2.4 grams, this piece carries real presence on the wrist or neck. The gold is warm and rich, the craftsmanship precise — this is not costume jewelry wearing gold's clothing, but solid 14KT, marked and made to last.

The poodle first swept into American culture in the 1950s with the legendary poodle skirt, and its reign never truly ended. By the 1970s, poodle motifs in fine jewelry had become a beloved way to honor the breed — and the personality — of one of the most intelligent and emotionally intuitive dogs ever to claim a place at their owner's side. In French tradition, the poodle (caniche) has long been a symbol of elegance, loyalty, and cultivated taste. To wear a gold poodle is to wear a quiet confidence: I know what is beautiful, and I know what I love.

These charms were made in an era when American gold jewelry manufacturing was at its peak — when quality control was exacting, alloys were honest, and a charm was expected to become an heirloom. Decades later, this one remains exactly that: wearable, collectible, and deeply personal.

DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 22 x 6.5 mm (without bail)
WEIGHT: 2.4 Grams
PERIOD: Circa 1970's
METAL: 14k Yellow Gold
MARKED: 14KT

This piece was curated by Dimitria of Petra Star — a jeweler and designer with over 30 years of experience across the finest jewelry houses of the San Francisco Bay Area, trained by nationally recognized industry experts, and a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. At Petra Star, located in the heart of historic downtown Mystic, Connecticut, every vintage and estate piece is chosen for its authenticity, its craftsmanship, and the story it carries into the next pair of hands.