Caracas Tranvía Charm — 18K Yellow Gold, Kinetic Top, Circa 1960
Caracas Tranvía Charm — 18K Yellow Gold, Kinetic Top, Circa 1960
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Some charms carry a city's soul in miniature. This exceptional mid-century piece does exactly that — a three-dimensional rendering of Caracas's beloved tranvía, cast in warm 14k yellow gold and finished with a kinetic top.
Caracas's electric streetcar system was the pride of the Venezuelan capital for decades, weaving through the city's plazas and barrios before falling silent in the postwar years. By 1960, when this charm was almost certainly crafted, the tram had already passed into civic memory — making this piece not merely a souvenir, but a deliberate act of remembrance. Whoever commissioned or purchased it was choosing to carry a vanished city with them.
Substantial without being heavy, detailed enough to invite a second look. The kinetic bail mechanism, a hallmark of quality mid-century charm-making, catching light from every angle as it moves.
Whether displayed on a charm bracelet alongside other mid-century travels or worn as a singular statement of collector's taste, this tram charm occupies a rare intersection: fine metal, kinetic craft, and the particular nostalgia of a city that once moved differently.
DIMENSIONS: 28.3 x 15.1 x 9.8 mm
WEIGHT: 4 Grams
PERIOD: Circa 1960's or earlier
MARKED: EA18K
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