Kirsten's Corner

14K Gold Vintage Abacus Charm or Pendant

$750.00

The earliest documented use of the abacus was China, circa 1200 C.E, but versions of the abacus were also thought to have been used in Ancient Greece, Rome, and Mesopotamia. Before the existence of written numbers, an abacus made it possible to count, add, and subtract. It was a simple tool, but extremely useful—taking something abstract and making it tangible. 

This 14k gold charm is a working abacus. It is a larger charm, made by soldering jump rings onto bars within a rectangular frame. It is kinetic, with moving parts, and it has a nice, heavier weight to it that makes it great worn from a chain. A special feature of this charm is that when you hold this piece in your hand, you can roll the abacus beads back and forth between your fingers, which has a soothing effect--like a lucky charm. 

It is marked as 14k gold and has an unidentified maker’s mark of a K inside of a U. It is 1 1/2” including the bail (1 1/4” without the bail) and 1/2” wide. It weighs 8.4 grams. 

Shipping

  • Free shipping on U.S. orders $250+.
  • U.S. Orders: Delivered in 2–8 business days via USPS or FedEx, with tracking and insurance.
  • Orders over $750 require a signature.
  • International Orders: Delivered in 7–16 days via DHL Express, with tracking and insurance. Orders over $1000 require a signature. Free shipping on international orders $1250+.

Returns

  • Returns are accepted within 7 days of receiving your item.
  • All returns incur a 5% restocking fee to cover transaction costs.
  • Buyer is responsible for return shipping and insurance.
  • Items must pass inspection before a refund is issued.
  • Modified or damaged items are not eligible for return.
  • Most items are antiques or handmade, and may show appropriate signs of age.

We specialize in antique and estate jewelry, offering carefully curated pieces known for their craftsmanship, history, and uniqueness. Every item is thoroughly inspected for authenticity and quality before it's made available.

Our commitment is simple: what you see is genuine, well-crafted, and worthy of becoming a lasting part of your collection.

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