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Zenith Watch Art Deco Platinum Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Zenith Watch from the Art Deco era, made of platinum and diamond. The case and the
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet Movement:Mechanical Manual Winding
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20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Waltham Platinum Art Deco Diamond Watch w/ 14 Karat, White Gold Bracelet 1940's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum with 14K White Gold Bracelet DIAMONDS: 0.78cts VS Clarity / F-G Color CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Art Deco "Delbana" Platinum Diamond Watch-Bracelet Diamond Weight 3.05 Carats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco "Delbana" Platinum Diamond Watch-Bracelet *Motivated to Sell – Please make a Fair Offer
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Bucherer Diamond Platinum 14k White Gold Bracelet Watch
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period Bucherer diamond, platinum, 14K white gold bracelet watch of diminutive
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Lady's Watch
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco platinum lady's watch, decorated with onyx, diamonds and blue sapphire crown
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20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Ladies Strap Watch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Deco Emerald Platinum ladies wrist watch is from the 1920's to 1930's and has
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Beautiful Platinum Diamond Bracelet Dress Watch with Big Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Bracelet Dress Watch With Big Diamonds Movement: Mechanical Manual
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Ladies Art Deco Cocktail Diamond Sapphire Platinum Secret Watch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A timeless time piece from the famed Art Deco era. This interesting and ornate "secret watch
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Birks Platinum Art Deco Watch from the 1930s Handmade Diamond Cord Bracelet
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks and Son STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Dreicer & Co. C.H. Meylan Art Deco Platinum Diamond Watch
By C.H. Meylan
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco circa 1920s watch by Dreicer & Co dial, C.H. Meylan movement. Case decorated with
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.96 carat diamond (total), platinum and 9
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Evening Dress Watch METAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Fine Art Deco Hamilton 4.8 Carat Diamond Platinum Dress Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period Hamilton platinum, 4.8 TCW diamond dress watch with a wide double row
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20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elgin Ladies Wrist Watch
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The perfect combination of diamonds and platinum keeps time on this spectacular Art Deco Ladies
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Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Omega Platinum Diamond Articulated Art Deco Dress Watch, circa 1930s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case METAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Platinum

Omega Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamonds
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds 12 x 34mm
 Dial: Silver/ Grey
 Bracelet: Black Nylon This watch has been serviced and will come
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Omega Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamonds
Omega Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamonds
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Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Bailey, Banks & Biddle Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch, 1930s
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bailey, Banks & Biddle STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Antique Old Cut Diamond and Platinum Art Deco Cocktail Watch, circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
Boasting an impressive and dazzling diamond studded design, expertly crafted in precious platinum
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Titus Art Deco Odeonesque Concealed Cocktail Bracelet Watch Diamonds Gold 1940s
By Titus
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco diamond and synthetic ruby odeonesque concealed bracelet and cocktail watch in 19.2kt
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Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Shreve & Co. Ladies Platinum Art Deco Diamond Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen for Shreve and Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Watch, Ladies Wristwatch
Located in NEWARK, GB
This exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is crafted from dazzling diamonds and precious platinum
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Doxa Platinum and Diamond Ladies Bracelet Dress Watch, circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Doxa Watch company by Wyler STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Blancpain Platinum Watch and 18 Karat Diamond Bracelet, circa 1930s-1940s
By Blancpain
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Blancpain STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Cartier Vintage Diamond Platinum Collectible Ladies Dress Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This timeless Vintage Cartier Ladies' diamond watch is crafted in sensual 32.4 grams of platinum
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1930 Platinum Cervin Lady Wristwatch Bracelet with 6.75 Cts VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional jeweled Art Deco Platinum wristwatch. A beautiful and elegant cocktail piece from the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Platinum Ladies Watch 1920's Art Deco by European Watch & Clock Co.
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Diamond & Pear CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X 16mm
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Watch by Gübelin in Platinum 950 and White Gold 750
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Lucerne, CH
bracelet are made of platinum 950 and are set with 112 single-cut, brilliant-cut, and baguette-cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Platinum Vintage "Benson London" Ladies Watch with 8 Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Vintage "Benson London" Ladies Watch With Rose Cut Diamonds Movement: mechanical with
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Ladies Platinum & Gold Longines Natural Diamond & Sapphire Manual Cocktail Watch
By Longines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Natural Diamonds & Sapphires, Manual Wind Watch. It is set with 16 natural colorless diamonds and 20
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

M&W Ullman Platinum Hand-Winding Women's Dress Watch with Diamonds
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Case #900 Movement #F21 Platinum Case w/ Diamond Bezel and Lugs 14 mm in Diameter (16 mm w/ Crown
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Lusserna Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Deco, open frame design, attached to a diamond set box link bracelet, with a total of 78, eight-cut
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A late Art Deco, diamond and platinum cocktail watch, set with approximately 10.00ct of old-cut
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Hamilton Ladys Platinum and 14k White Gold Diamond Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage platinum and 14k white gold Hamilton diamond watch. The vintage
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Wristwatch, Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond cocktail wristwatch, with a rectangular, silvered dial with Art Deco style
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Baume & Mercier Platinum Handmade Ladies Art Deco Watch, circa 1940s
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Baume & Mercier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Shreve & Co Platinum Ladies Dress Watch
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Platinum and Diamond Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe for Shreve Crump & Low Platinum Diamond 1920s Ladies Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch retailed by Shreve Crump & Low, 24 X 13 M.M
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Lady's Platinum, Gold and Diamond Art Deco Tonneau Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier platinum, diamond and 18K yellow gold Art Deco Tortue wristwatch, circa 1925. An extremely
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Important Art Deco Black, Starr, and Frost Platinum Diamond Emerald Wristwatch
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Superb~ In splendid condition, this bracelet watch features calibre cut onyx, earth-mine emeralds
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Movado Platinum 1.5ctw Diamond Fancy Dress Wrist Watch Black Cord Strap
By Movado
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an elegant and classic vintage Movado ladies' watch mounted in a solid platinum case
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Platinum

Ladies Platinum white gold Diamond French Art Deco Mechanical Wristwatch, 1925
Located in Poitiers, FR
Rectangular, this art deco watch features geometric lines and decorations set with diamonds. The
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Lucien Piccard Ladies Platinum Diamond Pearl Dress Manual Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lucien Piccard STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
This mechanical Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Wristwatch centering an oval silver-tone dial with
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Granat Bros Platinum and 18k White Gold Watch
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage ladies platinum wristwatch with 18k white gold link-style bracelet. With 73 round settings
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
Beautiful 14K white gold link-style bracelet pairs with the vintage Hamilton mechanical wind
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
H 0.33 in W 0.76 in Dm 0.63 in
Tiffany & Co. Blue Sapphire And Diamond Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
accented by an array of sparkling sapphires and diamonds. The watch's case and bracelet are set with 12.00
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20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Lady's Platinum Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
markers to a broad brilliant-cut diamond bezel, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, white gold bracelet
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch reflects the iconic Art Deco style, characterized by its
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Lady Wristwatch with Old Cut or Baguette Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamonds Dial: white with arabic numerals Strap: Platinum bracelet with folding clasp, Will max fit a 15
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vacheron Constantin Platinum and 18Kt. Gold Ladies Evening Watch Circa 1920's
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Diamond Bracelet Watch METAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage Ladys Platinum Hamilton Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
bracelet. This stunning platinum vintage watch includes a 14K white gold clasp accented with 57 diamonds
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Lady Diamond Manual Wind Wristwatch, 18kt Wt Gold & Plat, France, c1935
Located in London, GB
and platinum. The case is round and set with single cut diamonds, the rigid bracelet is adorned with
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bracelet with Concealed Miniature Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco period platinum, 3.75 TCW diamond bracelet with a concealed miniature Hamilton
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Paris and Edmond Jaeger Seed Pearl and Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1910s, this early platinum, seed pearl and diamond wristwatch was created by
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Antique 4.16ct Watch Diamond Bracelet, Platinum, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Experience the elegance of the Art Deco era with this antique watch bracelet. Baguette and single
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum and Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Watch
Located in Wailea, HI
Platinum and Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Watch. Whether worn as a stunning
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bangles

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Newton, MA
This exquisite handmade antique art deco era 1930's diamond platinum bracelet is offered by Alex
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bracelet
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W 0.5 in L 7.5 in
Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Filigree Link Bracelet
Located in Thiensville, WI
c.1920's Art Deco Aquamarine gemstone, diamond, and platinum link bracelet. The center section of
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

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Deco Platinum Diamond Watch Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the deco platinum diamond watch bracelet you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using platinum, gold and white gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 454 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a deco platinum diamond watch bracelet may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing deco platinum diamond watch bracelet — no matter the origin — is easy, but Hamilton, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A deco platinum diamond watch bracelet of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 254, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a deco platinum diamond watch bracelet, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Deco Platinum Diamond Watch Bracelet?

The price for a deco platinum diamond watch bracelet starts at $320 and tops out at $222,921 with these watches, on average, selling for $6,977.

A Close Look at art-deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

Find antique, new and vintage wristwatches on 1stDibs.