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14kt White Gold Bulova Diamond Watch Ladies Serviced Working Warranty Art Deco
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
14kt White Gold Bulova Diamond Watch Ladies Serviced Working Warranty 7 Inches For sale is a
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1930s Swiss Victorian Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1970's Corum 18k Gold Ladies Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage 1970's Corum 18k yellow gold ladies cocktail watch, with its original gold dial and
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Diamond White Gold Ladies Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Holland, PA
18k white gold and diamond lady's wristwatch by Audemars Piguet. Audemars Piguet Leather band with
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1990s Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Bulgari White Gold Diamonds Tubogas Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari Tubogas Lady's Watch watch in 18kt white gold with 29 round brilliant cut diamonds around
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1960s Italian Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Omega Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds, Manual Winding
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Omega Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds, manual winding. Including certificate
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20th Century Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9701A6 18k White Gold Lapis Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Blue Lapis dial with white gold hands Bracelet: 18k White Gold
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1960s Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Woman Watch in 18K White Gold with Diamonds Circa 1960 Zodiac Brand
By Zodiac Watch Company
Located in Paris, FR
ZODIAC Zodiac brand mechanical ladies' watch in 18-carat white gold and diamonds and its original
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1960s French Retro Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9905D2 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: All Diamond dial with white gold hands and Sapphire hour
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Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9905D2 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: All Diamond dial with white gold hands and Sapphire hour
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Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Art Deco Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch. The rounded rectangle-faced
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Piaget 9706A6 18k White Gold Lapis & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds and Sapphire gemstones Dial: Blue Lapis dial with silver hands and
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Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ladies Watch Set with Countless Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and very high quality ladies watch in 18k white gold. The watch is set with countless
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20th Century Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies' 18K White Gold Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' Antique Art Deco wristwatch with diamond and sapphires, set in 18k white gold. Stamped 18k
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Mid-20th Century Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9821D3 18k White Gold Lapis Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Blue lapis dial with Diamond hour markers Bracelet: 18k White Gold
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Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by Chopard, with Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by Chopard, with Diamonds !Crown missing and glass
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20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9706D23 18k White Gold Opal Dial Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k white gold Diamond bezel Dial: Opal dial with silver hands Bracelet: 18k White Gold bracelet Size
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Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by Favre-Leuba, with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
By Favre Leuba
Located in Berlin, DE
Charming women's jewelry wristwatch in 18 Karat white gold, with diamonds and sapphires. By Favre
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20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget White Gold Lapis Dial and Diamonds Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18k White Gold 2 piece case, Round Brilliant cut
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1980s Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by EBEL, with Diamonds and Lapis Dial
By Ebel
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by EBEL, with Diamonds and Lapis Lazuli Dial The bracelet
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20th Century German Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Tank Divan White Gold Diamond Ladies Dress Watch Ref. 2613
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Cartier Tank Divan Dress Watch Ref. 2613 in 18k White gold with Diamond-set Dial and
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1990s Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

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

Omega Cocktail - Vintage White Gold & Diamond Manual Wind Ladies' Watch
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Up for sale is this beautiful Swiss Made 18k White Gold and Diamond Ladies' cocktail watch with
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1960s Swiss Art Nouveau Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Chopard Geneve 18k White Gold Ladies' Watch with Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Berlin, BE
formal. In conclusion, the Noble vintage Chopard Geneve 18k white gold ladies' watch with diamonds is a
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Piaget 924B2 18k White Gold Jade Dial Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Green Jade dial with silver hands and hour markers Bracelet: 18k
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Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 924B2 18k White Gold Jade Dial Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Green Jade dial with silver hands and hour markers Bracelet: 18k
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Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Audemars Piguet Ladies White Gold Diamond and Lapis Dial Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Audemars Piguet Ladies Wrist Watch, 28 X 27 M.M. 18K White Gold 2 piece case with a
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1980s Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Captive 35mm Round Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your wrist with the exquisite Cartier 18K White Gold Captive 35mm Diamond Dial Ref 3120
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20th Century French Modern Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Vendome Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Vendome collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 19 M.M. 2 piece 18k Yellow Gold case
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1990s French Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 18K White Gold 15201 Polo Evening Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
This Pristine Condition preowned 21st century Piaget POLO all diamond watch is the perfect glamour
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20th Century Swiss Modern Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Madison 21 Ruby 14k White Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Montreal, QC
14kt white gold and 22 diamond single cut of .02ct each ladies Madison mechanical watch. Will fit
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panther Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Panthere collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 2 piece case with Diamond set
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1990s French Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Ovale 18k White Gold Pink MoP Dial Quartz Wrist Watch 137.410.69
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Montclair, NJ
white gold case. The case is adorned 66 pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds of very fine (G-VS2
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1990s Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9706G2 18k White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: Mother of Pearl dial with silver hands, Diamond hour markers
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Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard 18k White Gold Happy Sport 26mm Ladies Diamond Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard 18k white gold Happy Sport ladies fully diamond set calendar bracelet watch, quartz
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1990s Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9190d2 18k White Gold Mother of Pearl Opal Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: Mother of Pearl dial with Opal center, silver hands and
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Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Covered Ladies White Gold Diamond Ruby Evening Dress Watch by Altair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning evening ladies dress watch from the Retro period, It looks like a bracelet, but when you
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1940s Retro Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Ladies White Gold Omega 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ladies Collectable OMEGA 14k White Gold with approximately 1.25 carat of Natural Diamond
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1950s Swiss Retro Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Vintage Bulova White Gold .25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Bulova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ladies Collectable Bulova 14k White Gold with approximately 0.25 carat of Natural Diamond
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1950s Swiss Retro Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies White Gold Movado 2 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Movado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Movado Collectable Ladies 18k White Gold with approximately 2 Carats of Natural Diamond Manual
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1960s Swiss Retro Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Gubelin Ladies Watch in 18 Karat White Gold
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Lucerne, CH
crafted in 18 karat white gold. Set in two lines with 48 full brilliant-cut diamonds of 1.92 cts total
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1970s Swiss Modern Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gerber Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Gerber 14 karat white gold diamond Swiss movement wristwatch. The watch features a silver
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1980s Swiss Retro Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust White Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless
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1970s Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Gruen Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Gruen 1950's Ladies Cocktail Watch, a timeless blend of elegance and sophistication
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1950s Swiss Retro Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Gruen Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Gruen Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
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Omega Ladies White Gold Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18K White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 59mm X Width 14mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

White Gold

Pesag 14KT White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece from Pesag, Vintage Retro Era design, the 14KT White Gold and Diamond
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1950s Swiss Retro Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pesag 14KT White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Pesag 14KT White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Watch
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Pesag Bracelet Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece from Pesag, Vintage Retro Era design, the 14KT White Gold and Diamond
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1950s Swiss Retro Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pesag Bracelet Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Pesag Bracelet Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
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Cartier Trocadero Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
bezel and Diamond set crown. Quartz movement, Ivory - White Dial with raised Gold markers. 1/2 inch wide
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1980s French Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Wide and Heavy Ladies Diamond Wristwatch, 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Wide and heavy ladies wristwatch. 14k white gold. Dial and bezel fully set with brilliants. Case
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20th Century Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1970 Vintage Omega 18k white gold Ladies watch
By Omega
Located in Bilbao, ES
Vintage Ladies 18k gold Omega watch Case size 23 mm, and openwork bracelet in 'eights'. Excellent
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1970s Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies White Gold Hamilton 2 Carat Natural F Color Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hamilton Collectable Ladies 14k White Gold with approximately 2 Carats of Natural Diamond
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1940s American Retro Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold 28mm Panthere 1925 2323 Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Ladies fine and rare Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Panthere 1925 Model Ref: 2323 Quartz Leather
Category

20th Century French Modern Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust White Diamond Dial Emerald / Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless
Category

1970s Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Piaget 6926 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Vintage Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Champagne color dial with yellow gold hands and Diamond hour
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Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch, circa 1930s. The marquise dial is framed in round
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chopard 18k White Gold Opal and Diamond Lady’s Watch
By Chopard
Located in beverly hills, CA
bracelet, crafted entirely in 18k white gold. The timeless timepiece is adorned with a diamond surround
Category

20th Century Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 4925D2 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k Yellow gold Ruby & Diamond bezel Dial: Gold & Ruby dial with yellow gold hands Bracelet: 18k
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega De Ville Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 48 Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive women's watch by Omega. 18k yellow gold and diamonds. Beautiful Omega De Ville ladies
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20th Century Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Ladies Diamond Bezel White Gold Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's ladies Omega wristwatch in 18k white gold with diamond bezel and mesh textured band
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Mid-20th Century Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Serpenti White Dial Leather Bracelet Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet Wrap Watch. It is made in the best fashion of the Italian designer, with a rose gold case in the
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20th Century Italian Modern Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust White Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless
Category

1970s Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Piaget Ladies White Gold Diamond and Lapis Mechanical Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 18K White Gold 26 M.M. 2 Piece case with Factory Diamond set
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1970s Swiss Ladies White Gold and Diamond Vintage Watch

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

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Ladies White Gold And Diamond Vintage Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the ladies white gold and diamond vintage watch 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 gold, 18k gold and white gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect ladies white gold and diamond vintage watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic ladies white gold and diamond vintage watch over the years, but those made by Rolex, Omega and Hamilton are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A ladies white gold and diamond vintage watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 58, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and baguette cut versions for sale. When shopping for a ladies white gold and diamond vintage watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Ladies White Gold And Diamond Vintage Watch?

Prices for a ladies white gold and diamond vintage watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $70,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,947.

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