Elgin 14k Gold Pocket Watch/Pendant
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
scratches on the gold. The composition of this watch is luxurious and made from 14k gold. Men are hard to
Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches
14k Gold
Elgin 14k Gold Pocket Watch/Pendant
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
scratches on the gold. The composition of this watch is luxurious and made from 14k gold. Men are hard to
14k Gold
Elgin 14K Gold Open-Face Pocket Watch 21-Jewel Movement, circa 1899
By Elgin
Located in Miami, FL
A superb Elgin 14K solid gold open-face pocket watch, featuring a rare and highly desirable 21
14k Gold
Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Gold Chain and Elks Tooth Fob
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Capture a piece of history in time. This grand 14 karat yellow gold, circa 1891 Elgin National GM
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Elgin was producing over two million watches per year, more than any other watch factory in the world
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
White Gold Art Deco Converted Watch Pendant - 14k Vintage Not Running
By Elgin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Elgin Movement: U.S.A. Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s Movement Maker: Elgin Metal Content: 14k
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Elgin 14k Gold Grade 345 Size 12S 17j Mechanical Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Elgin Watch Co. Movement: Elgin - Model 3 - Grade 345 - Mechanical - Hand Wound - Stem
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Lady Raymond Elgin Size 5/0S Mechanical Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Elgin Watch Co. Movement: Elgin - Grade 380 - Mechanical - Hand Wound - 15 Jewels
14k Gold
Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid
14k Gold
Elgin 563174 Pocket Watch 14k Yellow Gold White Dial Case Manual
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Elgin multi color gold hunter case pocket watch "6 size" in 14k. 15 jewels. Elaborate floral
Yellow Gold
Antique Elgin 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. The hunting case has an
Diamond, 14k Gold
Heavy 14 Karat Gold Full Engraved Full Hunter Case Elgin Antique Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Carlisle, GB
A Heavy 14K Gold Fully Engraved Case Full Hunter Elgin Antique Pocket Watch. This beautiful watch
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 15 Jewel Grade 315
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k
14k Gold
Elgin 14 Karat Multi-Color Gold 17-Jewel Antique Pocket Watch Full Hunter
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid
14k Gold
Elgin Open-Face 14 Karat Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 364 12S 15J 1910
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
14k Gold
Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 315 12s 15 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K
14k Gold
Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow GF Antique Pocket Watch Gr 117 17 Jewel, 1897
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue/Black Hands 14K Yellow GF Case w
14k Gold
HC/CH Vacheron & Constantin Double Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Vacheron & Constantin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Hands & Dedicated
14k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold Elgin Pocket Watch, circa 1895
By Elgin
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 14k gold Elgin pocket watch, circa 1895. Case Ref : 020864 Movement Nr : 27456792 Display
14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Elgin Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Brand: Elgin Weight: 130.6 grams Dimensions: 77.2 mm x 52.75 mm x 18.41
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Gold & Ruby 40mm Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add this unique time piece to your collection! Circa 1920s/1930s, this 14k Gold Elgin 40mm pocket
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding ( 37 mm ) . 14K Yellow
Elgin National Watch Co. Yellow Gold Massive Heavy Manual winding Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin National Watch Co. Massive Heavy Solid Yellow Gold 18s Manual winding Pocket Watch. Massive
14k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Ornate Box-Hinge Hunter Case Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Wallkill, NY
not been monogrammed on the outside. Gold case is stamped 14k gold .585 and hallmarked "K.W.C. Co
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Rare Gold Filled Keystone Case Railroad Manual winding Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare Elgin 14k Gold Filled 21j Keystone Case Railroad Pocket Watch - Manual winding, 21 jewel
14k Gold
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Case Elgin Pocket Watch, circa 1895
By Elgin
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, front and back of case are intricately
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Platinum and 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch, 1930s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Pocket Watch / Open Faced METAL
14k Gold, Platinum
1948 Yellow Gold Lord Elgin Pocket Watch Presented by Monsanto
By Lord Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
years working for Monsanto. This momento is engraved on the back of the 14k yellow gold case, along with
14k Gold
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1988
By Elgin
Located in Toronto, ON
Very fine Gold, Enamel and Diamond, Ladies Hunter Pocket Watch Elgin C. 1888. The front cover of
Elgin Pocket Watch, 14 Karat White Gold Filled, 1928, 17 Jewel
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
Elgin Pocket Watch, 14k White Gold filled, 1928, 17 Jewel, 44 mm Case, Chronograph, Excellent
Sold
H 0.52 in Dm 2.05 in
Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hand Wind Men's Pocket Watch Weight 110.53gm
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Elgin 14K pocket watch is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a
Yellow Gold
Hampden Yellow Gold Scalloped Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden 14k Yellow Gold Scalloped Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch. Elaborately engraved yellow
14k Gold
Hampden Yellow Gold Scalloped Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Hampden 14k Yellow Gold Scalloped Case Manual Winding Pocket Watch. Elaborately engraved yellow
14k Gold
1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
By Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 14k gold pocket watch features a hunter's case which is hand engraved and decorated with a
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hinge Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin 14K Yellow Gold Hinge Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold ( 43 mm) with ornate
Elgin 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold with ornate case ( 49 mm
Elgin Yellow Gold Chinoiserie Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in valatie, NY
Elgin 14K gold triple hunter case pocket watch with chinoiserie decoration. The back with engraved
14k Gold
Elgin National Watch Co. Solid 14K Gold Pocket Watch in Mint Condition
By Elgin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Circa 1900 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch has Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands and dedicated seconds
14k Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Hunter Case Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual windings. 14K Gold filled hunter case size 0, 15 jewel. White Arabic dial with seconds sub
14k Gold
Antique Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch. This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch circa
14k Gold
Elgin Multicolor Gold Diamond Hunter Case Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous 14K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Elgin Pocket Watch. Multi-Color Hunter Case with beautifully
Diamond, 14k Gold
Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887
By Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 14k rose gold Elgin pocket watch features an elegantly engraved hunter's case and a back case
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Pocket Watch Gold Case GIANT Box Hinge 14K Multi Color Gold Elgin
By Elgin
Located in Dearborn, MI
Pocket Watch Gold Case GIANT Box Hinge 14K Multi Color Gold Elgin Keeps Perfect Time, As Expected
Gold
Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Manhasset, NY
Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch. Elite W. Co. 14K stamped 325043. Works
14k Gold
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Ornately Engraved Antique Manual Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin 14k Sold Gold Ornately Engraved Ladies Antique Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 14k solid gold
14k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Ornately Engraved 16s Hunting Case Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding; 15 jewels; made by Elgin for and signed "Arthur Kroencke, Concordia, MO". 14k
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pocket or Pendant Manual Winding Watch
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pocket or Pendant Watch - Manual winding 15 jewels. Yellow gold
14k Gold
Sold
Dm 2.05 in L 2.21 in
Vintage Elgin 14 Karat White Gold Pocket Watch with Octagonal Case, Circa 1922
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning vintage 14 karat white gold pocket watch by Elgin is a stunning piece of history. The
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Elgin National Watch Co Ladies Antique Pocket Watch with Chain Pendant Necklace
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1891, Elgin National Watch Co. Ladies Pocket Watch. Size 18, 44.54mm in fourteen karat 14K
Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Sold
H 0.52 in Dm 2.05 in
Elgin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hand Wind Men's Pocket Watch Weight 110.53gm
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Elgin 14K pocket watch is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a
Yellow Gold
Elgin Lady's Yellow Gold Pendant Watch circa 1904
By Elgin
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 14k gold beautifully engraved, front and back, hunting case, size O, 33mm diameter
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Edwardian Elgin Ladies Pocket Watch, 1904
Located in Venice, CA
This Edwardian pocket watch is a treasure that dates to 1904. It is an Elgin watch in excellent
14k Gold
Antique Elgin B.W. Raymond 14k Gold Filled 19 Jewels Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This antique Elgin B.W. Raymond pocket watch features a 14k gold-filled case housing a high-grade
14k Gold
Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco American Made Tonneau Shape 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
14k Gold
Sold
H 2 in W 1.375 in D 0.375 in
Antique 1906 Elgin National Deuber Special 7 Jewel 14k GF Hunter Pocket Watch
By Elgin Clocks
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 20th century ladies pocket watch / time piece and chain by Elgin National Watch
Metal
Elgin 14k Gold Filled Pocket Watch Ref 27460
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Antique Elgin "Hunter Case" 42mm diameter, 14K gold filled pocket watch with scalloped edges all
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Elgin Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin 14k Multi-Colored Gold (Rose, Yellow, White and Green) Pocket watch with highly engraved
Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Elgin 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Manual Wind
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin pocket watch in 14k yellow gold with floral design hunter case. 8 size (36mm case size
Yellow Gold
Elgin Size 16 Hunter Case 14K Gold Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique American Elgin size 16 hunter case 14K gold pocket watch, circa 1898. This antique pocket
14k Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Large Hunting Case Pocket Watch, circa 1902
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin 14k yellow gold size 16-S (50mm) hunting case pocket watch, Circa 1902. Gorgeous condition
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 7 Jewel Guilloche Case
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
14k Gold
Elgin Antique Full Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Gr 339 17-Jewel
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14K
14k Gold
Elgin Crusader Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch 12S 17J 1925
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Champagne Dial Including Gold Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
14k Gold
Elgin Open Face 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pocket Watch Gr 345 12S 17J 1920
By Elgin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second
14k Gold
Elgin 18 Size 14K YG Box Hinge Doctor's Pocketwatch Circa 1915
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin 18 Size 14K YG Box Hinge Doctor's pocketwatch circa 1915. Fabulous condition heavy box hinge
14k Gold
Sold
Elgin 44mm
By Elgin
Located in Surfside, FL
Elgin pocket watch in 14k gold with 19 jewels. Beautifull chasing white triple sunk dial. Manual w
14k Gold
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Hamilton 917 Brass Pocket Watch, expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this timepiece to be viewed. Meas...
Brass
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 6 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1907 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / ...
Gold-filled
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Vivid Pink Marquise Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring one of the rarest shapes, combined with the rarest color satur...
Pink Diamond
Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 36mm rare vintage Day-Date Octopus by Rolex. Features a champagne dial set with 2 baguette cut and 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers. Complementing the dial is...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45mm Diameter MOV...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Red Kimono Silk Brocade Japanese Ceremonial Gown
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A vintage midcentury red color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding kimono. One of a kind handcrafted . Fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with in...
Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier rare and unusual Art Deco period 14K yellow gold retractable pencil watch 1920's Sleek and elegant, rectangular ribbed gold case, watch set in the upper part, tapered arrow s...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. X 9 M.M. thick 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece hinged case with Gold inside Dust cover. 18 Jewel mechanical, Manual wind nickle lever movemen...
18k Gold
$3,750
H 2.7 in W 0.5 in Dm 2 in
Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Keystone Hunter Case Monogram
By Waltham
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted antique Waltham pocket watch in a stunning solid 14k yellow gold hunters case by Keystone (for repair). This pocket watch is circa late 1800's to early 1900's and...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
VICTOR COSTA Off White Iridescent Strapless Beaded Gown Size 2 4
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victor Costa gown is composed of an off white layered mesh with iridescent cascading beaded applique. There is a center back zipper closure with interior boning and bra. In gr...
Vintage Kimono Red Silk Brocade Japanese Wedding Dress
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A vintage midcentury red silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding kimono. One of a kind handcrafted fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with intricate d...
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.
The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)
At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.
In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.
By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.
Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.