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14k Gold Lucien Piccard Swiss

14k Yellow Gold Lucien Piccard Women's Hand-Winding Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Model #242275 Serial #242127 Total Mass = 13.3 grams Includes Lucien Piccard box (one elastic strap
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Lucien Piccard Yellow Gold Dilishein Cocktail Wristwatch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
An exquisite heirloom circa late 1940's ladies dress bracelet wrist watch by Lucien Piccard. This
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s LUCIEN PICCARD 14K Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Watch Brooch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
1950s LUCIEN PICCARD 14K yellow gold multi gemstone watch brooch. Doubles as travel clock hand-wind
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Mult...

LUCIEN PICCARD 1970 Cuff Wristwatch In 14Kt Yellow Gold With White Pearls
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Miami, FL
the Switzerland by Lucien Piccard, back in the 1970. The watch has been crafted in solid yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Lucien Picard N/A 59370 in yellow gold with a Gold dial 21.5mm Manual watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Lucien Picard in 14k with a gold colored textured bark dial set with applied stick markers
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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
. The bracelet is made by Lucien Piccard, part of the Swiss Watch International watch company. Featuring
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Lucien Picard Lady's Rose and Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Lucien Picard lady's 14k rose and yellow gold bracelet watch. Featuring a 17-jewel movement, a gilt
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucien Piccard Tank Watch 14K Gold with Precious Gems
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Revel in the timeless elegance of this exquisite 14K yellow gold wristwatch from the iconic Lucien
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Lucien Piccard 14kt Brushed Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
Lucien Piccard & Swiss. Has a safety chain & is Signed Lucien Piccard - 14kt and numbered C7072 on the
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Lucien Piccard Yellow Gold Multi-Stone Pendant Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Lucien Piccard Multi-Stone Pendant Watch. This is a darling pendant with a colorful array
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise, Blue...

Lucien Piccard 14k Yellow Gold Men's Dress Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Lucien Piccard 14k Yellow Gold Men's Dress Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #C18695 Case
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucien Piccard "I LOVE YOU" Bracelet
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k, Lucien Piccard, American. This iconic sixties "I love you" bracelet playfully
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Vintage 1960s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Lucien Piccard 14K White Gold Silver Roman Diamond Dial Hand Wind Ladies Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Lucien Piccard N/A N/A is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pair of Modernist Brushed 14k Gold & Sapphire Cufflinks, Lucien Piccard, c. 1950
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. Specifications: Composition: 14k yellow gold Markings: "14KT" "LUCIEN PICCARD" Dimensions: 3/4" diameter
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Lucien Piccard Large Vintage Gold and Gem Set Confetti Ladies Wrist Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Lucien Piccard Ladies Wrist Watch, the 14k Yellow Gold case measures 36 M.M. in
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Swiss Lucien Piccard watch in 14k
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Swiss Lucien Piccard watch, with mosaic of semi precious stones: green, red garnets
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1950s Lucian Piccard Diamond Shaped Sapphire Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Miami Beach, FL
depth including toggle is .86" Lucien Piccard is a watch Swiss watch company that made its cases and
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Vintage 1950s Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1950's Lucian Piccard Cufflinks with MD or Doctor Monogram
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Switzerland in 1923. Lucien Piccard watches have an illustrious history. Lucien Piccard watches and jewelry
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Lucien Piccard Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Lucien Piccard Classic 14K Yellow Gold Watch - Quartz. 14K Yellow gold ( 15 x 19 mm ). Mother of
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Lucien Piccard Lady's Yellow Gold and Gem Set "Fruit Salad" Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Lucien Piccard lady's 14K yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1950s, set with pearls, garnets, zircons
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Beryl, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Lucien Piccard 14 Karat Gold and Garnet Flower Bezel Mechanical Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Champagne Colored Dial w/ Gold Hands Labeled "LUCIEN PICCARD" 12 mm in Diameter Burgundy Leather Band Total
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Lucien Piccard Ladies yellow Gold Gem Set Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Lucien Piccard Gem set Wrist Watch, 14K yellow Gold case measuring 1 1/4 X 1 1/8 inch
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Garnet, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Top...

Lucien Piccard Vintage Pearl and Blue Crystal Bracelet in Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Lucien Piccard 14k Gold Akoya Pearl & Blue Crystal Bracelet Created by famed Swiss watchmaker and
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Lucien Piccard Diamond Wristwatch - Yellow Gold 14k Quartz
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Lucien Piccard Movement: Quartz Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Gold Metal Content: 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucien Piccard Ladies Gold Vintage Dress Bracelet Wristwatch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This circa 1960's Ladies Lucien Piccard fourteen karat 14K yellow gold wrist watch delivers true
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Lucien Piccard 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
This is a 1950's Lucien Piccard 14K white gold cocktail watch. The case is decorated with Akoya
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Lucien Piccard 14k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch w/ Date and Leather Band 24787
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Lucien Piccard 14k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch w/ Date and Leather Band 24787 Movement #705 Case
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Lucien Piccard Tutti Frutti Gold and Gem set wrist watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Lucien Piccard Ladies Tutti Frutti Wrist Watch, 30 X 31 X 8 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold case
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold

Mid-20th Century Lucien Piccard Tiger's Eye Yellow Gold Beaded Cufflinks
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid 20th century Lucien Piccard 14K yellow gold cufflinks featuring oval tiger's eye quartz
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Mid-20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucien Picard Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wind Ring Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Lucien Picard lady's 14k yellow gold ring watch with manual-wind movement in a brushed gold case
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Watch in 14 Karat Gold Natural Pearl Lucien Piccard
Located in Berkeley, CA
This lovely Lady watch bracelet is four strands of freshwater pearls hand wrapped in 14k with a
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

LUCIEN PICCARD Cufflinks.
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
14 K. Weights 9.10 Dwt. Lucien Piccard, one of the finest names in classic timepieces, was founded
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Swiss Cufflinks

Large Lucien Piccard 1950s Gemstone Gold Cufflinks
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of oval 14k gold cufflinks, crafted by Lucien Piccard, decorated with blue gemstones. Top
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20th Century Swiss Cufflinks

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14k Gold

Large Lucien Piccard Sapphire Diamond Gold Cufflinks
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large 14k white gold cufflinks, crafted by Lucien Piccard, decorated with blue sapphires and
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20th Century Swiss Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

Lucien Piccard 14K 2 tone Pink & Green gold circa 1940's
By Lucien Piccard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lucien Piccard 14K 2 tone Pink & Green gold circa 1940's. 14mm wide rectangular case with integral
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

LUCIEN PICCARD Yellow Gold Square Wristwatch with Unusual Dial
By Lucien Piccard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lucien Piccard 14k yellow gold square case wristwatch, 30 X 30mm, with stepped bezel and very
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Lucien Piccard Lady's yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Wristwatch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super cool and unusual Lucien Piccard ladies manual wind watch. This special 14 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Garn...

Lucien Piccard Lady's White Gold, Diamond and Pearl Bracelet Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Houston, TX
Equestrian-inspired lady's cultured pearl and diamond bracelet watch by Lucien Piccard, circa 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lucien Piccard Black Star Sapphire Gold Cufflinks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14k gold cufflinks by Lucien Piccard with 4.4mm black star sapphires in the center. Cufflink top is
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20th Century Swiss Cufflinks

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Sapphire, 14k Gold

Lucien Piccard 14 Karat Gold Dress Model Lapis and Tiger’s Eye Dial, circa 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stunning and stylish mid century design Lucien Piccard 14K YG manual wind dress model. Featuring a
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold

Lucien Picard Diamond Ladies Wristwatch in 14 Karat White Gold
By Lucien Piccard
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Working well and showing no wear or scratches on its 14 Kt case or band. This extraordinary watch
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1960s Modernist Lucien Picard Sapphire Gold Cufflinks
Located in Metairie, LA
Lucien Piccard, a brand enriched in vintage heritage and timeless style was founded in Switzerland
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A unique diamond and gold filigree charm covers the face of the hidden timepiece on this unique circa 1940's heirloom bracelet watch. Rich in style, its gorgeous fourteen karat 14k y...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Bracelets

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified .30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
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Antique Mid-19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co. Bone Cuff by Elsa Peretti
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The Tiffany & Co. Bone Cuff is an ode to the human form. The ergonomic design is destined to become one with the body, rather than worn upon the body. Crafted in sterling silver and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

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Sterling Silver

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Solid Gold Ladies Dress Bracelet Watch with
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4139-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 22mm Diameter MOVE...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Pontiac Logo Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch with Luminous Dial 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 6.25" Cameo & Gemmed Slide Charm Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Patek Philippe Ref 2493 Vintage Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Dancer 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Newton, MA
This exquisite Piaget Dancer ladies timepiece is offered by Alex & Co. The watch is crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold for a luxurious statement. Adorned with a bezel embellishe...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Must de Cartier 21 Women's Two Tone Stainless Steel Quartz Watch Vintage 1340
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Must de Cartier 21 Women's Two Tone Stainless Steel Quartz Watch Vintage 1340 Movement #90.06 Case #1340.PL1419XX Stainless Steel Case w/ Roman Numeral Bezel 28 mm in Diameter Lug-t...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

CHARLES AERNI 1938 Art Deco Lady Wristwatch 14Kt Rose Gold Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco lady wristwatch designed by Charles Aerni. This is a beautiful and elegant lady wristwatch created in Switzerland by the Charles Aerni Watch Co. back in the 1938. The wa...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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By Elgin
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CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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By Baume & Mercier
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14k Gold Lucien Piccard Swiss For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 14k gold lucien piccard swiss for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a 14k gold lucien piccard swiss from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 14k gold lucien piccard swiss over the years, but those made by Lucien Piccard and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any 14k gold lucien piccard swiss from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a pearl version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and square cut versions for sale. Finding a 14k gold lucien piccard swiss for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 14k Gold Lucien Piccard Swiss?

The price for a 14k gold lucien piccard swiss starts at $975 and tops out at $9,375 with these watches, on average, selling for $1,650.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.