$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 14k Gold Mens 1960s Diamonds Automatic RA412C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning iconic classic, Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust diamond automatic, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA741
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 14k solid gold automatic, c.1978, all original, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 14k Gold
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Automatic Diamond Bezel 1960s RA412
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning classic, Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic with diamond dial and bezel, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s 34mm Automatic RA692B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 14k gold automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
$10,320Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA692
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 14k gold automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
$7,360Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage treasure, rare 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1958, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Jubilee 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The 14K Solid Gold Jubilee This is a solid 14k yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet, a component that completely transforms the wrist presence of a vintage Rolex.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex OP Date 34mm 14k Gold Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in 14K yellow gold featuring 34mm case with a champagne dial, fluted bezel, and Jubilee bracelet.
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Rolex 14K Yellow Gold 19mm Bracelet Ref 1503 15037
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Original Rolex yellow gold bracelet with 19mm lug width, correct for select vintage Rolex models. Bracelet reference 1503 / 15037, made in solid yellow gold with the classic Rolex fi...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Rolex Diamond Watch. 14k YG Ladies Rolex 3271 Mechanical Windup Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
14k Yellow Gold Rolex Diamond Accent Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Datejust Steel & 14k Rose Gold Grey Slate Dial 1601
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1601 in stainless steel and 14k rose gold.
Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Bubbleback Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14k Gold 32mm Watch Ref. 3372
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case Material: Solid 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 48.1 Grams (case and strap) Case Size (Diameter): 32mm (not includ...
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Date 14k Yellow Gold Men’s Watch Ref. 15007 Chevy Case Back
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A timeless classic from Rolex, this Oyster Perpetual Date reference 15007 is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and embodies the brand’s understated elegance and everyday wearability.
14k Gold
Rolex Tudor Prince 35mm Coca Cola 25 Years Service 14K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Men's Watch Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (case) Size: 35mm case diameter Movement: 17-jewel automatic Strap: Green leather strap (no stamps) Box: Original Rolex box Dia...
14k Gold
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 6551 14k Solid Gold 1960s Midsize 31mm Automatic All Original Ra756
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 14k solid gold Men's midsize Rolex ref.6551 Oyster Perpetual automatic, c.1962, all original, in excellent working condition.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1960s RA412B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Striking luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic diamond dial and bezel, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1550 Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Case Material: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather Strap Bezel: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Ste...
14k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6724 14k Gold SS 25mm Ladies 1970s Automatic RA740
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming luxury, 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies automatic, c.1974, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 14k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1601 Datejust automatic, c.1973, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA731
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 14k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1601 Datejust automatic, c.1973, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 14k Solid Rose Gold Pendant Ref 3959 1930s Rare Vintage Luxury RA651
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare timeless luxury, 14k solid rose gold Rolex necklace pendant, c.1938, in excellent aesthetic and working condition.
Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Rolex Circa 1955 Precision Watch Hand Wound Cal. 1210 Movement
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
This vintage Rolex wristwatch is a classic example of mid-century elegance, featuring a 14k yellow gold case that exudes a refined and timeless aesthetic.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1966 Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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White Gold
Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.6426 14k Gold and stainless steel manual hand-wind, c.1969, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 14k solid gold fluted bezel on stainless steel case measures 35mm wide, case in excellent condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1570 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and s...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Oyster Date Ref 6916 14k Gold SS Automatic 1970s Swiss Luxury RA783
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Rolex 14k gold and stainless steel Lady Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1978, all original, in excellent aesthetic and working condition.
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band 34mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1503 Serial: 6089*** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Date Case Material: 14K Yellow Gold Band: 14K Yellow Gold Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Dial: Cha...
$6,064Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Ref 6426 Oyster Precision 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.6426 14k Gold and stainless steel manual hand-wind, c.1969, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
1960's Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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White Gold
$6,336Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Ref 1505 Oyster Date 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s 35mm Automatic w Paper RA737B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 14k solid gold bezel on stainless steel case measures 35mm wide, case in excellent condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1570 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Datejust you may not have heard of before The reference 1503 occupies a unique space in the Rolex archive that many collectors overlook. While the 18K gold Day-Date and Datejus...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Men's Blue Date Two-Tone 14K Gold Ref 15003 Quickset 34 mm All Factory
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Rolex men's wristwatch is a luxury timepiece with a round silver case and a blue and gold bezel.
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 14K Yellow Gold Ref. # 1002 1974 "Mint Shape"
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Superlative, fine condition. Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 14K Gold Ref. # 1002 Year of Production: 1974 Gender: Unisex Dial: Silver Crystal: Acrylic...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Rolex Jubilee 6311 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet 19 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Elegance In 14K Gold The Jubilee bracelet is a cornerstone of the Rolex aesthetic, originally introduced in 1945 to celebrate the brand's 40th anniversary.
Rare Vintage Rolex Datejust 31mm 6827 14K Gold Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Super rare model. Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. It s...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Rolex Wrist Watch, 31 M.M x 4.5 M.M thick 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold case, 17 jewel, caliber 1600 mechanical, manual wind nickle lever movement.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,904Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 5015 Oyster Perpetual 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, timeless classic Rolex 14k gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual 5015 Bubble Back Automatic, c.1940s, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k SS 1960s Mens Diamond Automatic RA742
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1968, all original, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1947 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch, 14K Rose Gold SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
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Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Mens 1960s 35mm 14k SS Diamond Automatic RA742B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling classic, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Cellini 3804 32mm Champagne Dial Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3804 Year: 1970's Model: Rolex Cellini Case Material: 14k Yellow Gold Clasp: Yellow Gold Plated Band: Black Leather Bezel: 14k Yellow Gold ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Turn-O-Graph 1625 Thunderbird 14k SS Mens 1960s 36mm Automatic RA759
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty luxury, Men's 14K gold and stainless steel Rolex Datejust 1625 Turn-O-Graph automatic, the Thunderbird, c.1966, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15037 14K YG Dark Blue Diamond Dial Auto 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 15037 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Year: 1986 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 34mm Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Bracelet: 14K Yellow Gold Oyster Bracelet Length...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, timeless classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 5015 Bubble Back Automatic with 14k solid gold bezel, c.1940s, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Turn-O-Graph 1625 Thunderbird 14k SS Mens 1960s 36mm Automatic RA759
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning iconic classic, Men's 14K gold and stainless steel Rolex 1625 Turn-O-Graph automatic, the Thunderbird, c.1966, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm 14k SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 14k solid gold fluted bezel on stainless steel case measures 35mm wide, case in excellent condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1570 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and s...
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14K 2 piece case, 9 M.M. thick, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, 2 tone Silver Satin Pie pan dial with raised Gold marke...
14k Gold
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 34mm Mens 14k SS Automatic 1960s All Original RA570
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic 14k solid gold bezel, c.1966, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Mens 14k SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RA570B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic 14k solid gold bezel, c.1966, all original, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,768Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Ref 1625 Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird 14k SS Mens 1960s 36mm Automatic RA759C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty luxury, Men's 14K gold and stainless steel Rolex Datejust ref 1625 Turn-O-Graph, the Thunderbird, c.1966, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 14k SS Mens 1970s 35mm Automatic w Paper RA737
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 14k solid gold bezel on stainless steel case measures 35mm wide, case in excellent condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1570 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15037 14K YG Auto Champagne 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
In the mid-1980s, Rolex still utilized 14K yellow gold specifically for the North American market.
Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14k Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch, Ref. 6605.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Gold, Steel
Rare Art Deco 1938 Rolex Prince 9K Solid Gold Watch Vintage
By Rolex
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Please ask all necessary questions prior to placing an order! Specs: 9K case 14K band Style #2736 (on back) Serial #47406 (on back) Rolex Ref 2735 Circa 1938 Rolex Vintage Rectang...
Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex 14Kt Solid White Gold Modernist Style Ladies Watch circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9060 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm "Lug Tip...
14k Gold, White Gold
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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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.
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Antique, vintage and luxury 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.
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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.