Rolex 14Kt. Rare "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Rolex Signed Bracelet 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Bubble Back" / Reference 5011 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1948 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
14k Gold
Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 15K and 14K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 19.19 grams One ladies 15K yellow gold ROLEX Swiss-made watch.
Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini White Round Cushion Dial 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Tysons, VA
Rolex - Cellini Watch - 57 Grams - 14k Gold - 7 inches length, 1970s origin, Cushion Shape Dial The Rolex Cellini collection is truly refinement at its best.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Collectors Hooded Bubble Back, 1st Rolex Automatic, 1940 s, Reference 2940
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Collectors Hooded Bubble Back 1940s, very rare & collectible Rolex. First Rolex Automatic watch ! Movement: Automatic Case: Gold & steel case, Diameter 32 mm, thickness 12.8...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Rare Oyster Viceroy Art Deco Watch circa 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Viceroy / Reference 3116 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1938 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm "Lug ...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Rare Oyster Viceroy Art Deco Watch circa 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Viceroy / Reference 3116 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1938 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm "Lug ...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tank Style Watch circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4391 Ladies Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm "...
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Precision 22m 18K Gold Champagne Dial Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Case measures 22mm with 6mm thickness, bracelet length 7 inches, total weight 45.67 grams. The case is 18k gold and the bracelet is 14k gold. Complete with original Rolex box.
18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Rolex Design Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's diamond ring in 14k yellow gold setting with Rolex watch style design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1970's Rolex Geneve ladies wristwatch. Hand textured solid 14k yellow gold band.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Rare "Bubble Back" with Factory Original Dial 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Bubble Back" / Reference 5011 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1948 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
14k Gold
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Date from 1953 or 54
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SI...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Diamond Ring 14k Gold Band 1.15 TDW Rolex Style
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band 1.15 TDW Rolex Style This amazing vintage ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold with White Gold accents and set wit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust with a Yellow Custom Dial from 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with 14Kt White Gold Fluted Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS ...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Citrine Diamond Halo Rolex Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 10 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Citrine Citrin...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 CT Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Rolex Oyster Style Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original 14K white gold sapphire and diamond Rolex Oyster design-inspired ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold “Rolex Motif” Blue Sapphire & Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Victoria, BC
A bold and distinctly masculine vintage cluster ring, crafted in solid 14K white gold and designed in the iconic “Rolex motif” style.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
$7,679Sale Price|20% Off
1.30 Ct Diamond Horseshoe Men's Bracelet Rolex Style Links 14K White Gold 34.3 g
By US Jewelry Factory
Located in New York, NY
With a bold 11mm width and an 8-inch length, this bracelet is the perfect statement piece for modern men or any special occasion. handmade in 14k solid white gold. SKU # DMBR-2150W
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art-Deco 1930's Rolex ref 47085 14K Rose Gold 32mm Cushion Case Mens' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This elegant Art-Deco gents’ Rolex ref 47085 is from 1930’s, yet it’s in a beautiful original condition & in excellent working order Featuring a rarely seen intricate feature - a ...
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Presidential Rolex Style Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Two-Toned
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Details: Polished Bezel, Bark Center & Polished Sides Main Stone: Diamonds Approx. Total Carat Weight: .50cttw Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI2 Number of ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,399Sale Price|20% Off
1.95 CT ID Diamond Rolex Style Links Men's Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold 42.4 g 8.5''
By US Jewelry Factory
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable men’s bracelet is handcrafted in 14K solid yellow gold, weighing 42.4 grams, and features three diamond-encrusted plates for a bold yet refined look. 1.95 carats of F...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.63 Carat Men's Diamond Gold "Rolex" Style Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Men's "Rolex" Style Diamond Ring The ring is 14K White And Yellow Gold There is 1.63 Carats in Diamonds G/H VS The ring measures 0.75" x 0.75".
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 10s Automatic Silver Dial 14K Yellow Gol
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex reference 1005 champagne dial Oyster Perpetual in 14K yellow gold from the 1970s.
Gold
Diamond Presidential Rolex Style Cluster Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Details: Fluted Bezel with Polished Side & Center Main Stone: Diamonds Total Diamond Carat Weight: 1.25cttw Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI1/SI2 Metal Puri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fluted Bezel, Bark Center Rolex Style Presidential Style Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Details: Fluted Bezel, Bark Center with Polished Sides Main Stone: Diamonds Approx.Diamond Carat Weight: .50cttw Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI2 Metal Puri...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,650
Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1954 Vintage Rolex 14k Yellow Gold watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Gold Color Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers. 33mm x 37mm lug to lug (1.3 in. x 1.46 in.) 17 jewel, manu...
14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Zephyr Wristwatch Ref 1008 circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rolex 14k yellow gold self-winding Zephyr wristwatch with 14k yellow gold bracelet.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$5,950
Rolex lady's yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Florentine wristwatch Ref 6551
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A New Old Stock Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14k Yellow Gold with Florentine Finish Reference: 6551 Circa: 1960s Movement: Manual-wind Rolex Cal. 1160 Case: 30mm 14k ye...
14k Gold
Unavailable|$6,375
Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bombe Ref 1011, circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual so called “Bombe” model 14K gold ref # 1010 serial# 529,xxx circa 1960.
14k Gold
Rolex yellow gold Oyster Perpetual “Underline” Dial self winding wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very pleasing example Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 serial # 1.01 million circa 1964.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex yellow gold Stainless Steel Datejust automatic Wristwatch Ref 16013
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 16013 Case: Rolex Two Tone 36mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Dial: Champagne Index Bracelet: Rolex Two Tone Jubilee (Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel)...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Two-Tone Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz Wristwatch w/ Gold Stick Dial Ref 17013
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz in 14k & stainless steel with gold stick dial.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Datejust self winding Wristwatch, c1963
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1600 stainless steel and 14K gold, case serial # 1.6 million circa 1963 with a beautiful condition original champagne dial and with deeply oxidized smooth...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$5,250
1950's Rolex Bubble Back
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Rolex hooded, boys size bubble back. Stainless steel and 14 karat gold automatic with subsidiary second hand. The watch comes with one year warranty on movement.
Diame...
14k Gold
Rolex white gold stainless steel Datejust self winding wristwatch Ref 1601 c1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very pleasing example early vintage Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial # 657,xxx circa 1961. Featuring a 36mm diameter Oyster case with finely milled 14K WG bezel, acryl...
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel and 14 Karat White Gold, circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Featuring a 36mm diameter Oyster case with finely milled 14K white gold fluted bezel, acrylic crystal, and original silver satin dial, with early small silver door stop shaped indexe...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$8,399 / item
Rolex Datejust 16013 Black Diamond Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 16013 Datejust Metals - Yellow Gold / Steel Case size - 36mm Bezel - Yellow gold Diamond Crystal - Sapphire Movement - A...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless and 14 Karat White Gold with Linen Dial Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Datejust stainless steel ref 1601, serial# 2.4 million circa 1969. Featuring 36mm diameter Oyster case with acrylic crystal, and very distinctive silver satin, linen finish di...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$4,159
Rolex Ladies Datejust Champagne Stick 6917 Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Stainless Steel Case size - 26mm Bezel - Yellow gold fluted. Crystal - Acrylic Movement - Mechanical ...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$5,439
Rolex 26mm Ladies Datejust Green Diamond oyster
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Yellow gold / Steel Case size - 26mm Bezel - Custom Yellow Gold Diamond Crystal - sapphire Movement ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$7,999
Rolex 36mm Datejust 16233 Champagne Diamond Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Model - 16233 Datejust Metals - Yellow Gold / Steel Case Size - 36mm Dial - Champagne Diamond Crystal - Sapphire Movement - Automatic CAL,3135 Wrist...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$5,200
Rolex Datejust Factory Original Black Dial ref 16014
By Rolex
Located in Deland, FL
All original. The crystal is sapphire and replaced the traditional plastic version. Other than this, it is all original. The band is in great condition. Runs great. Beautiful black d...
Steel, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$5,759 / item
Rolex Ladies Datejust 6917 Black Diamond Bezel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Yellow Gold / Seel Bezel - Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Case size - 26, mm Dial -Black Diamond Crystal - Sapphire Moveme...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$5,759
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust 6917 Blue Diamond Sapphire Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Steel / Yellow Gold Case size - 26mm Bezel - Yellow Gold Diamond/Sapphire Crystal - sapphire Movement...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$5,920
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust 6917 Malachite Green Diamond Roman
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Yellow Gold / Seel Case size - 26, mm Dial - Malachite Green Diamond Roman Crystal - Sapphire Movement - Automati...
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$8,319
Rolex 36mm Datejust 16233 white Roman numeral 2.0CT Diamond jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand-Rolex Model-16233 Datejust Case size - 36mm Metals - steel / Yellow gold Bezel - Custom 2.0Ct yellow gold diamond Dial - Custom white roman numeral Diamon ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust automatic Tropical Peach Wristwatch, circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Full size man’s 36mm diameter case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal with a very pleasing tropical dial with early style tapered hands.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Perpetual Chronometer Bubbleback #3065 Men's Watch Hooded Lugs
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement #N28993 Case #3065 14k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Hooded Lugs Case 31 mm in Diameter (34 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 39 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 18 mm Thickness = 1...
14k Gold
Unavailable|$5,100
Rolex SS/14 karat YG Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005, circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14K yellow gold Oyster Perpetual ref 1005 serial #2.2 million circa 1969.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$6,560 / item
Rolex 26mm Ladies Datejust 69173 sapphire MOP Diamond Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 69173 Datejust Metals - Steel / Yellow Gold Case size - 26mm Bezel - Yellow Gold Diamond/Sapphire Crystal - sapphire Moveme...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$17,520
Rolex 40mm Submariner 16613 Two tone Diamond sapphire MP oyster
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 16610 Style - Submariner Metals - yellow gold / stainless steel Bezel - Custom 1.5CT Yellow gold Diamond Crstal - Sapphire Dial - Custom Sapphire/Diamond-MP ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$3,999
Rolex 6719 ladies two-tone 26mm MOP Diamond Oyster perpetual
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Description) Brand - Rolex Style - oyster perpetual Model - 6719 Gender - ladies Case size - 25mm Metals - yellow gold / stainless steel Bezel - Yellow gold 1.0CT Diamond Dial ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$5,759
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust 6917 Emerald Diamond Two tone Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Yellow Gold / Seel Case size - 26, mm Dial - White emerald Bezel - Yellow gold emerald/diamond Crystal - Sapphire M...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$7,999 / item
Rolex Ladies 31mm MOP 6827 Diamond Ruby two-tone Oyster
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6827 Datejust Metals - Yellow gold / Steel Case size - 31mm Bezel - Yellow gold Diamond Crystal - Sapphire Movement - Aut...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch ref 1601, circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Full size man’s 36mm diameter case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal with a richly patina’d “harvest gold” tropical dial tapered and faceted indexes and with early...
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$3,600
Vintage Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with a Salmon Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Rolex 14k Yellow Gold Rolex Recognition Watch Issued from L'Oreal Cosmetics with Salmon Color Dial with Applied Gold Color Elongated Beveled Triangle Markers.
Unavailable|$4,160
Rolex Ladies 6917 Datejust 26mm Pink MOP Diamond on Black Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Yellow gold/Stainless steel Case size - 26mm Bezel - Yellow Gold Diamond Crystal - Sapphire Movement ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Steel
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.