Herna 14K YG Pocket Watch with 18K Gold Engraving Hinged Cover
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Herna 14K yellow gold pocket watch pendant with 18K yellow gold engraving on both side
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Pocket Watches
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Herna 14K YG Pocket Watch with 18K Gold Engraving Hinged Cover
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Herna 14K yellow gold pocket watch pendant with 18K yellow gold engraving on both side
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Goldie Lady's Yellow Gold Bombe Diamond Bracelet Hinged Covered Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
center covered watch. The 18k yellow gold lid hinges open to show the 14k Goldie watch. Manual wind. 96
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Goldie Lady's Yellow Gold Bombe Diamond Bracelet Hinged Covered Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
. Hidden built in catch and center covered watch. The 18k yellow gold lid hinges open to show the 14k
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Collar Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Deco Akoya Pearl diamond platinum choker collar necklace, circa 1930s. The Art Deco Akoya Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Necklace, crafted in the 1930s, epitomizes the elegance a...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Diamond, Platinum
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
French Antique Art Deco Old Cut Diamond Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
An exceptional handmade 1920's Art Deco bracelet set with a grand total of 573 diamonds totaling to an impressive approximate weight of 42.00 carats. This beautiful piece features 3 ...
Diamond, Platinum
$17,500
H 1.38 in W 0.63 in
Art Deco Platinum Drop Earrings Old European Cushion Cut Diamonds Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant pair of Art Deco platinum and diamond drop earrings. Each earring has a floral-inspired top section accented with smaller round diamonds. Below it hangs an open tear-drop...
Diamond, Platinum
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara, the base consisting of interlocking openwork geometric scroll sections set with small old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3¼ cara...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston Vintage Ruby Diamond Necklace Suite, circa 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A stunning testament to timeless elegance, this Harry Winston vintage platinum ruby and diamond suite from the 1980s showcases the pinnacle of craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s 74.45 carat Old European Cut Diamond Wide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 3 GIA certified Old European cut center Diamonds; The center one weighing 5.12 carats, O-P color, VS2 clarity, GIA #5161893343. One side weighing 3.71...
Diamond, Platinum
Child & Child Diamond Platinum Pendant Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Pendant brooch by Child & Child. A pendant/brooch in three detachable sections, the uppermost composed of an elongated octagon with inward bowed sides set with one central diamond in...
Diamond, Platinum
French Belle Époque Cartier 40 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Cartier, this exquisite Belle Epoque diamond bracelet, Circa 1915, is crafted in platinum and features 389 Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 40.55 ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Seed Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Choker Necklace 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
Stunning choker composed of 12 strands of seed pearls (circa 2,5 mm to 3 mm) well matched, of cream body color with faint rose overtones. They are of good quality and luster. The st...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
Graff 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Rubies Suite Necklace
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Graff 18K yellow gold diamond and rubies suite necklace, a true embodiment of luxury and elegance. This beautiful jewelry set is meticulously crafted and showcases the perfect fusion...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Platinum Ring with Colombian Emerald, AGL Certified
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Cartier signed ring, showcasing a vivid 12.25-carat Colombian emerald, certified by the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL). The emerald, cut in a bold rectangular ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Articulated Swan Cuff Bracelet, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in France during the early 20th century, circa 1910-1920, this Antique Articulated Swan Cuff Bracelet epitomizes the grace and elegance of French Art Deco style. Made of plat...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1960s David Webb Pearl and Detachable Bombe Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k white gold with Cultured Pearls measuring 13mm, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Top part: 1 inch diameter Detach...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Revival Diamond Platinum Bracelet, 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Art Deco Revival bracelet created in the 1960s. It is made of platinum, features three emerald cut diamonds and encrusted with round brilliant and step cut diamonds. The thr...
Diamond, Platinum
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
When shopping for a watch, 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.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
The elegant timepiece, which was designed more than a century ago, is garnering new interest thanks to a certain TV show.
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 all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
This model was designed for lefties.
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.