Vintage 1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Stella Red Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Boldness Of A Stella Dial Rolex produced "Stella" dials in the 1970s and 80s, an adventurous departure from their typically conservative palette.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K Yellow Gold Stella Red Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Boldness Of A Stella Dial Rolex produced "Stella" dials in the 1970s and 80s, an adventurous departure from their typically conservative palette.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1979 Rolex Day-Date 18038 18K YG Red Oxblood Stella Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Statement In Red Lacquer The Day-Date is the foundation of Rolex prestige, but the Stella dial transforms it entirely.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1969 Rolex Lady Datejust 6521 18K YG Walnut Burl Wood Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specifications Reference: 6521 Model: Lady Datejust Year: 1969 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 26mm (Excluding Crown) Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Bark Finish Bracelet: 18K Yellow Gold...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 18K Gold SteelCustom Fully Iced Out Jubilee Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Custom diamonds totaling approximately 14.38cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS-SI. Comes with a Rolex box and a 2017 card. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
On original Rolex 18k gold and stainless steel Jubilee bracelet, full size 21cm with the watch, in very good condition.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333 Serial: 37V1T*** Year: 2016 - Now Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond B...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16203 36mm Black Dial 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16203 Serial: T70**** Year: 1996 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust 179161 26mm Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial 18k Rose Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179161 Serial: D248*** Year: 2005 Model: Rolex Lady Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18k Rose Gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1960s Automatic RA767
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 Datejust automatic with 18k gold bezel, c.1969, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1967 Vintage Rolex Day Date President 1803 18k White Gold 36mm Pie Pan Dial Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 165**** Year: 1967 Model: Rolex Day-Date President. Collectible vintage model - 1803 in 18k White Gold!
18k Gold, White Gold
$6,336Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Linen Dial Automatic RA768C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k gold fluted bezel on stainless steel case measures 36mm wide, in excellent condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1570 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: S827*** Year: 1993 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold D...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 126333 Datejust 41 Champagne Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333 Serial: 13Q6X*** Year: 2019 Model: Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel Dia...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Champagne Tapestry Dial 18k Yellow Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: R66**** Year: 1988 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18k Yello...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k gold fluted bezel on stainless steel case measures 36mm wide, in excellent condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1570 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Jubilee Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: L961*** Year: 1989 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted B...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69163 Champagne Arabic Dial 18k Yellow Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69163 Serial: S80**** Year: 1993 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18k Yellow ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173 Serial: R53**** Year: 1988 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18k...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Fine condition. Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Ladies Rolex Precision Year of Production: 1950's Gender: Ladies Dial: Champagne Crystal: Acrylic Reference #: 2604 Caliber: 1400 ...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 126334 Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Steel 18K Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334 Serial: 4275T*** Year: 2020 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18k White Gold Dial: Factory Original Mot...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Powering this elegant timepiece is Rolex's renowned automatic movement, ensuring precision and reliability.
Diamond
Vintage 1985 Rolex Lady Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Stone Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A President Bracelet And Original Papers This is a top configuration of the reference 69178. It combines a solid 18K yellow gold case and fluted bezel with a matching 18K yellow gol...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 18k White Gold Tridor Custom Diamond Meteorite Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
This Datejust model, originally a robust and reliable 'Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified' timepiece, offers both sophisticated style and renowned Rolex precision. The wat...
Diamond, Mixed Metal
$27,580Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Diamond Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover this exquisite Rolex Datejust wristwatch, crafted from 18k yellow gold and adorned with dazzling custom diamond accents.
Diamond
Rolex Datejust Midsize 178341 31mm MOP Diamond Dial 18K Rose Gold Steel Box Card
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 178341 Serial: G117*** Year: 2010 Model: Rolex Datejust Midsize Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Factory Scattere...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 116233 Two Tone 18k & Steel 36mm Champagne 10 Diamond Dial Minty
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to present this 2009 Rolex 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Datejust, reference 116233 with most of the original protective stickers still intact.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner 16613 40mm Black Dial 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16613 Serial: U47**** Year: 1997 Model: Rolex Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Dial: Bla...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 126234 36mm Silver Dial 18K White Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126234 Serial: 218FR*** Year: 2020-2025 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel Dial: Silve...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Blue 16613 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel 2000
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16613 Serial: P947*** Year: 2000 Model: Rolex Submariner Two Tone Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Blue D...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm Black Diamond Dial 18k Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16014 Serial: 554**** Year: 1978 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18k White Gold Fluted Dial: Cu...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
2007 Rolex Cellini Cellissima 24MM 6693 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Quartz Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Diameter: 24.00 mm Weight: 81.81 grams ROLEX Ladies 18K white gold diamond ROLEX Swiss made wristwatch with original box...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,520Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxury icon, Rolex 18k solid gold Day-Date ref.1803 "The President" with diamond hour set, c.1973, in excellent working condition!
Gold, 18k Gold
$6,816Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013 automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition, with original Rolex tag.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013 automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition, with original Rolex tag.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K YG Coral Khanjar Stamp Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specifications Reference: 6917 Model: Lady Datejust President "Khanjar" Year: 1982 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 26mm (Excluding Crown) Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet: 18K Yel...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1965 Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K YG Brown Havana Buckley Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Why This Watch Matters What distinguishes this 1965 Lady-Datejust is not its size or age, but its configuration. The integrated 18K yellow gold bracelet is paired with a golden brow...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Sky Dweller 18k Everose Gold Dark Rhodium Dial Men Watch 326235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn with 2022 Card. Brand: Rolex Department: Men Model Number: 326235 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Model: Rolex Sky-Dweller Style: Luxury Band Color: Black ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1985 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15038 18K YG Blue Dial 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An Uncommon Mid-Sized Flagship The reference 15038 represents a highly specific niche within the catalog, delivering the full precious metal construction typically reserved for the ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1995 Rolex Cellini 4112/8 18K Yellow Gold White Roman Dial Manual 32mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Other Side Of Rolex The Cellini line was Rolex's dedicated departure from the tool watches that built its empire.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1995 Rolex Day-Date President 18238 18K YG Black Onyx Diamond Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Onyx And The Diamond Rolex's decision to use a slice of pure black onyx for a Day-Date dial was a commitment to material over ornamentation.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1984 Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Old Money Energy In Watch Form This Rolex comes from a period when the Day Date was still treated as a daily watch, not a safe queen.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini 6621 Diamond Hour Marker 18K Gold 26mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Cellini, reference 6621, in 18K yellow gold with a 26mm case and a champagne gold dial set with factory original diamond hour markers.
Gold
2004 Rolex Day Date President 118238 Mother of Pearl MOP Dial 18K Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 118238 Serial: Y61**** Year: 2004 Model: Rolex Day-Date President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold President Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Di...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18k Solid Gold Ref 8940 Mens 1960s 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch RA706
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex ref.8940 manual wind jumbo dress watch, c.1960s, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA591B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 the Datejust in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel automatic, c.1970, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Automatic Vintage RA591
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
World icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 the Datejust in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel automatic, c.1970, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1985 Rolex Day-Date 18078 18K YG Bark Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It’s a powerful example of Rolex’s top-tier reference from a strong era of production.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Green Turquoise Diamond Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom diamond dial and bezel. No orgiinal box and papers. It comes with a seller box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: W...
18k Gold, Steel
$10,320Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Zephyr Ref 1029 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Automatic w Diamond Bezel RA698
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious elegance, 18k solid gold Men's Rolex ref.1029 Zephyr diamond bezel automatic, c.1971, in excellent working condition!
18k Gold
Vintage 1988 Rolex Cellini 5042 18K YG Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Manual 32mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specifications Reference: 5042 Model: Cellini Year: 1988 Movement: Manual Case Size: 32mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet: 18K Yellow Gold Beaded Bracelet Bracelet Length: Fits ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1995 Rolex Day-Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 18238 Model: Day-Date Year: 1995 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Bracelet: Leather Dial: Black with Factory Diamonds Metal: 18...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, vintage classic Rolex Perpetual Ref.4134 in luxurious solid 18k rose gold, c.1945, unrestored dial, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$15,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Precision Ref 4431 18k Rose Gold Mens 1940s 33mm Manual Wind RA689
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, timeless treasure 18k solid rose gold Rolex Precision ref 4431 fancy lugs manual wind dress watch, c.1946, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Green Turquoise Diamond Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. No original box and papers. Custom Diamond Dial. Comes with a seller box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type:...
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Day Date 40 18K Gold Index Slate Dial Diamond Automatic Watch 228349RBR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn 228349 Rolex Day Date 40. Comes with the manufacturer's box and papers. Covered by a 5-year warranty. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Day-Date 228349RBR Department: Men Country/...
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini Ladies, Diamond Case, 18K MOP Dial and Box and Papers Croco Band
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description: ROLEX CELLINI CELLINI, REFERENCE # 6621 A YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1990 Dial: Mother of Pearl Dial Caliber: Quartz, jeweled Rolex Movement...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Ref 6917 Lady Oyster Date 18k Gold SS Automatic 1980s Swiss Luxury RA735B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Rolex 18k gold and stainless steel Lady Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1981, in excellent aesthetic and working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch 1675
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch 1675 - Automatic winding.
Vintage 1987 Rolex Day Date 18038 18K YG Onyx Pyramid Diamond Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 18038 Model: Day-Date Year: 1987 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Bracelet: President Bracelet Length: 7in Dial: Onyx Pyramid P...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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.
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.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
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.