Rolex 178313 Datejust 31mm Champagne MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Two-Tone
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 178313 Datejust 31mm Champagne MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Two-Tone Watch Brand: Rolex MPN: 178313 Model: Datejust 31 Case Material: Oystersteel and 18k Yellow Gold (Roleso...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex 126715CHNR "Root Beer" 18k Rose Gold on Oyster Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 126715CHNR "Root Beer" 18k Rose Gold on Oyster Bracelet Watch Brand: Rolex Model: ''GMT Master II' Root Beer Reference: 126715CHNR Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Dial: Black Dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Custom Olive Diamond Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with a chronostore box and seller warranty. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 691...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date NOS Diamond Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold NOS Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial set with 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, 2 baguette cut diamond hour markers and a fixed yellow gold flute...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 31mm 178274G 18K White Gold Steel Diamond Meteorite Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New old stock. 100% factory dial. Factory stickers, Rare Meteorite Diamond Dial. Box and paper, manual and white tag; full set.
Steel
NEW Rolex Datejust 36 18K Gold Steel VI IX Silver Diamond Dial Watch 126233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2023 card. Box and papers. 🟨 Rolex Datejust 126233 Men’s Wristwatch 📌 General Overview Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust Model Number: 126233 Type: Wristwatch Departme...
18k Gold, Steel
Vintage 1970s Rolex Lady Cellini 4652 18K YG Champagne Dial Manual 27mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specifications Reference: 4652 Model: Cellini Year: 1970s Movement: Manual Case Size: 27mm (Excluding Crown) Bezel: Diamond Bezel Bracelet: Integrated Bracelet Bracelet Length: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Black Pearl 8+2 track Datejust Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Black Pearl Track 31mm Datejust 68173 2Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Oyster Band + Bezel
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust SS & 18k YG Watch Factory Black Roman Dial Custom Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual diamonds are ever to fall out of our watches...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date NOS Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning vintage 36mm Day-Date by Rolex crafted in yellow gold. Featuring a champagne dial with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds and 2 baguette cut diamond hour markers, as well as a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona, White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold case with a 18k yellow gold rolex oyster bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 31 President 18K Rose Gold Pink Diamond Dial Watch 278275
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Partially stickers on the watch. Comes with original box and papers 2025 card. 🟡 Basic Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 31 Reference Number: 278275 Department: W...
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless SS and 18k YG Watch Custom Grey Roman Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless SS and 18k YG Watch Custom Grey Roman Diamond Dial Watch 126303.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Diamond Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Excellent condition. It's a rare white diamond dial. No original box and papers.
Steel
Rolex President 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 69178G Excellent
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. 100% original, Fully serviced and working perfectly. Impossible to find in this condition. Excellent condition. Comes with original box but no papers.
Yellow Gold
1983 Rolex Blue Oyster Perpetual Date Just Wristwatch 18k Bezel 14k Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Ocala, FL
1983 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date just reference 16013 featuring a striking blue sunburst dial with diamond hour markers, fluted 18K yellow gold bezel, and stainless steel and 14K yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18K Rose Gold Eisenkiesel Diamond Dial Watch 128235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers. 🕰 Rolex Day-Date 128235-0041 Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date Model Number: 128235-0041 Department: Unisex Adult Style: Luxury Country/Regi...
Rose Gold
Rolex Black String RT 26 Datejust Oyster Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Black String RT 26 Datejust Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Oyster Band + Diamond Bezel 69173 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust Diamond Champagne Dial 26mm 69173
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A timeless 26mm steel and gold Lady-Datejust wristwatch, by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial with diamond hour markers, a date aperture and the iconic fluted bezel, in yellow gold. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust All Diamond Two Tone Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Two tone 18k gold and stainless steel men's Datejust Rolex watch.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Black Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned. Original Diamond Dial. Original Box and Papers are Included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyer...
White Gold, Steel
Rolex Day-Date II Diamond & Ruby Dial 218238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 41mm Day-Date II by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial set with 8 baguette cut diamonds and 2 baguette cut rubies. The fluted bezel, president bracelet and concealed Cro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Ref 16014 36mm 18k SS 1980s Mens Diamond Dial Automatic RA812B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling classic, 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Ref.16014 Oyster Perpetual Datejust with original Rolex set diamond dial, c.1980, in excellent working condition.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31 18K White Gold Steel Purple Diamond Dial Watch 178274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with an original box and papers. 🏷️ General Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust Model Number: 178274 Style: Classic Type: Wri...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Diamond Bronze Dial Automatic Watch 178344
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Original Rolex Diamond Bezel and Diamond Dial. Diamond at 6 O' Clock. Comes with a 2024 Rolex service card. Comes with an original box but no papers. G...
Steel
$7,184Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k Gold SS 1980s Mens Diamond Dial Automatic RA812
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014 diamond dial automatic, c.1980, in excellent working condition.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Rose Gold Steel Jubilee Diamond Dial Watch 179171
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Box and papers. The watch is fully serviced and working perfectly. 🔹 Model Information Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Model Number: 179171 ...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 18K Yellow Gold Steel Diamond MOP Dial Watch 126303
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn 2024 card. Box and papers. 👑 General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126303 Model Number: 126303 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Vintage: ❌ No ...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 41mm 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Box and papers are included. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 126333 Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region of...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1978 34 mm Preowned Diamond Dial Reference: 1500 18kt yellow gold and stainless steel
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1996 Men's Rolex 36mm DateJust Two Tone 18K Gold/ Stainless Steel Watch (Unworn)
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Additional Details: Men’s Rolex 36mm DateJust Two Tone 18K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Watch featuring a luxurious Black Diamond Dial and classic fluted bezel, Reference 16233.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 18K White Gold Black Diamond Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116509
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2022 card. Original box and papers. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 116509 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model:...
White Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm 18K Gold Steel Champagne Diamond Dial Men Watch 126233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Preowned. Comes with a box and Manuals. No papers are included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can ve...
Steel
Rolex Rare Datejust Coral Stella Diamond Dial 6827
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage yellow gold mid-size 31mm Datejust by Rolex. Features a coral stella diamond-set dial and a fixed yellow gold fluted bezel. Fitted with sapphire glass and a self-windi...
Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$10,900Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Datejust Custom Blue Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel Two Tone
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust REFRENCE: 16233 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel DIAL: Custom Blue with Diamonds BEZEL: Custom Yellow Gold with Diamonds BAND: Jubile...
Diamond, White Diamond, Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainl...
Rolex Day Date 40 228238 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Rolex Day-Date President 228238 Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Day-Date President 2...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 18k Yellow Gold Steel Diamond Black Dial Mens Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with original box and papers. Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41 Reference Number: 126333 Year: 2019 Country of Manufacture: Switzerland De...
Steel
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.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster White Gold Diamond Set 29mm 80359
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A white gold Datejust Pearlmaster by Rolex reference 80359. A striking ladies watch distinguished by its silver dial set with 10 round brilliant-cut diamond hour markers, a bezel pav...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust II 116333 Steel 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Comes with original box and papers.
Steel
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Custom Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Custom diamond bezel and band/buckle.
Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamonds Black Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom Dial and bezel. It comes with a Chronostore box and a 1 year Seller warranty. Natural Diamonds
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond/Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Green Hombre Diamond Dial Watch 128238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Box and papers. Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date 36 Model Number: 128238 Department: Unisex Adult Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vintage: No Movement Type: ...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 31 278271 18K Rose Gold Steel Jubilee Purple Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with the original box and paper
Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm 18K Gold Steel Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond and bezel. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement And Features a round Stainless Steel case and Gold Jubilee Bracelet, Fixe...
Steel
Rolex 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold President Mens Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
This distinguished Rolex President men's wristwatch is crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold and features a brilliant diamond-set white dial with Roman numerals and after market diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 31 178341 18K Rose Gold Steel Diamond Chocolate Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent conditon. Box and papers. It shows light signs of wear. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Ro...
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Date Two Tone Watch with Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-owned 34mm Rolex Date automatic watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and steel with aftermarket white diamond dial and Oyster bracelet. Model 1500 circa 1970. Polished and servi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond Lugs Ruby and Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond Lugs Ruby and Diamond Bezel Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone pro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Rose Gold Diamond Chocolate Dial Men Watch 126331
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with the original box and paper.
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Rose Gold Chocolate Diamond Dial Men Watch 126301
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Black Diamond Dial Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers. 🔹 Model Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41 Reference Number: M126303-0005 Department: Men Style: Luxury / Classic Country...
Steel
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18K Rose Gold Green Aventurine Diamond Dial Watch 128235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers. Comes with a Rolex warranty.
Rose Gold
Rolex Day-Date 40 18k Everrose Gold Diamond Eisenkiesel Dial M228345RBR Unworn
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Factory Diamonds. Comes with the original box and papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can ...
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Rose Gold Chocolate Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126301
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Box and papers included. 🏷️ General Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust Model Number: 126301 Style: Luxury Type: Wristwatch Depart...
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 18K White Dial Silver Diamond Jubilee Dial Mens Watch 116234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with Box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 116234 Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region of M...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 18K White Gold Steel Silver Jubilee Diamond Dial Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with original box and papers. Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration,...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Gold Steel Navy Dial Ladies Custom Diamond Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom dial and bezel. No original box and papers. High-quality natural diamond dial and bezel. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Mo...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Dial Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with the gift box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Sty...
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.
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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.