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14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's
14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's

14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920's / 30's
14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920's / 30's

14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920's / 30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13.5 Inches in

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

LeCoultre 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch, circa 1920s
LeCoultre 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch, circa 1920s

LeCoultre 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch, circa 1920s

Located in Long Beach, CA

house LeCoultre in the 1920's, this early wrist watch is a true classic. The case was entirely hand

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

with "15K" and "14K". In excellent condition. The watch was serviced in-house on 11/21/24. Keeps time

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Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's
Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's

Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier rare and unusual Art Deco period 14K yellow gold retractable pencil watch 1920's Sleek and

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's
14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's

14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920's / 30's
14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920's / 30's

14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920's / 30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13.5 Inches in

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

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Wittnauer Solid Gold Vintage Manual Wind Watch, circa 1920s
Wittnauer Solid Gold Vintage Manual Wind Watch, circa 1920s

Wittnauer Solid Gold Vintage Manual Wind Watch, circa 1920s

By Wittnauer

Located in Long Beach, CA

: 14 Kt Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: 34 mm X 30 mm CIRCA: 1960's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Krementz Ladies White Gold Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch, circa 1920s
Krementz Ladies White Gold Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch, circa 1920s

Krementz Ladies White Gold Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch, circa 1920s

By Krementz & Co

Located in Cape May, NJ

Brand: Krementz Band / Madewell Watch Co movement Gender: Women's Metal: 14K White Gold Case

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bucherer White Gold Ring Watch, circa 1920s
Bucherer White Gold Ring Watch, circa 1920s

Bucherer White Gold Ring Watch, circa 1920s

By Carl F. Bucherer

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Carl Bucherer 14K White Gold Ring Watch that also can be worn as a lapel watch by

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1920s Rose Gold Split Seconds and Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
1920s Rose Gold Split Seconds and Minute Repeater Pocket Watch

1920s Rose Gold Split Seconds and Minute Repeater Pocket Watch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Split Seconds and Minute Repeater Functions Pocket Watch, 50 M.M. 14K Rose Gold Case

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Longines 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Manual Watch, circa 1920s
Longines 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Manual Watch, circa 1920s

Longines 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Manual Watch, circa 1920s

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

) METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 50mm X Width 31mm CIRCA: 1920's MOVEMENT

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Gruen VeriThin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
Gruen VeriThin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch, circa 1920s

Gruen VeriThin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch, circa 1920s

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s 14K White Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain Necklace
1920s 14K White Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain Necklace

1920s 14K White Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

An exceptional Antique 14K White Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain or Necklace. Stunning links on this

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Vintage 1920s Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1920s Hamilton Wadsworth 14k Gold Glow in the Dark Pendant Pocket Watch
Antique 1920s Hamilton Wadsworth 14k Gold Glow in the Dark Pendant Pocket Watch

Antique 1920s Hamilton Wadsworth 14k Gold Glow in the Dark Pendant Pocket Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 1920’s Hamilton Watch Company square pocket watch. Features 986A, 17 Jewel works, numbered

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold

Antique White Gold Mechanical Ring Watch
Antique White Gold Mechanical Ring Watch

Antique White Gold Mechanical Ring Watch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Ring Watch, 14k White Gold with hand engraved design work, the oval top measures 7/8 X

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco More Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Invicta 16-S Hunting Case Minute Repeater 14K YG circa 1920's.
Invicta 16-S Hunting Case Minute Repeater 14K YG circa 1920's.

Invicta 16-S Hunting Case Minute Repeater 14K YG circa 1920's.

By Invicta

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Invicta 16-S Hunting case minute repeater 14k yg circa 1920's. Very sharp condition case with no

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

DREICER Platinum and Diamond Watch circa 1920s
DREICER Platinum and Diamond Watch circa 1920s

DREICER Platinum and Diamond Watch circa 1920s

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

DREICER & CO platinum case wristwatch with 0.40cts diamonds, 14k white gold bracelet with 0.49cts

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Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

1920s Ralph Dewey Blue Enamel Gold Pocket Watch
1920s Ralph Dewey Blue Enamel Gold Pocket Watch

1920s Ralph Dewey Blue Enamel Gold Pocket Watch

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: 14K Ralph Dewey Paris New York Blue Enamel Pocket Watch Yellow Gold ·Era: 1920s

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Watch Chain Necklace, circa 1920s
Gold Watch Chain Necklace, circa 1920s

Gold Watch Chain Necklace, circa 1920s

Located in St.amford, CT

Circa 1920s 14 karat gold watch chain necklace with attached two sided fob. It also has two

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Vintage 1920s More Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

1920s Tissot Yellow Gold Mechanical Movement Lapel Watch
1920s Tissot Yellow Gold Mechanical Movement Lapel Watch

1920s Tissot Yellow Gold Mechanical Movement Lapel Watch

By Tissot

Located in Yardley, PA

14 karat yellow gold lapel watch with mechanical movement circa 1920. This gem measures 5/8 by 5/8

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Haas Neveux for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 2...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr

Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr

Located in SE

Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Solitaire Rings

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Platinum White Gold Art Deco Diamond Wrist Watch
Platinum White Gold Art Deco Diamond Wrist Watch

Platinum White Gold Art Deco Diamond Wrist Watch

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

This stunning and very elegant oval 1920 Art Deco wrist watch features a platinum and Diamonds case along with the dial's stylized numerals. The white gold mesh band is smooth, sleek...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Victorian 14K Gold  Fob  Watch Chain
Victorian 14K Gold  Fob  Watch Chain

Victorian 14K Gold Fob Watch Chain

Located in New York, NY

A victorian 14K gold watch chain worn with a watch on one end, carrying a fob on the other. Of gold round and two sizes of rectangular links, ribbed and etched in an aesthetic taste....

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces

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14k Gold

Omega Yellow Gold Custom Colored Ice Blue Dial Wristwatch
Omega Yellow Gold Custom Colored Ice Blue Dial Wristwatch

Omega Yellow Gold Custom Colored Ice Blue Dial Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 1950’s solid 18k yellow gold Omega manual wind. Florentine bezel. Omega dial refinished and custom colored in a bright ice blue. 18k yellow gold Length: 37.36mm Width: 34mm Ban...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Albert Watch Link Chain Necklace
18 Karat Yellow Gold Albert Watch Link Chain Necklace

18 Karat Yellow Gold Albert Watch Link Chain Necklace

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona Design Collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold 18" long Albert watch link chain necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907

Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch with Unique Floral Engraving, circa 1907

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 6 Size METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1907 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 41mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / ...

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque 1900 Diamond Ring in 18Karat Gold
Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque 1900 Diamond Ring in 18Karat Gold

Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque 1900 Diamond Ring in 18Karat Gold

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Art Nouveau / Belle Epoque Diamond ring in 18 Karat Gold. Ca. 1900 Belle Epoque (Spanish or French) Bypass Diamond ring mounted in 18 karat yellow Gold. The two main diamonds are ha...

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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Premier METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 21mm ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954
Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954

Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 965 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip t...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Watch 2.40 TCW VS2 G/H Antique 17.5g Manual 6/5"
Art Deco Platinum Watch 2.40 TCW VS2 G/H Antique 17.5g Manual 6/5"

Art Deco Platinum Watch 2.40 TCW VS2 G/H Antique 17.5g Manual 6/5"

Located in Puyallup, WA

Introducing a work of art and a testament to exquisite craftsmanship, this Platinum Art Deco Watch. Adorned with exquisite natural diamonds, this timepiece stands as a statement of s...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

I.W.C. International Watch Company Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1930s
I.W.C. International Watch Company Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1930s

I.W.C. International Watch Company Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch, circa 1930s

By IWC

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company, Schaffhausen STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / ...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's
Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's

Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 16mm...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

1920s Ollendorff Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Swiss Wristwatch, 2.0ct Total
1920s Ollendorff Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Swiss Wristwatch, 2.0ct Total

1920s Ollendorff Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Swiss Wristwatch, 2.0ct Total

Located in North Attleboro, MA

A masterpiece of 1920s Art Deco design, this platinum and diamond wristwatch by Ollendorff captures the height of Swiss craftsmanship and architectural glamour. With 56 diamonds tota...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GLYCINE Art Deco Platinum Ruby & Diamond Watch 2.50ctw
GLYCINE Art Deco Platinum Ruby & Diamond Watch 2.50ctw

GLYCINE Art Deco Platinum Ruby & Diamond Watch 2.50ctw

By Glycine

Located in Narberth, PA

A fabulous platinum, diamond, and ruby Glycine watch from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! This gorgeous watch has a rectangle-shaped watch face, which is surrounded by a wonderful and fe...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Ladies Wrist Watch, Platinum with Diamonds
Antique Art Nouveau Ladies Wrist Watch, Platinum with Diamonds

Antique Art Nouveau Ladies Wrist Watch, Platinum with Diamonds

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique Art Nouveau ladies watch, platinum with diamonds. Case and strap are studded with diamonds throughout. Manual wind movement. Very good condition.

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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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1920s 14k Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1920s 14k watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1920s 14k watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A 1920s 14k watch from Elgin, Hamilton and Longines — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any 1920s 14k watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 24 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and baguette cut alternatives. When shopping for a 1920s 14k watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 1920s 14k Watch?

On average, a 1920s 14k watch at 1stDibs sells for $1,978, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Questions About 1920s 14k Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    A 14-karat gold-filled watch is a watch made primarily out of base metals and then finished with a thin layer of gold. The term 14-karat refers to a gold alloy that is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% other metals. Compared to solid gold watches, gold-filled timepieces are typically more accessibly priced. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Rolex has made watches of 14k gold in the past. While 18k gold is now standard for most watches and jewelry, including Rolex watches, there are popular models of Rolex watches from its past line-ups that were made of 14k gold. Find vintage and contemporary Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.