Genuine 14k Tudor Watch. 14k WG Ladies 9823 Dainty 1950s Ladies Rolex
By Tudor
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
14k White Gold Tudor Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1950s 21mm round Case and Black cable adjustable Band. Tudor 17 Rubies Manual Windup Movement Beautiful Watch. ...
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to be...
18k Gold
Sold
H 0.58 in W 0.58 in Dm 0.58 in L 0.26 in
Vintage 1950s Ladies Rolex 14k Gold Watch Ring - Switzerland
By Rolex
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very rare watch ring made by Rolex in the 1950s. It is a size 6.5 BUT the band is sizeable. The band is 14k White and Yellow Gold and is geniously put together to make it...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Rolex Ladies Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Covered Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's ladies Rolex covered watch with bright red genuine rubies and sparkly full cut diamonds in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex 1950s Ladies Gold Wrist Watch with Honeycomb Star Dial and Original Box
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa early 1950s Rolex Reference 4810 Ladies Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case, 17 Jewel mechanical, manual wind movement, Original mint condition White Honeycomb Di...
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Vintage Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Ladies vintage Rolex yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1950s.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine 14k Rolex Watch. 14k WG Ladies 9823 Dainty 1950s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
14k White Gold Rolex Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1950s Dainty 15mm Case and Stainless Steel Stretch Bracelet.
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
14k Rolex Womens Cocktail Watch. 14k gold Manual Windup. 1950s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Band Material: Gold Materials: Gold Power: Mechanical Readout: Analog Rolex Ladies Mechanical Movement Wristwatch.
14k Gold
Rolex Ladies Gold Mid Century Round Watch circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Round / Ladies Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 9Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm "Lug Ti...
Gold
Rolex Precision 18k Gold Watch for Ladies, 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
ROLEX 18K Gold Watch For Ladies 1950's Mouvement Mecanic Precision Ankel 17 Rubis Original Red Box Garantie 1 years
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch, circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex WAtch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 8049 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm "Lug Tip to Lu...
18k Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 110 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 23mm MOVEMENT / CA...
18k Gold
1950's Rolex Standard Ladies Dress Watch - Solid 10K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
10k 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
Rolex Gold Filled Standard Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Standard METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X D...
Gold-filled
1950s Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Rolex Wristwatch for Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Crown on this watch is Omega Brand.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.63 in L 0.99 in
1950's Rolex Ladies Vintage Watch, 18K Gold Rare & Beautiful Asymmetrical Design
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Rolex offered here is one of those rare survivors: a ladies’ 18K gold dress watch with a boldly asymmetrical case, a form that captures the exact spirit of 1950's artistic explor...
18k Gold
1950s Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ladies' wristwatch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies platinum Diamond “High Jewelry” manual Wristwatch, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Inspired by the iconic designs of the art deco period, yet conceived in the 1950s, this exceptional creation represents what would have been among the finest lady’s time pieces of th...
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex 1950s Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Covered Surprise Cuff Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa mid to late 1950s Rolex precision Ladies Cuff Bracelet Watch, a rare and unusual Rolex watch, all in 18k Yellow Gold, the top in the form of a Flower measuring 1 1/4 inches in...
Diamond
Rolex Ladies Vintage Wrist Watch 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet-1950s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage 1950s Rolex ladies wristwatch crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a refined dress watch design with textured gold link bracelet.
14k Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Wrist watch, 10.5 MM round case with Factory Diamond set end Pieces. 17 Jewel mechanical, manual wind movement.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Platinum and French Cut Diamonds Bracelet Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Rolex ladies Platinum Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 2 Piece Rolex signed and numbered case with Diamond set Bezel, 17 Jewel Nickle Lever Mechanical, Manual wind movement, White di...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Rolex White Gold and Diamond Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Rolex Ladies Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 14k White Gold 2 piece case with Diamond set Lug tops totaling .20 Carat. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rolex Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Located in Hicksville, NY
This elegant and very feminine ladies Rolex watch features a fancy bracelet with a double safety clasp and diamonds at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions. It measures 6.5 inches ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Watch, White Gold - THE CHAMELEON
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
The rare and wonderful ladies wristwatch named the "Chameleon", features a very unusual case with a slot in the back so different color bands could easily be slid on and off and the ...
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Precision Dress Model manual wind wristwatch, c 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A scarce and simple design vintage lady’s Rolex 18K YG dress model circa 1950’s. Featuring a 20mm heavy snap back case with pronounced and angled lugs and featuring a beautiful matt...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wind Dress Wristwatch 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex manual wind dress model ref# 4307 14K YG circa 1950’s,, Featuring 28 x 36 square case with extended horn lugs, dome glass crystal, and professionally restored matte sil...
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Star Dial Bubbleback Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Sub-Second Dial at Six O'Clock Yellow Gold Decorated Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Case 23mm in size Features Rolex Manual Wind Movement Acrylic Crystal From 1950's Comes Fitted on A Black...
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies White Gold Diamond Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A gorgeous vintage 1950's ladies Rolex wrist watch in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Bulova 23 Jewel Diamond Watch in 14k White Gold & Stainless Steel
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Bulova 23 Jewel Diamond Watch in 14k White Gold & Stainless Steel This vintage Bulova wristwatch features an oval 14k white gold case accented with round diamonds around...
Diamond, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Watch. Diamond Bezel 1975 Ladies Manual ROLEX 2611 Precision
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1975. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2611. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case and Brac...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1971 Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Champagne Linen Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Rolex The reference 1601 is the quintessential vintage Datejust. Produced from the late 1950s through the late 1970s, it defined the modern dress watch with a combi...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. ROLEX Precision 2642 Mechanical Windup. Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k White Gold Case Rolex Precision Ladies Watch with attached Milanese Bracelet (Stainless Steel). Rolex Windup 1400 Caliber Movement Ref. 2642 . Circa 1970 Case Is 18k White Gol...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega watch. Omega 14k and Diamond Vintage Ladies wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. OMEGA fully mechanical wristwatch. 14k White Gold Case with multiple diamonds. Condition: Watch winds up and ticks. Needs daily winding. Beautiful Geometri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ruby Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless Elegance: Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Experience the perfect blend of luxury and sophistication with the Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173. Designed for women who appreciate timeless...
Diamond, Ruby
Rolex 18Kt Gold Ladies Modernist Style for Serpico & Laino Diamond Bezel 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 106 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Factory Diamond Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Dia...
18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ladies Watch Set with Countless Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and very high quality ladies watch in 18k white gold. The watch is set with countless diamonds, each about 0.22ct and down. The diamonds have a very good quality. Two tiny...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$8,189 / item
Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced, and has no visi...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Collector 1950s Platinum Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch, Swiss Movement
Located in London, GB
A sophisticated retro 1950s platinum diamond cocktail watch featuring a Swiss mechanical hand-wind movement. The off-white dial with gold hour markers is framed by a bold diamond bez...
Diamond, Platinum
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Ladies Rolex CELLINI 3810 Round WristWatch
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k White Gold Rolex Cellini Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970 Rolex 1600 Movement Ref. 3810 Round Cellini Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is 18k 7...
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Rolex OP Date 34mm 14k Gold Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in 14K yellow gold featuring 34mm case with a champagne dial, fluted bezel, and Jubilee bracelet. Reference 1503 with automatic movement, rec...
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Rolex DateJust Model 69178 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rare Chevrolet Dial Box
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Model 69178 DateJust 18k Yellow Gold, 26mm Rare Chevrolet Dial made for Jubilee Anniversary, Automatic Movement, Made in Switzerland with Original Box and Booklet c.198...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ladies Wrist Watch Mined 1ct 1930's Custom Dial
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930's Diamond 1ct Platinum Ladies Wrist Watch Features 2 Genuine Natural Mined Marquise Cut Diamonds Surround By Antique Single Cut Side Di...
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Oyster 1005 Champagne Dial Gold Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm reference 1005 champagne dial, fluted bezel, and set in 14k yellow gold. Fitted with a vintage Rolex jubilee bracelet made in Mexico. Made with a...
18k Gold
Vintage 1988 Rolex Lady Datejust President 69178 18K YG Champagne Automatic 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Gold Rolex The reference 69178 is the definitive ladies' gold watch. It combines the utility of the Datejust complication with the unmatched prestige of the Preside...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Located in Greer, SC
" Lady's dress watch by Omega measures 6.5 inches long. It weighs 13.3 pennyweights. It has a rectangular platinum case measuring 13.62 by 13.21 mm with bead set round diamond lugs. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end. With a block letter ELGIN...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Cartier classic Tank Wrist Watch, 20 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown. 20 Jewel, Audemars Piguet Manual wind, Nickle Lever movement. White Enamel Dia...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Antique Rolex 9K Yellow Gold 15 Jewel Manual Wind Women’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This antique Rolex women’s watch features a 9K yellow gold case with a coordinating yellow gold link bracelet and a round champagne-tone dial. The dial is signed Rolex and is designe...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wittnauer 14Kt. Rose Gold 1940 Art Deco Ladies Watch with Ruby and Diamond Bezel
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 14mm Di...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Vintage Stepped Case Mechanical 18k Gold Plate Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Mid size Triple Stepped case Wrist Watch, 28 x 28 M.M. 18k Gold Electroplate 2 piece case, original and Excellent, Mint condition Chocolate brown dial with Gold R...
Gold Plate
Cartier Tank Francaise Ref 1840 Large Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Tank Francaise Reference 1840 Wrist Watch, 28 X 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Water resistant case, Automatic Self winding movement, Sapphire Crown and Sapphire ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920's Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique 1920's Watch 1.20ct Brilliant Round Diamonds G-H Color VS-I Clarity Beautiful Blue French Cut Sapphires Platinum Case and Band Fits a 5.75 - 6 Inch Wrist 24 mm Wide Case 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Omega 9.00 Carats Total Mixed Shape Diamond Vintage Lady's Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
An elegant lady's wristwatch created by Omega, featuring 9.00 carats total of mixed shape diamonds including marquise and round brilliant cut. Set finely on platinum, this vintage wa...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Blancpain Platinum Diamond Hidden Watch
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
A stunning display of brilliance, this exquisite bracelet features a lavish array of round diamonds meticulously set in a captivating cluster design. Each diamond sparkles with unmat...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Onbell Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Onbell Flower Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique floral design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with beautiful nat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,748
Size: 20" x 5" x 14"
1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Canvas Trotter Monogram Suitcase Luggage Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A decadent, luxury 1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR suitcase with art deco 'CD' detail buckle. A sturdy, yet elegantly constructed Christian Dior case made from rich, Smooth Chocolate brown lea...
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG129 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (U) Age: 1991 ...
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Snakeskin Rhinestone Dragon Black Flap Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this black snakeskin flap bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is an ultra-luxurious must-have. A vers...
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.