Hamilton 14Kt White Gold Dress Watch with Original Diamond Bezel 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid White Gold / 34 Genuine Diamonds CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 637 DIAL / HANDS: ...
14k Gold
Longines 18Kt Solid White Gold Mid Century Design Tuxedo Watch 1950's / 60's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modernist METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEM...
White Gold
Omega 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies 1950's Dress Watch with 1 Carat of Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century / Reference A7699 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X D...
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Vintage 14K White Gold & Platinum Hamilton Watch, 52 Diamonds, 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite vintage Hamilton watch from the 1950s blends timeless design with heartfelt sentiment and luxurious materials.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Le Coultre 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1950's Full Length
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Le Coultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Diameter 15mm MOVEMEN...
White Gold
1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
By Ciro 8
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.96 carat diamond (total), platinum and 9 karat white gold cocktail watch; part of our vintage watch collections.
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Longines 14 Karat White Gold 1950s Mystery Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in Dallas, TX
Longines 14K White Gold 1950's Mystery Dial Watch - Manual winding. 14K White Gold ( 32 mm ).
Vintage Longines Swiss 18k White Gold Diamond Lady's Wrist Watch
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Longines 18k white gold diamond cocktail watch featuring a circular case framed by a full halo of round diamonds, with additional graduated diamonds extending along the lugs into a f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch 1950S
By Rolex
Located in Geneva, CH
Rolex Diamond round and baguette cut on white gold 18K wristwatch. Circa 1950. Rolex. Numbered. Rolex Precisions. Total gross weight: 22.12 grams. We do not guarantee the functi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Diamond Ruby Hidden 14K Gold Watch
Located in Miami, FL
A striking 1950s vinatge Retro 14K yellow gold hidden watch bracelet, masterfully designed with a bow motif adorned in vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Longines 14Kt Solid White Gold Modernist Style with Custom Dial 1950's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modernist Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm "Lug Tip ...
White Gold
Vintage 1950s Omega Ladies 14K White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage Omega ladies wristwatch, circa 1950s, crafted in 14kt white gold with original integrated gold bracelet. The square dial measures approximately 10.47mm (inside measurement) ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Le Courie 14kt White Gold, Diamond and Black and White Pearl Covered Watch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Le Courie 14k White Gold Covered Watch from the 1950s is a remarkable fusion of elegance and artistry.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Omega Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Watch
By Omega
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Art Deco 0.78 carat ruby and 0.20 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set Omega watch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lucien Piccard Antique Diamond Ladies Watch 18 Karat White Gold, Circa 1950
By Lucien Piccard
Located in North Miami, FL
Antique Lucien Piccard ladies cocktail watch crafted in 18 karat white gold and set with diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vacheron&Constantin Art Deco platinum 950, white gold & diamond watch, 1920s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in PARIS, FR
Presented on a black leather strap with diamond-set white gold elements and an 18K white gold deployant clasp with safety chain, the watch is accompanied by a rare Vacheron & Con...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Retro Cocktail Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
A breathtaking throwback to the bold elegance of the 1950s, this vintage cocktail wristwatch is the perfect retro statement piece in every way. Powered by a manual wind movement and...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Hamilton Solid 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch, circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Width 20mm CIRCA / Date: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered / Diamond Markers / Dauphine Hands ...
14k Gold, White Gold
Mercedes Signed 14K Gold Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Hidden Watch Bracelet — Art Deco Brand: Mercedes (signed) Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Movement: Manual wind Dial: Hidden beneath gem-set cover —...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' 18K Gold & Diamonds Cocktail watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' 18K Gold & Diamonds Cocktail watch Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' cocktail watch which can be dated back to the 1950's.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Money Clip in 14 Karat Solid White Gold with Jade and Diamonds May 13th...
Located in Long Beach, CA
Low profile money clip in 14K white gold with diamond set "S" or "5" and "13". If these are lucky symbols for you or someone you know, it could be a meaningful gift.
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1921 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Octagon 43mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / 12 Size DIAL / HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel Signed Montgomery Brother...
14k Gold, White Gold
1955 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Fancy Lug Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
At some point in its life a jeweler tastefully enhanced the upper and lower lug sections with diamonds set in white gold. The work complements the sculptural form of the case beautif...
18k Gold
Collector 1950s Platinum Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch, Swiss Movement
Located in London, GB
The off-white dial with gold hour markers is framed by a bold diamond bezel, giving the watch exquisite sparkle and elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Evening Watch Gold Diamond Bracelet 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diameter 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 22 Jewels / Caliber 757 DIAL / HANDS: White Dial with Silver M...
Hamilton Platinum & Diamond Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1940's High Grade
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
4Kt. Solid Gold Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Diameter 17mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silvered ...
Platinum
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ellipse 18K WG Manual Black Diamond Dial 29 mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
A Legacy In White Gold Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet built its reputation on elegant dress watches executed to the highest standards.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Braided Rope Band with Factory Diamond and Ruby Crown
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
The piece closes on the reverse with a fold-over clasp in polished yellow gold. Van Cleef & Arpels began producing gem-set jeweled watches in earnest from the 1950s onward, and...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Diamond Rectangular Cufflinks White Gold Portuguese 1950s–1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Diamond Rectangular Cufflinks in 19.2K White Gold, Portuguese, 1950s–1960s A refined expression of post-war modernism, these Portuguese cufflinks pair a stark architectu...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Naturalistic Leaf Berries Brooch White Gold Portuguese 1950s 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Diamond Naturalistic Leaf and Berries Brooch in 19.2k White Gold, Portuguese, circa 1950s–1960s.
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-Century Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring White Gold 1950s–1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring in White Gold, Circa 1950s–1960s.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Portuguese Mid-Century Emerald Diamond Cluster Bracelet White Gold 1950s-1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Portuguese Mid-Century emerald and diamond floral cluster bracelet in 19.2kt white gold, 1950s-1960s.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Boucheron Mid-Century Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring White Gold French 1950s 1960s
By Boucheron
Located in Lisbon, PT
Boucheron Mid-Century Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold, French, circa 1950s–1960s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold. Magnificent retro gold bracelet, it is made of gold semicircle motifs articulated between them retaining on top a lapis lazuli cabochon closed set ....
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century South Sea Pearl Diamond Clasp Yellow Gold Necklace 1950s 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century South Sea cultured pearl and diamond clasp necklace in yellow gold, 1950s/1960s.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Ruby Diamond Convertible Day Night 1950s Cocktail Floral Earrings
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Ruby and Diamond Convertible Day-Night Cocktail Earrings, 1950s–1960s. An exceptional pair of mid 20-century convertible earrings, created as a true day-and-night jewel....
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-Century Old Brilliant Cut Diamond Flower Floral Brooch White Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Spectacular Mid-Century Old European brilliant-cut and rose-cut floral brooch in 19.2kt white gold, Portuguese, 1950s/1960s. Modelled as an elegant flower with meticulously arranged ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Aquamarine Diamond Girandole Earrings Necklace Set 18K White Gold 1990s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Aquamarine and Diamond Girandole Earrings and Necklace Suite in 18K White Gold, 1990s.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Important Natural 23 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace 1950s Provenance
Located in Lisbon, PT
Important one-of-a-kind 23-carat Ceylon natural no-heat sapphire and diamond convertible necklace/brooch in platinum and White gold, Portuguese, circa 1957, crafted for an occasion g...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Precious Opal Diamond Platinum French 1950s-1960s Pendant Necklace
Located in Lisbon, PT
French Mid-Century Opal and Diamond Pendant Necklace, Platinum, circa 1950s–1960s.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Gubelin Fifties Diamond Ring
By Gubelin
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, by Gubelin, Lucerne, Switzerland. This elegant fifties ring features 1.65 carats of fine white diamonds (G color, VS clarity). Its chic postmodern, machine-age-ins...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Tourmaline Coral Diamond Kitty Cat Brooch Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lisbon, PT
A white gold collar, pavé-set with sparkling single-cut diamonds, lends a subtle touch of elegance, while a vivid pinkish-orange precious coral nose adds warmth and personality.
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wittnauer Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Dress Watch
By Wittnauer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Wittnauer diamond dress watch. This 14 karat white gold 17 jewel Swiss movement is set with 44 single cut, 8 brilliant cut, and 6 baguette diamonds with a total weight of ap...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Hamilton Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Dress Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant vintage Hamilton diamond watch. This 14 karat white gold retro Hamilton watch is circa 1950's and set with 72 single cut diamonds totaling approximately.
Diamond, 14k Gold
A gentleman's 1950's Hamilton 14 karat Gold and Diamonds automatic wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Paris, FR
A gentleman's circa 1950's Hamilton in solid 14 karat yellow Gold and 6 Diamonds automatic wristwatch, fully serviced and in working condition. Round case, white dial with set diamo...
14k Gold
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Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Longines Ladies Mechanical Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Vintage petite round 14k whiite gold and diamond ladies' mechanical wristwatch with silk cord watchband. A very pretty addition to your collection of jewelry and watches. This wr...
Diamond, 14k Gold
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Retro Gold Diamond Pink Gold Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Antwerp, BE
Period: ca. 1940 Material: Two tones of precious metal, the main part being 18K pink gold and the white parts are platinum. Extra information: Van Cleef & Arpels - Their first jewe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Dial 14 Karat White Gold Watch, 1960s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Jaeger - Le Coultre 14kt White Gold Mystery Dial watch with Silver Satin Dial with Round Diamond Markers. 32mm x 36mm lug to lug (1.26 in. x 1.42 in.) - 17 jewel, manu...
Unavailable
Hamilton Diamond, Platinum Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
This pristine diamond enhanced wristwatch, has square white dial, applied dot and baton hour markers, gold tone alpha hands, (Hamilton), manual wind 17 jewel (Hamilton) movement, pla...
Diamond, Platinum
Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Hamilton Timepiece
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K white gold lady's Hamilton watch 17 jewel manual wind watch with black cord strap and 20 single cut diamonds=.20cts total weight. This watch also has a white chain connected to ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18 Karat White Gold, Enamel and Diamond Ring, 1940s
Located in Bologna, IT
The ring is crafted in 18K white gold throughout. MATERIALS 18K white gold, diamonds (the central one: 0.56ct) and blue enamels RING SIZE 9 US (resizable)
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Bulova Timepiece
By Bulova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Dainty 14K white gold vintage Bulova is a 17 jewel manual wind watch. It is circa 1958 with eight single cut diamonds that weighs .16cts total weight. It also has a black doub...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Baume & Mercier 1950's Cocktail Watch. 14ct Elliptical White Gold (stamped)....
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Canterbury, England
Our very rare vintage Baume & Mercier manually wound cocktail watch features an elliptical white gold case stamped 14k with 4 diamonds set to the lugs, and two strand rope bracelet i...
White Gold
1950s Diamonds Leather Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold Flamor Ladies Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique lady's watch of the brand Flamor. Round case in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark set with diamonds all around.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s 2.06 Carat Diamond and White Gold Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1950's 2.06 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold ladies cocktail watch; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950's Ladies Unique Diamond Cocktail Watch 4.2 Carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The 1950's brought us jeweled and Diamond watches that looked like bracelets.
Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s 2.26 carat Diamond Platinum and White Gold Longines Cocktail Watch
By Longines
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage Longines ladies watch in platinum and 14 Karat white gold with 2.26 carat (total) diamonds; part of our vintage cocktail watch, jewelry and estate jewelry collections ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
French 1950s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch. Case in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark, and its 2 domed rectangular motifs each set with 6 diamonds. Woman's mechanical watch with manual winding. Pearl c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady's White Gold and Diamond Watch for Serpico y Laino circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is an unbelievable example of a highly stylized vintage Rolex timepiece. Crafted entirely of 18k white gold, every element of this treasure is noteworthy. The bracelet is a fine...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ladies Movado White Gold & Diamonds Watch
By Movado
Located in Milano, MI
Ladies' watch in white 18ct gold and diamonds, signed Movado, from the 1950's with manual winding, fully functioning.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Diamond White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant 1920s Cartier diamond ladies’ wrist watch has a clever more fashionable later added-on 1950s white gold bracelet crafted in 18-karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Omega Lady's White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in San Francisco, CA
Omega lady's 14k white gold and diamond bracelet watch with 18 round cut diamonds for a total approximate weight of 1.54 cts and 13.9 grams. Watch head measures 14mm x 22mm and has a...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
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1950s Vintage 5.72 Carat Diamond and Yellow Rose and White Gold Ladies Watch
By Eterna
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 5.72 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow, rose and white gold ladies watch by Eterna; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections This stunning, fi...
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Universal Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Universal
Located in Hicksville, NY
Swiss made, Universal Brand (Hallmark UNIVERSAL GENEVE SWISS is written next to the dial) Features three diamonds set in a cluster on each end of the watch (6 diamonds total); Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold
French 1950s Jaeger Le Coultre Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique watch and bracelet in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark. Jaeger Le Coultre women's watch - Made in Switzerland. Round case in 18 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sellita Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful 1950's Swiss made Sellita Cocktail Watch. The watch is. 14K white gold and is decorated with 0.50TDW of high quality diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
1950s Womens Rolex Diamond and 14K White Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This 1950's Manual-Wind Women's Rolex "8273" is a Retro-Era classic, with Round-Brilliant Cut Diamond accents and a 14K White Gold Strap. Details: ✔ Reference Number: 8273 ✔ Case S...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 14K White Gold & Diamond 17 Jewel Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique 14K White Gold & Diamond 17 Jewel Hamilton Luxury Watch. The watch case and band are in excellent estate condition but the actual watch is not running. The dial will also nee...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Ebel White Gold Diamond Wristwatch Retailed by H. Pommier, 1950s
By Ebel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made of 14 karat (tested) white gold, the case is set with twenty-four round brilliant cut diamonds (G-H color, VS clarity, total weight approximately 2.40 carats).
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Jaeger-Le Coultre Diamond Cover Watch in 18 Karat, circa 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Wailea, HI
Jaeger-Le Coultre Diamond Cover Watch in 18k Circa 1950's Twenty Two Single Cut Diamonds weighing .45 carats approximately [fine color and clarity] A Feminine Design. Back Winding T...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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.
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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
The elegant timepiece, which was designed more than a century ago, is garnering new interest thanks to a certain TV show.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
This model was designed for lefties.
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.