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20 Dollar Gold Coins

Corum 20 Dollar Gold Coin Manual Watch
Corum 20 Dollar Gold Coin Manual Watch

Corum 20 Dollar Gold Coin Manual Watch

By Corum Watch Company

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Corum American $20 Gold Coin Watch with a leather strap is a striking blend of horological

Category

20th Century European Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

1924 Lady Liberty USA 20 Dollar Coin Bezel in 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
1924 Lady Liberty USA 20 Dollar Coin Bezel in 14K Yellow Gold Pendant

1924 Lady Liberty USA 20 Dollar Coin Bezel in 14K Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

Authentic 1924 Lady Liberty 20 dollar gold coin mounted in 14K yellow gold bezel setting creating

Category

Vintage 1920s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

20 Dollar Lady Liberty 24k Gold Coin Alaskan Bolo Tie with Gold Nugget Tips
20 Dollar Lady Liberty 24k Gold Coin Alaskan Bolo Tie with Gold Nugget Tips

20 Dollar Lady Liberty 24k Gold Coin Alaskan Bolo Tie with Gold Nugget Tips

Located in Miami, FL

This unique 14K Coin Bolo Tie showcases an authentic 1899 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle MS-63 coin

Category

Antique 1890s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Piaget 20 Dollar Gold Coin Wristwatch 900B 1972
Piaget 20 Dollar Gold Coin Wristwatch 900B 1972

Piaget 20 Dollar Gold Coin Wristwatch 900B 1972

By Piaget

Located in Mayfair, London, London

is housed within a genuine gold coin, a rare Twenty Dollar Double Eagle minted in San Francisco—an

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Eska yellow gold Vintage 20 Dollar Coin manual Wristwatch
Eska yellow gold Vintage 20 Dollar Coin manual Wristwatch

Eska yellow gold Vintage 20 Dollar Coin manual Wristwatch

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Gold 20 Dollar Coin Gents Wristwatch, the gold 20 dollar outer case - the front of the coin is

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Favre-Leuba 20 Dollar Coin Watch Yellow Gold
Vintage Favre-Leuba 20 Dollar Coin Watch Yellow Gold

Vintage Favre-Leuba 20 Dollar Coin Watch Yellow Gold

By Favre-Leube

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 34mm vintage coin wristwatch crafted in yellow gold by Favre-Leuba. Featuring a design of Lady

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1911 20 Dollar Coin Pendant w/ Unique Chain & 14k Gold Emerald Sapphire Frame
1911 20 Dollar Coin Pendant w/ Unique Chain & 14k Gold Emerald Sapphire Frame

1911 20 Dollar Coin Pendant w/ Unique Chain & 14k Gold Emerald Sapphire Frame

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H 2.05 in W 1.61 in D 0.14 in Dm 1.61 in L 20.51 in

1911 20 Dollar Coin Pendant w/ Unique Chain & 14k Gold Emerald Sapphire Frame

Located in Montclair, NJ

1911 twenty dollar coin piece neatly bezel set at the center. The coin is surrounded by a nice polished

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin 18k Gold Hidden Pocket Watch in Double Eagle 20 Dollar Liberty Coin
Mauboussin 18k Gold Hidden Pocket Watch in Double Eagle 20 Dollar Liberty Coin

Mauboussin 18k Gold Hidden Pocket Watch in Double Eagle 20 Dollar Liberty Coin

By Mauboussin

Located in Montclair, NJ

Serial No.: 24819 Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Case Type: 1904 $20 Liberty Coin w/ Hidden Watch

Category

Vintage 1950s French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum 20 Twenty Dollars Coin 18k Yellow Gold Dial Quartz Men Watch 1904
Corum 20 Twenty Dollars Coin 18k Yellow Gold Dial Quartz Men Watch 1904

Corum 20 Twenty Dollars Coin 18k Yellow Gold Dial Quartz Men Watch 1904

By Corum

Located in New York, NY

Clasp Band Type: Bracelet Band Width: 17 mm Lug Width: 20 mm Case Material: Yellow Gold Case Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum Double Eagle Gold Coin Watch
Corum Double Eagle Gold Coin Watch

Corum Double Eagle Gold Coin Watch

By Corum

Located in New Orleans, LA

incorporates a stately 1888 American 20-dollar "Double Eagle" gold coin. The 22K coin's patriotic eagle holding

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Gold 1904 20 Dollar Coin Watch Pendant
Corum Gold 1904 20 Dollar Coin Watch Pendant

Corum Gold 1904 20 Dollar Coin Watch Pendant

By Corum

Located in New York, NY

18k yellow gold pendant with Corum watch, set with a 1904 20 Dollar US coin.Pendant is 34mm in

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Audemars Piguet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coin Watch 1904 Twenty Dollars 20$
Audemars Piguet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coin Watch 1904 Twenty Dollars 20$

Audemars Piguet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coin Watch 1904 Twenty Dollars 20$

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Berlin, DE

AUDEMARS PIGUET 18K YELLOW GOLD COIN WATCH. TWENTY DOLLARS. Good condition. Watch can be raised

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum $20 U.S. 1877 Gold Coin Classic Quartz Wristwatch
Corum $20 U.S. 1877 Gold Coin Classic Quartz Wristwatch

Corum $20 U.S. 1877 Gold Coin Classic Quartz Wristwatch

Located in Chicago, IL

Corum $20 Dollar U.S. Gold Coin Wrist Watch, made form two 1877 Liberty $20 Gold pieces set in a 35

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

Men's Vintage US Gold Coin Wristwatch
Men's Vintage US Gold Coin Wristwatch

Men's Vintage US Gold Coin Wristwatch

Located in Stamford, CT

US dollar gold watch. Unique Eska 17 jewel manual wind wristwatch. The case is a US $20 dollar 1898

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum $20 Coin "$20 Dollars Double Eagle Coin" 35mm
Corum $20 Coin "$20 Dollars Double Eagle Coin" 35mm

Corum $20 Coin "$20 Dollars Double Eagle Coin" 35mm

By Corum

Located in Surfside, FL

Corum $20 Gold Coin watch Double Eagle (1907) in 18k yellow gold on 18k yellow gold mesh band

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum $20 Coin "$20 Dollars Double Eagle Coin" 35mm
Corum $20 Coin "$20 Dollars Double Eagle Coin" 35mm

Corum $20 Coin "$20 Dollars Double Eagle Coin" 35mm

By Corum

Located in Surfside, FL

Corum $20 Gold Coin watch Double Eagle (1907) in 18k yellow gold on 18k yellow gold mesh band

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Corum Coin 20 Dollars Double Eagle Yellow Gold Mens Watch 1907
Corum Coin 20 Dollars Double Eagle Yellow Gold Mens Watch 1907

Corum Coin 20 Dollars Double Eagle Yellow Gold Mens Watch 1907

By Corum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Corum Coin 20 Dollars Double Eagle Yellow Gold Mens Watch 1907. Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum Coin 20 Dollars Double Eagle Yellow Gold Mens Watch 4708590
Corum Coin 20 Dollars Double Eagle Yellow Gold Mens Watch 4708590

Corum Coin 20 Dollars Double Eagle Yellow Gold Mens Watch 4708590

By Corum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Corum Coin 20 Dollars Double Eagle Yellow Gold Mens Watch 4708590. Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Corum 20 Dollars Double Eagle Yellow Gold Coin Mens Watch Year 1904
Corum 20 Dollars Double Eagle Yellow Gold Coin Mens Watch Year 1904

Corum 20 Dollars Double Eagle Yellow Gold Coin Mens Watch Year 1904

By Corum

Located in Atlanta, GA

Corum 20 Dollars Double Eagle Yellow Gold Coin Mens Watch Year 1904. Quartz movement. 18k yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Liberty 1 oz 18K & 22K Gold American Eagle Coin Pendant 20 Dollars
Liberty 1 oz 18K & 22K Gold American Eagle Coin Pendant 20 Dollars

Liberty 1 oz 18K & 22K Gold American Eagle Coin Pendant 20 Dollars

Located in Geneva, CH

Liberty gold coin, a treasure of American numismatics, now transformed into a stunning piece of jewelry

Category

Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

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Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 7.4 Gm, Link Chain, 3.22 mm Necklace, 18.5" Long
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 7.4 Gm, Link Chain, 3.22 mm Necklace, 18.5" Long

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 7.4 Gm, Link Chain, 3.22 mm Necklace, 18.5" Long

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Rope Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard 18 karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Chopard 18 karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

Chopard 18 karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

By Chopard

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Chopard 18kt Yellow Gold Chain Necklace is a stunning piece that embodies timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Made from luxurious 18kt yellow gold, this necklace sho...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery Dial Diamond White Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery Dial Diamond White Gold Watch

Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery Dial Diamond White Gold Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 14k white gold mystery dial watch by Vacheron Constantin and LeCoultre. Case measures 34mm, Bracelet and buckle are not original - 8.5" long. Silvered dial with diamond mark...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4217-10 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Widt...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approx. 1970.
Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approx. 1970.

Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approx. 1970.

By Omega

Located in bronshoj, DK

Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approximately 1970. The watch is running. With date display. In excellent condition. The steel bracelet is not original and needs cleanin...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Link Bracelet with Rope Edge
1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Link Bracelet with Rope Edge

1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Link Bracelet with Rope Edge

Located in Boston, MA

Vintage 1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Link Bracelet with Rope Edge - The bracelet measure 7.15 inches long and 3/4 inch wide and features a hidden clasp with a figure 8 safety. The...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Limited Edition Hublot Unisex MDM Skeleton 18k Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 1512.3
Limited Edition Hublot Unisex MDM Skeleton 18k Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 1512.3

Limited Edition Hublot Unisex MDM Skeleton 18k Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 1512.3

By Hublot

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Hublot Unisex MDM Skeleton 18k Watch Ref. 1512.3 Serial # 250419 008/100. Skeleton movement framed with a Roman numeral chapter ring. This limited edition piece is a must have for a...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 8.50 Ct Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Men's Ring
GIA Certified 8.50 Ct Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Men's Ring

GIA Certified 8.50 Ct Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Men's Ring

Located in New York, NY

GIA Certified 8.50 ct Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring 8.50 fancy yellowish brown round cut center diamond set in 18k gold hexagon motif band. Ring Size: 5.75 R...

Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Baume et Mercier Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
Baume et Mercier Watch in 18K Yellow Gold

Baume et Mercier Watch in 18K Yellow Gold

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Paris, FR

Baume et Mercier lady's wristwatch in 18 kt yellow gold, oval dial mechanical movement. Golden background, applied baton indexes. Winder set with a sapphire cabochon. Flexible bracel...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Wheat Link with Rope Edge Wide Charm Bracelet
1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Wheat Link with Rope Edge Wide Charm Bracelet

1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Wheat Link with Rope Edge Wide Charm Bracelet

Located in Boston, MA

Vintage 1960s 14KY Gold Woven Wheat Link with Rope Edge Wide Charm Bracelet - The bracelet measure 7.15 inches long and 1 inch wide and features a hidden clasp with a figure 8 safety...

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Retro 18k Gold Wide Bracelet Weight 79gr. Circa 1960
Italian Retro 18k Gold Wide Bracelet Weight 79gr. Circa 1960

Italian Retro 18k Gold Wide Bracelet Weight 79gr. Circa 1960

Located in Firenze, IT

The 18k yellow gold textured mesh links measuring approximately 3.5cm in width, completed by a hidden tongue-and-groove clasp the bracelet is 18cm. Gross weight: 79 grams.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1942 Rolex Ladies Reference 3869 Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece Oyster case, original and unpolished, original Oyster Crown. Automatic, self winding ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier 1925 Panther Bezel 18K Yellow Gold 28mm Ref 2325 Watch
Cartier 1925 Panther Bezel 18K Yellow Gold 28mm Ref 2325 Watch

Cartier 1925 Panther Bezel 18K Yellow Gold 28mm Ref 2325 Watch

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Cartier 1925 watch reference 2325 in all 18k gold with, quartz movement, fully linked, 28mm case excluding panther head. Get the Cartier timepiece that no one else has. A rare vint...

Category

1990s Modern Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch

Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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20 Dollar Gold Coins For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 20 dollar gold coins for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 14 vintage versions or 1 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of 20 dollar gold coins to choose from, but contemporary 20 dollar gold coins are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Corum and Mauboussin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut 20 dollar gold coins for sale. Most of our 20 dollar gold coins for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are 20 Dollar Gold Coins?

On average, 20 dollar gold coins at 1stDibs sell for $4,000, while they’re typically $880 on the low end and $17,190 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.

Finding the Right Watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.