Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18k Gold Diamond Dial Manual 26mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
The champagne dial is set with factory diamonds, complemented by simple gold hands. The watch is a unified design in 18k yellow gold, showcasing the brand's skill with textured finis...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Rubies 69173
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Ladies Datejust 6905 26mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6905 Serial: 359**** Year: 1974 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Flute...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady-Datejust Diamond Champagne Dial Steel & Yellow Gold 26mm 179173
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A timeless 26mm steel and gold Lady-Datejust wristwatch reference 179173, by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial with diamond hour markers, a date aperture and the iconic fluted bezel,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm President 18K White Gold Salmon Dial Diamond Bezel 179179
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K White Gold President Bracelet Diamond Bezel 179179 (Aftermarket Diamond Bezel) Luxury Ladies Watch Year:2005 Offered is an elegant Rolex Datejust Ref. 17917...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Piaget Polo 761C701 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Quartz 26mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
The quartz movement provides grab-and-go convenience, making it an effortless and reliable watch to own and enjoy. Key Specs Reference: 761C701 Model: Polo Era: 1980s Movement: Qua...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Omega Tank 18K YG Blue Fumé Dial Manual 26 mm
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A well exectuted expression of the gold dress watch At first glance this is a classic 1970s Omega dress watch in yellow gold. Then the dial hits. The blue ombré finish shifts from d...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1990 Rolex DateJust Model 69178 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: 69178 Year: 1990 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Silver Case Measurement: 26mm Movement: Automatic Weight: 70.5 Grams Size: Fits up to a 6" wrist Made in Switze...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 26mm Datejust 69173 Ladies 2 Two Tone SS/YG White Roman Numeral Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 2 Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond + Classic 69173
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex DateJust President Bracelet 26mm 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex Model Name: Rolex President DateJust Ladies 18K White Gold Watch 179179 Model Number: 179179 Year: 2003 Serial Number: Z5***** Gender: Ladies Movement: Automatic self-w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Ladies 18K White Gold Lapis Lazuli Manual 26mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
A Statement In Gold And Stone This is a watch for someone who understands that true luxury sits in the details rather than the logo.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
1999 26mm Rolex Presidential 18K Gold with Champagne Dial and Fluted Bezel.
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
SN# U80**** Year: 1999. Brand: Rolex. Crystal: Sapphire. Gender: Women's. Bezel: Fluted Bezel. Dial Color: Champagne. Case Dimensions: 26mm. Condition: Mint Condition. Metal Type: 1...
18k Gold
Vintage 1991 Rolex DateJust 69173G 18 Karat yellow Gold and Stainless Steel 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: DateJust 69173G Year: 1990 Material: 18k Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel and Diamonds Dial: Rare Rolex Factory Green Vignette Movement: Automatic Case Measurement: 2...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Chopard 26mm Happy Sport Five Diamond 18K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel.
By Chopard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Gender: Ladies. Brand: Chopard. Type: Wristwatch. Case Size: 26mm. Dial Color: White. Condition: Excellent. Model: Happy Sport. Bezel Type: Diamond. Indices: Roman Numeral. Metal Typ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 26mm Stainless Steel & Rose Gold 179171 Meteorite Diamond
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity.Sale...
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Quartz Ladies 26mm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Quartz Watch, circa 1999. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 6 inches. Original box and papers are not included.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady Datejust Grey Diamond Dial 26mm 69179
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26mm Lady Datejust in white gold by Rolex. Featuring a grey dial with diamond-set hour markers and a fixed white gold fluted bezel. Fitted with a sapphire glass, a self-winding aut...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1973 Rolex Cellini 4012 18K Yellow Gold Blue Foil Dial Manual 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Artistic Side Of The Crown The Cellini collection has always been Rolex's canvas for experimentation, a space where the strict design codes of the Oyster case did not apply. Thi...
18k Gold
Vintage 1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Stella Red Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Solid Gold With A Flash Of Color This is not just a watch, but a substantial piece of jewelry.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K Yellow Gold Stella Red Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Solid Gold With A Flash Of Color This is not just a watch, but a substantial piece of jewelry.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady-Datejust Diamond Champagne Dial 26mm 69173
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A timeless 26mm steel and gold Lady-Datejust wristwatch, by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial with diamond hour markers, a date aperture and the iconic fluted bezel, in yellow gold. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Patek Philippe Gondolo 3491/3G 18K White Gold Blue Linen Dial 26mm
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
The Understated Artistry Of Vintage Patek Geometry The reference 3491/3G represents a captivating, non-traditional chapter in mid-century Patek Philippe design, moving away from cla...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69174 26mm Silver Dial Steel 18K White Gold Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69174 Serial: S18**** Year: 1994 Model: Rolex Ladies-Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted ...
Stainless Steel
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.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Black Color Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Black Color Dial Bezel +Lugs + Rubies 69173 Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom Black RT Diamond Dial, Diamond/Ruby Bezel and Diamond Lugs. Two To...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1976 Rolex Lady Cellini 5109 18K YG Champagne Dial Manual 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Daily Touch Of Gold This is a perfect choice for someone seeking an elegant, daily-wearable gold watch that flies under the radar.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990 Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Two-Tone Auto Champagne Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
While other models leaned into specific niches, the Datejust was designed to be the only watch a person ever needed. The combination of the stainless steel case and 18K yellow gold b...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1990 Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Two-Tone Auto Champagne Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
While other models leaned into specific niches, the Datejust was designed to be the only watch a person ever needed. The combination of the stainless steel case and 18K yellow gold b...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust 179173 26mm Mother of Pearl MOP Diamond Dial 18k Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179173 Serial: Z18**** Year: 2006-2007 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18...
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Audemars Piguet Cobra 18K WG Black Diamond Dial Manual 26mm
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Horology As High Jewelry Before the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet was a master of the integrated bracelet dress watch. The Cobra is a prime example of this era, a period when the brand...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1989 Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 Two-Tone Champagne Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 69173 Model: Lady Datejust Year: 1989 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 26mm Bezel: Fluted Bracelet: Jubilee Bracelet Length: Fits 5.6-6.1in Dial: Champagne Sunbur...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1993 Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 Two-Tone Champagne Tapestry Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The combination of stainless steel and yellow gold is timeless, pairing the durability of a tool watch with the warmth of a dress piece.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990 Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 TT Champagne Tapestry Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The 26mm size is discreet and comfortable, while the combination of gold and steel makes it easy to pair with any other jewelry.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1991 Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 Two-Tone Champagne Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Jubilee bracelet is a highlight, showing minimal to no stretch, which is uncommon for its age. The gold center links show honest wear and some light discoloration consistent with...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1996 Rolex Lady Datejust 69174 18K WG Bezel Motif Arabic Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Reliable All-Occasion Essential This is the watch for someone who wants the prestige of a Rolex without the flash of yellow gold.
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1988 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67193 Two-Tone Automatic Champagne Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It plays well with the gold accents and keeps the watch squarely in classic Rolex territory.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990 Rolex Lady Datejust President 69158 18K YG Black Diamond Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Definitive Gold Dress Watch This is a watch that operates as a complete statement.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1986 Rolex Lady Datejust 69178 18K YG Birch Wood Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Natural Elegance On The Wrist This is a watch for someone who appreciates the classic stature of a gold Rolex but wants a version with a unique and subtle soul.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1988 Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 Two-Tone Cream Roman Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specifications Reference: 69173 Model: Lady Datejust Year: 1988 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 26mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Bracelet: Two-Tone Jubilee Bracelet Length: 6 i...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1987 Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 Two-Tone Silver Sunburst Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 69173 Model: Lady Datejust Year: 1987 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 26mm Bezel: Fluted Bracelet: Jubilee Bracelet Length: 5.75-6.25in Dial: Silver Sunburst Met...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1985 Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 Two-Tone Blue Vignette Diamond Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specifications Reference: 69173 Model: Lady Datejust Year: 1985 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 26mm (Excluding Crown) Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Bracelet: Two-Tone Jubilee Br...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990 Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 Two-Tone Champagne Diamond Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
For decades, the two-tone reference 69173 defined what a classic, everyday luxury watch should be. It combines the strength of stainless steel with the prestige of yellow gold, ancho...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1969 Rolex Lady Datejust 6521 18K YG Walnut Burl Wood Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specifications Reference: 6521 Model: Lady Datejust Year: 1969 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 26mm (Excluding Crown) Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Bark Finish Bracelet: 18K Yellow Gold...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K YG Coral Khanjar Stamp Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specifications Reference: 6917 Model: Lady Datejust President "Khanjar" Year: 1982 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 26mm (Excluding Crown) Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet: 18K Yel...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1978 Rolex Lady Datejust 6907 18K WG Green Stella Diamond Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It is a fun, vibrant, and significant watch for the serious collector. Key Specifications Reference: 6907 Model: Lady Datejust Year: 1978 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 26mm Bezel:...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Metallic Pink Diamond Dial 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Metallic Pink Diamond Dial Bezel + Lugs + Rubies 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no vis...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Glossy Pink Flower Dial 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Glossy Pink Flower Dial 8 + 2 Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Rubies 69173 Custom Set Diamonds This watch is in like new condition. It has...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm Lady-Datejust White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond Bezel + Lug + Sapphire
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Roman Numeral Dial Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 69173
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Dial 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, Diamond Bezel and Diamond Lugs. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has bee...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs Silver Color Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs Silver Color Dial 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no vis...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm Two Tone Black MOP String Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel with Emeralds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Two Tone Black MOP Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, service...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm Lady-Datejust Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial Diamonds Bezel+ Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 2 Two Tone Oyster bracelett and White Roman Numeral Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm Lady-Datejust Two-Tone Black Color Dial with 8 + 2 Diamond + Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two-Tone Black Color Dial with 8 + 2 Diamond+Lugs 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone White MOP Mother Of Pearl with 8 + 2 Diamond Accent
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone White MOP Mother Of Pearl with 8 + 2 Diamond Accent+ Classic 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 179173 Steel & Yellow Gold Watch Factory Black Sundust Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Lady-Datejust 179173 26mm Steel & Yellow Gold Watch Factory Black Sundust Dial Custom Set Diamond Bezel EXCELLENT CONDITION, TIGHT BAND.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold Ladies Watch with Grey Roman Numerals
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel & Yellow Gold Ladies Watch with Factory Grey Roman Numerals Dial 179173 Custom Set Diamond Bezel EXCELLENT CONDITION, TIGHT BAND.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Serpenti Rainbow Watch 18k rose gold 26mm case designed Rainbow gemstone
By Bulgari
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Design: A double-spiral 18k rose gold bracelet and 26mm case designed to mimic the scales and form of a serpent. Gemstones: The "Rainbow" edition is encrusted with a spectrum of roun...
Rose Gold
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.