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14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Watch Bracelet. It depicts a hidden round watch
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20th Century Unknown Modern Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
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Seiko 14k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch
By Seiko
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Seiko 14k white gold watch and bracelet, mechanical movement set with 8 diamonds full cut
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1980s Japanese Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Corum Ovale 18k White Gold Pink MoP Dial Quartz Wrist Watch 137.410.69
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Montclair, NJ
white gold case. The case is adorned 66 pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds of very fine (G-VS2
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1990s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9905D2 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: All Diamond dial with white gold hands and Sapphire hour
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Late 20th Century Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9905D2 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: All Diamond dial with white gold hands and Sapphire hour
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Late 20th Century Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Movado Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Brushed Gold Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind 18k gold diamond sapphire bracelet merged with 18k Gold Movado watch head. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ladies' 18K White Gold Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' Antique Art Deco wristwatch with diamond and sapphires, set in 18k white gold. Stamped 18k
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Mid-20th Century Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Platinum & Gold Longines Natural Diamond & Sapphire Manual Cocktail Watch
By Longines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Natural Diamonds & Sapphires, Manual Wind Watch. It is set with 16 natural colorless diamonds and 20
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Frank Muller Two Tone Diamond, Sapphire Watch
Located in New York, NY
FRANK MULLER Two Tone Diamond, Sapphire Watch Platinum and 18k gold watch, set with mystery
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1990s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1980s Piaget Lapis Lazuli Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
the Late 1980s. crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.  Embellished with factory set diamonds & blue
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1980s Swiss Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold

DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Multicolored Sapphires Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces. The face of this 18 karat yellow gold watch
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
, accented by baguette cut Blue Sapphires. The bracelet is three rows of gold chains set with diamonds
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DeLaneau 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Multicolored Sapphires Heart Shaped Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
Cellini Jewelers NYC Diamond weight 2.15 carats Sapphire weight 3.45 carats The back of the watch is
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gübelin Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Gubelin
Located in Braintree, GB
Gübelin vintage 18kt. yellow gold Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond bracelet watch. Made in Switzerland
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1960s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Rare Ebel Beluga 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Dial Watch Bracelet
By Ebel
Located in Montclair, NJ
This rare and very well-made ladies' Ebel Beluga wrist watch features a 24mm solid 18k yellow gold
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1980s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ladies Watch Sapphire Diamond White Gold 18 Karrat Platinum Case
Located in Vannes, FR
piece. This ladies' watch is also set with pavé diamonds, giving it a remarkable sparkle and brilliance
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Waltham Platinum Art Deco Diamond Watch w/ 14 Karat, White Gold Bracelet 1940's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum with 14K White Gold Bracelet DIAMONDS: 0.78cts VS Clarity / F-G Color CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by Favre-Leuba, with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
By Favre Leuba
Located in Berlin, DE
Charming women's jewelry wristwatch in 18 Karat white gold, with diamonds and sapphires. By Favre
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20th Century Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage OMEGA 18K Gold Pearl Sapphire & Diamonds Grape Watch Bracelet Very RARE
By Omega
Located in Addison, TX
truly a rare find for any watch collector or fashion lover. Accent stones: Diamonds, Sapphires & Pearls
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Mid-20th Century Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany French 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Back Wind Cocktail Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
brilliant cut diamonds. Total approximate sapphire weight is 1.75ct and diamond weight is approximately
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintager Square Face 18k Gold and Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Ladys Wrist Watch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage 18k gold ladies wrist watch, square face with gold weave chain band with diamond and ceylon
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Mid-20th Century Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fine & V Rare Art-Deco Rolex 18K Gold, Diamond, Sapphire Cocktail Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
diamonds & white gold Total diamonds' weight: 1.50ct approx. Total sapphires' weight: 0.40ct
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Wrist Watch 18k White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cut VS Diamonds, this watch features a square bezel, Sapphire crystal face and blue Baton style hands
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Late 20th Century Italian Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Lapis Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
aftermarket yet is a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Custom 10K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bezel (This
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1970s Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Blue Diamond Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
added aftermarket yet is a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Custom 10K Rose Gold Sapphire and Diamond
Category

1970s Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust White Roman Numeral Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel 16013 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White Roman Numeral Dial Sapphire + Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch 16013
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1990s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch Sapphires & Diamonds 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch with Sapphires & Diamonds 69173
Category

1990s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Ladies White Gold Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
Carats of diamonds and natural sapphires. The case is hand constructed and articulated. The movement with
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Datejust 69173 Two Tone Diamonds + Sapphire Bezel White Roman Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex White Roman 26mm Datejust 2Tone Diamonds + Sapphire Bezel Watch 69173
Category

1990s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 68273 Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch Grey Roman Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch Grey Roman Dial 68273
Category

1990s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date President Yellow Gold String Diamond Sapphire Mens Watch 18238
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Day-Date President Yellow Gold String Diamond Sapphire Mens Watch 18238. Officially certified
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20th Century Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies TT Datejust Blue Sapphire Diamond Dial 2 Carat Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Blue Sapphire Diamond Dial
Category

1980s Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Piaget 9706A6 18k White Gold Lapis & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds and Sapphire gemstones Dial: Blue Lapis dial with silver hands and
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Late 20th Century Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Day-Date President Yellow Gold String Diamond Sapphire Mens Watch 18238
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Day-Date President Yellow Gold String Diamond Sapphire Mens Watch 18238. Officially certified
Category

20th Century Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Blue Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
added aftermarket yet is a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Custom 10K Rose Gold Sapphire and Diamond
Category

1970s Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Universal Geneve Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Wristwatch 1940S
By Universal Genève
Located in Geneva, CH
Universal Geneve Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Wristwatch. Circa 1940. Swiss made. Wrist length
Category

1940s European Retro Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

7.06 Carat Blue Sapphire and 3.32 Carat Diamond Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
fine jewelry and watches inspired by the natural world. This 18 karat white gold, hinged case opens to
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Late 20th Century Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual White Sapphire Diamond Dial Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Sapphire Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And has been
Category

1970s Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex White Roman Dial Diamond/Sapphire Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The watch features
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1980s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Chopard Ladies Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Imperiale Chronograph Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Exuding elegance and class, this 18k yellow gold Imperiale chronograph watch by Chopard is
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1990s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
been added aftermarket yet is a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Custom 10K Yellow Gold Sapphire
Category

1970s Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Sapphire/Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The watch features
Category

1980s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust Grey Roman Dial Diamond/Sapphire Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The watch features
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1990s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch w Sapphires/Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The watch features
Category

1980s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Grey Roman Dial Sapphire/Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The watch features
Category

1980s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And has been added aftermarket yet is
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1980s Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Chopard Happy Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Multicolored Gemstone Watch Ref. 20.4069
By Chopard
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine and rare Chopard 18K solid yellow gold “HAPPY DIAMONDS” (ref. 20.4069) quartz watch with 8
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1970s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Rolex Pearl White Roman Datejust Two Tone Diamond Lugs + Sapphire Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Pearl White Roman 26mm Datejust Tow Tone Diamond lugs + Sapphire Watch 69173
Category

1990s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex Datejust Sapphire Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 31mm Datejust Sapphire Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Two Tone Watch We take great
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1990s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Piaget C1970's Sapphire & Diamond Bezel 18k White Gold REF. 9366A6 30mm
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
Vintage Piaget REF. 9366A6 Diamond & Sapphire Bezel 18k White Gold 30mm 1970's Pre-owned
Category

1970s Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Women's Rolex Datejust Sapphire/Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial 2 Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The watch features
Category

1990s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Piaget 9701A6 18k White Gold Lapis Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 24mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel
Category

1960s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Happy Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Chopard
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Bracelet Watch. Nine diamonds float under a round sapphire crystal dial enhanced by two diamond in the lugs
Category

1990s French Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Gold Première Diamond Quartz Model H0114 Ladies Watch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold Première Diamond Quartz Model H0114 Ladies Watch. 18K yellow gold 20mm x 26mm Chanel
Category

20th Century French Modern Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch. Model "Sonate" 1982, limited edition
Category

1980s French Contemporary Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 6926 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Vintage Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 22mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Vintage Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bark Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 18K yellow gold Diamond Piaget watch has a classic halo-shaped diamond bezel
Category

1960s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chopard Femme Classique Quartz Diamond Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1990
By Chopard
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
are also set with diamonds. The crown and the ends of the lug bars are tipped with sapphire cabochons
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Chopard 18k White Gold Opal and Diamond Lady’s Watch
By Chopard
Located in beverly hills, CA
Crystal: Sapphire Bezel Material: 18K White Gold with Diamonds Bracelet Material: 18K Yellow Gold Clasp
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20th Century Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Men's and Ladies Hublot Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Wristwatches
By Hublot
Located in Miami Beach, FL
mm x 44mm 18k yellow gold case, with a pave set diamond dial on a black rubber strap and factory-set
Category

1990s Swiss Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact diamond sapphire gold watch vintage you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 16 antique edition and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a diamond sapphire gold watch vintage from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a diamond sapphire gold watch vintage has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Single Stone and Bucherer are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a diamond sapphire gold watch vintage, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Diamond Sapphire Gold Watch Vintage?

Prices for a diamond sapphire gold watch vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,075 and can go as high as $15,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,575.

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