Family-run fine jewelry brand Dilys’ was established with the goal of creating adornments for modern Asian women that merge distinctive forward-looking style with tradition. To create the company’s bright, colorful and totally dazzling bracelets, rings, necklaces and other accessories, founder Dilys Young draws on Art Deco jewelry and a range of other modes and eras of design (Dilys’ transformable tiara necklace, for example, draws on Qing dynasty-era jewels). Young believes that professional women need to have choices in jewelry, with versatile options and pieces for all kinds of occasions.
Dilys’ began in 1991 as a maker of bespoke jewelry in Hong Kong. The company’s humble start allowed Young and her team of artisans to focus on the quality of design. Young traveled to trade shows in Taipei, Taiwan and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, establishing herself outside of the Hong Kong market and creating venturesome pieces — she designed various accessories that see both Art Deco influences and nods to Chinese culture in their geometrically rich arrangements of diamonds and integration of dragon motifs. Elsewhere, Young was using Paraiba tourmalines in Dilys’ cocktail rings and earrings long before the hypnotizing stone’s current surge of popularity.
By 2003, Young’s jewelry designs had reached a North American audience, and the founder took her collections to trade shows in Las Vegas and New York. Dilys' soon became known internationally. In 2008 and 2009, Dilys’ continued to reach new markets. The company launched its contemporary Novel and Lady collections and Dilys' acquired a new 4,000-square-foot facility in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, and operations expanded to meet the growing demand.
Shortly after celebrating 20 years in business, Young would open her Shanghai offices. Eventually, Young brought her daughter, Pearl Li, into the business. The University of the Arts London graduate helms marketing at the company and launched a sister brand, Young by Dilys’, to offer affordable accessories to today’s jewelry lovers. Another brand, D by Dilys', was founded by Li and Young in 2021 — it is focused on creating one-of-a-kind pieces with hand-picked gems for a younger clientele.
On 1stDibs, find Dilys’ rings, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry.
Ruby and Diamond Swiss Quartz Movement Watch in 18 Karat White Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stunning work of wearable art, this one-of-a-kind Swiss Quartz movement ruby and diamond watch in 18 karat gold by Dilys’ represents the brand’...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Inspired Diamond Swiss Quartz Movement Watch in 18 Karat Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by the Art Deco movement, Dilys’ exceptional Swiss quartz movement diamond watch in 18 karat gold exhibits beautiful intricacy with deta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,895
H 1.03 in W 0.79 in L 0.25 in
Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold Swiss Watch Retro Mid-Century
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Chopard Ladies Diamond Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Made in Switzerland. The stunning and elegant Chopard...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
H.Stern 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Swiss Quartz Women's wrist watch
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
This H.Stern wristwatch features a sleek rectangular black dial accented with a diamond in the dial indicator, housed in an 18k yellow gold case. It comes with a genuine leather stra...
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Movado Museum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Swiss Quartz
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Movado Museum Model Number: 66 0200 105 Material: 14k Yellow Gold Movement: Quartz Case: 24.4 mm wide (not including the crown) Band width: 14.8 mm - 8.9 mm Closure Type: Fold...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch
By Effy
Located in Oakton, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Vintage Patek Philippe 18K Gold Watch with Rubies & Diamonds, 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18 karat gold bracelet watch with rubies and brilliant diamonds by Patek Philippe, Switzerland 1940s Length 17.5 cm
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Gents Tiffany & Co. Quartz Movement Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This truly classic Tiffany & Co. quartz movement men's wrist watch epitomizes the luxury and elegance that Tiffany is perennially associated with. It is large, measuring a full 1 1/2...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold Tesoro watch. Quartz movement
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold Tesoro watch. Quartz movement. The watch features white face with yellow gold stick hour markers, yellow gold hands, and dat...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Audemars Piguet Charleston 18 Karat Diamond Ruby Quartz Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Audemars Piguet Model: Charleston Dress Year: 1990s Material: 18k Rose Gold and Diamonds and Rubies Dial: Gold with Ruby Markers and Diamond Bezel Case Measurement: 16mm Movem...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
An Art-Deco 9K White Gold Diamond Rectangle Swiss Ladies’ Cocktail Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This ladies' cocktail watch was made by Swiss brand Festina, it's from Art-Deco period, yet it's in beautiful vintage condition & in excellent working order. It features: Lav...
Diamond, 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. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ladies Omega gold watch has been crafted in 18 k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The watch has a rectangular dial with Roman numerals at twelve, three, six and nine, in addition to simple applied bead hour markers. The face clearly displays the maker's mark 'OMEGA' and is fitted with pencil hands. This manual wind watch is fitted with a plain crown/winder, placed discreetly within the watch frame. The rectangular frame is fitted with a lobed row design hinged push fit cover, embellished with ten 18k white gold pavé set eight-cut diamonds to the center row. Sixteen square cut rubies are displayed to the outer rows within 18k yellow gold channel settings. The bracelet of this Art Deco watch consists of seven larger plain and unembellished lobed links, which articulate via a single lobed link to the outer borders of the bracelet. The watch secures with a longer clip clasp style fastening in the same design as the bracelet links, and benefits from the additional security of a fine link safety chain. The watch is hallmarked to the reverse of the caseback with the gold guarantee marks '18k' and '750'. This authentic 1950s watch is fitted with a manual wind Omega Watch Company 15 jewels, unadjusted Swiss movement. This stunning Art Deco Omega watch...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Universal Geneve Swiss Mechanical 18k Gold & Diamond Watch
By Universal
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fantastic vintage 1970s ladies Universal Geneve ladies cocktail watch, reminiscent of the timeless tank design. The sleek black onyx dial with gold hands is encased in a luxurious ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold