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Elgin Diamond

Platinum Vintage Elgin Diamond Watch
Platinum Vintage Elgin Diamond Watch

Platinum Vintage Elgin Diamond Watch

By Elgin

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Ladies antique Platinum and diamond Elgin wristwatch. Stamped platinum. The back of case is lightly engraved, Noel 1934.

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch

Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch

By Elgin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Elgin 2.7tcw H Si1 Diamond Pave Ladies Dress Watch
Art Deco Platinum Elgin 2.7tcw H Si1 Diamond Pave Ladies Dress Watch

Art Deco Platinum Elgin 2.7tcw H Si1 Diamond Pave Ladies Dress Watch

By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

This Art Deco ladies dress watch by Elgin is crafted in platinum and set with 2.70ctw of H color, SI1 clarity diamonds.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare 1917 Elgin Trench Sterling Silver Watch Wristwatch Running Strong
Rare 1917 Elgin Trench Sterling Silver Watch Wristwatch Running Strong

Rare 1917 Elgin Trench Sterling Silver Watch Wristwatch Running Strong

By Elgin

Located in South Pasadena, CA

This is a rare find, in great running condition with sterling silver case with undisturbed patina. The case is approximately 31mm cushion cases, the crystal is in very good condition...

Category

Vintage 1910s Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain

By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial

Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial

By Elgin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored Engraving on Both Sides Black Arabic Nume...

Category

20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

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Antique Elgin 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch
Antique Elgin 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch

Antique Elgin 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Lady Elgin Ladies White Gold Diamond Art Deco manual Wristwatch
Lady Elgin Ladies White Gold Diamond Art Deco manual Wristwatch

Lady Elgin Ladies White Gold Diamond Art Deco manual Wristwatch

By Elgin

Located in Metairie, LA

Circa 1930-1940. This gorgeous lady Elgin wristwatch has been crafted in solid 14k white gold.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Lord Elgin Timepiece
Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Lord Elgin Timepiece

Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Lord Elgin Timepiece

By Lord Elgin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very dainty 14 Karat white gold Lord Elgin Timepiece. The date goes back to the 1960's, it has a 17 jewel movement with four single cut diamonds with a total weight of .02...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold

Elgin Diamond Black Dial Yellow Gold Plated Steel Quartz Ladies Watch EG059
Elgin Diamond Black Dial Yellow Gold Plated Steel Quartz Ladies Watch EG059

Elgin Diamond Black Dial Yellow Gold Plated Steel Quartz Ladies Watch EG059

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Hamilton Khaki H775150 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape face, dat...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Elgin 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch
Elgin 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch

Elgin 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Stamford, CT

This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch
Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch

Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch

By Elgin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Case: round 10mm 14k white gold diamond case Dial: champagne Serial # H615XXX No box or papers. Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.

Category

20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant

1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant

By Elgin

Located in Birmingham, AL

This 14k gold pocket watch features a hunter's case which is hand engraved and decorated with a design in rose, yellow, white and green gold design. In the center of the design on on...

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Elgin Watch, circa 1940s in Platinum
Diamond Elgin Watch, circa 1940s in Platinum

Diamond Elgin Watch, circa 1940s in Platinum

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Diamond Elgin Watch, circa 1940s in Platinum

Located in Wailea, HI

Diamond Elgin Watch Circa 1940's in Platinum From Nat to Eva to You Engraved on the back "Nat to Eva 1942" 4..15 carats in diamonds 1 year guarantee just like a new watch.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elgin Diamond Black Dial Yellow Gold Plated Steel Quartz Ladies Watch EG059
Elgin Diamond Black Dial Yellow Gold Plated Steel Quartz Ladies Watch EG059

Elgin Diamond Black Dial Yellow Gold Plated Steel Quartz Ladies Watch EG059

By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Elgin Diamond EG059 is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887
Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887

Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887

By Elgin

Located in Birmingham, AL

This 14k rose gold Elgin pocket watch features an elegantly engraved hunter's case and a back case decorated with 5 small mine cut diamonds (0.25ctw apx) and 1 small cabochon ruby.

Category

Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Elgin Multicolor Gold Diamond Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Elgin Multicolor Gold Diamond Hunter Case Pocket Watch

Elgin Multicolor Gold Diamond Hunter Case Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Montreal, QC

Fabulous 14K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Elgin Pocket Watch. Multi-Color Hunter Case with beautifully engraved yellow, white, rose flowers, leaves, monogrammed shield and scroll decorati...

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elgin Ladies Wrist Watch
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elgin Ladies Wrist Watch

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Elgin Ladies Wrist Watch

By Elgin

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

The perfect combination of diamonds and platinum keeps time on this spectacular Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch by Elgin Watch Co.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ladies White Gold Elgin 1 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
Ladies White Gold Elgin 1 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch

Ladies White Gold Elgin 1 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch

By Elgin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Lady Elgin Collectable Ladies 14k White Gold with approximately 1 carat of Natural Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Watch.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elgin Lady's White Gold and Enamel Art Deco Wristwatch
Elgin Lady's White Gold and Enamel Art Deco Wristwatch

Elgin Lady's White Gold and Enamel Art Deco Wristwatch

By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

This stunning watch features a 14k white gold rectangular case set with blue and black enamel Art Deco geometric detail accented with two european cut diamonds. It also has Art Deco ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ladies Diamond Watch Conversion Necklace with Ametrine in White Gold circa 1930s
Ladies Diamond Watch Conversion Necklace with Ametrine in White Gold circa 1930s

Ladies Diamond Watch Conversion Necklace with Ametrine in White Gold circa 1930s

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

This one-of-a-kind piece features a vividly colored ametrine set in the face of an old 14 karat white gold Elgin ladies diamond watch, circa 1930. Eytan Brandes added a new backing ...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elgin White Gold Diamond Dial Wristwatch circa 1950s
Elgin White Gold Diamond Dial Wristwatch circa 1950s

Elgin White Gold Diamond Dial Wristwatch circa 1950s

By Elgin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elgin 14k white gold wristwatch with elegant, stylized lugs, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ladies Elgin in Platinum with Diamond Bezel and Gold-Filled Bracelet
Vintage Ladies Elgin in Platinum with Diamond Bezel and Gold-Filled Bracelet

Vintage Ladies Elgin in Platinum with Diamond Bezel and Gold-Filled Bracelet

By Elgin

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage ladies Elgin in platinum with approx. 0.20 carats in G-H color, VS clarity diamond bezel and gold-filled bracelet.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum, Gold-filled

Vintage Elgin 21 Jewel Multi-Color 14 Karat Pocket Watch
Vintage Elgin 21 Jewel Multi-Color 14 Karat Pocket Watch

Vintage Elgin 21 Jewel Multi-Color 14 Karat Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

This piece is made by Elgin. It is a 21 jewel piece; movement no. 1 #348.

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Elgin Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate elgin diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect elgin diamond may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a elgin diamond has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elgin, Hamilton and Lord Elgin are consistently popular. A elgin diamond can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 11 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a elgin diamond, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Elgin Diamond?

On average, a elgin diamond at 1stDibs sells for $2,365, while they’re typically $469 on the low end and $8,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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