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Rolex Datejust 36mm Baby Blue MOP Dial with Diamond Numbers & Diamond Bezel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Baby Blue MOP Dial with Diamond Numbers & Diamond Bezel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Baby Blue MOP Dial with Diamond Numbers & Diamond Bezel

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 36mm Baby Blue Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Numbers & Diamond Bezel 16013

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 2 Tone Pink MOP Dial with Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs
Rolex Datejust 2 Tone Pink MOP Dial with Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs

Rolex Datejust 2 Tone Pink MOP Dial with Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust 2 Tone Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs 16013

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm Lady-Datejust White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond Bezel + Lug + Sapphire
Rolex 26mm Lady-Datejust White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond Bezel + Lug + Sapphire

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

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP Dial
Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP Dial

Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP Dial with Diamond Accent 68274

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Dial 69173
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Dial 69173

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...

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel with Lugs Glossy Black Dial 68273
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel with Lugs Glossy Black Dial 68273

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel with Lugs Glossy Black Dial 68273

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Lugs Glossy Black String Accent Dial 68274 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Black Color String Diamond Accent Dial Bezel + Lugs
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Black Color String Diamond Accent Dial Bezel + Lugs

Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Black Color String Diamond Accent Dial Bezel + Lugs

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Black Color String Diamond Accent Dial Bezel + Lugs + Sapphires 16013 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has n...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs Silver Color Dial
Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs Silver Color Dial

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...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs White MOP Dial 69173
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs White MOP Dial 69173

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs White MOP Dial 69173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Lugs White MOP Mother Of Pearl Roman Numeral Dial 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serv...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm Two Tone Black MOP String Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel with Emeralds
Rolex 26mm Two Tone Black MOP String Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel with Emeralds

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...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP String Dial 68273
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP String Dial 68273

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP String Dial 68273

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone White MOP String Dial with Diamond Accent 68274 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, s...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 68273 Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel & Lugs
Rolex Datejust 68273 Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel & Lugs

Rolex Datejust 68273 Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel & Lugs

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Accen Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced a...

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Rose Gold Wimbledon Roman Dial Mens Watch 126301
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Rose Gold Wimbledon Roman Dial Mens Watch 126301

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Rose Gold Wimbledon Roman Dial Mens Watch 126301

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand Information: Brand: Rolex Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Watch Type: Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Dress/Formal, Luxury Model Information: Model Number...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs

Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 68273

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Pink MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel+ Lugs
Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Pink MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel+ Lugs

Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Pink MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel+ Lugs

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust 2-Tone Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel+ lugs 16013

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Accent 68273

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41mm Stainless Steel Watch, Blue Motif Dial 126334
Rolex Datejust 41mm Stainless Steel Watch, Blue Motif Dial 126334

Rolex Datejust 41mm Stainless Steel Watch, Blue Motif Dial 126334

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Features the discontinued blue fluted motif dial with applied hour markers, complemented by a white gold fluted bezel. The watch is fitted with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, White Gold

Rolex 16233 Datejust Two Tone Blue Dial Jubilee Watch
Rolex 16233 Datejust Two Tone Blue Dial Jubilee Watch

Rolex 16233 Datejust Two Tone Blue Dial Jubilee Watch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Framed by Rolex’s signature 18k yellow gold fluted bezel, the watch is both classic and eye-catching.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 1601
1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 1601

1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 1601

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in stainless steel with a white gold fluted bezel, the watch has the refined two-metal look collectors strongly associate with classic Rolex styling, while the 36mm case give...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ulysse Nardin Marine 43mm Watch with Brown Sunburst Dial and Leather Strap
Ulysse Nardin Marine 43mm Watch with Brown Sunburst Dial and Leather Strap

Ulysse Nardin Marine 43mm Watch with Brown Sunburst Dial and Leather Strap

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Encased in stainless steel with a fixed rose gold bezel, the watch exudes a refined elegance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Date Vintage Yellow Gold 1503
Rolex Date Vintage Yellow Gold 1503

Rolex Date Vintage Yellow Gold 1503

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A mens vintage Date in yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture and a fixed yellow gold bezel.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

2005 Piaget Black Tie P10098 18K White Gold Diamond Pave Dial Manual 28mm
2005 Piaget Black Tie P10098 18K White Gold Diamond Pave Dial Manual 28mm

2005 Piaget Black Tie P10098 18K White Gold Diamond Pave Dial Manual 28mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

Complemented by a matching factory diamond-set 18k white gold bezel, the configuration transforms the watch face into a living canvas of light.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm
Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

While it shares the aesthetic DNA of the 36mm Datejust, the 1503 utilizes a slightly more streamlined 34mm case that wears with an elegance often lost in larger modern watches. The c...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Men's Blue Date Two-Tone 14K Gold Ref 15003 Quickset 34 mm All Factory
Rolex Men's Blue Date Two-Tone 14K Gold Ref 15003 Quickset 34 mm All Factory

Rolex Men's Blue Date Two-Tone 14K Gold Ref 15003 Quickset 34 mm All Factory

By Rolex

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This Rolex men's wristwatch is a luxury timepiece with a round silver case and a blue and gold bezel. The watch features baton indexes on a gold dial, with a quickset function and a ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 1971 Rolex Day-Date 36 18K YG 1803 Auto Champagne Diamond Dial 36mm
Vintage 1971 Rolex Day-Date 36 18K YG 1803 Auto Champagne Diamond Dial 36mm

Vintage 1971 Rolex Day-Date 36 18K YG 1803 Auto Champagne Diamond Dial 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

When paired with the 18k yellow gold fluted bezel, the watch carries a significant visual weight.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1990s Baume & Mercier Shogun Two-Tone 5136.018.3 Quartz White Roman 34mm
Vintage 1990s Baume & Mercier Shogun Two-Tone 5136.018.3 Quartz White Roman 34mm

Vintage 1990s Baume & Mercier Shogun Two-Tone 5136.018.3 Quartz White Roman 34mm

By Baume & Mercier

Located in New York, NY

Why this configuration matters The integrated bracelet and fluted gold bezel give this watch its identity. It is not trying to mimic a Datejust.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Black Sunbeam Dial 116231
Rolex Datejust 36mm Black Sunbeam Dial 116231

Rolex Datejust 36mm Black Sunbeam Dial 116231

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 36mm Datejust in stainless steel and rose gold by Rolex. Featuring a black sunbeam dial with Roman numerals and a fluted rose gold bezel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Diagno
Bvlgari Diagno

Bvlgari Diagno

Located in New York, NY

The automatic movement ensures precise timekeeping, while the brown leather band adds a touch of warmth to the overall design. This men's watch features a 35mm case size and is adorn...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Datejust 6629
Rolex Datejust 6629

Rolex Datejust 6629

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rolex midsize Date in yellow gold. Featuring a champagne dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture and a fixed yellow gold bezel.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust  6827 31mm Diamond Dial
Rolex Datejust  6827 31mm Diamond Dial

Rolex Datejust 6827 31mm Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A midsize Rolex Datejust ref. 6827 crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with applied diamond hour markers and a fluted yellow gold bezel.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is also one of the earliest examples of the Solid Gold Bezel offered on the watch. If you are looking for an exceptional example of an early Datejust this might be the watch for...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Colisee 590002 24mm
Cartier Colisee 590002 24mm

Cartier Colisee 590002 24mm

By Cartier

Located in istanbul, TR

Featuring a round gold case with a smooth gold bezel, the watch has a minimalist dial in gold with no hour marks,crown blue set with sapphire cobochon.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver

Cartier Tank Française 2403 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Quartz 21mm Watch
Cartier Tank Française 2403 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Quartz 21mm Watch

Cartier Tank Française 2403 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Quartz 21mm Watch

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Details: Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Française — Small Model Reference No: 2403 Item Type: Ladies Wristwatch Metal: 18K White Gold Total Weight: 73.78 grams Movement: Swiss Quartz Cas...

Category

1990s Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Mother of Pearl Diamond Bezel 18K Gold Silver Vintage 1990s Watch
David Yurman Mother of Pearl Diamond Bezel 18K Gold Silver Vintage 1990s Watch

David Yurman Mother of Pearl Diamond Bezel 18K Gold Silver Vintage 1990s Watch

By David Yurman

Located in Miami, FL

David Yurman-signed quartz watch featuring an 18K yellow gold cushion-shaped case with a diamond bezel, mother of pearl dial with Roman numeral hour markers and sapphire crown, set i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ladies Hublot MDM 28mm Stainless Steel & Gold Tone Bezel Wrist Watch Ref. 1391.2
Ladies Hublot MDM 28mm Stainless Steel & Gold Tone Bezel Wrist Watch Ref. 1391.2

Ladies Hublot MDM 28mm Stainless Steel & Gold Tone Bezel Wrist Watch Ref. 1391.2

By Hublot

Located in New York, NY

Reference Number: 1391.2 Brand: Hublot Material: Stainless Steel & Gold Tone Condition: Pre-Owned Case: 32mm Thickness: 7mm Weight: 37,5gr Bracelet: Rubber Movement: Quartz Comes wi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

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Gold Bezel Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold bezel watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 643 vintage or 448 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect gold bezel watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A gold bezel watch from Rolex, Cartier and Piaget — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A gold bezel watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 403 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 emerald cut and baguette cut alternatives. When shopping for a gold bezel watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold Bezel Watch?

The price for a gold bezel watch starts at $105 and tops out at $540,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $9,899.

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 Wrist-watches for You

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.