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Gold Pocket Watch Chain
Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Gold Pocket Watch Chain

By Henry Dankner & Sons

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage 14-karat gold pocket watch chain by Henry Dankner, circa mid-late 1970s, 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Antique Russian Gold Pocket Watch Chain
Antique Russian Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Antique Russian Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique Rare Russian 14k pocket gold watch chain with total gold weight of 12 grams pendant is

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Lincoln & Grant Portrait Fob
Antique 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Lincoln & Grant Portrait Fob

Antique 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Lincoln & Grant Portrait Fob

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

An exceptional antique pocket watch chain crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a substantial

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Pocket Watch Chain Fob
Antique 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Pocket Watch Chain Fob

Antique 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Pocket Watch Chain Fob

Located in Wallkill, NY

An exceptional Antique 14K Rose and White Gold Pocket Watch Chain. Stunning links on this piece

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar
Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar

Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar

Located in Venice, CA

This 14k gold watch chain has a fabulous hollow link interwoven with tiny balls for an unusual

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain With Pink and Blue Sapphire Accents
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain With Pink and Blue Sapphire Accents

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain With Pink and Blue Sapphire Accents

Located in New York, NY

sapphires, each bezel set along the length of the chain. The chain is crafted from a warm-toned 18k gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique 18kt yellow and white Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Antique 18kt yellow and white Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace

Antique 18kt yellow and white Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace

Located in Aventura, FL

A refined example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this antique pocket watch chain necklace

Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Antique Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Ornate Hook and Split
19th Century Antique Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Ornate Hook and Split

19th Century Antique Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Ornate Hook and Split

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A distinguished mid to late 19th century pocket watch chain, crafted in warm gold (575/1000) and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir 15.35 Inch
18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir 15.35 Inch

18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir 15.35 Inch

Located in Antwerp, BE

jewels imported into France since 1864. An Albert chain was originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k YG 20" Pocket watch Chain
14k YG 20" Pocket watch Chain

14k YG 20" Pocket watch Chain

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This 14K yellow gold pocket watch chain measures 20 inches in length and features classic long

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920's
Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920's

Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Made 1920's

By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 18Kt. and Platinum Gold Pocket Watch Chain Supplied WARRANTY: 18 months on

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved

Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

watch itself. This watch is supplied with a gold filled pocket watch chain, or a solid gold pocket

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain & Fob in Rose Gold and Heraldic Crest
Antique Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain & Fob in Rose Gold and Heraldic Crest

Antique Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain & Fob in Rose Gold and Heraldic Crest

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in New York, NY

The antique Waltham pocket watch, paired with its chain and fob, is a remarkable example of late

Category

Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe. A Gold Elegant Pocket Watch & Chain 1960
Patek Philippe. A Gold Elegant Pocket Watch & Chain 1960

Patek Philippe. A Gold Elegant Pocket Watch & Chain 1960

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Patek Philippe. An 18ct Yellow Gold Elegant Pocket Watch & Matching Gold Chain (13.43grams) C1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced 18 Size Pocket Watch with Flawless Dial

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ Blued Steel Hands Supplied with Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Edwardian Gold-Filled Necklace, Pocket Watch Chain, or Bracelet
Edwardian Gold-Filled Necklace, Pocket Watch Chain, or Bracelet

Edwardian Gold-Filled Necklace, Pocket Watch Chain, or Bracelet

Located in Long Beach, CA

This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Done in the Edwardian

Category

20th Century Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain
Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain

Hamilton 14K Gold 44.6mm Pocket Watch, Grade 917, with 9K Gold Chain

By Hamilton

Located in Miami, FL

at six o’clock. The watch comes paired with a beautifully engraved 9K gold bar-link pocket chain (13

Category

Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 9k Gold

Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907
Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907

Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

well. The watch is offered with a matching period Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain, so you wear it as

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

14Kt Pink and White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain
14Kt Pink and White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain

14Kt Pink and White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Long Beach, CA

: 15 Inches in Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Each

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled
Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled

Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Victorian Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k Gold (fob & ball charms) & Gold Filled as tested

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Chain Elks Tooth Fob
Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Chain Elks Tooth Fob

Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Chain Elks Tooth Fob

By Elgin

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

gauge 14 karat yellow gold rope watch chain with T Bar, spring ring and very unique Elks tooth Fob. The

Category

Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian T-Bar Box Pocket Watch Tassel Chain
Antique Victorian T-Bar Box Pocket Watch Tassel Chain

Antique Victorian T-Bar Box Pocket Watch Tassel Chain

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An antique Victorian short T-bar box pocket watch chain set with a tassel pendant. The vest T-bar

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Tom Ford Apple Pocket Watch Chain, A must Have
Tom Ford Apple Pocket Watch Chain, A must Have

Tom Ford Apple Pocket Watch Chain, A must Have

By Tom Ford

Located in Antwerp, BE

Tom Ford invents the Apple pocket watch Designer customised his new gadget to make it chicer Tom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Antique Victorian Braided Hair Pocket Watch Chain or Cord
Antique Victorian Braided Hair Pocket Watch Chain or Cord

Antique Victorian Braided Hair Pocket Watch Chain or Cord

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine Victorian braided hair cord for a pocket watch. Comprised of braided, twisted, and

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's
14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's

14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

Inches in Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Each link

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain

Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This watch is supplied with a vintage pocket watch

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Fusee Chain Drive 1800's John Moncas 18k Tri Color Gold Dial Pocket Watch
Fusee Chain Drive 1800's John Moncas 18k Tri Color Gold Dial Pocket Watch

Fusee Chain Drive 1800's John Moncas 18k Tri Color Gold Dial Pocket Watch

Located in Stamford, CT

Open face John Moncas Liverpool 18k gold pocket watch. circa 1810-1840 with solid gold tri color

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920's / 30's
14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920's / 30's

14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920's / 30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, or a pocket watch chain. Each link is

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section
9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section

9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section

Located in London, GB

9ct Gold Victorian display Chain section These were used to display medals ,coins , but are now a

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Black Starr & Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial
Black Starr & Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial

Black Starr & Frost 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Engraved Dial

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in Long Beach, CA

get you there on time. We supply it with an original vintage gold filled pocket watch chain as well

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

18 Karat Gold, Tiffany & Co Enamelled Pendant Watch on Chain
18 Karat Gold, Tiffany & Co Enamelled Pendant Watch on Chain

18 Karat Gold, Tiffany & Co Enamelled Pendant Watch on Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

. The watch hangs from a yellow gold filled curb link chain that has a swivel type clasp, but is however

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 10 Karat Rose Gold Folding Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Antique 10 Karat Rose Gold Folding Watch Chain Fob Pendant

Antique 10 Karat Rose Gold Folding Watch Chain Fob Pendant

Located in Wallkill, NY

Fabulous early Rose Gold Folding Watch chain. Measuring 3.8 x .65. This would look amazing added to

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Rose Gold

Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887
Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887

Birks, 18 Karat Hand Engraved Pocket Watch Circa 1887

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ HANDS: Kiln Fired Enamel Dial / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain

Category

Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

J.W. Benson Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1895 With Albert Chain
J.W. Benson Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1895 With Albert Chain

J.W. Benson Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1895 With Albert Chain

By J.W. Benson

Located in Mayfair, London, London

J.W. Benson. A Heavy 18ct Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with a Heavy

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold Link Necklace Bracelet
14K Rose Gold Link Necklace Bracelet

14K Rose Gold Link Necklace Bracelet

Located in Westport, CT

, original 1930's-40's rose gold pocket watch chains. This beautiful piece can be worn as one long necklace

Category

Mid-20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

19th Century Oil - Gentleman of the House
19th Century Oil - Gentleman of the House

19th Century Oil - Gentleman of the House

Located in Corsham, GB

elegant finery. His gold pocket watch chain drapes subtly across his waistcoat, while a gold ring catches

Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

18k YG Pocket watch Chain. Antique Pocket Watch Curb chain.
18k YG Pocket watch Chain. Antique Pocket Watch Curb chain.

18k YG Pocket watch Chain. Antique Pocket Watch Curb chain.

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Antique Pocket watch Chain. Extremely RARE. 18k Yellow Gold with Platinum. Button is 14k and

Category

Vintage 1910s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Gold-Filled Necklace, Pocket Watch Chain, or Bracelet
Edwardian Gold-Filled Necklace, Pocket Watch Chain, or Bracelet

Edwardian Gold-Filled Necklace, Pocket Watch Chain, or Bracelet

Located in Long Beach, CA

This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Done in the Edwardian

Category

20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Gold Galloping Horse Motif Pocket Watch Chain, 19th Century
Antique Gold Galloping Horse Motif Pocket Watch Chain, 19th Century

Antique Gold Galloping Horse Motif Pocket Watch Chain, 19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This rare and luxurious 19th-century pocket watch chain is an outstanding example of equestrian

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Key Belcher Rolo Chain

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A Victorian 14 karat gold long rolo link pocket watch chain. The three-row chain is very well and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain 13 3/4" - 14k
White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain 13 3/4" - 14k

White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain 13 3/4" - 14k

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k White Gold Style: Pocket Watch Chain Chain Style: Fancy Long

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Yellow Gold Engraved & Hand Etched Pocket Watch Chain
Antique Art Deco Yellow Gold Engraved & Hand Etched Pocket Watch Chain

Antique Art Deco Yellow Gold Engraved & Hand Etched Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.09 Grams Chain Type: 13.75” - Elongated link - Spring Ring

Category

20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt Pink and White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain
14Kt Pink and White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain

14Kt Pink and White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Long Beach, CA

: 15 Inches in Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Each

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Vintage Fancy Double Curb Pocket Watch Chain 16" 10k
Yellow Gold Vintage Fancy Double Curb Pocket Watch Chain 16" 10k

Yellow Gold Vintage Fancy Double Curb Pocket Watch Chain 16" 10k

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Fancy Double Curb Fastening Type: Spring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Art Deco Fancy Long & Short Pocket Watch Chain 13" 14k Vintage
Yellow Gold Art Deco Fancy Long & Short Pocket Watch Chain 13" 14k Vintage

Yellow Gold Art Deco Fancy Long & Short Pocket Watch Chain 13" 14k Vintage

Located in Greensboro, NC

Design: watch chain Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Fancy Long & Short

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's
14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's

14Kt Yellow Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

Inches in Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, pocket watch chain. Each link

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Pocket Watch Chains For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of gold pocket watch chains available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 9k gold. Our selection of items includes 929 vintage examples as well as 58 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of gold pocket watch chains to choose from, but Victorian and Edwardian gold pocket watch chains are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Dudley VanDyke, Elgin and Patek Philippe produced popular versions that are worth a look. Browse our collection of 69 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many round cut, rose cut and cabochon gold pocket watch chains for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of gold pocket watch chains, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Gold Pocket Watch Chains?

On average, gold pocket watch chains at 1stDibs sell for $2,365, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $63,525 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Gold Pocket Watch Chains
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Real gold Waltham pocket watches will include a stamp on the rear of the case cover indicating the karat of gold used to create the watch. Several other stamped lines may also indicate a gold watch. However, the best way to determine if a gold Waltham pocket watch is authentic is to work with a certified appraiser. Find a variety of expertly vetted gold Waltham pocket watches on 1stDibs.