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1923 9k Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
1923 9k Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

1923 9k Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique 9 carat rose gold double Albert watch chain; part of our antique

Category

Vintage 1920s English Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Antique Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
1900s Antique Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

1900s Antique Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, rare and unusual example of a 9 karat rose gold double Albert watch chain; part of

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

1900s Antique Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
1900s Antique Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

1900s Antique Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique 1900's 9 karat yellow gold double Albert watch chain; part of our

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

15k Rose Gold Albert Watch Chain - Antique 1901
15k Rose Gold Albert Watch Chain - Antique 1901

15k Rose Gold Albert Watch Chain - Antique 1901

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 15 karat rose gold Albert watch chain; part of our

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Pocket Watches

Materials

15k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 1910s Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Antique 1910s Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

Antique 1910s Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique 9k yellow gold double Albert watch chain; part of our antique jewelry

Category

Vintage 1910s English Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9k Yellow Gold Albert Watch Chain - Antique 1907
9k Yellow Gold Albert Watch Chain - Antique 1907

9k Yellow Gold Albert Watch Chain - Antique 1907

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique 9 karat yellow gold Albert watch chain; part of our antique jewelry

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

9k Yellow Gold Albert Watch Chain - Antique Circa 1910
9k Yellow Gold Albert Watch Chain - Antique Circa 1910

9k Yellow Gold Albert Watch Chain - Antique Circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique 9 karat yellow gold Albert watch chain; part of our antique jewelry

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9 ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Antique 9 ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

Antique 9 ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 9 karat yellow gold double Albert watch chain; part of

Category

20th Century English Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1910 Antique Albertina Watch Chain in Yellow and Rose Gold
1910 Antique Albertina Watch Chain in Yellow and Rose Gold

1910 Antique Albertina Watch Chain in Yellow and Rose Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

watch chain has been crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold, with a 9k rose gold T-bar. The multi-stranded

Category

Vintage 1910s British Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

9 Karat Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain Antique, 1922
9 Karat Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain Antique, 1922

9 Karat Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain Antique, 1922

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique 9 karat rose gold double Albert watch chain; part of our antique

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

9k Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain - Antique Circa 1910
9k Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain - Antique Circa 1910

9k Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain - Antique Circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique 9 karat yellow gold double Albert watch chain; part of our antique

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s Antique Yellow Gold and Platinum Double Albert Watch Chain
1910s Antique Yellow Gold and Platinum Double Albert Watch Chain

1910s Antique Yellow Gold and Platinum Double Albert Watch Chain

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

-bar are hallmarked with the 18k gold fineness mark (18ct). This versatile pocket watch chain can be

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Yellow Gold Cream Roman Dial Pendant Fob Watch with Gold Chain
Cartier Yellow Gold Cream Roman Dial Pendant Fob Watch with Gold Chain

Cartier Yellow Gold Cream Roman Dial Pendant Fob Watch with Gold Chain

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Fob Watch, cream roman dial with minute railtrack on outer edge of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14k Rose Gold Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Ca 1890
14k Rose Gold Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Ca 1890

14k Rose Gold Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Ca 1890

Located in Lexington, KY

This detailed 14k yellow gold pocket watch chain comes from the Victorian era, ca 1890. The chain

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 5.79 Carat Garnet and Pearl Rose Gold Albertina Watch Chain
Antique 5.79 Carat Garnet and Pearl Rose Gold Albertina Watch Chain

Antique 5.79 Carat Garnet and Pearl Rose Gold Albertina Watch Chain

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional 5.79 carat garnet and seed pearl, 18 karat rose gold ladies Albertina watch chain

Category

Antique 1880s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

TIFFANY & CO Two-Tone Gold and Enamel Pendant Watch with Chain
TIFFANY & CO Two-Tone Gold and Enamel Pendant Watch with Chain

TIFFANY & CO Two-Tone Gold and Enamel Pendant Watch with Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Tiffany & Co. yellow and white gold and enamel vintage pendant watch Measurements 1 Inch Diameter

Category

Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold, 14k Gold

Lady's Rose Gold, Pink Enamel and Diamond Pendant Watch and Chain circa 1910s
Lady's Rose Gold, Pink Enamel and Diamond Pendant Watch and Chain circa 1910s

Lady's Rose Gold, Pink Enamel and Diamond Pendant Watch and Chain circa 1910s

Located in Stamford, CT

Rose gold, pink enamel and diamond pendant watch with natural pearl, gold, enamel and diamond chain

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

1900s Antique Fob Chain in Yellow Gold
1900s Antique Fob Chain in Yellow Gold

1900s Antique Fob Chain in Yellow Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive antique 1900's fob chain in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our diverse antique

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Slide Chain Pocket Watch Necklace 10 Karat Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Slide Chain Pocket Watch Necklace 10 Karat Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Slide Chain Pocket Watch Necklace 10 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

This antique Victorian slide chain pocket watch necklace is a unique fusion of elegance and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Chain with Rubies and Tassels
Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Chain with Rubies and Tassels

Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Chain with Rubies and Tassels

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An antique Victorian pocket watch chain set with rubies, a T-bar, and tassels pendant - a striking

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Antique Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

Antique Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

original antique gold chain is fine quality and a very good gauge of gold. The pocket watch chain is in

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Plated Gentleman Pocket Watch Chain Leontine
Gold Plated Gentleman Pocket Watch Chain Leontine

Gold Plated Gentleman Pocket Watch Chain Leontine

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Gentleman Pocket Watch Chain Leontine. It depicts a wide Leontine chain that contains a

Category

20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

Copper, Gold Plate

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch on Long Gold Chain
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch on Long Gold Chain

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch on Long Gold Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

York hangs from a secure bale of a lovely 14 karat yellow gold chain. The 18 karat gold watch has

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Swiss 18-Karat Gold Pocket Watch Pendant with Chain, Necklace
Victorian Swiss 18-Karat Gold Pocket Watch Pendant with Chain, Necklace

Victorian Swiss 18-Karat Gold Pocket Watch Pendant with Chain, Necklace

Located in Haarlem, NL

Very decorative and cute ladies gold pocket watch with the most beautiful gold watch chain necklace

Category

20th Century Swiss Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Vintage Solid Yellow Gold 16" Rope Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Vintage Solid Yellow Gold 16" Rope Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace

Vintage Solid Yellow Gold 16" Rope Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.10 Grams Chain Type: Rope link chain Chain Length: 16

Category

20th Century Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Hammered Bar Rolo Link Pocket Watch Chain Bracelet
Antique Victorian Gold Hammered Bar Rolo Link Pocket Watch Chain Bracelet

Antique Victorian Gold Hammered Bar Rolo Link Pocket Watch Chain Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 9k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.42 Grams Chain Type: Hammered Rolo Link Chain Length: 7

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold 13.5" Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace Dog Clip
Antique Yellow Gold 13.5" Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace Dog Clip

Antique Yellow Gold 13.5" Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace Dog Clip

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.4 Grams Chain Type: Curb link chain Chain Length: 13.5

Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Swiss 1916 14-Karat, 17 Jeweled Gold Pocket Watch and Chain Fob
Omega Swiss 1916 14-Karat, 17 Jeweled Gold Pocket Watch and Chain Fob

Omega Swiss 1916 14-Karat, 17 Jeweled Gold Pocket Watch and Chain Fob

By Omega

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Antique gold Omega pocket watch inside a regal 14-karat gold case. Has a second hand inner dial

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

16 3/8" Antique 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain Necklace Bracelet
16 3/8" Antique 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain Necklace Bracelet

16 3/8" Antique 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain Necklace Bracelet

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

This late 19th century fancy link watch chain has been crafted in solid 14k gold. It is a stunning

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain
14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain

14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Dallas, TX

14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain - 14k rose gold pocket watch link chain. Chain measures apx. 10

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

14 Karat Gold, Pocket Watch Chain, 31 Grams
14 Karat Gold, Pocket Watch Chain, 31 Grams

14 Karat Gold, Pocket Watch Chain, 31 Grams

Located in Berlin, DE

14k Gold Pocket watch chain. 31 grams. Hallmarked.

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique American Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain
Antique American Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Antique American Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Antique American 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain. Three millimeter gauge chain with T-bar

Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Greek Key 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain
Greek Key 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Greek Key 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Dallas, TX

Greek Key Gold Pocket Watch Chain - Greek Key designed in blue enamel on gold chain. Measuring 16

Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Beautiful Gold Pocket Watch Chain
Beautiful Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Beautiful Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Dallas, TX

Rose gold pocket watch chain measures apx. 13-in. in length and weighs 23.9 grams. The smaller oval

Category

20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Rose Gold

Anchor 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain
Anchor 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Anchor 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

In fourteen carat 14K yellow gold, this twelve inch pocket watch anchor style chain is minty and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow and White Gold Pocket Watch Chain
Antique Yellow and White Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Antique Yellow and White Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

With alternating links of fourteen carat white and yellow gold, this circa early 1900 chain is

Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain or Necklace
Vintage Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain or Necklace

Vintage Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain or Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage 14 rose gold pocket watch chain measuring 22 inches in length and weighing 20 grams. There

Category

20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain
Antique 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Antique 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

give this fourteen (14) inch antique pocket watch chain it's character. Fitted with a spring ring and

Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain w Fob Clip w T Bar
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain w Fob Clip w T Bar

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain w Fob Clip w T Bar

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Perfect accessory for pocket watch enthusiasts, this twelve inch antique pocket watch chain made of

Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain
Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: chain measures 22-inches long Weight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this wonderful 18 K rose gold Albert necklace. This matt gold chain consists out of

Category

Early 20th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

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 American Watch Co. 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Gold Chain
Antique Waltham American Watch Co. 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Gold Chain

Antique Waltham American Watch Co. 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Gold Chain

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

hunting case #6250067 in 14 karat yellow gold. This early 20th century American made pocket watch is made

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Pocket Watch Link Chain
Antique Gold Pocket Watch Link Chain

Antique Gold Pocket Watch Link Chain

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Made in fourteen karat 14K yellow gold with soft antique toning, this pocket watch chain is nicely

Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Fist Pocket Watch Chain
18k Gold Fist Pocket Watch Chain

18k Gold Fist Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the 18k Gold Fist Pocket Watch Chain, a playful yet sophisticated accessory that brings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold & Quartz Pocket Watch Chain
Victorian 14K Gold & Quartz Pocket Watch Chain

Victorian 14K Gold & Quartz Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Dallas, TX

Victorian 14K Gold & Quartz Pocket Watch Chain - Beautiful design gold bearing quartz chain. Circa

Category

Antique 17th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Ladies Antique Pocket Gold Watch Chain with Slide
Ladies Antique Pocket Gold Watch Chain with Slide

Ladies Antique Pocket Gold Watch Chain with Slide

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Antique Pocket Watch Chain with decorative oval engraved slide and unusual hand shaped charm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

10k 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
    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
    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
    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.