Diamond Hidden Watch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Hidden Watch. A square-faced watch adorned with baguette and round-cut diamonds weighing
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Hidden Watch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Hidden Watch. A square-faced watch adorned with baguette and round-cut diamonds weighing
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Watch Bracelet. It depicts a hidden round watch
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Diamond Ruby Hidden 14K Gold Watch
Located in Miami, FL
A striking 1950s vinatge Retro 14K yellow gold hidden watch bracelet, masterfully designed with a
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Baume & Mercier 18k Yellow Gold Hidden Dial Coin Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
Baume & Mercier 18k Yellow Gold Hidden Dial Coin Watch Details: Maker: Baume & Mercier Year
18k Gold
Vintage Hamilton 14K Yellow Gold Hidden Watch Bracelet Florentine Leaf Diamonds
By Hamilton
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vintage Hamilton 14K Yellow Gold Hidden Watch Bracelet Florentine Leaf, Diamonds, 6.5" Description
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Retro Ruby & Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Ruby & Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet A bracelet watch featuring a flexible tubogas
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Jean Perret 18k Gold Blue & White Enamel Hidden Watch Cuff Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
damaged on the side. Watch 100% working. Stock Number: MK-69075364 Hidden Cuff Bracelet Watch Bracelet
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 6.25" Cameo & Gemmed Slide Charm Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
bracelet design with a hidden watch as the center link. The charms are adorned with hand carved cameos and
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Coral, ...
$3,298
H 1.24 in W 0.6 in
Vintage Fancy LeCoultre 14k White Gold Hidden Watch w/ Diamond Floral Leaf Link
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k White Gold Case Overall Height: 31.3mm (1.2") (measuring from both ends of the
Diamond, White Gold
$11,998
H 1.7 in W 0.5 in
Vintage Hamilton Platinum 7.86ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
& Bracelet: Platinum - Safety Chain: 14k White Gold Case Overall Height: 45mm (1.7") (measuring from both
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Kings Gold Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with a hidden watch. Circa 1950s Size 6 1/2 inches
14k Gold
Retro Rose Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Manual Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Lente 14 karat rose gold hidden watch featuring 17 jewel manual wind movement accented by 18 round
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
LeCoultre Ladies 18 Karat Rose Gold Back Wind Watch, circa 1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
same watch they make for for Cartier. Fashioned in 18K rose gold, this dainty watch features a hidden
18k Gold
Woven Gold 14 Karat Yellow Bracelet with Mystery Watch by Concord
By Concord Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Stylish statement jewelry in bold 14 karat yellow gold, this elegant Bracelet Watch accessorizes
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K Gold Plated Pearl Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this incredibly special vintage hidden watch pearl bracelet circa 1950! The most
Pearl
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet w/ Hidden Gruen Watch & Matching Earrings Set.
By Gruen
Located in Providence, RI
This stunning bracelet, complete with matching earrings and a hidden Gruen watch, is a must-have
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Slide Charm Multi Stone Filigree Bracelet with Hidden Watch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This unique 14k yellow gold bracelet showcases a captivating array of diverse gemstones and
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,800
W 0.56 in L 7.01 in
1950s Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and Diamond “Peek A Boo” Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1950s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 59.8 grams
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Slide Watch with 18k Yellow Gold-Hidden Watch Face
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Slide Watch w/ 18K Yellow Gold & Hidden Watch Face The joy of wearing a piece of art on
Yellow Gold
Unique Paul Ditishein Hidden Rose Gold and Ruby Watch
Located in New York, NY
“Paul Ditishein” Ladies Hidden Watch Bracelet. Pink gold and decorated with 3.4ct of rubies and
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Hidden Face Watch Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous 14k yellow gold satin and high polish finish interwoven hidden face watch. This watch
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 14k Gold Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
from 14k gold and features a mesh pattern, box clasp closure and a hidden watch. Watch includes gold
14k Gold
Glycine Bullet Bracelet with Hidden Watch
By Glycine
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose gold with a hidden Glycine watch. Size 7 1/2" Circa 1940s
14k Gold
Mathey Tissot Cocktail Watch 14K Rose Gold Hidden Dial
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Mathey Tissot 1960's 14kt Rose Gold Ribbed Covered Bracelet Watch, a vintage marvel
Rose Gold
Vintage Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Pearl & Gold Rope Bracelet watch w/ hidden Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Pearl & Gold Rope Bracelet watch with hidden Watch. The watch is a
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Gold and Gem Set Violin Form Hidden Watch Brooch
By Honora
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s 14K Yellow Gold Violin form hidden watch brooch, measuring 2 1/2 inches in length and 1
Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold
Tiffany and Co Yellow Gold Hidden Watch with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Rare Tiffany and Co 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hidden Watch Bracelet Featuring A Hamilton 17 Jewel Manual
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Hamilton Ladies Diamond Hidden Watch 2.64cttw - 25.4g
By Hamilton
Located in Providence, RI
white gold, the bracelet and case are adorned with a stunning array of round brilliant and baguette-cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Rose Gold 1940s Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire Mechanical Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
from 1940's, tubogas snake style bracelet watch. The mechanical watch is hidden beneath the center
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mauboussin 18k Gold Hidden Pocket Watch in Double Eagle 20 Dollar Liberty Coin
By Mauboussin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This amazing and very well made hidden pocket watch features a solid 18k yellow gold 1904 Liberty
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Baume and Mercier 14k Yellow Gold .40 Ct Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Perry, FL
Vintage 14k gold Baume & Mercier Watch features a manual movement, silvered dial with gilt hands
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ladies 14k Gold Omega Hidden Wrist Watch w/ Chevron Weave Link Wide Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 59.7 Grams Width: 19mm (bracelet & case) Bracelet Length: Will fit up to a
14k Gold
Sold
H 1.06 in W 0.75 in Dm 0.6 in L 0.24 in
Girard-Perregaux 18K/Platinum Sapphire Diamond Hidden-Dial Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional 1960s platinum and yellow gold cocktail jewel watch that seamlessly unites haute
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage Hamilton Platinum Round & Baguette 6.70ctw Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very fancy vintage Hamilton ladies' watch that was mounted in the most elegantly and
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Geneva Lady's Yellow Gold Tassel Hidden Wristwatch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian Style 14Kt Yellow Gold Mesh Bracelet with Tassel Detail Features a Hidden Geneva Watch
14k Gold
Movado Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Hidden Dial Wristwatch
By Movado
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fashionable 14k yellow gold vintage Movado timepiece with a manual wind Swiss movement. The dial
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
Ladies Tissot Sapphire & Diamond Hidden Face Wristwatch
By Tissot
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 1960 ladies Tissot hidden face watch featuring 8 carats of vibrant blue sapphires and .60cts
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Rose Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Manual Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Lente 14 karat rose gold hidden watch featuring 17 jewel manual wind movement accented by 18 round
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Surprise Watch Bracelet
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 14K Yellow Gold Hidden Surprise Watch by Ulysse Nardin, Soft Mesh Bracelet with Hinged
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Mini Portrait Painting Tassel Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
timepiece is a miniature portrait painting, a hidden watch adorned with seed pearls. (2 missing). The heavy
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Blancpain Ladies White Gold Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet, circa 1940s
By Blancpain
Located in New York City, NY
Timeless retro diamond and 18K white gold hidden watch bracelet by Blancpain, circa 1940s. It
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Watch by Benrus, Swiss 17 Jewels with Hidden Lug
By Benrus
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this gold plated Art Deco watch by Benrus, Swiss 17 jewels with hidden
Gold Plate
14 Karat Yellow Gold Buckle Watch Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
0.75 carat total weight Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hidden Watch. The
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Woven Link Bracelet Hidden Cover Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Incredible David Webb woven bracelet with a hidden watch. This stunning piece is comprised of 18kt
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Domed Bombé Design Hidden Wristwatch Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Domed Bombé mesh bracelet with a covered watch hidden inside. Textured and shiny. Circa 1960-1970
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baum Mercier 1960s Yellow Gold and Diamond Iceberg Hidden Bracelet Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Baum & Mercier 14K Yellow Gold Mid Century Funky cool "Iceberg" Ladies Hidden Wrist
Diamond, 14k Gold
Hermes Black Epsom & Gold Medor Watch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Epsom & Gold Medor Watch Features hidden watch face under large center medor which
Vacheron and Constantin Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Troy, MI
Eye catching lady's 18 karat yellow gold & diamond watch with hidden dial by Vacheron & Constsntin
Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro Gold Candlestick Brooch with Gemstone Accents and Hidden Watch, Bucherer
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold, diamond and synthetic ruby brooch in the form of a candlestick with a hidden watch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond and White Gold Bracelet with Hidden Watch, Croton, circa 1960
By Croton
Located in Aspen, CO
piece opens via a spring allowing one to see the watch. The 17 jewel, manual wind watch by the well
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Revival 1940's Enameled Gold Fringe Bracelet Watch
By Eloga
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Eloga 1850's style buckle bracelet of enameled 14K gold with hidden watch. By a fine
Eska $20 US Gold Liberty Hidden Pocket Watch
Located in Frederick, MD
a fantastic hidden coin watch for any watch or coin collector. ·Item: Eska $20 US Gold Liberty
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s bangle bracelet with hidden watch
Located in Florence, IT
a watch is hidden , all made in 18 kt gold, recently served and working fits a wrist of 7.50 inch
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Retro, Ruby & Diamond Bracelet with Hidden Watch
Located in New York, NY
An 18kt yellow gold double wire bracelet with a concealed watch that is hidden by a decorative ruby
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Gold Bracelet / Watch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully reticulated retro bracelet /watch by Glycene in 14 kt gold. The watch face is hidden by
Yellow Gold Jaeger LeCoultre Bracelet Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Paris, IDF
A 18K yellow gold Jaeger Lecoultre bracelet watch. Hidden rectangular white color dial with black
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Jaeger LeCoultre Bracelet Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Paris, IDF
A 18K rose gold Jaeger Lecoultre bracelet watch. Hidden rectangular rose color dial, sold in 1954
18k Gold, Rose Gold
CARTIER -- "Ballon Bleu" Rose Gold w/ Diamond Bezel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/> Crown Material: 18k Rose Gold with inlaid cabachon Watch Bracelet / Strap Material: 18k Rose Gold
CARTIER Yellow Gold Ballon Bleu Mid-Size Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/ STRAP MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold WATCH CLASP MATERIAL: Hidden Folding
18k Gold
CARTIER White Gold and Diamond Ballon Bleu Mid-Sized Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WATCH BRACELET / STRAP MATERIAL: 18k White Gold WATCH CLASP MATERIAL: Hidden Folding MAX WRIST
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Hidden Watch
By David Webb
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Incredible David Webb woven bracelet with a hidden watch. This stunning piece is comprised of 18kt
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Hermes Black Leather Gold Plated Steel "Medor" Studded Hidden Face Watch
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1995, this unique vintage Hermes watch features a black leather band and gold plated steel
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hamilton Ladies Hidden Face Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Glamorous is this 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hamilton Lady's Wristwatch with a Hidden Face and Woven Band
14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Portrait Miniature Brooch with Hidden Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 14 karat yellow gold brooch has a detachable hand painted miniature. The butterfly contains 14
Pearl, 14k 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 watch has a diamond surround. The diamo...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin LeCoultre Mystery Dial Diamond White Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k white gold mystery dial watch by Vacheron Constantin and LeCoultre. Case measures 34mm, Bracelet and buckle are not original - 8.5" long. Silvered dial with diamond mark...
Diamond, White Gold
$5,414
H 0.27 in W 0.71 in L 1.69 in
1.52 Carat Aquamarine and 2.92 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.52 carat aquamarine and 2.92 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set double clip brooch; part of our antique 1920s jewelry colle...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Piaget 18K Yellow Gold 9559 1 D Hexagonal Vintage Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Made by Piaget circa 1970's in 18K Yellow Gold this is a 95591 D wristwatch. Perfect vintage accessory, for someone who is into a retro era, clean lines and simplicity. Designed with...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,783
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Piaget Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Excellent Condition Length: 6.5 inch Dial Width: 0.82 inch Weight: 32.6 grams
$12,985 / set
W 0.87 in D 0.47 in L 0.91 in
Verdura 1960 Clips On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.02 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips-on earrings designed by Verdura. A fabulous pair of clip-on earrings, created in Milano Italy by the renowned jewelry house of Verdura. These vintage ear clips are col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$600
Size: Up to size 22.
1940s Milgrim Black Cashmere Felt French Style Hat W/ Singed Ostrich Feathers
By Milgrim
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Milgrim Black Cashmere Felt French Style Hat with Singed Feathers. A dramatic Sally Milgrim design with the sculptural appeal of large curled and singed ostrich plumes and pure...
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Ribbed Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Piaget ladies yellow Gold ribbed wristwatch is a testament to timeless elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship. Crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, this exquisite timepiece...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the beze...
Diamond, Platinum
$15,000
W 1.13 in D 0.19 in L 6.13 in
Large Scale Ladies Vintage Bueche Girod Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking and large scale ladies vintage Bueche Girod wrist watch is crafted from 18k yellow gold and is pavee set with an approximate total weight of 2.25ct. of G/H Color and VS...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
FLATO Platinum and Diamond Travel Watch
By Paul Flato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This unusual watch clock was created by Paul Flato in New York in the 1930s. Paul Flato was famous for his whimsical imaginative designs. In the 1930's, he counted both socialites ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
A rare and unique find, this Cartier Santos features the eye-catching "spider" burgundy dial paired with a matching burgundy cabochon crown. A true statement piece, this watch combin...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Diamond and Sapphire Quadrato Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This eye-catching Quadrato wristwatch was crafted by the high-end Italian jeweler Bulgari. An array of pavé-set white diamonds totaling approximately 4.51 carats adorn the watch, whi...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$650 / item
W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Gold Coin-Form Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eighteen Karat Gold Coin-Form Watch Cover embossed with the head of Lady Liberty her crown embossed with the word Sovereign, milled band with concealed catch, dial signed Benrus di...
Gold
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.
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This all-green version of the Submariner is much sought-after.
This model was designed for lefties.
This model's other nickname, Pussy Galore, come from a James Bond film.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.