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Hidden Watch Gold Diamond

Diamond Hidden Watch
Diamond Hidden Watch

Diamond Hidden Watch

$18,000

Dm 0.28 in

Diamond Hidden Watch

Located in New York, NY

Diamond Hidden Watch. A square-faced watch adorned with baguette and round-cut diamonds weighing

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet

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

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20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 1950s Retro Diamond Ruby Hidden 14K Gold Watch
Vintage 1950s Retro Diamond Ruby Hidden 14K Gold Watch

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

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Vintage 1950s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Hamilton 14K Yellow Gold Hidden Watch Bracelet Florentine Leaf Diamonds
Vintage Hamilton 14K Yellow Gold Hidden Watch Bracelet Florentine Leaf Diamonds

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

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Retro Bulova 14k Rose & Green Gold Diamond & Ruby Hidden Watch Bangle Bracelet
Retro Bulova 14k Rose & Green Gold Diamond & Ruby Hidden Watch Bangle Bracelet

Retro Bulova 14k Rose & Green Gold Diamond & Ruby Hidden Watch Bangle Bracelet

By Bulova

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Baguette Cut - Bezel Set - 0.75ct (approx.) (54

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20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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Vintage Fancy LeCoultre 14k White Gold Hidden Watch w/ Diamond Floral Leaf Link
Vintage Fancy LeCoultre 14k White Gold Hidden Watch w/ Diamond Floral Leaf Link

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

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Materials

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Vintage Hamilton Platinum 7.86ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
Vintage Hamilton Platinum 7.86ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet

Vintage Hamilton Platinum 7.86ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stones:-- 200 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - 3.0ctw (approx.) 10 Natural

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20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

1950s Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and Diamond  “Peek A Boo” Hidden Watch Bracelet
1950s Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and Diamond  “Peek A Boo” Hidden Watch Bracelet

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Unique Paul Ditishein Hidden Rose Gold and Ruby Watch
Unique Paul Ditishein Hidden Rose Gold and Ruby Watch

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany and Co Yellow Gold Hidden Watch with Sapphires and Diamonds
Tiffany and Co Yellow Gold Hidden Watch with Sapphires and Diamonds

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold Hamilton Ladies Diamond Hidden Watch 2.64cttw - 25.4g
Vintage 14k White Gold Hamilton Ladies Diamond Hidden Watch 2.64cttw - 25.4g

Vintage 14k White Gold Hamilton Ladies Diamond Hidden Watch 2.64cttw - 25.4g

By Hamilton

Located in Providence, RI

diamonds, creating a dazzling, bracelet-style design. The unique feature is the hidden dial, concealed

Category

20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Rose Gold 1940s Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire Mechanical Hidden Watch Bracelet
14k Rose Gold 1940s Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire Mechanical Hidden Watch Bracelet

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

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20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Baume and Mercier 14k Yellow Gold .40 Ct Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
Vintage Baume and Mercier 14k Yellow Gold .40 Ct Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Girard-Perregaux 18K/Platinum Sapphire Diamond Hidden-Dial Bracelet Watch
Girard-Perregaux 18K/Platinum Sapphire Diamond Hidden-Dial Bracelet Watch

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

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Round & Baguette 6.70ctw Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet
Vintage Hamilton Platinum Round & Baguette 6.70ctw Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Round & Baguette 6.70ctw Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

decorated with baguette cut diamonds. Similarly, the head and watch case cover are neatly set with round and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Movado Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Hidden Dial Wristwatch
Movado Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Hidden Dial Wristwatch

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

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold

Ladies Tissot Sapphire & Diamond Hidden Face Wristwatch
Ladies Tissot Sapphire & Diamond Hidden Face Wristwatch

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

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blancpain Ladies White Gold Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet, circa 1940s
Blancpain Ladies White Gold Diamond Hidden Watch Bracelet, circa 1940s

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

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Vintage 1940s Retro Bracelets

Materials

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Baum Mercier 1960s Yellow Gold and Diamond Iceberg Hidden Bracelet Wristwatch
Baum Mercier 1960s Yellow Gold and Diamond Iceberg Hidden Bracelet Wristwatch

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

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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Diamond and White Gold Bracelet with Hidden Watch, Croton, circa 1960
Diamond and White Gold Bracelet with Hidden Watch, Croton, circa 1960

Diamond and White Gold Bracelet with Hidden Watch, Croton, circa 1960

By Croton

Located in Aspen, CO

Diamond bracelet with 1.45 cts of fine white diamonds. Our in-house gemologist has estimated the

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Mid-20th Century American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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Retro, Ruby & Diamond Bracelet with Hidden Watch
Retro, Ruby & Diamond Bracelet with Hidden Watch

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

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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1940s bangle bracelet with hidden watch

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

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

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Hidden Watch Gold Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact hidden watch gold diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect hidden watch gold diamond may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic hidden watch gold diamond over the years, but those made by Baume & Mercier, Blancpain and Bucherer are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and rose cut versions for sale. Finding a hidden watch gold diamond for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Hidden Watch Gold Diamond?

The price for a hidden watch gold diamond starts at $1,650 and tops out at $12,400 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,515.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.

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