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Ladies' 18K White Gold Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' Antique Art Deco wristwatch with diamond and sapphires, set in 18k white gold. Stamped 18k
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Mid-20th Century Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9905D2 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 23mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel
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Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9905D2 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 23mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel
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Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Platinum & Gold Longines Natural Diamond & Sapphire Manual Cocktail Watch
By Longines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Natural Diamonds & Sapphires, Manual Wind Watch. It is set with 16 natural colorless diamonds and 20
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Platinum Vintage Art-Deco Pave Diamond and Sapphire Ladies Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Dial: arabic Serial # 960X-XX Diamond: 90 round brilliant cut = 2.00cttw Color: H Clarity: VS2 No box or papers included Guaranteed to be a...
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20th Century Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1980s Piaget Lapis Lazuli Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
sapphires. Sapphire Crystal, Genuine Lapis Dial, 24mm case( without Crown). (4) Blue Sapphire & and 32
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1980s Swiss Retro Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Lapis Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
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1970s Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Blue Diamond Sapphire Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case
Category

1970s Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Blue Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case
Category

1970s Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Blue Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case
Category

1970s Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual White Sapphire Diamond Dial Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Category

1970s Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Lapis Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case
Category

1970s Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

White Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by Favre-Leuba, with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
By Favre Leuba
Located in Berlin, DE
Charming women's jewelry wristwatch in 18 Karat white gold, with diamonds and sapphires. By Favre
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20th Century Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Corum Ovale 18k White Gold Pink MoP Dial Quartz Wrist Watch 137.410.69
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Montclair, NJ
with a round cabochon cut natural blue sapphire. This beautiful ladies' watch remains in excellent
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1990s Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Ladies TT Datejust Blue Sapphire Diamond Dial 2 Carat Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Blue Sapphire Diamond Dial
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1980s Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Fine & V Rare Art-Deco Rolex 18K Gold, Diamond, Sapphire Cocktail Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
ladies Rolex cocktail watch Despite its age, the timepiece is in excellent condition & in great working
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust Black Dial with Sapphires/Diamonds Steel Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The watch features
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1990s Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Omega Ladies White Gold Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case METAL
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch with Sapphires
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The watch features
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1990s Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex Datejust Sapphire Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 31mm Datejust Sapphire Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Two Tone Watch We take great
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1990s Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Category

1970s Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Birks Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond and Sapphire Dress Watch from 1940s
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Henry Birks & Sons STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Blue Diamond Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless
Category

1970s Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Blue Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless
Category

1970s Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Rainbow
Category

1980s Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Baume et Mercier Ladies Antique Watch with Diamond Bezel and Blue Sapphire Crown
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful vintage Baume & Mercier ladies cocktail watch in 18k white gold. Decorated with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond

Bulgari Tubogas Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Tubogas Ladies wristwatch w/black dial and sapphire crystal top, quartz movement, will fit
Category

1990s Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Cougar Ladies Steel Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Classic Ladies Cougar Wrist watch, 26 MM Stainless Steel case, quartz Movement
Category

1990s Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Rolex Ladies 76193 Steel and 18k Ladies Diamond Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1999 Rolex Ladies Reference 76193 Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel Oyster Case
Category

1990s Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel

Piaget 9706A6 18k White Gold Lapis & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 24mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega 18K And Steel Ladies' DeVille Watch
By Omega
Located in Honolulu, HI
Omega 18K And Steel Ladies' DeVille Watch. This classic wristwatch is charismatic and captivating
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Category

1970s Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Gucci Vintage 1970s Yellow Gold ladies Bracelet Watch
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Gucci for the French Market ladies 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet wrist watch, 24 M.M. 2
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1970s French Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Black 31mm Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamonds + Sapphire Bezel 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Black 31mm Rolex Datejust 2 Tone Diamonds + Sapphire Bezel 68273 This watch is in like new
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1990s Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Vintage Diamond Platinum Collectible Ladies Dress Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This timeless Vintage Cartier Ladies' diamond watch is crafted in sensual 32.4 grams of platinum
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster Midsize White Gold Watch 81209
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster Midsize White Gold Watch 81209 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Category

20th Century French Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Rolex Lady Datejust Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Lady Datejust Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 179174 - Automatic winding; 31 jewel; sapphire
Category

20th Century Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch. Stunning wristwatch with a gold
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady Datejust Pearlmaster Ladies' Watch - Factory Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
reinterpretation of Rolex’s emblematic Datejust. This stunning automatic ladies' watch features a 29mm solid 18k
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1990s Swiss Modern Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Men's and Ladies Hublot Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Wristwatches
By Hublot
Located in Miami Beach, FL
sapphire indexes. Quartz movement, original black rubber strap, and double deployment clasp. Ladies Hublot
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1990s Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 2-Tone Datejust Steel & Gold Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex 2-Tone Datejust Steel & Gold Ladies Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset
Category

20th Century Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Corum Horizontal Diamond Ladies Steel Watch Black Leather Strap
By Corum
Located in Hamilton, AU
Ladies Watch Gem Details The 18 round brilliant diamonds are of GH Colour and SI Clarity grades. Good to
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20th Century Swiss Modern Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel

Cartier Cougar Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold 887921
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Cougar ladies watch in 18 karat yellow gold 887921, circa 1990. This elegant wrist watch
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Cougar Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold 887921
Cartier Cougar Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold 887921
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Rolex Datejust Midsize Men's or Ladies Steel Watch 68274
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Midsize Men's or Ladies Steel Watch 68274 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset
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20th Century Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
. Watch dial entirely set with brilliant cut diamonds, indexes adorned with calibrated sapphires. The
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1980s French Contemporary Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Cougar 18k and Steel ladies Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Cougar collection Wrist Watch 26 M.M 3 piece Stainless Steel case with 18k
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1990s French Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Vintage Boucheron 18k Yellow Gold Hand Winding Ladies Watch
By Boucheron
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Boucheron 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch #80122 18K yellow gold square case with rounded
Category

20th Century Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chanel Gold Première Diamond Quartz Model H0114 Ladies Watch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold Première Diamond Quartz Model H0114 Ladies Watch. 18K yellow gold 20mm x 26mm Chanel
Category

20th Century French Modern Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Limited 18 Karat Gold Ladies Wrist Watch by Eterna, Model Galaxis, Number 007
By Eterna
Located in Berlin, DE
A very rare and beautiful ladies' watch. Bracelet and bezel with sapphire inlays. Bracelet band
Category

20th Century Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Chopard Imperiale 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 39/3368-23
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard Imperiale 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 39/3368-23 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case with
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20th Century Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Rolex Yacht-Master Midsize Men's/Ladies 18k Gold Watch 68628
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Midsize Men's/Ladies 18k Gold Watch 68628 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels
Category

20th Century Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Rolex Ladies Yacht-Master 2-Tone Watch 69623 White Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Yacht-Master 2-Tone Watch 69623 White Dial - Automatic winding; sapphire crystal
Category

20th Century Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch Sapphires & Diamonds 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch with Sapphires & Diamonds 69173
Category

1990s Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel

Piaget 4925D2 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 21mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 9701A6 18k White Gold Lapis Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 24mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel
Category

1960s Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 6926 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Vintage Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 22mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Ladies TT Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl
Category

1980s Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Gübelin Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Gubelin
Located in Braintree, GB
Gübelin vintage 18kt. yellow gold Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond bracelet watch. Made in Switzerland
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1960s Swiss Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Multicolored Sapphires Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces. The face of this 18 karat yellow gold watch
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact ladies sapphire watches vintage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a ladies sapphire watches vintage from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A ladies sapphire watches vintage from Piaget, Corum and Omega — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a ladies sapphire watches vintage, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Ladies Sapphire Watches Vintage?

On average, a ladies sapphire watches vintage at 1stDibs sells for $4,650, while they’re typically $1,465 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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Antique, new and vintage 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.

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