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Geneve Ladies Diamond Watch

Ladies Wristwatch, Universal Genève, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
Ladies Wristwatch, Universal Genève, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds

Ladies Wristwatch, Universal Genève, 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds

By Universal Genève

Located in Berlin, DE

Enchanting ladies watch from Universal Genève, 18 Karat Gold, with Diamonds. Mechanical manual

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier Geneve 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Ladies Watch
Baume & Mercier Geneve 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Ladies Watch

Baume & Mercier Geneve 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Ladies Watch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Westport, CT

An original 14K yellow gold Diamond Baume & Mercier womens watch. Designed with a triple gold rope

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Universal Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Bezel Quartz Wristwatch
Universal Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Bezel Quartz Wristwatch

Universal Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Bezel Quartz Wristwatch

Located in Stamford, CT

Universal Geneve ladies 18k yellow gold dress watch with a baguette diamond bezel. The watch has a

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Enchanting Art Deco Platinum Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds, Valmon Geneve
Enchanting Art Deco Platinum Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds, Valmon Geneve

Enchanting Art Deco Platinum Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds, Valmon Geneve

Located in Berlin, DE

Enchanting Art Deco platinum ladies wristwatch with diamonds. Manual winding. Very good original

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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Jahan Geneve Diamond Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Jahan Geneve Diamond Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Jahan Geneve Diamond Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Jahan

Located in Geneva, CH

A beautiful Jahan Geneve diamond ladies watch crafted in 18K yellow gold. The rectangular dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ladies 14k Gold Geneve Diamond Dress Watch
Vintage Ladies 14k Gold Geneve Diamond Dress Watch

Vintage Ladies 14k Gold Geneve Diamond Dress Watch

By Universal Genève

Located in Dallas, TX

Ladies 14k Gold Geneve Diamond Dress Watch - Quartz. Yellow gold case (19mm) with diamond bezel

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Geneve Vintage Diamond 14k White Gold Ladies Watch
Geneve Vintage Diamond 14k White Gold Ladies Watch

Geneve Vintage Diamond 14k White Gold Ladies Watch

By Univeral Geneve

Located in Dallas, TX

Geneve Vintage Diamond 14K White Gold Ladies Watch - Quartz . 14K White Gold (15 x 27 mm). Silver

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch

Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Dial: white roman dial Reference # Geneve Quartz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geneve "Supreme"14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
Geneve "Supreme"14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch

Geneve "Supreme"14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Estate 14 Karat Ladies Geneve 1.50 Carat Diamonds Watch
Estate 14 Karat Ladies Geneve 1.50 Carat Diamonds Watch

Estate 14 Karat Ladies Geneve 1.50 Carat Diamonds Watch

Located in New York, NY

Estate Fine Ladies "Geneve Quartz" Mother of Pearl dial Watch is in working condition Very good

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bedat & Co. Geneve Ladies Watch No. 8 Style#827040650
Bedat & Co. Geneve Ladies Watch No. 8 Style#827040650

Bedat & Co. Geneve Ladies Watch No. 8 Style#827040650

By Bedat

Located in Troy, MI

on your wrist with Opaln Guilloche dial having 0.72 Cttw of VS diamonds & alligator strap. This watch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Genève 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Quartz Mesh Link Watch
Genève 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Quartz Mesh Link Watch

Genève 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Quartz Mesh Link Watch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Dial: champagne dot Serial # 1XXX Case Serial # 280 XXX 5 Jewels No box or papers included Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold 4.20cttw Diamond Geneve Ladies Tank Watch, Swiss, Service Warranty
14 Karat Gold 4.20cttw Diamond Geneve Ladies Tank Watch, Swiss, Service Warranty

14 Karat Gold 4.20cttw Diamond Geneve Ladies Tank Watch, Swiss, Service Warranty

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 14kt yellow gold diamond Geneve tank with 280 diamonds of approximately 4.20cttw. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Geneve Ladies 14k Yellow Gold Watch with Diamond Bezel
Vintage Geneve Ladies 14k Yellow Gold Watch with Diamond Bezel

Vintage Geneve Ladies 14k Yellow Gold Watch with Diamond Bezel

By Univeral Geneve

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage Geneve Ladies 14k Yellow Gold Watch with Diamond Bezel This elegant vintage ladies

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Chopard Geneve 18k White Gold Ladies' Watch with Diamonds
Vintage Chopard Geneve 18k White Gold Ladies' Watch with Diamonds

Vintage Chopard Geneve 18k White Gold Ladies' Watch with Diamonds

By Chopard

Located in Berlin, BE

formal. In conclusion, the Noble vintage Chopard Geneve 18k white gold ladies' watch with diamonds is a

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Gemstone Geneve Royale Ladies Watch
14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Gemstone Geneve Royale Ladies Watch

14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Gemstone Geneve Royale Ladies Watch

Located in Eagan, MN

diamonds. The watch is a quartz watch and has a new battery in and is working great. It is in overall

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier Geneve Ilea Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Quartz Ladies Watch #4787293
Baume & Mercier Geneve Ilea Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Quartz Ladies Watch #4787293

Baume & Mercier Geneve Ilea Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Quartz Ladies Watch #4787293

By Baume & Mercier

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Baume & Mercier Geneve “Ilea" Ladies Wristwatch features: 30mm Stainless Steel Case set with 28

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Geneve Diamond 14k Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch
Geneve Diamond 14k Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch

Geneve Diamond 14k Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch

By Geneva

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

safety latch making it very secure! This luxury diamond Geneve quartz ladies watch is 7.4 inches long

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Geneve Ladies Full Diamond Wristwatch & Bracelet in 18K Gold
Vacheron Constantin Geneve Ladies Full Diamond Wristwatch & Bracelet in 18K Gold

Vacheron Constantin Geneve Ladies Full Diamond Wristwatch & Bracelet in 18K Gold

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Dallas, TX

Superb Vacheron Constantin Geneve ladies diamond wristwatch is a very fine and rare piece from

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Ladies' Antique Universal Geneve 2.25ctw Manual Wind 17j Diamond Dress Watch
Ladies' Antique Universal Geneve 2.25ctw Manual Wind 17j Diamond Dress Watch

Ladies' Antique Universal Geneve 2.25ctw Manual Wind 17j Diamond Dress Watch

By Universal Genève

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have an antique, ladies', Universal Genève wrist watch crafted from solid .900 platinum. It

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Universal Geneve Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Universal Geneve Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch

Universal Geneve Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch

By Universal Genève

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1960s Universal Geneve 18k White Gold Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch. Excellent condition from the

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Genève ladies 18K White Gold Diamond art déco Rectangular Wristwatch, 1925
Genève ladies 18K White Gold Diamond art déco Rectangular Wristwatch, 1925

Genève ladies 18K White Gold Diamond art déco Rectangular Wristwatch, 1925

By Univeral Geneve

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant and ultra-flat ladies' wristwatch made in Switzerland before the manufacturer, the

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Genève Ladies Quartz
Genève Ladies Quartz

Genève Ladies Quartz

Located in Dallas, TX

Genève Ladies wrist watch in 14k yellow gold with diamond bezel. This Gevève Ladies wrist watch has

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Universal Geneve Ladies White Gold Diamond Manual Wristwatch
Universal Geneve Ladies White Gold Diamond Manual Wristwatch

Universal Geneve Ladies White Gold Diamond Manual Wristwatch

By Universal Genève

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1960s Universal Geneve 18k White Gold Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch. Excellent condition from the

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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By Cartier

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Cartier Tourmaline ring set with three carved pink tourmalines and round brilliant cut diamonds. Made in 18 karat yellow gold the ring features approximately 0.45ctw of brilliant rou...

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Geneve Ladies Diamond Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the geneve ladies diamond watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. You can easily find a 13 antique edition and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect geneve ladies diamond watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A geneve ladies diamond watch from Universal Genève, Bedat and Cartier — 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 alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a geneve ladies diamond watch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Geneve Ladies Diamond Watch?

The price for a geneve ladies diamond watch starts at $1,325 and tops out at $8,800 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,800.

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.