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Concord Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Concord 14 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch With Pave Dial Containing 158 Round Diamonds Totaling
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Concord Les Palais 14k Yellow Gold Watch 21 A1 1801
By Concord Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Concord Les Palais 14k Yellow Gold Watch 21 A1 1801 - Quartz movement. 14k yellow gold case
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Retro Equestrian Theme Ruby and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Stamford, CT
period, harmonize with the rose gold while diamonds add the soft contrast that is appealing. The watch is
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Seiko 14k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch
By Seiko
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Seiko 14k white gold watch and bracelet, mechanical movement set with 8 diamonds full cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Concord .85 Carat Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Concord Watch
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies solid 14k gold Concord wristwatch with mesh band and quartz movement. 36 round cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geneve "Supreme"14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
: Sapphire Movement: Quartz Case: 14k White Gold Diamonds: 1.10 CT's. Brilliant Cut Case Size: 24mm x 21mm
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Movado Ladies Diamond Wristwatch 14K
By Movado
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Diamond Wristwatch is made by Movado which is a fine watch making house. This watch
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Madison 21 Ruby 14k White Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Montreal, QC
14kt white gold and 22 diamond single cut of .02ct each ladies Madison mechanical watch. Will fit
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch, circa 1930s. The marquise dial is framed in round
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch
Girard Perregaux Ladies Diamond Bracelet Watch
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H 0.04 in W 0.03 in L 0.24 in
Cyma Ladies Gold Diamond Watch 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Cyma Ladies Watch Working Swiss quartz battery movement. Functional date. .50 carat natural
Category

Early 2000s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Ladies Italian 14 Karat Diamond Bangle Watch. The case is 18 Karat and the bangle bracelet 14 Karat
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Watch
Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Watch
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H 2.71 in W 0.67 in D 2.44 in
Lucien Picard 14k Rose Gold Vintage 1940s Diamond and Ruby Flip Top Ladies Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 14.24mm 14k rose gold case, plastic protective
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20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Ladies Pave Diamond 14 Karat Watch In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Dial: Pave Diamond Dial Bezel: Diamond Bezel Case Measurements: 18.7mm x
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Pave Diamond 14 Karat Watch In Stock
Ladies Pave Diamond 14 Karat Watch In Stock
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H 1.36 in W 0.74 in
Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Wrist Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco diamond and onyx watch head set in newer triple-strand band of onyx beads with diamond
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum

Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Wrist Watch
Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Wrist Watch
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H 0.25 in W 0.65 in L 6.25 in
Omega Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Round Diamonds Set on White Gold Bracelet/strap Bracelet material 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet Color 14K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Omega Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Diamonds
Omega Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with Diamonds
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W 0.91 in D 0.2 in L 5.91 in
1950's Ladies Unique Diamond Cocktail Watch 4.2 Carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The 1950's brought us jeweled and Diamond watches that looked like bracelets. This Diamond Cocktail
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vicence Milor 14K White Gold Diamond Dial White Leather Strap Ladies Watch
By Vicence
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Vicence Milor 14K White Gold Diamond Dial White Leather Strap Ladies Watch. approx 2
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches

Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Art Deco Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch. The rounded rectangle-faced
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful 14K Yellow Gold Rolex Ladies Watch With Snake Skin Design Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 14K Yellow Gold Rolex Ladies Watch is a timeless symbol of elegance. Its sleek
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 1960 Ladies White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Ladies Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 14k White Gold 2 piece signed Omega case, 17 Jewel
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 17j Dia Dial 14k Solid Gold Ladies Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Vaughan, CA
Vintage Jaeger Lecoultre 17J Dia Dial Solid 14K Gold Watch. 14k yellow gold case, bezel and
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

14k Yellow Gold Vicense Blue Pearlized Ladies Quartz Watch with Leather Band
Located in Eagan, MN
What a Beautiful watch! It is pre-owned but in new condition. Even the band which is genuine
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Movado Art Deco Diamond Ladies Watch
By Movado
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Movado Art Deco Diamond Ladies Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold with diamond bezel
Category

20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Tiffany & Co. Midcentury Diamond Ruby Gold Ladies Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid century Tiffany & CO 14k gold watch, with fabric band and non gold buckle. Case measures 13mm
Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
By Croton
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage 14k white gold croton diamond watch. The vintage patina look is
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
Vintage Ladys 14k White Gold Croton Diamond Watch
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H 0.57 in W 0.29 in Dm 0.58 in
14 Karat White Gold "Vicence" Le Temps De Ladies Diamond Watch
By Vicence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold "VICENCE" Le Temps De ladies diamond watch with 52 full cut diamonds of very fine
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold "Vicence" Le Temps De Ladies Diamond Watch
14 Karat White Gold "Vicence" Le Temps De Ladies Diamond Watch
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W 0.91 in D 0.24 in L 0.91 in
Vintage Rolex for Tiffany & Co. Ladies Watch in 14K Gold Integral Bracelet
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex swiss-made wristwatch for Tiffany & Co,. Expertly handcrafted with a 14k solid yellow
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Croton Nivada Vintage Diamond Ladies Wristwatch 14k White Gold Mechanical 1YrWty
By Croton
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Brand: Croton Model: Nivada Dial Color: Silver Metal Content: 14k White Gold (watch
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Ladies White Gold Omega 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ladies Collectable OMEGA 14k White Gold with approximately 1.25 carat of Natural Diamond
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Vintage Bulova White Gold .25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Bulova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ladies Collectable Bulova 14k White Gold with approximately 0.25 carat of Natural Diamond
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Geneve 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Movement Ladies Dress Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1960 Geneve with rich fourteen karat 14K yellow gold bracelet the fine ladies dress watch has
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gruen Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Gruen 1950's Ladies Cocktail Watch, a timeless blend of elegance and sophistication
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Gruen Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Gruen Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
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H 0.56 in W 0.56 in
Retro Covered Ladies White Gold Diamond Ruby Evening Dress Watch by Altair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning evening ladies dress watch from the Retro period, It looks like a bracelet, but when you
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Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Pesag Bracelet Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Hinge Case Ladies Wrist Watch. This exquisite timepiece, featuring a 17x37mm case, exudes sophistication
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pesag Bracelet Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Pesag Bracelet Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
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H 1.46 in W 0.67 in
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

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

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

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage Hamilton Ladys Platinum and 14k White Gold Diamond Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning Ladies true vintage platinum and 14k white gold Hamilton diamond watch. The vintage
Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Ladies White Gold Hamilton 2 Carat Natural F Color Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hamilton Collectable Ladies 14k White Gold with approximately 2 Carats of Natural Diamond
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Floral Filagree Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Dress Watch Sapphire Band
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco platinum top on 18k gold watch accented with diamonds and sapphires, circa 1920. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

BAUME & MERCIER 14k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
BAUME & MERCIER 14k Yellow Gold round case Watch with a genuine diamond bezel 0.90cts approximation
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Antique 1880s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

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

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Ladies Retro 3.66 Carat Natural Diamond and Gold Mechanical Watch Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Magnificent Ladies Spencer Retro Natural Diamond and 14k White Gold Mechanical Watch, Circa 1940
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Green Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Green Diamond Dial (This
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Malachite Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Malachite Diamond Dial
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Black Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Black Diamond Dial (This
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Turquoise Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Ladies Watches 14k Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of ladies watches 14k diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 277 vintage editions and 32 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of ladies watches 14k diamonds bearing Art Deco or Retro hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Hamilton, Omega and Rolex are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 187 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many round cut, marquise cut and single cut ladies watches 14k diamonds for sale. Most of our ladies watches 14k diamonds for sale are for women, but there are 26 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Ladies Watches 14k Diamonds?

On average, ladies watches 14k diamonds at 1stDibs sell for $2,750, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $17,760 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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