Skip to main content

Manual Wind Ladies Watch Gold

to
19
622
156
703
350
262
176
96
86
73
54
53
41
26
23
19
17
9
4
2
1
1
155
133
105
69
43
Sort By
OMEGA 14k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Ladies Wrist Watch
OMEGA 14k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Ladies Wrist Watch

OMEGA 14k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Ladies Wrist Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Omega ladies wristwatch crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a classic manual wind

Category

20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Cartier Paris 18k gold ladies watch with a Roman numeral dial and the classic Cartier style

Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Solid 18k Gold Ladies 1930s Manual Wind Cocktail Watch RA639
Rolex Oyster Solid 18k Gold Ladies 1930s Manual Wind Cocktail Watch RA639

Rolex Oyster Solid 18k Gold Ladies 1930s Manual Wind Cocktail Watch RA639

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

rare, classic vintage, luxurious 18k gold Rolex hand-wind cocktail watch for her, time tested and ready

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch
Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch

Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch

By Elgin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Case: round 10mm 14k white gold diamond case Dial

Category

20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tessco Ladies White Gold Diamond manual wind Wristwatch
Tessco Ladies White Gold Diamond manual wind Wristwatch

Tessco Ladies White Gold Diamond manual wind Wristwatch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: mechanical, manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: 14k white gold 17mm case, round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Grid Ref 2044 Manual Wind Onyx Ladies Watch
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Grid Ref 2044 Manual Wind Onyx Ladies Watch

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Grid Ref 2044 Manual Wind Onyx Ladies Watch

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

A rare and distinctive Chopard Gabel ladies wristwatch crafted in 18K yellow gold, reference 2044

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Precision 22m 18K Gold Champagne Dial Manual Wind Watch
Vintage Rolex Precision 22m 18K Gold Champagne Dial Manual Wind Watch

Vintage Rolex Precision 22m 18K Gold Champagne Dial Manual Wind Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Rolex Precision ladies manual-wind watch in 18K yellow gold featuring a cushion-shaped case

Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe White Gold Baguette Diamond Bracelet Manual Wind Watch 'Ref 4138'
Patek Philippe White Gold Baguette Diamond Bracelet Manual Wind Watch 'Ref 4138'

Patek Philippe White Gold Baguette Diamond Bracelet Manual Wind Watch 'Ref 4138'

By Patek Philippe

Located in Banbury, GB

Preowned, excellent condition vintage Patek Philippe 18k white gold ladies wristwatch. An 18k White

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Platinum & Gold Longines Natural Diamond & Sapphire Manual Cocktail Watch
Ladies Platinum & Gold Longines Natural Diamond & Sapphire Manual Cocktail Watch

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Genuine Diamond Rolex Watch. Ladies 18k Rolex 2195 Manual Watch.
Genuine Diamond Rolex Watch. Ladies 18k Rolex 2195 Manual Watch.

Genuine Diamond Rolex Watch. Ladies 18k Rolex 2195 Manual Watch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Genuine Diamond And Sapphire Rolex Watch. 18k White Gold Case and Stainless Steel Milanese Bracelet

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Genuine Diamond Sapphire Rolex Watch. Ladies 18k Rolex 2189 Manual Watch.
Genuine Diamond Sapphire Rolex Watch. Ladies 18k Rolex 2189 Manual Watch.

Genuine Diamond Sapphire Rolex Watch. Ladies 18k Rolex 2189 Manual Watch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Genuine Diamond And Sapphire Rolex Watch. 18k White Gold Case and Stainless Steel Milanese Bracelet

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Ladies Gold Watch 18K YG Manual Skeleton 30mm
Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Ladies Gold Watch 18K YG Manual Skeleton 30mm

Vintage 1980s Audemars Piguet Ladies Gold Watch 18K YG Manual Skeleton 30mm

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

request. Key Specs: Model: Ladies Gold Watch Year: 1980s Movement: Manual Case Size: 30mm Bezel: Double

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet Lapis Lazuli 23mm Diamond Bezel 18K Gold Manual Ladies Watch
Audemars Piguet Lapis Lazuli 23mm Diamond Bezel 18K Gold Manual Ladies Watch

Audemars Piguet Lapis Lazuli 23mm Diamond Bezel 18K Gold Manual Ladies Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Miami, FL

will ever present identically. Product Specifications: Item Type: Ladies Manual Wind Watch Brand

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

LeCoultre Ladies 18 Karat Rose Gold Back Wind Watch, circa 1950s
LeCoultre Ladies 18 Karat Rose Gold Back Wind Watch, circa 1950s

LeCoultre Ladies 18 Karat Rose Gold Back Wind Watch, circa 1950s

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Backwinding MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Ladies White Gold Omega 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Vintage Watch
Ladies White Gold Omega 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Vintage Watch

Ladies White Gold Omega 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Vintage Watch

By Omega

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Manual Wind Cocktail Watch. It is set with 34 natural colorless diamonds weighing approximately 1.25

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ladies White Gold Movado 2 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
Ladies White Gold Movado 2 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch

Ladies White Gold Movado 2 Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch

By Movado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Movado Collectable Ladies 18k White Gold with approximately 2 Carats of Natural Diamond Manual

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies White Gold Hamilton 2 Carat Natural F Color Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
Ladies White Gold Hamilton 2 Carat Natural F Color Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch

Ladies White Gold Hamilton 2 Carat Natural F Color Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Manual Wind Cocktail Watch. It is set with 52 natural colorless diamonds weighing approximately 2

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Longines 14k White Gold 28mm 1960s Ladies Cocktail Diamond Hand Wind Watch RA654
Longines 14k White Gold 28mm 1960s Ladies Cocktail Diamond Hand Wind Watch RA654

Longines 14k White Gold 28mm 1960s Ladies Cocktail Diamond Hand Wind Watch RA654

By Longines

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant luxury, Ladies 14k solid white gold Longines diamond cocktail dress watch, c.1960s, in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Gucci Vintage 1970s Yellow Gold ladies Bracelet Watch
Gucci Vintage 1970s Yellow Gold ladies Bracelet Watch

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

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Ladies Ring Watch, 18K Gold, Swiss, 1970s
Omega Ladies Ring Watch, 18K Gold, Swiss, 1970s

Omega Ladies Ring Watch, 18K Gold, Swiss, 1970s

By Omega

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Omega Ladies Ring Watch, 18K Gold, Swiss, 1970s An elegant and highly collectible ladies ring watch

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Ladies Gold Plated Blue Dial Hand Wind RA739
Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Ladies Gold Plated Blue Dial Hand Wind RA739

Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Ladies Gold Plated Blue Dial Hand Wind RA739

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

MOVEMENT : Manual Wind, cal.78-1 CASE MATERIAL : Gold-Plated on Sterling Silver CASE MEASUREMENT

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Gold Plate

Patek Philippe Ladies Multi Color Gold Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Ladies Multi Color Gold Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Ladies Multi Color Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

, applied decorations Hunting case with inside Gold Dust cover Cuvette. 18 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind

Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Corum vintage Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
Corum vintage Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch

Corum vintage Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch

By Corum

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 Corum Ladies Wrist watch, 26 x 22 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Oval case with flexible

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Wrist Watch
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Wrist Watch

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Wrist Watch

By Piaget

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 X 24 M.M. 2 Piece 18k Yellow Gold Oval case, Piaget

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Midcentury Diamond Ruby Gold Ladies Watch
Tiffany & Co. Midcentury Diamond Ruby Gold Ladies Watch

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

Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

with hand Texturing, 20 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement, Patek Philippe Crown. Gold

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Breguet Classique Ladies Diamond in 18K Gold 25mm Watch
Breguet Classique Ladies Diamond in 18K Gold 25mm Watch

Breguet Classique Ladies Diamond in 18K Gold 25mm Watch

By Breguet

Located in Miami, FL

Breguet Classic Ladies 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Bezel Watch. Manual wind. All original parts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940s Hamilton Ladies Cocktail Watch
Vintage 1940s Hamilton Ladies Cocktail Watch

Vintage 1940s Hamilton Ladies Cocktail Watch

By Hamilton

Located in New York, NY

This elegant vintage 1940s Hamilton ladies cocktail watch captures the refined glamour and delicate

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Ladies Vintage Wrist Watch 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet-1950s
Rolex Ladies Vintage Wrist Watch 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet-1950s

Rolex Ladies Vintage Wrist Watch 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet-1950s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Elegant vintage 1950s Rolex ladies wristwatch crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a refined

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Blancpain Rayville 18k Gold Ladies Watch On Aquamarine Bracelet
Vintage Blancpain Rayville 18k Gold Ladies Watch On Aquamarine Bracelet

Vintage Blancpain Rayville 18k Gold Ladies Watch On Aquamarine Bracelet

By Blancpain

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Blancpain Rayville Swiss made ladies watch in 18K yellow gold featuring a channel set

Category

20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Piaget 98174D2 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Ladies Watch
Piaget 98174D2 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Ladies Watch

Piaget 98174D2 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Ladies Watch

By Piaget

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Size: Will fit a 5.5" wrist Clasp: 18k Yellow Gold Clasp Movement: Manual Wind Additional Details: This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 9701A6 18k White Gold Lapis Diamond Ladies Watch
Piaget 9701A6 18k White Gold Lapis Diamond Ladies Watch

Piaget 9701A6 18k White Gold Lapis Diamond Ladies Watch

By Piaget

Located in Boca Raton, FL

bracelet Size: Will fit a 5.5" wrist Clasp: 18k White Gold Clasp Movement: Manual Wind Additional Details

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 6926 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Vintage Watch
Piaget 6926 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Vintage Watch

Piaget 6926 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Vintage Watch

By Piaget

Located in Boca Raton, FL

: Manual Wind Additional Details: This item is in pristine condition. It includes a presentation box and 1

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 9905D2 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch
Piaget 9905D2 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch

Piaget 9905D2 18k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch

By Piaget

Located in Boca Raton, FL

: Manual Wind Additional Details: This item is in pristine condition. It includes a presentation box and 1

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Ladies 2633 Dainty 1970s Ladies Rolex
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Ladies 2633 Dainty 1970s Ladies Rolex

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Ladies 2633 Dainty 1970s Ladies Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

1400 Movement Ref. 2633. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case is 18k 750 White gold Case

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Benrus 14k rose gold ladies Deco watch rubies and diamonds
Benrus 14k rose gold ladies Deco watch rubies and diamonds

Benrus 14k rose gold ladies Deco watch rubies and diamonds

By Benrus

Located in New York, NY

Arabic numerals and blued hands Movement: Manual wind (not tested for accuracy) Bracelet: Integrated

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Vintage Garrard 9ct Gold Ladies Cocktail Watch, Circa 1950s, Europe
Vintage Garrard 9ct Gold Ladies Cocktail Watch, Circa 1950s, Europe

Vintage Garrard 9ct Gold Ladies Cocktail Watch, Circa 1950s, Europe

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Portland, England

An exquisite vintage Garrard 9ct gold ladies cocktail watch, crafted by one of Britain’s most

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Cartier Riviera Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
Cartier Riviera Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch

Cartier Riviera Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Cartier Riviera Paris Wrist Watch, 23 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Omega 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch with Mesh Band and Gold Dial
Ladies Omega 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch with Mesh Band and Gold Dial

Ladies Omega 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch with Mesh Band and Gold Dial

By Omega

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Ladies Omega Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch with Mesh Band and Gold Dial. (Pre-Owned) Pre

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget 924B2 18k White Gold Jade Dial Diamond Ladies Watch
Piaget 924B2 18k White Gold Jade Dial Diamond Ladies Watch

Piaget 924B2 18k White Gold Jade Dial Diamond Ladies Watch

By Piaget

Located in Boca Raton, FL

White Gold Size: Will fit a 6.5" wrist Clasp: 18k White Gold Clasp Movement: Manual Wind Additional

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9821D3 18k White Gold Lapis Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
Piaget 9821D3 18k White Gold Lapis Diamond Dial Ladies Watch

Piaget 9821D3 18k White Gold Lapis Diamond Dial Ladies Watch

By Piaget

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Size: Will fit a 6" wrist Clasp: 18k White Gold Clasp Movement: Manual Wind Additional Details: This

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 9706D23 18k White Gold Opal Dial Diamond Ladies Watch
Piaget 9706D23 18k White Gold Opal Dial Diamond Ladies Watch

Piaget 9706D23 18k White Gold Opal Dial Diamond Ladies Watch

By Piaget

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Will fit a 5.5" wrist Clasp: 18k White Gold Clasp Movement: Manual Wind Additional Details: This item

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 8706D2 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ladies Watch
Piaget 8706D2 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ladies Watch

Piaget 8706D2 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ladies Watch

By Piaget

Located in Boca Raton, FL

: Manual Wind Additional Details: This item is in pristine condition. It includes a Diamonds by Raymond Lee

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Manual Wind Ladies Watch Gold", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Manual Wind Ladies Watch Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of manual wind ladies watch gold you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 970 vintage editions and 71 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of manual wind ladies watch gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of manual wind ladies watch gold from Piaget, Cartier and Rolex — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of manual wind ladies watch gold can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 311 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 marquise cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of manual wind ladies watch gold, 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 Manual Wind Ladies Watch Gold?

The price for a piece of manual wind ladies watch gold starts at $269 and tops out at $162,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $6,116.

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.

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.