1966 Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Automatic Mens "Union Oil" Watch, 14K Gold
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
14k Gold
Vintage Omega Watch, Seamaster Calendar Cal 503, in 14K Gold and Steel
By Omega
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic Omega Seamester wrist watch. Known for being one of the first watches with a calendar, Seamaster by Omega is a classy, elegant and highly coll...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega 14k Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Men's Watch W/ Date & Leather Band
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement #560 Movement Serial #190664XX Year: 1961 Case #KL6610 Case Serial #12660XX 14k Yellow Gold Round Case 34 mm in Diameter (36 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 40 mm Lug-to...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Dm 1.42 in
Vintage Omega Ω Men's Seamaster Calendar Automatic 14k Gold Filled Watch w/ Date
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage Omega Ω Men's Seamaster Calendar Automatic 14k Gold Filled Watch w/ Date Movement #502.16043765 Case #KX6275.D70767 14k Gold Filled Case 35 mm in Diameter (37 mm w/ Crown) ...
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville 14K Gold Men's Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A classic Omega Seamaster De Ville watch. This exquisite timepiece is crafted in 14k gold, showcasing a timeless elegance.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville Men's 14K Gold Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This signature Omega timepiece features a 34mm watch face crafted in 14k gold, showcasing a minimalist design with a refined elegance. The automatic movement ensures precision and r...
14k Gold
1961 OMEGA SEAMASTER Vintage Mens 14K Gold Shell Cal. 562 Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Seamaster Men's Watch 14k Gold Filled Black Dial Automatic
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Omega Seamaster Watch 14K Gold Filled Omega Watch Black Dial 35mm case Black leather band - not original omega 9.5" from end to end Automatic movement Very good preow...
Gold-filled
1965 Omega Seamaster Cal. 560 Vintage Mens 14K Gold Filled Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Gold-filled
Omega Seamaster De Ville 14K Gold Filled Men's Automatic Date Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A classic Omega watch with automatic movement. Crafted in 14k gold, this elegant timepiece features a refined dial with a date indicator at the 3 o'clock position. The watch face is ...
Gold-filled
Vintage Omega Seamaster Deville 34mm 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Watch KL6292
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
🕰️ General Information Brand: OMEGA Type: Wristwatch Model: Seamaster DeVille Model Number: N/A Department: Unisex Adult Style: Luxury Year Manufactured: 1962–1963 Vintage:...
Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Automatic Midsize Watch Mint
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Omega Seamaster N/A is a beautiful Unisex timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a yellow gold case. It has a round shape face, date dial...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1959 Omega Seamaster – Automatic
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A 1959 Omega Seamaster featuring a 34mm solid 14KT yellow gold case and a silver dial with applied gold stick hour markers. Powered by the automatic Omega Caliber 570 movement. Spec...
14k Gold
Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Yellow Gold Automatic Linen dial Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1960s Omega Seamaster De Ville Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 2 Piece Water resistant case with Seamaster Emblem on the case back.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Automatic Omega Seamaster DeVille
By Omega
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An Omega Seamaster DeVille automatic wristwatch in 14 karat yellow gold. Manufactured in Switzerland this Swiss watch was likely made for the American market given the gold purity. R...
Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Omega Seamaster Deville 34mm 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1970s RA437
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Omega ...
14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Omega Seamaster De Ville with Champagne Dial
By Omega
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine mid century 14 karat yellow gold automatic wristwatch by Omega. This Omega Seamaster De Ville dates to the 1970s and retains a personalised engraving to the rear reading, 'Awa...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Vintage Seamaster
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes Case: 33.50mm 14k yellow gold-plated case, plastic crystal Band: stainless steel flex stretch band Dial: silver dial, gold steel hands, g...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1960s Omega Seamaster 14k Gold Men's Watch GX6546 Cal 500
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Omega Seamaster 14K Yellow Gold Men's watch GX6546 E71533 This Omega Seamaster is from the 1950's and is set in 14K Yellow gold Case is 34.5mm and engraved on back: "1962 Roche Aw...
14k Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A refined example of mid-century Swiss craftsmanship, this vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and powered by a precise automatic movement. The elega...
14k Gold
Omega Seamaster De Ville 14k Gold Filled Automatic Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A refined classic from the golden age of Omega, this Seamaster De Ville features a sleek 14k gold-filled case with elegant lugs and a minimalist design that exudes mid-century sophis...
Gold-filled
1961 Omega Seamaster Vintage Mens Cal. 560 14K Gold Filled Watch, Automatic
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
Gold-filled
Mens Omega Seamaster Calendar 2627SC 35mm 14k Gold Bumper Automatic 1950s RA402
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Omega ...
14k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Custom Red Dial Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960 solid 14k yellow gold Omega Automatic Seamaster. Recently serviced.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster Automatic Gold Top and Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Seamaster Wrist Watch, 35 MM Water Proof 2 Piece Stainless Steel Case with Yellow Gold Bezel and Gold Lug Tops. Caliber 501 Automatic, self winding movement. Origina...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Automatic Gold Top and Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Seamaster Wrist Watch, 35 MM Water Proof 2 Piece Stainless Steel Case with Yellow Gold Bezel and Gold Lug Tops. Caliber 501 Automatic, self winding movement. Origina...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel & 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Seamaster
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand: Omega Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 40mm stainless steel round case, uni-directionally rotating timing bezel, push/pull crown Band: stainless ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Omega Seamaster 2577 34mm 14K Gold Capped Automatic 1950s All Original JM7
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Omega Seamaster gold-capped bumper automatic dress watch, c.1950s, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed honeycomb qu...
Gold-filled
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
One of the nicest Tiffany dials we have seen in shiny black. 14k yellow gold Length: 40.36mm Width: 34mm Strap width at case: 18mm Case thickness: 10.9mm Dial: Omega Automat...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic 14 Karat Solid Gold Leather Band
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
Model: Omega Seamaster De Ville Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Si...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Wristwatch with Date Retailed by Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega 14k yellow gold automatic Seamaster wristwatch with date, retailed by Tiffany & Co, circa 1960s. 14k Yellow Gold Length: 42mm Width: 34mm Strap width at case: 18mm Case ...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Classic 1960's Omega Seamaster Timepiece
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
This classic 1960's Omega Seamaster timepiece is a must have. This Seamaster watch is in incredible excellent condition. The Seamaster is 34 mm in diameter and has a beautiful cla...
14k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic ref 14700 SC, serial #17 million circa 1960.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster de Ville Steel/Gold-Plated Automatic Watch 1964, CD 166.020
By Omega
Located in Heerlen, NL
diameter: 34 mm High: 10 mm, lengths of strap: 110 mm & 70 mm Silvered Dial, Polished and riveted gold hour markers, Gold baton hands with luminos lines. Steel case with 14K. gol...
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Wristwatch circa 1954
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Omega Style Number: GX6546 Series: Seamaster circa 1954 Gender: Men's Case Material: 14k Yellow Gold Dial Color: Silvered Movement: Automatic (Omega Caliber 500, 17...
14k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster De Ville Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Omega Seamaster Deville Automatic Watch 1970's Champagne Colored Dial with Applied Hour Markers and Date at Three O'Clock Yellow Gold Smooth Bezel 14K Yellow Gold Cas...
14k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Cap Steel Back Seamaster Wristwatch circa 1952
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Omega Style Number: 2494-4 Series: Seamaster (from 1952!) Gender: Men's Case Material: 14K Yellow Gold Cap over Stainelss Steel Dial Color: Gilt Linen Dial with Appl...
14k Gold
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W 1.38 in Dm 1.38 in L 1.58 in
Omega Yellow Gold Filled and Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K Yellow Gold Filled and Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, ref 14730 circa 1960s.
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 14700 circa 1961
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking Omega Seamaster automatic circa 1961 featuring a 34 X 42mm gold shell case with wide bezel and heavy lugs, and screw down stainless steel case back with deeply embossed...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Calendar Chocolate Wristwatch Model 2627, circa 1950
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K yellow gold automatic Seamaster Calendar with heavy screw back case and large contoured lugs. With great looking original patina’d black dial turning chocolate. With gold a...
14k Gold
OMEGA Gold Shell Top and Stainless Steel Automatic Seamaster Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega gold shell top and steel case back Automatic Seamaster Ref. 166.010 case dimensions 34.5 x 43mm, circa 1960s, with glossy black original dial with gold applied indexes and gold...
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch w/ Leather Band Model: Seamaster Model GX6546-D 90047 Movement #500 Movement Serial #15698759 Production Year: 1956 14k Yellow G...
14k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch w/ Leather Band Model: Seamaster Model GX6546-D 90047 Movement #500 Movement Serial #15698759 Production Year: 1956 14k Yellow G...
14k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Richardson, TX
Gents Vintage 14K yellow gold Omega Seamaster watch. The watch measures approximately 7.75 to 8 inches. 30 day warranty
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster de Ville Steel/Gold-Plated Automatic Watch 1964, CD 166.020
By Omega
Located in Heerlen, NL
diameter: 34 mm High: 10 mm, lengths of strap: 110 mm & 70 mm Silvered Dial, Polished and riveted gold hour markers, Gold baton hands with luminos lines. Steel case with 14K. gol...
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch circa 1952
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, Ref 66546, movement serial number 13.7 million, circa 1952.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Vintage Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1958
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Strap: Black strap with Yellow Gold Filled Omega buckle Dial: Silvered Dial with gold markers signed "Omega Automatic Seamaster" Condition: Certified Pre Owned Watch Catego...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Deville Automatic Wristwatch circa 1967
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K YG Seamaster Deville circa ref # 973.440, movement serial #25 million circa 1967. 34 x 41mm 2 piece case with deeply embossed Seamonster logo on caseback.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$668Sale Price|30% Off
L 18 in
14k Yellow Gold 5.35CT Oval Shape Natural Opal Necklace with Diamond Accents
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold 5.35CT Oval Shape Natural Opal Necklace. Super shiny and flashy! Diamond accents. Watch the video to see how opal changes colors. Full on flash! Chain: 1...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Gold Ring Polychrome Gem Natural Harlequin Opal Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with doublet of a natural black opal on a petrified wood base opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 х 0.35 х 0.94 in / 3 х 9 х 24 mm ring size - 7 US...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LOUIS VUITTON clear resin INCLUSION MONOGRAM NARROW Bangle Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Inclusion bangle bracelet is crafted from clear resin infused with gold-tone Monogram motifs and clear background, creating a striking play of depth...
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum. A refreshingly cool light blue hue colors the billowy cushion-cut aquamarine that glistens. The gem...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Infinity Cuff
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Infinity Cuff Tiffany Infinity is a powerful symbol of continuous connection, energy and vitality. Enduringly modern, this cuff makes a bold statement worn al...
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Pink Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ellipse Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a vivid red ruby. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only use the finest of ge...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HERMES Craie cream Epsom leather BIRKIN 25 SELLIER Tote Bag w PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 25 Sellier bag in Craie (chalk white) Veau Epsom leather, a crisp and architectural expression of the house’s most coveted icon. Crafted in the structure...
CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
White Gold
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Serpenti Misteriosi Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The Bvlgari Serpent Misteriosi Secret Watch in 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Rubelite combines luxury, elegance and seduction.. The Serpenti collection is know for its Serpent motif, and...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3 Carat Total Diamond Weight Natural Diamond Stud Earrings with Screwbacks
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Total Diamond Weight Natural Diamond Stud Earrings with Screwbacks Elevate your elegance to new heights with these 3 carat total diamond weight natural diamond stud earrings ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Graduated Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Graduated Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace is a timeless piece, featuring an array of old mine-cut diamonds set in a graceful six-prong design. The diamonds gradually ...
Diamond, Silver
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Cluster Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning Victorian cluster ring that epitomises timeless elegance. At its centre, this ring showcases a captivati...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,059Sale Price / item|65% Off
Flower design 14k gold engagement ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flower design 14k gold engagement ring. 1 ct citrine gold ring. Casual citrine ring. Round citrine ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2.5 gr depends from size 1 piece (central stone) - c...
Topaz, Citrine, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Together Platinum 18K Gold 6mm Milgrain Wedding Band Ring 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Together Platinum 18K Gold 6mm Milgrain Wedding Band Ring 7 Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Size: 7 Band Width: 6mm Weight: 8.70 grams Hallmark: TIFFANY&C...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,495
Size: 10.75"L x 1.5"W x 5.5"H
Dionysus Horseshoe Crystal Satin Ribbed Clutch Shoulder Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Gucci Dionysus Horseshoe Crystal Satin Ribbed Clutch Shoulder Bag The Gucci Dionysus Clutch Shoulder Bag is a masterpiece of luxury and elegance, combining intricate detailing with ...
It’s a celebrated part of Omega lore that the brand’s Speedmaster Professional Chronograph was the first watch to make a lunar landing. But the universal love for vintage Omega watches isn't confined to astronomers, and there’s more to the company’s heritage than the story of the Moonwatch.
The house’s origins date to 1848, when Swiss watchmaker Louis Brandt first set up shop. His sons Louis-Paul and César took over after his death, and in 1894, the pair developed an intriguing new movement.
Not only was it highly accurate, but every part was replaceable, making it easy for any professional to service. The Brandts called their movement the Omega, and as its popularity spread, they changed their company’s name to that of its flagship product.
In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions. In 1948, it launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. (Here is the 1stDibs guide to spotting a fake Omega Seamaster.)
Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.
Worn by Buzz Aldrin during the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission, it’s the only watch certified by NASA for extravehicular activity (space walks) — and, as far as we know, the only one approved by the Russian space agency, too.
Watch aficionados and aficionadas alike can find vintage Omega watches today on 1stDibs.
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.
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.