Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Ladies Bracelet Watch, 22 x 14 M.M. 14k Rose Gold Signed Omega 2 piece case, the
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,807
H 0.99 in W 0.83 in
Omega Ladies Constellation Manhattan Bracelet Watch - 18K Gold, Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. OMEGA Ladies Constellation Manhattan Bracelet Watch - 18K Gold, Stainless Steel & Factory Set Diamonds
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Men’s Vintage Omega 18K Gold Ultra-Slim Dress Watch, Woven Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
A refined men’s vintage Omega dress watch crafted entirely in solid 18k yellow gold and weighing an
18k Gold
$29,998
H 1.6 in W 1.2 in L 6 in
Omega 18k Gold 17.78ctw Round Pear Marquise Baguette Diamond Watch Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Montclair, NJ
Carat Weight: Approximately 17.78 carats Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Case Overall Height: 41.7mm
Diamond, 18k Gold
Omega 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Mechanical Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Omega Genève watch is a stunning timepiece characterized by its round design and manual
18k Gold
Vintage OMEGA 18K Gold Pearl Sapphire & Diamonds Grape Watch Bracelet Very RARE
By Omega
Located in Addison, TX
This stunning OMEGA wristwatch is a true treasure, with a luxurious 18K yellow gold bracelet and
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Omega Constellation 18K Gold Diamond Dial Women's Watch 123.55.27.20.05.002
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Never Worn Omega 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch. Bracelet adorned with diamonds in between the
18k Gold
Omega Constellation 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Bezel Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant full-size 36mm Omega Constellation 18k gold bracelet watch crafted in solid 18K yellow
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,248
H 1.38 in W 1.38 in Dm 1.38 in
Omega Classic 1360104 Gold Plated – Manual Wind – 1977 – Original Bracelet
By Omega
Located in London, GB
featuring its original gold-plated Omega bracelet — something becoming increasingly rare to find intact and
Stainless Steel
$25,000
Dm 1.34 in L 7.01 in
Vintage Omega Constellation Pie-Pan Dial 18K Brick-Link Bracelet Automatic
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
A superb and highly coveted Omega Constellation Pie-Pan executed entirely in solid 18-karat gold
18k Gold
Omega 18k White Gold & 1Ct Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Omega 18k White Gold & 1ct Diamond Bezel Mesh Bracelet Ladies Watch is a stunning piece that
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Covered Omega Slide Bracelet Watch
Located in Bradenton, FL
The covered watch bracelet has a Limoges enameled portrait covered lid and is adorned with ten
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Unavailable
OMEGA Lady's Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural and uniquely designed lady's Omega watch, the bracelet with French maker's mark
18k Gold
Omega Lady's Yellow Gold Tubogas DeVille Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in FR
Omega lady's 18k yellow gold Tubogas DeVille bracelet watch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega 18k yellow gold and diamond-set bracelet watch with concealed dial.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lady's 14K yellow gold Omega cover watch circa 1960's. It has a very comfortable mesh 10mm wide
14k Gold
9 Karat Gold and Rolled Gold Bracelet 1960s Omega Mechanical Watch
By Omega
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful vintage London 1961, 33mm watch diameter hand winding gold watch is in good working
9k Gold, Gold
Vintage Omega 18 Karat Gold Constellation Manhattan Bracelet Quartz Watch
By Omega
Located in Pikesville, MD
A wearable and chic all satin finished 18 karat yellow gold vintage Omega quartz timepiece from the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Deville Yellow Gold and Diamond Date Display Bracelet Lady's Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
watch box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case & Bracelet Diamonds on top case & lugs Roman Numeral Hour Markers
18k Gold
Vintage Omega Constellation 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch with Bracelet 1971
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with Black Inlay with Original Omega 14k Yellow Gold Filled Bracelet. Case size, 33mm x 39mm lug to lug
Vintage Omega Gold Bracelet Cover Watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique and lovely to the feel, this 1950s era bracelet does double duty as a watch. Gently domed
14k Gold, Gold
Omega 14k Yellow Gold Omega Watch Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Band: 14k Yellow Gold bracelet Dial: white Reference # Vintage Omega No box or papers
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega DeVille 1970s Gold Watch Bracelet
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, circa 1970s 18k gold watch bracelet by Omega, with brown dial signed Omega. Bracelet is
Gold
Omega 14k Gold Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add this amazing piece to your collection! Circa 1960s, this rare Omega watch bracelet is crafted
14k Gold
Omega Rare Lady's Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega rare lady's textured 18k yellow gold bracelet watch with manual-wind movement. 18k yellow
Omega Lady's White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in San Francisco, CA
Omega lady's 14k white gold and diamond bracelet watch with 18 round cut diamonds for a total
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Omega 14K Gold Diamond Ladies Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of this Omega watch, a testament to refined craftsmanship. Encased in 14k
Diamond, 14k Gold
Omega Gold and Platinum Ladies Bracelet Watch, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Evening Bracelet Style / Reference A 7734
OMEGA - Ladies' White Gold Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in PARIS, FR
OMEGA - Ladies' White Gold Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Bracelet Watch Jewelry watch in 18k white gold
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Omega Constellation Automatic Gold & Steel Bracelet Watch Ref 3681201 Cal. 1120
By Omega
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 60237778 Case Size: 36mm (not counting the crown) Case Thickness: 10mm Bracelet: Yellow Gold & Stainless
Gold, Steel
Vintage Omega 14K Yellow Gold Watch
By Omega
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 14K yellow gold Omega watch with mesh bracelet. Weight: 55.4 grams Case measurements: 23 mm
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Lady's Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby De Ville Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
ruby and diamond link bracelet with a concealed white gold clasp, diamonds approx. 5.5 cts total, dial
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies 14k Gold Omega Hidden Wrist Watch w/ Chevron Weave Link Wide Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Omega Movement: Mechanical - 17 Jewels - Cal. 483 Case, Bezel & Bracelet Material
14k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Opal Bracelet Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1980
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Omega ladies 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet watch, measuring 7 1/8 inch in length and 7/8 inch
Opal, 14k Gold
Omega Rose Gold Seamaster Professional Diver's Wristwatch with Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
with luminous-style hour markers. 18k rose gold Omega bracelet, will fit apx. 7-inch wrist. Pre-owned
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Iconic Omega Constellation Ref 396.12.01. 18ct Yellow Gold Case/Bracelet. c1995
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
gold case and desirable stainless steel and full bar 18k yellow gold bracelet. This example
Yellow Gold
Omega 14Kt. Gold Mid Century Design with Unique Pendant Slide Bracelet 1950's
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century / A 5743 METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt
Sold
W 0.75 in Dm 0.75 in L 7 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch Bracelet Omega Movement
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Omega Watch company in the 1950's. The watch is made of 18 karat (tested) yellow gold. The watch cover
White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Omega Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Omega watch bracelet is the perfect mix of elegance and boldness. Be unique with this Omega
Diamond, Gold
Omega Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Citrine Retro Charm Watch Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely and fun watch/bracelet created by Omega in the 1950's. Features two charms (one of which is
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Ladies Gold Platinum Diamond Pearl and Enamel Covered Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Omega Very Scarce High Jewelry / watch Collection Covered Bracelet ladies Wrist Watch. A
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Omega Seamaster Automatic Gold Filled Modernist Bracelet Watch from 1970's
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modernist / Seamaster METAL / MATERIAL
Vintage 9ct Omega Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Portland, England
An elegant and classic 9ct Gold Omega Ladies Wristwatch with an original and stunning gold bracelet
Gold
Sold
H 0.71 in W 0.56 in
Vintage Omega Manual Wind Bracelet Watch, Snake Scale Pattern, All 14K Gold Lv
By Omega
Located in Austin, TX
This 14 karat yellow gold watch is a classic and beautifully preserved Omega Manual Wind watch. The
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega lady's 18k yellow gold and diamond bracelet wristwatch. Omega manual-wind movement. 24 full
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Omega Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
lady’s 18K white gold and diamond bracelet watch. Lenght 165mm
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Opal Bracelet Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1980
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Omega ladies 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet watch, measuring 7 1/8 inch in length and 7/8 inch
Opal, 14k Gold
Retro Omega Gold Dress Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
bracelet watch. Circa 1960's, this sleek design with square case has a silver-toned face and gold numeral
Gold, 18k Gold
Omega Lady's Yellow Gold and Opal Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Omega Lady's 14k Yellow Gold and Opal Bracelet Watch, circa 1970s.
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Omega White Gold Constellation Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an extremely rare Omega Constellation in 18k white gold from the 1960s. Typically this
18k Gold, White Gold
Omega Lady's Yellow Gold Concealed-Dial Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 18k yellow gold quadruple signed (dial, movement, case back, bracelet clasp) fancy concealed
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Omega rolled gold custom made ladies bracelet watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
An 1940s adjustable ladies reticulated custom made Omega bracelet watch in 18 kt rolled gold
Omega Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch Designed by Gilbert Albert
By Omega
Located in Paris, IDF
An 18k yellow gold Omega lady's bracelet watch with diamond bezel. Designed by Swiss jeweler
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Vintage 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Classic Wide Bracelet Manual Watch
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Signature Omega Gold Clasp & Signature Omega Manual Winder Signed Omega Swiss Made Mechanical 18
18k Gold
Sold
H 0.99 in W 0.95 in L 6.7 in
Omega 18 Karat Gold Diamond Set Double Tiger Eye Dial Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in New york, NY
is so famous for having created throughout this period. Additionally, the present Omega bracelet
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Original Design OMEGA Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 1940's 18 karat Gold and Diamond Omega Bracelet Watch with Inergrated clasp
OMEGA Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch with Diamond Dial
By Omega
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine Omega integrated bracelet wristwatch. Signed 14k yellow gold case with unset pave diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold
Omega Constelation Day Date Steel and Gold Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Greenwich, CT
Omega Constellation 18k yellow gold and steel case and bracelet. Quartz movement with a black
Omega Yellow Gold Gem Set Free Form Bracelet Wristwatch circa 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Omega watch, just in case you're late for an au-go-go dance party! Unique, to say the least
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Solebury, PA
This Omega yellow gold ladies watch and bracelet is a manual wind timepiece with the gold Omega
18K diamond, ruby, sapphire and pearl Omega watch bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K bracelet set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and pearls. There is an Omega watch which is
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Omega DeVille Ladies Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Carlisle, GB
, classic bracelet, and Omega quartz movement The bracelet is stainless steel and the watch is gold plated
Gold Plate
Sold
H 6.11 in W 0.63 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.63 in L 0.99 in
18 Karat 1950s Omega Double Marquis Diamond Set Flower Concealed Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in New york, NY
specially designed Marquis Diamond Set Double Wild flower Motif Concealed Omega cocktail bracelet watch
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
Vintage Cartier Santos Automatic 25mm Watch Santos de Cartier Octo SM 18k and SS
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Santos Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow gold. 25mm Ladies Automatic Movement. Condition: Has Cracks on the white dial. Review photos. Details...
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Hermes gold 1997 H HEURE MEDIUM 30MM Watch Gold Epsom
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Heure H watch (Medium model, 30 mm) is crafted in yellow gold–plated steel with a cream sunburst dial. It features a sleek square case (lug-to-lug 30 mm, w...
Christian Lacroix Haute-Couture Crimson Draped Silk Chiffon Gown, FW 1999
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
This Christian Lacroix dress from the Fall-Winter 1999 haute couture collection is an asymmetrical masterpiece crafted in rich crimson silk chiffon. The one-shoulder design features ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. ROLEX Cellini 3808 Mechanical Windup. Milanese bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Rolex Cellini Watch with attached 18k White Gold Milanese Bracelet 1600 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 3808. 1970 Circa Case Is 18k White Gold. Bracelet is 18k White Gold Beau...
18k Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Soldered on Bracelet This Patek Philippe Vintage Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Couture c.1920’s Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
COUTURE c.1920’s One-of-a-kind Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress Circa: 1920’s Style: Flapper Dress Color(s): Champagne Lined: No Unmarked Fabric Conten...
Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Circa 2016/17 - Teal - Exotic leather (Alligator) - Silver-tone hardware - Leather and chain-link shoulder strap - Front flap closure - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastenin...
$5,275
Size: FR 34 - IT 38 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed skirt suit. Structured jacket with high turn-over collar, front zip fastening, silk lining and Chanel style chain on the hem. Sold with matching knee...
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...
$11,107
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
18k Yellow Gold Omega Seamaster De Ville Men Watch
By Omega
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18k yellow gold Omega Men Watch. It is a Seamaster De Ville model. It is known as an elegant dress watch. It has a manual winding movement. The dial is champagne color and...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano Green Knit and Satin Evening Ensemble, SS 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A two-piece ensemble from Christian Dior by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 1999, consisting of a fitted cable-knit sweater and a coordinating column skirt in a muted seafoam green hue....
Alexander McQueen 2007 Collection Castle Skeleton Fairy Open Back Silk Gown 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Black Silk Dress Gown 2007 Collection Designer Size - 40. 100% Silk. Colors - Black and Gray, Print of Castle and Winged Skeletons. Cowl Neckline, Sleeveless, Back ...
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.