PATEK PHILIPPE for TIFFANY & Co. Vintage 18k Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Narberth, PA
face of the watch also features two gold hands, and is decorated with the "PATEK PHILIPPE" signature
Gold, 18k Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE for Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
face of the watch also features two gold hands, and is decorated with the "PATEK PHILIPPE" signature
18k Gold
Unavailable
Patek Philippe Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Westfield, NJ
White dial with baton hours, (24mm) signed Patek Philippe Geneve, with a subsidiary dial signed
14k Gold
Patek Philippe Gold And Diamond Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
truly sets apart Patek creations. Marked "Patek Philippe / Geneve" and hallmarked "750" on the clasp
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE Gold 37mm Watch Ref. 2481
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
Classic and timeless 18K yellow gold 37mm wristwatch by Patek Philippe. It features a manual
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Five-Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome gold pocket watch by Patek Philippe is an exemplary specimen of superior Swiss
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Five-Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome gold pocket watch by Patek Philippe is an exemplary specimen of superior Swiss
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe White Gold Calatrava Wrist Watch 18k
By Patek Philippe
Located in Litchfield, CT
: None HALLMARKS: Patek Philippe, Geneve, Swiss, 750 for 18k, goldsmith's mark STOCK NUMBER: 23817
18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. Inside the case is stamped Patek Philippe, Geneve, 750, 18k. Manual wind movement, 18 jewels, 5 position
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Tegolino Manual Wind 18K Gold Gubelin Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
original Patek Philippe and the bracelet is not stamped Patek. The clasp is stamped 750, Gubelin (logo
Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Manual Wind Roman Dial Yellow Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
: Manual Wind Hallmarks: Patek Philippe Geneve Swiss Made 750 *Free Shipping within the United States* Your
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1953 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Hooded Lug Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1953 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Ladies Hooded Lug Watch - 18K Gold Very Fine & Rare - Fabulous Design - 1
18k Gold
1960 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Ref. 3257 Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1960 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Ladies Ref. 3257 Watch - 18K Gold Very Fine & Rare
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch with Integral Bracelet Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Stamped: Patek Philippe Geneve 750 Inside lid: 18k 750 Patek Philippe & Co Geneve Swiss Ref 3543/2
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Five-Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome gold pocket watch by Patek Philippe is an exemplary specimen of superior Swiss
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960's Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Ref. 3306 Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1960's PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Ladies Ref. 3306 Watch - 18K Gold Very Fine & Rare
18k Gold
1957 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Midsize Cushion Hourglass Watch, Ref. 2413
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1957 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Midsize Cushion Hourglass Watch, Ref. 2413 - 18K
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby La Flamme Bracelet Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Patek Philippe Lady's 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby La Flamme Bracelet Watch, Ref. 4806/011J
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.58 in W 0.95 in
1952 PATEK PHILIPPE Mens "Pagoda" Serpico Y Laino Watch - Original with Papers
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
material: 18K gold Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve, Swiss, .750, 1588, 671,383, Ref
18k Gold
Sold
H 1.11 in W 0.83 in
1945 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Handwound Ref. 1289 Dress Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, Swiss, 18K, .750, case number, ref. 1289 Dimensions: 21mm
18k Gold
1960 PATEK PHILIPPE Rare Albert Gilbert "Manta Ray" Ladies 18K Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1960 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Ladies Rare "Manta Ray" 18K Gold Watch - Albert Gilbert Designed True
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby La Flamme Bracelet Watch Ref 4808
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
clasp, Length 7" Stramps: Patek Philippe Geneve 750
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ref 3516 18k White Gold Manual Vintage C1964 Mens' Watch + Cert
By Patek Philippe
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
." ~~~ Classy & Sophisticated 18K Gold Patek Philippe Geneve reference 3516, serial # 43XXXX Gents' Wristwatch
White Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Ellipse Bracelet Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
truly sets apart Patek creations. Marked "Patek Philippe / Geneve / Swiss" and hallmarked
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch Ref 4830/1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Crystal: Sapphire crystal Weight: 92.3 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Patek Philippe Genève 750 *Free Shipping
Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.52 in W 0.27 in Dm 1.3 in
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calatrava Clous de Paris Mens Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Stamford, CT
Philippe Patek timepieces. With each glance, you'll appreciate the watch’s dedication to precision and
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE Yellow Gold, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Wristwatch Ref 4323
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Movement Number: 1.275.997 Stamped Hallmarks: Patek Phillipe 750 Geneve *Free Shipping within the United
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Golden Ellipse Wristwatch Ref 4831
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Gold with 18k Yellow Gold clasp. Band Length 7" Hallmarks: Patek Philippe Geneve 750 Geneve Swiss
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Twenty 4 Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4908/11R
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Patek Philippe Ladies 18k yellow gold and diamond Twenty 4 wristwatch, Ref. 4908/11R. This watch
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Patek Phillippe Ellipse Watch and Matching Cufflinks in 18k Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, England
‘Patek Philippe, Geneve’ hallmarked 750. Both watch and cufflinks will be provided with a valuation for
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 1980s 18 Karat Gold Textured Necklace
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Designed and manufactured by the renown Swiss watch company Patek Philippe, they created a limited
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Diamond Onyx 18K White Gold Calatrava Cufflinks 2059108G001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Simpsonville, SC
: Patek Philippe, Geneve, Swiss, 750 All our measurements are approximate.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ellipse d'Or Cufflinks by Patek Philippe
By Patek Philippe
Located in Zurich, CH
most iconic and popular collections of the prestigious Swiss watch brand Patek Philippe. The cufflinks
Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.79 in D 0.71 in Dm 6.8 in L 2.49 in
Universal Genève 1950 Swiss Retro Modernist Bangle Watch In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Universal Genève
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernist bangle-watch designed by Universal Genève. Beautiful statement piece created in
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Swiss by Gilbert Albert 1960 Important Ring 18Kt Gold with Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent ring designed by Gilbert Albert (1930-2019) for Patek Philippe. This extremely rare
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Lady's Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe lady's gold watch, Swiss Mechanical manual wind movement, round case, silver dial
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Triple Signed Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, 1890
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Hallmarks: Patek Philippe & Cie Geneve PPco 18k 211250 No 99354 Patek Philippe & Co Geneve 750 Patek Logo
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Vintage Lady's Diamond Bracelet Watch, Ref. 4178
By Patek Philippe
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautiful and extremely comfortable lady's diamond bracelet watch by Patek Philippe goes well
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 35MM 18K White Gold Mesh Bracelet Gray Dial Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Movement: Automatic Bracelet: Integrated Mesh Clasp: Deployant Hallmark: Patek Philippe Geneve, Swiss 750
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 2484
By Patek Philippe
Located in Stamford, CT
Philippe 18k gold Outside case: engraved FKD 18k Inside case: 750 Patek Philippe & Co, Geneva, Ref, 2484
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ellipse Wristwatch with Integral Braclet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold Ellipse wristwatch with copper-color dial. Ref. 3745/2. This watch
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe White Gold Jumbo Ellipse Wristwatch Ref 3604, circa 1978
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
textured pattern of the band. Additionally, it is marked on the clasp "Patek Phillipe Geneve 750." Movement
White Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
: Patek Philippe, Swiss, Swish Hallmarks, Geneve, 750.
Agate, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Large Nautilus Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Simpsonville, SC
. $11500 Dimensions: 0.88" L x 0.81" W Weight: 29.4 g Hallmarks: Patek Philippe Geneve, Swiss, 750, Gold
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Diamond Onyx 18K White Gold Calatrava Cufflinks 2059108G001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Simpsonville, SC
: 0.75" Diameter Weight: 23.4 g Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Geneve, Swiss, 750 All our measurements are
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Geneve 750, 3671, White Dial Certified Authentic
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Geneve 750 Reference #:3671. Patek Philippe 3671 Mens Hand Wind Watch White Dial 18k
Certified Patek Philippe Geneve 7503671 with Band
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Geneve 750 Reference #:3671. . Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Geneve Gold Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Signature. Also, original purchase documents for Genuine PATEK PHILIPPE purchase, and regular PATEK PHILIPPE
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Geneve 7 50 3544, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Geneve 750 Reference #: 3544. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Gold 32 MM
Sold
W 1.03 in Dm 1.03 in
Patek Philippe Calatrava with 36 Diamonds Lady 4820/001 Full 750 18k Solid Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
PATEK PHILIPPE & Cie Genève Founded in 1839 For the discerning ones Wear Patek Philippe watch
Diamond, Gold
Patek Philippe 2461 Tegola 18k Solid Gold Tank Tegolino Ciraca 1955
By Patek Philippe
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
PATEK PHILIPPE Genève Founded in 1839 For the discerning ones Wear Patek Philippe watch it's
Gold
Sold
H 1.23 in W 1.03 in Dm 1.03 in
Patek Philippe Calatrava Full Set with 36 Diamonds Lady 4820 18k White Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
PATEK PHILIPPE & Cie Genève Founded in 1839 For the discerning ones Wear Patek Philippe watch
Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 1.38 in W 1.38 in Dm 1.38 in
Patek Philippe Calatrava 2591 18k Gold 23-300 Geneva 1950 Ellipse Disco Volante
By Patek Philippe
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
PATEK PHILIPPE Genève Founded in 1839 For the discerning ones Wear Patek Philippe watch it's
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Mini Calatrava 4706/11 18k Solid Gold 4706 Queen Elizabeth II Fav
By Patek Philippe
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
PATEK PHILIPPE Genève Founded in 1839 For the discerning ones Wear Patek Philippe watch it's
Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Wristwatch Nautilus 4700 in 18k Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
ridged dial with the date at 3 o'clock and an 18K yellow gold bracelet. Stamped Patek-Philippe Geneve
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Halston Vintage F/W 1997 Crystal Sequin Beaded Silver Nude Dress Gown
By Halston
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From Halston's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this rare and breathtaking strapless gown was designed by Randolph Duke and originally debuted on the runway worn by Helena Christensen. T...
$19,693
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen beige angora wool and shearling coat, c. 1999-2001
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in London, GB
▪ Givenchy beige maxi coat ▪ Designed by Alexander McQueen ▪ Large shearling collar and cuffs ▪ Double breasted ▪ Center pleat to the back ▪ 65% Angora, 35% Wool ▪ 100% Acetate linin...
Tiffany & Co. France Diamond Platinum Pt950 Clover Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Tiffany & Co. France Diamond Platinum Pt950 Clover Stud Earrings are a timeless symbol of elegance and good fortune. Made in France and crafted from the finest platinum PT950, th...
Diamond, Platinum
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
$753Sale Price|20% Off
Christian Dior Vintage Dior Dolls Neons Pants US Size 8
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage DIOR DOLLS neons pants in vibrant colors featuring woment profiles and flowers Two back pockets. Faux pockets at front. Button closures. Silver toned buttons...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
Chanel Grand Sac Boy 2015 Black Leather Golden HDW Chanel Large Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Chanel Boy bag in aged quilted black leather and gold metal, wide front flap with double-press Boy clasp, black canvas interior with a large pocket closed by a zip with a logo ...
$3,259
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Shiny black iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and gold hardware. Double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-lock clos...
Fendi Baguette Black Swan Feather-like Sequins Beaded Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Black Swan Feather-like Sequins Beaded Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag. Discover another classic vintage Fendi baguette with rare feathe...
$5,704
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
Chanel Vintage Gold Double Chain CC Medallion Waist Belt
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1984 collection Gold Plated The belt is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 35” Comes with box IMPORTA...
Jean Paul Gaultier Dramatic Goth Dress Gown with Flowing Cape New
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dramatic goth black sleeveless gown with attached cape by Jean Paul Gaultier. Fashioned of a weighty silk rayon with deep plunging sheer neckline and flowing sheer cape. Offers con...
Yohji Yamamoto black wool gabardine coat with exaggerated pockets, fw 2004
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
Yohji Yamamoto; black wool gabardine maxi coat with exaggerated external flap pockets and belt buckle fastenings on waist and neck. Fall-Winter 2004 - The same coat is in the...
Chanel Vintage Multi Strand Black Lambskin Leather and Gold Chain Belt, 1984
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Chanel Vintage 1984 Medallion Round Pendant Iconic CC Logo Black Leather Triple 3 Strands Layers intertwined Chain Link Chunky Signed and dated on hook. From 1984. Made in ...
$14,286
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano cropped jacket from the Fall-Winter 2006 collection in deep burgundy. Constructed with hair-on lamb forming a wide shawl collar and overlapping front ...
It shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. Collectors simply love Patek Philippe watches.
The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Catering to the glitterati of Europe, the pair counted among their clients Tolstoy, Pope Pius IX and Queen Victoria, as well as Countess Koscowicz of Hungary, for whom they created the first Swiss-made wristwatch in 1868. They also had their eye on the American market and in 1851 entered an arrangement with Tiffany & Co. still in effect today.
During the Great Depression, brothers Jean and Charles Stern, who had previously supplied Patek Philippe with watch dials, bought the company, and it continues to be run by the Stern family today.
Under the Sterns, the house has developed some of its most famous models, including the Calatrava, an elegantly minimal dress watch introduced in 1932 and named for the Calatrava Cross (the company’s logo since 1887), and the Nautilus, the brand’s first sports watch, conceived by legendary designer Gérald Genta in 1976.
Despite the house’s longevity, it’s rumored that it has manufactured fewer than a million Patek watches, making each one all the more coveted. (The brand's pieces are understandably attractive to counterfeiters — make sure you know how to spot a fake Patek Philippe watch.)
Find authentic Patek Philippe watches, cufflinks, bracelets and more on 1stDibs today.
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.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
Celebrate the season with a Patek watch made for enjoying the outdoors.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.
1stDibs dealers discuss the challenges of this unprecedented time, and the signs of hope.
Men, women and the watchmakers themselves are falling for the old-fashioned charm of retro timepieces.