Patek Philippe 9002 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel Calatrava Ellipse Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
They have an ellipse-shaped design adorned with the brand's iconic Calatrava cross motif, enhancing their minimalist aesthetic. Hallmarks include: Patek Philippe Genève, 750, and the...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$27,500
H 0.91 in W 0.79 in L 7.01 in
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. — 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tysons, VA
Markers: Baton Indexes Hands: Feuille Movement: Manual Wind, Swiss Bracelet: Integrated Textured 18K Yellow Gold Clasp: Fold-Over Length: Approx. 7 inches Clasp Stamp: PATEK PHILIPPE...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Manual Wind Roman Dial Yellow Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Calatrava Manual Wind Roman Dial Wristwatch by Patek Philippe. Model: Calatrava Movement Type: Manual Wind Case Size: 33mm Crystal: Anti-glare Sapphire Weight: 40.6 g...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Brooch Pin
By Patek Philippe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Geneve 750 RODD F35001893
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Nautilus 18kt Yellow Gold & Sapphire Crystal Cuff Links
By Patek Philippe
Located in San Diego, CA
Patek Philippe Vintage Nautilus Cuff Links Style: Cuff Links Condition: Vintage - As is Condition - Unpolished Ref. number: 9038 8271 Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size / Measurements:...
Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1955 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Fancy Lug Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, 18K, .750, 643,002 Dimensions: Approx. slightly over 21mm wide (excluding crown), 38.5mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Silver ...
18k Gold
$13,500
H 2.5 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Antique Patek Philippe Pearl And Diamond Ladies Pendant Watch In 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Norwood, NJ
The interior cuvette is engraved “No. 11404 / Patek, Philippe & Cie / Genève” and marked “750,” denoting 18 karat gold purity.
Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Excellent) Weight: 18.0 grams Face Dimensions: 16mm x 14.5mm Diamonds: Approx. 0.50 carats Marked: 'Patek Philippe Geneve Swiss' '750' and swiss assay marks Box: Pla...
Diamond, 18k Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE for TIFFANY & Co. Vintage 18k Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Narberth, PA
The back of the latch is stamped "PATEK PHILIPPE", "GENEVE", "SWISS", and with a "750" purity mark.
Gold, 18k Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE for Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
The back of the latch is stamped "PATEK PHILIPPE", "GENEVE", "SWISS", and with a "750" purity mark.
18k 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 adjust, No. 1149123.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 1980s 18 Karat Gold Textured Necklace
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
The perfect necklace for elegant or casual wear. Stamped Patek Philippe Geneve, 750 with makers marks an the number 1 over 70 .
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch Ref 4830/1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Comes with box and tags from Patek Philippe. Details: Movement: Quartz function hours/minutes Case Size: 26 x 23mm Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Length: 6 3/4" Dial: White dial w...
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch with Integral Bracelet Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Movement: Manual Winding Case Size: 31mm x 31mm Weight: 102.4g Length: Extended 8" Wrist, can be shortened Stamped: Patek Philippe Geneve 750 Inside lid: 18k 750 Patek...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Rare Lapis Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Dimensions: 0.75 L x 0.73 W Weight: 25.8 g Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Geneve, 750 All our measurements are approximate.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Golden Ellipse Wristwatch Ref 4831
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Band Length 7" Hallmarks: Patek Philippe Geneve 750 Geneve Swiss *Free Shipping within the United States* YOUR PRICE: $25,500 0943mmded
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby La Flamme Bracelet Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
With 28 rubies baguettes total weight .95ct 32 diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight .31ct 112 diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight .62ct Movement: Quartz Case Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Twenty 4 Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4908/11R
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
No. 4908/11R-010 Movement E-15 Quartz Condition Mint Case diameter 22mm x 26mm Water Resistance 25 meters/80 feet Function Hour, Minute Dial Color Brown Crystal S...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby La Flamme Bracelet Watch Ref 4808
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
With 40 square-cut diamonds, total weight 1.40cts Two square-cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color, total weight .37cts 223 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color, total w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18K White Gold Calatrava Cross Cufflinks 205.9089J3-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Currently retails at $4,360 Dimensions: 0.75" Diameter Weight: 18.8 g Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Geneve, 750, Swiss All our measurements are approximate.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Nautilus Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Stamped: Patek Philippe Geneve Swiss, PPCo, 750
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus White Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
Retail price approx. 6,000 in stores. Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Geneve, Swiss, 750, maker's mark, 18K swiss gold assay mark.
18k Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus Pink Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
These retail for approx. $6,000 in stores. Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, PPCo., Swiss, Geneve, 750, maker's mark, Swiss 18K gold assay mark.
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Gold And Diamond Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
This ladies' watch is exemplary of the artistry and craftsmanship that truly sets apart Patek creations. Marked "Patek Philippe / Geneve" and hallmarked "750" on the clasp, with a m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe & Co. 18k Rose Gold Nautilus Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Geneve, Swiss, 18K, 750, maker's mark.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse Solid Yellow Gold Key Chain
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ellipse D'or Blue Sunburst Key Chain by Patek Philippe. Details: Measurements: 27mm x 93mm Weight: 21 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Patek Philippe Geneve 9602-22166 750 *F...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe White Gold Calatrava Wrist Watch 18k
By Patek Philippe
Located in Litchfield, CT
Remark: “What could be more chic than an iconic Patek Philippe watch.” SIZE: 7 1/2 inches long, 32mm face WEIGHT: 76.0 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: Patek Philippe,...
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus Diamond Yellow And White Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow And Gold Diamond Nautilus Cufflinks by Patek Philippe. With 128 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity E color total weight approx. 3ct Details: Measurements: 22mm x 2...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Manual Wind Roman Dial Yellow Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Calatrava Manual Wind Roman Dial Wristwatch by Patek Philippe. Model: Calatrava Movement Type: Manual Wind Case Size: 33mm Crystal: Anti-glare Sapphire Weight: 40.6 g...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Diamond Onyx 18K White Gold Calatrava Cufflinks 2059108G001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Dimensions: 0.75" Diameter Weight: 22 g Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Geneve, Swiss, 750 All our measurements are approximate.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1953 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Hooded Lug Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
It retains a crisp hallmark Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, 18K, .750, case number, note the numerous hand-engraved watchmaker's marks showing an extensive hi...
18k Gold
1960 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Ref. 3257 Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
It still retains some of the original factory finishing. Case markings: Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, 18K, .750, Ref. 3257, 2,608,101 Dimensions: 15mm wide (excluding crown), 26mm...
18k Gold
1960's Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Ref. 3306 Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
Case markings: Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, 18K, .750, Ref. 3306, 2,627,664 Dimensions: 16mm wide (excluding crown), 27mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Silver with gold applied baton...
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
Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, Swiss, 18K, .750, case number, ref. 1289 Dimensions: 21mm wide (excluding crown), 28mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Silver with ...
18k 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
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Country of origin: Switzerland Serial no.: 974,629 Year built: c. 1952; sold December 19th, 1952 Model: Ref. 1588, so called ...
18k Gold
1960 PATEK PHILIPPE Rare Albert Gilbert "Manta Ray" Ladies 18K Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, 18K, .750, Ref. 3257, 698,508 Case markings (outside): “Stan - 1935–1960 - Dorothy" Dimensions: 16mm wide at widest point, 26...
18k Gold
Vintage Patek Phillippe Ellipse Watch and Matching Cufflinks in 18k Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, England
These are composed of a cushion shaped plaque decorated with greyish-blue enamel capped with a rock crystal tablet. Signed to the back ‘Patek Philippe, Geneve’ hallmarked 750. Both...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse Blue Enamel Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome blue enamel and 18K yellow gold cufflinks from the "Ellipse" collection by Patek Philippe. Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Geneve, 750, maker's mark.
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 with stick hour markers; integrated textured bracelet with gold over the clasp Mark...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe White Gold Large Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Blue Enamel Large Cufflinks by Patek Philippe. Details: Measurements: 22mm x 19mm x 24mm Weight: 40.6 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Patek-Philippe 750 Geneve 90041...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
Excellent workmanship and very smart cufflinks. Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Swiss, Swish Hallmarks, Geneve, 750.
Agate, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Cross 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Current retail price from their official website - $4698 Condition - Excellent Dimensions: 0.88" L, 0.75 Diameter Weight: 16.4 g Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Geneve, Swiss, 750, mak...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Cross 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Current retail price from their official website - $4698 Condition - Excellent Dimensions: 0.88" L, 0.75 Diameter Weight: 16.4 g Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Geneve, Swiss, 750, mak...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Triple Signed Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, 1890
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold triple signed pocket watch by Patek Philippe 1890. Works great, a must have. Details: Case Size: 46mm (20s) Weight: 76.8 grams Movement: Manual wind Dial: Porcelain D...
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold 18 Karat Cufflinks, 1970s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Geneva, CH
Refined and elegant in their simplicity yet displaying great presence. Made in GENEVE SWITZERLAND. Cufflinks signed PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE, numbered.
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ellipse Wristwatch with Integral Braclet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Details: Movement: Manual Winding, Number 1320513 Case Size: 32mm x 28mm, 6mm Thickness Weight: 85.6 grams Length: 7" Stamped: Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve, Swiss, 18k, 750, 275...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse Calatrava Blue Enamel Large White Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Ellipse Calatrava Blue Enamel Large Cufflinks by Patek Philippe. Details: Measurements: 22mm x 20mm x 21mm Weight: 28.8 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Patek Philipp...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus Calatrava Cross Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Perfect for black-tie occasions or adding a discreet signature of horological excellence to any tailored ensemble, these cufflinks embody the timeless design principles and masterful...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Large Nautilus Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Smaller current model retails for approx. $11500 Dimensions: 0.88" L x 0.81" W Weight: 29.4 g Hallmarks: Patek Philippe Geneve, Swiss, 750, Gold assay mark, maker's mark All our me...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Diamond Onyx 18K White Gold Calatrava Cufflinks 2059108G001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The secure fastening ensures a comfortable fit, making these cufflinks not only a stylish accessory but also a symbol of Patek Philippe's commitment to excellence. Currently Retails...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Vintage Lady's Diamond Bracelet Watch, Ref. 4178
By Patek Philippe
Located in Lucerne, CH
Comes with Extract from the Archives by Patek Philippe. Model: Golden Ellipse Ref.: 4178 Period: 1974 Movement: manual winding Dial: matt silvered with applied baton markers Glass: ...
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
Complete with integrated 18K white gold textured mesh bracelet with Patek Philippe Geneve hallmark and Swiss 750 gold marks, weighing 101 grams total, fits wrists up to 7 inches.
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse D'or Blue Sunburst Tiger Head Large Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Ellipse D'or Blue Sunburst Tiger Head Large Cufflinks by Patek Philippe. Details: Measurements: 22mm x 20mm x 15mm Weight: 27 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Patek Philipp...
Yellow 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 Yellow Gold 26mm .
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 offered by WatchFacts.
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.
Patek Philippe Gold Ellipse Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Marked Patek Philippe, Geneve, 9002, 8451, 750. Weight is 26.0 grams.
18k Gold
1970s Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Weight is 23.9 grams. Marked 9001, 160, Patek Philippe, 750, Geneve.
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Wristwatch Nautilus 4700 in 18k Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Features a black ridged dial with the date at 3 o'clock and an 18K yellow gold bracelet. Stamped Patek-Philippe Geneve Nautilus 750 Case measures 27mm x 29mm, interior measurement...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$645 / set
H 0.6 in W 0.6 in D 0.87 in
Pair of David Yurman Cufflinks in Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of cufflinks by renowned American designer David Yurman exemplifies his signature ability to blend timeless sophistication with innovative craftsmanship. Crafted in...
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
A true icon of the much-coveted category of World Time watches, this rare model represents an important milestone in the history of one of the brand's signature complications.
Just because the dial says Geneva — or the alluring French version of the city's name, Genève — it doesn’t mean your timepiece was crafted in the watchmaking capital.
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.
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