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Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli Gold Cufflinks
Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli Gold Cufflinks

Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli Gold Cufflinks

By Patek Philippe

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks by Patek Philippe. Cufflink Dimensions: 26mm x 13mm x 23mm Details: Weight: 25 grams Stamped Hallmarks: PPCo 750 9001-2856 *Free S...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Set Earrings
Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Set Earrings

Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Set Earrings

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning pair of rare 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe earrings. Each earring is composed of a pave round brilliant cut diamond set rhombus motif, suspending a single round brilliant...

Category

1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Set Earrings
Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Set Earrings

Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Set Earrings

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning pair of rare 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe earrings. Each earring is composed of a pave round brilliant cut diamond set rhombus motif, suspending a single round brilliant...

Category

1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Set Earrings 1.80 Carats
Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Set Earrings 1.80 Carats

Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Set Earrings 1.80 Carats

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning pair of rare 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe earrings. Each earring is composed of a pave round brilliant cut diamond set rhombus motif, suspending a single round brilliant...

Category

1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli Set Gondolo Silver Dial B&P 3578G-001
Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli Set Gondolo Silver Dial B&P 3578G-001

Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli Set Gondolo Silver Dial B&P 3578G-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k White Gold Gondolo Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied lapis lazuli set hour markers at 3, 6, 9 & 12 0'clock, a fixed 18k white gold bezel set with lapis lazuli...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli Set Gondolo Silver Dial B&P 3578G-001
Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli Set Gondolo Silver Dial B&P 3578G-001

Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli Set Gondolo Silver Dial B&P 3578G-001

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k White Gold Gondolo Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied lapis lazuli set hour markers at 3, 6, 9 & 12 0'clock, a fixed 18k white gold bezel set with lapis lazuli...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Patek Philippe Rectangular Lapis Lazuli White Gold Cufflinks
Patek Philippe Rectangular Lapis Lazuli White Gold Cufflinks

Patek Philippe Rectangular Lapis Lazuli White Gold Cufflinks

By Patek Philippe

Located in Southampton, PA

Subtle aesthetics, sophisticated taste and understated prestige create a sublime feel in these remarkable cufflinks from Patek Philippe which are made of exquisitely crafted 18K whit...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Rare Lapis Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Patek Philippe Rare Lapis Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Patek Philippe Rare Lapis Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks

By Patek Philippe

Located in Simpsonville, SC

These Patek Philippe Rare Lapis Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks embody timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship.

Category

Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Sapphire Lapis 18 Karat Gold Horse Head Letter Opener
Patek Philippe Sapphire Lapis 18 Karat Gold Horse Head Letter Opener

Patek Philippe Sapphire Lapis 18 Karat Gold Horse Head Letter Opener

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York City, NY

Very fine and rare letter opener by Patek Philippe, cicar 1960-70s. The letter opener is designed as a horse head with a satin like finish and polished gold hair made of 18k gold; th...

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Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Ellipse Model 3589 Lapis Lazuli Dial Automatic
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Ellipse Model 3589 Lapis Lazuli Dial Automatic

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Ellipse Model 3589 Lapis Lazuli Dial Automatic

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Ellipse Model 3589 Automatic Maker: Patek Philippe Model: 3589 Ellipse Year: c.1970 Material: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Carved Lapis Lazuli Movement: Automatic Case Measu...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Manual Wristwatch Ref 4241
Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Manual Wristwatch Ref 4241

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Manual Wristwatch Ref 4241

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare Yellow Gold Ladies Vintage Wristwatch, lapis lazuli dial, a fixed yellow gold polished bezel, a yellow gold fancy bracelet set with 22 lapiz lazuli panels, a brushed yellow go...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Manual Wristwatch Ref 4241
Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Manual Wristwatch Ref 4241

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Manual Wristwatch Ref 4241

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare Yellow Gold Ladies Vintage Wristwatch, lapis lazuli dial, a fixed yellow gold polished bezel, a yellow gold fancy bracelet set with 22 lapiz lazuli panels, a brushed yellow go...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Rare Cocktail Dress Watch Vintage Lapis Lazuli Set 4241
Patek Philippe Rare Cocktail Dress Watch Vintage Lapis Lazuli Set 4241

Patek Philippe Rare Cocktail Dress Watch Vintage Lapis Lazuli Set 4241

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Women's Dress Wristwatch, lapis lazuli dial, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel, an 18k yellow gold fancy bracelet set with 22 lapiz lazuli panels, an 18k y...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Rare Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Set Watch 4399/1
Patek Philippe Rare Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Set Watch 4399/1

Patek Philippe Rare Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Set Watch 4399/1

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A very rare vintage Cocktail watch by Patek Philippe in yellow gold. Featuring a lapis lazuli dial and diamond set bezel.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Diamond Set Watch 3727-2
Rare Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Diamond Set Watch 3727-2

Rare Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Diamond Set Watch 3727-2

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k Yellow Gold Gents Dress Wristwatch, rare lapis lazuli dial, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel set with lapis and 54 round brilliant cut diamonds, an 18k yellow gold jewellery styl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Extremely Rare Lady's Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
Patek Philippe Extremely Rare Lady's Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch

Patek Philippe Extremely Rare Lady's Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

An extremely rare Patek Philippe lady's bracelet watch, manufactured in 1973, constituted of 18k yellow gold square elements with internal blue enamel and applied gold decorations.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo Vintage 18 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Rare Ribbed Case
Patek Philippe Gondolo Vintage 18 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Rare Ribbed Case

Patek Philippe Gondolo Vintage 18 Karat Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Rare Ribbed Case

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 29 mm 18k White Gold Rare Gondolo Vintage Gents Dress Wristwatch, rare lapis lazuli dial, an 18k white gold ribbed case, an original 18k white gold ribbed bracelet with an 18k whit...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Lapis Gold Calatrava Cufflinks
Patek Philippe Lapis Gold Calatrava Cufflinks

Patek Philippe Lapis Gold Calatrava Cufflinks

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Patek Philippe Calatrava Cufflinks, 18K Yellow Gold with Lapis Lazuli and a double Hobnail Bezel.

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

PATEK PHILIPPE Flat Lapis Textured Yellow Gold Cufflinks
PATEK PHILIPPE Flat Lapis Textured Yellow Gold Cufflinks

PATEK PHILIPPE Flat Lapis Textured Yellow Gold Cufflinks

By Patek Philippe

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Flat Lapis Textured Cufflinks by Patek Philippe. Cufflink Dimensions: Front: 28 x 14mm Back: 5 x 19mm, 20mm or .8 inches from front to back.

Category

20th Century Swiss Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Cufflinks
Patek Philippe Calatrava Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Cufflinks

Patek Philippe Calatrava Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Cufflinks

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

These circa 2000 Patek Philippe Calatrava cufflinks feature a disc of Lapis Lazuli as a focal point and crafted in 18K yellow gold.

Category

Early 2000s Swazi Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Square Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Patek Philippe Square Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Patek Philippe Square Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cufflinks

By Patek Philippe

Located in Southampton, PA

The pair is designed by Patek Philippe and made of 18K yellow gold.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse Lapis Gold Cufflinks
Patek Philippe Ellipse Lapis Gold Cufflinks

Patek Philippe Ellipse Lapis Gold Cufflinks

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Elipse Cufflinks, measuring 5/8 X 1/2 Inch across the top and finished in Blue Guilloche Enamel. Comes in Original Patek Philippe Suede Pouch.

Category

1990s Swiss Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual winding. 18k yellow gold open face case with lapis lazuli accents on the bezel, case back and bale (45mm diameter). Gilt dial with black Breguet numerals; subsidiary seconds. ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Gold and Lapis Lazuli Patek Philippe Ladies Watch, circa 1950s
Gold and Lapis Lazuli Patek Philippe Ladies Watch, circa 1950s

Gold and Lapis Lazuli Patek Philippe Ladies Watch, circa 1950s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Banbury, GB

This beautiful watch is special when looked at closely but understated enough to be suitable for regular wear. The square dial is surrounded by curved lapis lazuli to the left and ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Patek Philippe White Gold Wristwatch with Bracelet and Lapis Dial Ref 3733/1
Patek Philippe White Gold Wristwatch with Bracelet and Lapis Dial Ref 3733/1

Patek Philippe White Gold Wristwatch with Bracelet and Lapis Dial Ref 3733/1

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Patek Philippe 18k White Gold Wristwatch, with Bracelet and Lapis Lazuli Dial, Ref. 3733/1, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli Gold Cufflinks
1970s Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli Gold Cufflinks

1970s Patek Philippe Lapis Lazuli Gold Cufflinks

By Patek Philippe

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of 18k yellow gold circa 1970s cufflinks, designed by Patek Philippe, set with lapis lazuli. Cufflink top - 26mm x 12mm.

Category

20th Century Swiss Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Wristwatch
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Wristwatch

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This rare Patek Philippe rectangle shaped watch is an unusual yellow gold watch with a beautiful Lapis Lazuli dial.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Bracelet Wristwatch
Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Bracelet Wristwatch

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Bracelet Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An absolutely stunning 18k yellow gold bracelet watch with diamond-set bezel and Lapis Lazuli dial marked Patek Philippe Geneva. A very rare piece from the 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe White Gold Rectangular Bracelet Watch with Lapis Lazuli Accents
Patek Philippe White Gold Rectangular Bracelet Watch with Lapis Lazuli Accents

Patek Philippe White Gold Rectangular Bracelet Watch with Lapis Lazuli Accents

By Patek Philippe

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Patek Philippe 18k white gold bracelet watch. 18-jewel manual-wind movement, number 1177863, case number 2743194, Ref 3578/1.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Lapis and Diamond Watch, Earrings, and Ring Set
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Lapis and Diamond Watch, Earrings, and Ring Set

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Lapis and Diamond Watch, Earrings, and Ring Set

By Patek Philippe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An Incredibly Rare and Unsual Lapis and Diamond Wristwatch, Ring, and Earrings Set by Patek Philippe.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage Lapis Lazuli 18k White Gold 3579G
Patek Philippe Vintage Lapis Lazuli 18k White Gold 3579G

Patek Philippe Vintage Lapis Lazuli 18k White Gold 3579G

By Patek Philippe

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5352 Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Model: Vintage Model Ref: 3579G Age: Circa 1950's Gender: Unisex Complete With: Presentation Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Mo...

Category

Vintage 1950s British Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold 3727 Wristwatch
Patek Philippe Vintage Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold 3727 Wristwatch

Patek Philippe Vintage Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold 3727 Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W6151 Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Model: Vintage Model Ref: 3727 Age: Circa 1990's Gender: Unisex Complete With: Presentation Box & Extract From Archives Dial: Blue Baton Glas...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990's Patek Philippe Vintage Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 3727 Wristwatch
1990's Patek Philippe Vintage Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 3727 Wristwatch

1990's Patek Philippe Vintage Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 3727 Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 1990's Patek Philippe Vintage Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 3727 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Presentation Box & Extract from Archives dated 1990's *Case Size: 30mm by 31m...

Category

1990s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Wind Bracelet Wristwatch
Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Wind Bracelet Wristwatch

Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Wind Bracelet Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A 1970's Lady's Patek Philippe Diamond and Lapis Bracelet Watch in 18k Yellow Gold.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

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Patek Philippe for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in. 

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Patek Philippe

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Patek Philippe watches hold their value very well due to their immense popularity among collectors. Patek Philippe is one of the world's premier watchmakers with over 150 years of experience. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and contemporary Patek Philippe watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    What the Patek Philippe logo means has a range of interpretations. Some people equate it with power. Others see it as a symbol of prestige, wealth or strength. What isn't up for debate is what inspired the logo called the Calatrava. The emblem appeared on the banners of the Calatrava knights, who defended the Spanish city of Calatrava from Arabian invaders during the 12th century. Shop a wide variety of Patek Philippe watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Patek Philippe watches are commonly seen as the best brand for Swiss watches, particularly because of their quality, level of expertise, and value. In the manufacturing process there are often 60 steps needed even for subtle aspects which also adds to the cost.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All of Patek Philippe’s watch models are collector’s items and popular in their own right. The widely coveted Nautilus sports watch line, for example, has been produced without interruption for more than four decades, but it’s hard to say which of the brand’s watches is the most popular because different models cater to different needs and preferences. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly-vetted vintage and contemporary Patek Philippe watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Some of the less expensive Patek Philippe watches are priced between $19,000 and $30,000 USD. Within this price range, buyers can choose from Calatrava, Nautilus and Aquanaut. There are plenty of Patek Philippe watches to choose from on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    What is so special about Patek Philippe comes down mostly to the quality of the timepieces that the watchmaker produces. Skilled artisans make each watch entirely by hand, with a process that can take nine months for a very basic timepiece or up to two years for highly complex watches. The Swiss watchmaker also uses fine materials like precious metals and has a reputation for engineering very precise movements for timekeeping. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Patek Philippe watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Patek Philippe is older than Rolex. The Swiss luxury watchmaker opened in Geneva in 1839. Rolex was founded 66 years later in 1905 in London, UK. In 1908, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Patek Philippe watches and Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers.