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
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe, and you see that reputation justified in the craftsmanship present here
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GILBERT ALBERT 1970 Sculptural Organic Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds & Tourmaline
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Miami, FL
award winning prizes. He made important sculptural jewelry works for the Patek Philippe company and he
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow G...
$14,950
W 1.85 in D 1.07 in L 3.46 in
Gilbert Albert 1970 Swiss Modernist Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold Shell And Pearls
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Miami, FL
important sculptural jewelry works for the Patek Philippe company and he worked there as part of the
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,985
H 5 in W 0.98 in L 7.85 in
Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Miami, FL
important sculptural jewelry works for the Patek Philippe company and he worked there as part of the
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Gold,...
Patek Philippe Handwriting Vintage Watch Ref. 1590 18k YG .750
By Patek Philippe
Located in Stuart, FL
Vintage Patek Philippe Handwriting Watch Ref. 1590 Ser# 655670 Watchcase: 35mm Brown Patek
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
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
Patek Philippe "La Flamme" Ladies Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe "La Flamme" Ladies watch in 18K Yellow Gold. White dial with black Arabic numerals
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Gold And Diamond Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Patek Philippe Twenty~4 ladies' watch represents the apex of precision and prestige and is one
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain 16 inches - Extremely rare 18K yellow gold
Patek Philippe & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain 16 inches - Extremely rare 18K yellow gold
Patek Philippe Tegolino Manual Wind 18K Gold Gubelin Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Circa 1940 Patek Philippe Tegolino Gubelin manual wind wristwatch in 18K yellow gold with a
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 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
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
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
. 1945 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Ladies Handwound Ref. 1289 Dress Watch - 18K Gold Very Fine & Rare
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 Complications Chronograph 5170J-001 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Houston, TX
: 99.60 grams Gent's 18K yellow gold, PATEK PHILIPPE Swiss made watch with original box and papers
Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.42 in W 0.81 in
1930's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Art Deco Rectangular Curved Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1930's PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Art Deco Rectangular Curved Watch - 18K Gold Very Fine & Rare
18k 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 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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch with Integral Bracelet Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold manual wind wristwatch with white color dial. Ref. 3543. This watch
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 Millennium Gondolo 10-Day Power Reserve Watch 5100R-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Philippe Gondolo 10-Day Power Reserve Men's Watch 5100R-001 is one of the 750 18k rose gold pieces that
18k Gold, Rose Gold
c. 1910 Patek Philippe Vintage Unisex Chronometro Gondolo Fancy Dial Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
case back): PP Calatrava cross, 18K 256,851 Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., 18K .750
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1975
By Patek Philippe
Located in Lucerne, CH
design. Reference: 4223 Year of production: 1975 Assay mark: 750 Maker's mark: Patek Philippe
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
. 1952 PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Mens Ref. 1588 "Pagoda" Serpico Y Laino Large Rectangular Watch - 18K Gold
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby La Flamme Bracelet Watch Ref 4808
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Patek Philippe Lady's 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby La Flamme Bracelet Watch, Ref. 4808 This
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 1970s Ellipse Cocktail Watch with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Lucerne, CH
.: 2704993 Date of manufacture: 1970s Assay mark: 750 Maker's mark: Patek Philippe / Geneva Bracelet: 18K
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
This classically distinct estate Patek Philippe ladies watch crafted in solid 18K yellow gold with
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980 Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 3893
By Patek Philippe
Located in Lucerne, CH
Timeless and rare vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava wrist watch Reference 3893. Case in Yellow Gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.11 in L 1.26 in
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Blue Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Style 3848/1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K yellow gold 28mm x 32mm Patek Philippe 3848/1 Golden Ellipse watch featuring a manual wind
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ladies Yellow Gold Ellipse Bracelet Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted of 18k yellow gold, this classic ladies' bracelet watch was crafted by the inimitable Patek
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Patek Phillippe Ellipse Watch and Matching Cufflinks in 18k Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, England
A stylist vintage Patek Philippe ‘Ellipse’ wristwatch set in 18k yellow gold. Watch model ref 3838
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref 1578, circa 1955
By Patek Philippe
Located in Stamford, CT
: 1578 750 675924 Movement: Adjusted 5 positions heat cold Patek Philippe 18 jewels All of our pre
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calatrava Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3440
By Patek Philippe
Located in Stamford, CT
Patek Philippe ref 3440 Calatrava wristwatch with original 18k Patek buckle and brand new Patek
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold World Time automatic Wristwatch Ref 5110J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Stamford, CT
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold World Time wristwatch, Ref. 5110J, automatic movement. Patek
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Patek Philippe ref. #5100 "10 day" limited edition
By Patek Philippe
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k rose gold manual wind Patek Philippe "10 day" ref. #5100. One of only 750 ever produced in rose
Patek Philippe Gondolo 10-Day Millennium Limited Edition (5100R-001)
By Patek Philippe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Patek 18k rose gold ardillon buckle. Limited edition of 750 watches. Accompanied by the original
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Ladies' Pagoda Limited Edition Yellow Gold, Ref. 4900J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
"750 PPCo" and Swiss gold marks. Accompanied by the burgundy Patek Philippe inner and outer
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Nautilus Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4700
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Patek Philippe Ladies 18k yellow gold and diamond Nautilus wristwatch, Ref. 4700. This watch comes
Diamond, 18k 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
18k yellow gold, lapis lazuli and diamond wristwatch by Patek Philippe. With 44 round brilliant cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Golden Ellipse Wristwatch Ref 4831
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Lady's 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Watch, Reference 4831. This watch
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch Ref 4830/1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold Ellipse wristwatch by Patek Philippe, Ref 4830/1. This watch is in mint, like-new
Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.13 in L 8.25 in
Vintage circa 1972 Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18 Karat White Gold Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Kingston, NY
Vintage Circa 1972 Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18K White Gold Wristwatch with Sigma Dial and
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe 10-day Power Reserve Anniversary Millennium 5100R or 5100 R
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
band with 18k rose gold Patek Philippe buckle. Pre-owned, complete, with Patek Philippe box and papers
18k Gold, Rose 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
Patek Philippe Diamond Onyx 18K White Gold Calatrava Cufflinks 2059108G001
By Patek Philippe
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Patek Philippe Diamond Onyx 18K White Gold Calatrava Cufflinks are a testament to refined
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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 Twenty-4 Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Wide Ring 18k White Gold 2000s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Lisbon, PT
“PPCo” for Patek Philippe & Co.; Swiss control mark and Common Control Mark for 18kt gold; stamped “750
Diamond, Sapphire, 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
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
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
gold of 18 karats and fitted with a retractable hidden window to discover the watch's dial. The two
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.16 in D 0.5 in L 0.71 in
MAISON BIRKS 18k Yellow Gold Natural VVS Diamond 3/4 Hoop Earrings 0.84TCW
By Birks
Located in Victoria, BC
from brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe. Sustainability: Birks has taken steps to ensure that their
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.83 in L 1.03 in
Gubelin 1960 Gilbert Albert Organic Earrings in 18kt Gold Abalone Shell & Pearl
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
important sculptural jewelry works for the Patek Philippe company and he worked there as part of the
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
S/S 2006 Gianfranco Ferré Sheer Turquoise Beaded Lace Sleeveless Brown Tunic Top
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sheer brown tunic top from Gianfranco Ferré's Spring/Summer 2006 collection is intricately embellished with silver and turquoise beadwork over fine lace. Finished with a high la...
Bulgari Allegra Pearls Diamonds & Multi-gemstone Drop Earring
By Bulgari
Located in Flushing, NY
Bulgari Allegra Pearls Diamonds & Multi-gemstone Drop Earring Features: Faceted amethyst Faceted citrine Pear-shaped peridot cabochons Oval topaz Oval and pear-shaped tourmalin...
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Expression of Luxury and Heritage Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Shaped Clip-On Earrings. Steeped in the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
$6,850
H 1.14 in W 0.75 in
Tiffany & Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch in its Tiffany & Co. fitted box. The magnificent fully three dimensional flower represents possibly a Call...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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...
Sold|$2,895
H 6 in W 3.5 in L 9 in
HERMÈS Burgundy Leather Two-Way Crossbody Bag with Adjustable Strap
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermès burgundy leather two-sided crossbody bag with adjustable strap. This crossbody bag is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There are no significant flaws or wear areas to consider with th...
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
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...
Hermès Birkin 30 Clemence Orange Pallad
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 30cm Birkin bag in orange taurillon clemence leather and palladium hardware. Handle drop, 3"L. Includes clochette, tirette, lock, keys and original dust bag. Date stamp Q in a...
$769Sale 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...
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly Sellier bag, size 32, in burgundy box leather and gold-tone hardware. The interior is lined in matching leather and features two slip pockets and one large slip pocket (...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
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 ...
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...
Fendi Baguette Raffia Straw Beige and Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This exquisite Fendi Mamma Baguette is expertly crafted from premium lambskin leather, providing a luxuriously soft and lightweight feel. The addition of a gold color and sparkling c...
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.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
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These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.
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