$359Sale Price|65% Off
Eterna Grace Steel Diamond Silver Dial Quartz Womens Watch 2560.54.66.1713
By Eterna
Located in New York, NY
Brand Eterna Department Women Model Number 2560.54.66.1713 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Model Grace Style Dress/Formal Movement Quartz Band Color Steel Band Material Sta...
Cartier Colisee 590002 Women's 24mm Gold Plated Quartz Watch, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
Condition Pre-owned - Good Seller Notes “very good” Country of Origin Switzerland Bezel Color Gold Closure Buckle Number of Jewels 7 Jewels Indices No Hour Marks Year Manufactured 19...
Blue Sapphire, Silver
Obrey Solid Silver Women's Quartz Round Watch with Silver Link Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Obrey Solid Silver Women's Quartz Round Watch w/ Silver Link Band Solid Silver Case 29 mm in Diameter (31 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 57 mm Thickness = 9 mm White Dial w/ Bl...
Silver
Rado Women's Ceramic Quartz Jubile Diastar Silver Watch 111.0333.3
By RADO
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rado Women's Ceramic Quartz Jubile Diastar Silver Watch 111.0333.3 Serial #111.0333.3 Ceramic Mirror Silver Square Case 24 mm Wide (26 mm w/ Crown) 22 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 3...
Stainless Steel
Stührling Silver Women's 338l.121154 Countess Elite Swiss Quartz Watch
Located in New York, NY
Stainless Steel Case on Link Bracelet, Gray Dial, Diamond Studded Bezel, with Rose Tone and Diamond Accents Sword-Style Hands Individually Applied Roman Numerals -6,9,12 and Genuine ...
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Women's Quartz Watch Silver Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Womens Quartz Watch Silver Dial 18K YG 23mm
Unavailable
Gucci YA149501 Dionysus Silver Watch
By Gucci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
GUCCI YA149501 Dionysus silver watch. Gucci Greek God Dionysus Black MOP Tiger Heads Women's Watch Quartz Black dial SILVER
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Quartz, Silver Dial, Certified &
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Schlumberger Reference #: Quartz. Womens Quartz Watch White Gold Silver 23 MM.
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Quartz, Silver Dial, Certified
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Schlumberger Reference #: Quartz. Womens Quartz Watch White Gold Silver 23 MM.
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Quartz, Silver Dial, Certified
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Schlumberger Reference #:Quartz. Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Womens Quartz Watch Silver Dial 18K YG 23mm.
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger , Silver Dial Certified Authentic
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Schlumberger Reference #:Quartz. Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Womens Quartz Watch Silver Dial 18K YG 23mm.
Cartier Delices de Cartier WG8000006, Silver Dial, Certified
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Delices de Cartier Reference #: WG8000006. Womens Quartz Watch Rose Gold Silver 25 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Concord Crystale 51.C1.1431, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
Located in Miami, FL
Concord Crystale Reference #: 51.C1.1431. Womens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold Silver 21 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Concord Crystale 51.C1.1431, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
Located in Miami, FL
Concord Crystale Reference #: 51.C1.1431. Womens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold Silver 21 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Cartier Ballon Bleu Steel Silver Dial Quartz Womens Watch W69010Z4
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This never been worn Cartier Ballon Bleu W69010Z4 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a rou...
Rado Integral Ceramic Diamond Silver Dial Quartz Womens Watch R20733712
By RADO
Located in New York, NY
This brand new Rado Integral R20733712 is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by a quartz movement which is cased in a ceramic case. It has a round shape face, diamonds dial...
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H 0.4 in W 0.63 in Dm 1.23 in
Breitling Sirius Perpetuel Steel Silver Dial Quartz Womens Watch B60622
By Breitling
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Breitling Sirius B60622 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape fa...
Steel
Eterna Grace Steel Diamond Silver Dial Quartz Womens Watch 2560.54.66.1713
By Eterna
Located in New York, NY
This display model Eterna Grace 2560.54.66.1713 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round...
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H 0.32 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.38 in
Gucci 122.5 Chiodo Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Womens Watch YA122508
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This New Without Tags Gucci Chiodo YA122508 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round sha...
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H 0.4 in W 0.71 in Dm 1.23 in
Swatch Irony Silver Steel Silver Dial Swiss Quartz Women's Watch YLS187M
By Swatch
Located in New York, NY
This New With Defects Swatch YLS187M is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape f...
Burberry Classic Two-Tone Silver Dial Quartz Womens Watch BU9006
By Burberry
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Burberry Classic BU9006 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape f...
Bulova Diamond Accent Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Womens Watch 96R138
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
The watch is in great pre-owned condition. The band has signs of buffing. The watch comes with original box and papers. Brand Bulova Model Number 96R138 Movement Quartz (Battery) Gen...
Bulova Diamond Accent Stainless Steel Silver Dial Quartz Womens Watch 96R138
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
The watch is in great pre-owned condition. The band has signs of buffing. The watch comes with original box and papers.
Ebel Beluga E9157421 Womens Quartz Watch Silver Dial Stainless Steel
By Ebel
Located in Miami, FL
Ebel Beluga E9157421 Womens Quartz Watch Silver Dial Stainless Steel 27mm.
TAG Heuer Kirium Professional WL1350 Women’s Quartz Watch Silver Dial
By TAG Heuer
Located in Miami, FL
Tag Heuer Kirium Professional WL1350 Womens Quartz Watch Silver Dial 28mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Balmain Silver Stainless Steel 2101 Quartz Women's Wristwatch 35 mm
By Balmain
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Creations from Balmain speak of unparalleled sophistication and style, just like this timepiece. Crafted from stainless steel with a case diameter of 35 mm, this charmer features a s...
Baume & Mercier Silver Stainless Steel Linea 65690 Women's Wristwatch 27 mm
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A timepiece for everyday wear, this beauty by Baume & Mercier is made to tell the time in the most efficient way. The case is made of stainless steel and held by a leather bracelet d...
Quartz, Stainless Steel
Omega Constellation 123.15.24.60.52.001, Silver Dial, Certified
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Omega Constellation Reference #: 123.15.24.60.52.001. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 24 MM.
Baume & Mercier Catwalk MV045219, Silver Dial, Certified
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Miami, FL
Baume & Mercier Catwalk Reference #: MV045219. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 20 MM.
Cartier Tank Francaise W51008Q3, Silver Dial, Certified
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise Reference #: W51008Q3. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 20 MM.
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso 260.8.08, Silver Dial, Certified
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Reference #: 260.8.08. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 20 MM.
Cartier Tank Francaise W51008Q3, Silver Dial, Certified
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise Reference #: W51008Q3. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 20 MM.
Cartier Roadster W62016V3, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: W62016V3. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 29 MM.
Cartier Roadster W62016V3, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Roadster Reference #: W62016V3. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 29 MM.
Piaget Limelight G0A29129, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Limelight Reference #: G0A29129. Womens Quartz Watch White Gold Silver 18 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Cartier Pasha WJ11924G, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Pasha Reference #: WJ11924G. Womens Quartz Watch White Gold Silver 32 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Piaget Protocol 5221, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Protocol Reference #: 5221. Womens Quartz Watch White Gold Silver 17 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Rolex Cellini 6673, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Cellini Reference #: 6673. Womens Quartz Watch White Gold Silver 26 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Piaget Protocol 5222, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Protocol Reference #: 5222. Womens Quartz Watch White Gold Silver 19 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Ebel Beluga E9157421, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Ebel
Located in Miami, FL
Ebel Beluga Reference #: E9157421. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 0 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Chopard Imperiale 8541, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Imperiale Reference #: 8541. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 28 MM.
Piaget Polo G0A26032, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Polo Reference #: G0A26032. Womens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold Silver 28 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso 265.81.31, Silver Dial, Certified
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
Jaeger LeCoultre Grande Reverso Reference #: 265.81.31. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 21 MM.
Chopard Happy Sport 288525-3003, Silver Dial, Certified
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Happy Sport Reference #: 288525-3003. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 40 MM.
Vacheron Constantin Absolues 27036/PB, Silver Dial, Certified
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Vacheron Constantin Absolues Reference #: 27036/PB. Womens Quartz Watch White Gold Silver 19 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Cartier Delices de Cartier WG8000006, Silver Dial, Certified
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Delices de Cartier Reference #: WG8000006. Womens Quartz Watch Rose Gold Silver 25 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Tiffany & Co. Atlas L0640, Silver Dial Certified Authentic
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co Atlas L0640 Womens Quartz Watch 925 Sterling Silver 24mm. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Cartier Tank Francaise W51008Q3, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise Reference #: W51008Q3. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 0 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Cartier Ballon Bleu 3653, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu Reference #: 3653. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 34 MM.
Cartier Ronde Solo W6700255, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Ronde Solo Reference #: W6700255. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 0 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Cartier Tank Americaine 2544, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Americaine Reference #: 2544. Womens Quartz Watch White Gold Silver 15 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Franck Muller Curvex 1752QZD, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami, FL
Franck Muller Curvex Reference #: 1752QZD. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 25 MM.
Cartier Ballon Bleu W69010Z4, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu Reference #: W69010Z4. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 28 MM.
Cartier Must 21 1340, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #: 1340. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 28 MM.
Cartier Must 21 1330, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #: 1330. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 31 MM.
Cartier Must 21 W10073R6, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #: W10073R6. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 28 MM.
Cartier Must 21 1330, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must 21 Reference #: 1330. Womens Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Silver 31 MM.
Cartier Ballon Bleu WE9001Z3, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu Reference #: WE9001Z3. Womens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold Silver 28 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Cartier Tank Americaine 2568, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Americaine Reference #: 2568. Womens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold Silver 27 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...
$511Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily of the Valley Botanical Signet Ring in silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Botanical Engraved Ring – Lily of the Valley Motif, Silver, Gold. Nature inspired Flower Engagement Ring. Gold Lily Wedding Ring for Women. Birthday Flower Ring. Lily Whisper Ring. ...
Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Leather Band...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$5,585Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 3.35 in L 11.03 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box Smooth Leather, Inside lined with finely grained leather Colorway: Rouge H (Hermè...
$2,245
Size: UK 10-14 ( Medium to Large)
Superb 1980’s Vintage Arctic Fox Full Length White Vintage Fur Coat
Located in Sheffield, GB
An opulent 1980’s vintage arctic fox fur coat. Featuring sumptuous thick white pelts, padded shoulders, central line farrier hook closure and fully lined silver jacquard interior. E...
Hermès 1975s Sac Kelly 35 Bandouliere H Red Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 35, in Hermès red box leather (almost burgundy) and gold-tone hardware. The interior is lined in black leather with two slip pockets and one large slip pocket ...
Van Cleef Arpels Sweet Heart Alhambra Necklace Genuine VCA 18k Shell Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rare Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace Alhambra Collection Pendant. Sweet Heart 18k Yellow Gold with Mother of Pearl. Condition: Excellent condition. Details: 9mm x 8mm pendant 2.9g...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2009 Coffee Brown Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Jumbo 2009 Coffee Brown Caviar Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Embrace luxury with this ti...
$1,483Sale Price|25% Off
Empire Tiara 1810 fire gilt metal and flowers in brilliant cut crystal
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
This empire tiara was made out fire gilt metal in 1810. Empire Tiara 1810 fire gilt metal and flowers in brilliant cut crystal The tiara features a pierced border designed as a d...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
1960's Hermes Brown Crocodile Skin Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning and rare Hermes bag from the 1960s. Crafted from a structured glossy toffee brown colour crocodile skin with contrasting warm gold tone metal hardware. Interesting square cl...
Bezel-Set Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This elegant diamond tennis bracelet features 2 carats of sparkling diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold. A timeless classic, this piece transitions easily from day to night. The dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$790Sale Price|39% Off
W 0.3 in L 7 in
10K Yellow Gold 6.46 Carat Blue Sapphire Filigree Tennis Bracelet 7 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
I just love this bracelet. It is just so beautiful. Much nicer than most tennis bracelets, I think. It has 17 oval blue sapphires measuring 5.5 mm x 4 mm set in a beautiful 10k ye...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 5 Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 5 Band Width: 4.5mm Ruby: two emerald cut rubies, carat total weight .30 Hallmark: ©1997 TIFFANY&Co...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$10,920
H 8 in W 3.75 in L 10 in
Chanel 2001 Rare Vintage Top Handle Wood Beige Linen Medium Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Linen Canvas with Faux Wood Top Handle Medium Kelly Flap Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 23 Years} Beige linen canvas body Handle and turn lock closure have a polished wood appeara...
Rolex 1930s Ladies Rose Gold and Steel Oyster Case Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Rose Gold top with Steel back oyster Case and curved down Lugs. mechanical, manual wind movement, original screw down Oyster logo Crown,...
Rose Gold, Steel
Platinum Stamped, Edwardian Style Emerald & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Emerald & Diamond Oval Cluster Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 2000 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian-style cluster ring, a captivating piece that beautifully marri...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
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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.
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