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Retro 1940s Ruby Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Retro circa 1940s iconic design watch bracelet, adorned with rubies, and approx. 1.12ctw in
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Bracelet Watch by Zenith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
18 karat rose gold Zenith bracelet watch with soft links and lid decorated with set rubies in star
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro 18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Bracelet Watch by Zenith
18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Bracelet Watch by Zenith
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H 7.29 in L 7.09 in
Gübelin Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Gubelin
Located in Braintree, GB
Gübelin vintage 18kt. yellow gold Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond bracelet watch. Made in Switzerland
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1960s Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

French Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Watch in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage French Retro Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Watch in 18K Rose Gold French Retro bracelet watch
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
with .80 carats TW of Old Mine cut Rubies and .50 carats TW round faceted Diamonds. A Swiss made manual
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage French Ruby and Diamond Covered Watch Bracelet 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous 18 Karat gold chain mail vintage bracelet features a covered watch adorned with 24
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Pink MOP Diamond Ruby Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother Of Pearl Diamond Ruby Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And
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1970s Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Piaget 4925D2 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k Yellow gold Ruby & Diamond bezel Dial: Gold & Ruby dial with yellow gold hands Bracelet: 18k
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Late 20th Century Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Period, Rose Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in Brisbane, QLD
, diamonds and rubies. The trapezoid watch face has a ruby and diamond set 'hinged' cover which when pressed
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines 1960s Ladies Quartz 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Longines 1960s Ladies Quartz Watch, a stunning piece of vintage luxury and elegance
Category

1960s Swiss Retro Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Jules Jurgensen Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch with Ruby Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1950 Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Wrist Watch. The square face is flanked with .12
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1950s Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thomax 1950's Ladies 14KT Pink Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Thomax 1950's Ladies Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Watch, a timeless
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1950s Swiss Retro Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Lady's Charles Areni 14K Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Ruby Diamond Retro 1940s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Lady's Charles Areni 14K Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Ruby Diamond Retro 1940s Wrist Length 6.5 inch
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Red Vignette Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
been added aftermarket yet is a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Custom 10K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
lobed link to the outer borders of the bracelet. The watch secures with a longer clip clasp style
Category

1950s Swiss Art Deco Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 36mm Datejust Ruby & Diamond Bezel with Pink Two Row Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Ruby & Diamond Bezel with Pink Two Row Diamond Dial Jubilee Bracelet 16014
Category

1990s Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady TT Datejust Red Roman Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
) Bezel : Custom 10K Yellow Gold 1 carat Ruby Diamond Bezel (This bezel is not original Rolex And has been
Category

1980s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady TT Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
) Bezel : Custom 10K Yellow Gold 1 carat Ruby Diamond Bezel (This bezel is not original Rolex And has been
Category

1980s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual Mother of Pearl Ruby Diamond Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Ruby Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust MOP Diamond Ruby Dial Smooth Bezel Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond Ruby Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And has
Category

1970s Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Rainbow Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And has been added aftermarket
Category

1980s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Datejust White Roman Dial Steel and 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tested Before Shipment. WATCH INFORMATION DIAL (FACE) Custom Pink Mother of Pearl Dial set with
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1990s Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel, Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Black Diamond Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
has been added aftermarket yet is a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Custom 10K Rose Gold Ruby and
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Red Rainbow Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
added aftermarket yet is a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Custom 10K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Red Diamond Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
added aftermarket yet is a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Custom 10K Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
been added aftermarket yet is a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Custom 10K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Diamond Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Ruby and Diamond Bezel (This bezel is not original Rolex And has been added aftermarket yet is a
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Ruby and Diamond Bezel (This bezel is not original Rolex And has been added aftermarket yet is a
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Pink Ruby Diamond Dial Smooth Bezel Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Pink Ruby Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And has been added
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual Pink MOP Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
has been added aftermarket yet is a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Custom 10K Yellow Gold Ruby
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Watch, Bracelet and Brooch Clip
By Concord Watch
Located in Wailea, HI
1940's Retro Ruby and Diamond Watch, Bracelet and Brooch Clip A Truly Remarkable Piece of Jewelry
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1970 Vintage Omega 18k white gold Ladies watch
By Omega
Located in Bilbao, ES
Vintage Ladies 18k gold Omega watch Case size 23 mm, and openwork bracelet in 'eights'. Excellent
Category

1970s Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Tahitian Rainbow Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Tahitian Mother Of Pearl Rainbow Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Dial
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Vintage Boucheron 18k Yellow Gold Lady's Wristwatch Diamond Ruby Quartz
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brilliant cut diamonds and the bracelet is made of ruby beads and diamonds. Quartz movement. Face is 24.5
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1970s French Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crawford .12 Carat Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
chain bracelet. 6.75 inches 6 round diamonds, approx. .12cts 10 genuine rubies, approx. .20cts 14k rose
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Black String Datejust Two Tone Side Diamonds + Rubies 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust 2 Tone Oyster Bracelet and Black Color String Diamond Accent Dial 68273
Category

1990s Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Red Vignette Ruby Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Red Vignette Ruby Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And has
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Blue Mother Of Pearl Rainbow Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Dial (This dial
Category

1970s Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Blue Diamond Sapphire Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
addition) Bracelet : Original Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Band (This band will fit up to a 6.5 inch wrist
Category

1970s Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady TT Datejust Blue MOP Roman Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
And has been added aftermarket yet is a beautiful Custom addition) Bracelet : Original Rolex 14K
Category

1980s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Ruby and Diamond Bezel (This bezel is not original Rolex And has been added aftermarket yet is a
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust MOP Rainbow Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Ruby and Diamond Bezel (This bezel is not original Rolex And has been added aftermarket yet is a
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Red Vignette Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
added aftermarket yet is a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Custom 10K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bezel
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady DateJust Champagne String Dial-Steel and 18k Gold Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and Genuine Round Ruby Markers. New Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal with Cyclops Magnifying
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1980s Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Steel, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Ruby and Diamond Bezel (This bezel is not original Rolex And has been added aftermarket yet is a
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Blue MOP Rainbow Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Blue Mother Of Pearl Rainbow Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Dial (This
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And has been added aftermarket yet is
Category

1980s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady TT Datejust MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And has been added aftermarket yet is
Category

1980s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady TT Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial 2ct Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Rainbow Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And has been added aftermarket
Category

1980s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Emerald Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Synthetic MOP Rainbow Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Dial (This dial is
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Stainless Steel

1968 Omega Saemaster Chronograph Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Omega
Located in Bilbao, ES
Case Number 27710112 17 rubies, all original condition weight 76gr leather strap new Condition : Très
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1960s Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Reverso , Circa 1995
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre stainless steel Reverso wrist watch with a silver guilloché dial and a
Category

1990s Swiss Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Reverso , Circa 1995
Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Reverso , Circa 1995
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H 0.3 in W 0.83 in Dm 1.41 in
Rare Jean Perret Geneve QJ 3826 Gold Plated & Stainless Steel
By Jean Barthet
Located in New York, NY
Rubies Sport Stopper Super Resistant Water Resistant 150 Feet Original bracelet. Does not come with
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Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Retrò Watch/Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Elegant retrò watch/bracelet mounted with
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1960s Italian Retro Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Platinum and Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Watch
Located in Wailea, HI
Bracelet featuring an exquisite Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Watch. A true masterpiece of vintage allure, this
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Bulgari Ceylon Ruby "Serpenti" Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This opulent five-coil gold, Ceylon ruby and diamond "Serpenti" bracelet dates from the Dolce Vita
Category

1950s Italian Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

16.50-Carats Ruby Line Bracelet 18k c1970s
Located in Litchfield, CT
rich red rubies. Set in eighteen-karat yellow gold, this well-made bracelet is the perfect, every day
Category

1970s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt Yellow Gold Double Rope Bracelet Diamonds and Rubies, 14.4 Gr
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
14kt yellow gold double rope bracelet with 3 rubies of approximately .10cttw and 2 round brilliant
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1990s Unknown Modern Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Vintage Double Ram's Head Ruby Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold 1970s
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lisbon, PT
Lalaounis vintage double ram’s head ruby bangle bracelet in 18kt yellow gold, Greece, 1970s. This
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1970s Greek Modern Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet In 18 Karat Yellow Gold A spectacular
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1980s Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the retro ruby watch bracelet you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect retro ruby watch bracelet may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro ruby watch bracelet from Rolex, Van Cleef & Arpels and Bulova — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our retro ruby watch bracelet for sale are for women, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Retro Ruby Watch Bracelet?

The price for a retro ruby watch bracelet starts at $1,955 and tops out at $28,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $5,950.

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Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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