Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 17014 36mm Blue Roman Dial 18K Gold Bezel Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 17014 Serial: 714**** Year: 1982 Model: Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Custo...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS 1960s Mens 36mm Vintage Automatic RA800B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 Datejust automatic with 18k gold bezel, c.1963, in excellent, unpolished working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 79174 Black Mother of Pearl Dial 18k Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 79174 Serial: F45**** Year: 2005 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18k White Gold Fluted Dial: Bla...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pave Dial President Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm in solid 18K yellow gold featuring a fully diamond and ruby paved dial with round brilliant diamond bezel totaling approximately 3.00 carats, ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 1603 36mm Pink Diamond Dial 18k White Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1603 Serial: 332**** Year: 1973 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Custom Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18k White Gold Fluted Bezel...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Midsize 178274 31mm Black Roman Dial 18k Gold Bezel Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 178274 Serial: P34V**** Year: 2015 - 2020 Model: Rolex Datejust Midsize Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18k White Gold Fluted ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 Midsize 31mm MOP Diamond Dial 18K Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 68273 Serial: L932*** Year: 1989 Model: Rolex Datejust Midsize Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Custom Black Leather Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Cust...
Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Aqua Blue Dial 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: W41**** Year: 1995 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Custom Black Leather Band with Custom Steel Buckle Bezel: 18k Ye...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust circa 1953-54 with Original Solid Gold Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 6305 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm Everose Rolesor, Chocolate Dial, Diamonds, 2025
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Key Features of the Rolex Datejust 278271: Case Material: Everose Rolesor (a marriage of Oystersteel and 18 ct Everose gold).
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Gold Steel Black Dial Smooth Oyster Automatic Watch 126303
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126303 Model Number: 126303-0013 Movement: Mechanical (Au...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 31 Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel, Circa 1990.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Gold Steel Champagne Roman Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Style: Casual Model: Rolex Datejust Model Nu...
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex 16233 Datejust Two-Tone Blue Anniversary Dial 36mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 16233 Datejust Two-Tone Blue Anniversary Dial 36mm Watch Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Reference: 16233 Material: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Anniversary Dial ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2024 Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Black Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333 Serial: OU166*** Year: 2024 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 116233 Iced Out Diamond Watch 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116233 Serial: Z189*** Year: 2006 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel with Custom Diamonds Band: 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Jubilee B...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two-Tone Steel Yellow Gold Black Dial Jubilee Men's Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet. Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model number: 16233 Movement: Automatic Case material: Steel Bracelet material: Gold/Stee...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
New Rolex Datejust 41 Mint Green New Release Steel White Gold Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126334 Model Number: m126334-0027 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vin...
White Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch White Roman Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale...
Gold, Steel
Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k Gold SS 1980s Mens Diamond Dial Automatic RA812
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014 diamond dial automatic, c.1980, in excellent working condition.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 126231 36mm Slate Roman Diamond Dial 18k Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126231 Serial: 776Y**** Year: 2020 Model: Rolex Datejust 36 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18k Rose Gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two Tone Steel and Gold Datejust "Thunderbird" from 1964 all Original
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust "Thunderbird" / Reference 1675 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Stainless Steel and 14Kt.
Gold, Stainless Steel
1981 Rolex Datejust 31 President 6827 18K Yellow Gold Watch White Roman #24681
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Datejust 31 Watch Model: 6827 Serial: 6703098 This elegant Rolex midsize watch is set in solid 18K gold. 31mm case with fluted bezel White ro...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 41mm Fluted Bezel Black Dial Gold Steel Oyster Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and white gold features a bright black dial and an Oyster bracelet.
Gold, Steel
Rolex Pearlmaster Datejust Ref.80318 29mm Solid Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl dial
By Rolex
Located in Zurich, CH
An Exquisite Pinnacle of Haute Horlogerie, Gem-Setting Precision, and Solid 18 Karat Precious Gold Architecture. Representing the apex of luxury within the Rolex manufacture, the Lad...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16014 Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 36mm Steel White Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust reference 16014 in stainless steel with a fixed 18k white gold fluted bezel, the combination Rolex calls white Rolesor.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold/Steel 116233 Black Sunburst Dial Jubilee Band Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! Diamond ...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold/Steel 116233 Watch Tuxedo Index Jubilee Watch Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! Diamond ...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch Champagne Diamond Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 126334 Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Steel 18K Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334 Serial: 4275T*** Year: 2020 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18k White Gold Dial: Factory Original Mot...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
1960's Rolex Ladies Datejust 18K Pink Gold Watch 6517 Champagne Dial #24698
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1960's Rolex Ladies Datejust Watch Model: 6517 Serial: 1xxx13 ( numbers have been worn over time so full serial is not visible) This vintage Rolex ladies watch is set in 18K pink g...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch Champagne Index Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale...
Gold, Steel
$11,760Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare timeless treasure, 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic, c.1960, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Midsize 178341 31mm MOP Diamond Dial 18K Rose Gold Steel Box Card
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 178341 Serial: G117*** Year: 2010 Model: Rolex Datejust Midsize Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Factory Scattere...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Black Diamond Dial Watch 116234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Comes with original box and card General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 116234 Style: Luxury Type: Wristwatch Department: ...
Steel
Rolex DateJust ref 16000 Steel 36mm Case, 18K Gold Fluted Bezel, Crystal, Crown
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Rolex DateJust ref 16000 Stainless Steel 36mm Case + Original 18K White Gold (XRF tested) Fluted/ Bark Bezel Original Crystal Original Crown w Rolex logo Serial number 987XXXX, c...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 18K Gold SteelCustom Fully Iced Out Jubilee Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126333 General Information Department: Men Year Manufactured: 2010-Now Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Vintage:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Discreet Jubilee Design Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond Bezel with Discreet Jubilee Design Champagne Diamond Dial 16013 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scr...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm Midsize Steel Rose Gold Purple Diamond Jubliee Watch 278381
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 in Oystersteel and Everose gold features an aubergine, diamond-set dial and a Jubilee bracelet.
Diamond, Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Bezel Black Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand Information: Brand: Rolex Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Watch Type: Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Model Information: Model Number: 126334 Model:...
White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! Diamond...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Gold/Steel 116233 Diamond Bezel White Roman Dial Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! Diamond ...
Stainless Steel, Gold
Vintage Rolex DateJust Model 69178 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rare Chevrolet Dial Box
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Model 69178 DateJust 18k Yellow Gold, 26mm Rare Chevrolet Dial made for Jubilee Anniversary, Automatic Movement, Made in Switzerland with Original Box and Booklet c.198...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! Diamond...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel and Pink Gold Custom Diamond Watch 116231
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel and Pink Gold Custom Diamond Watch 116231 Custom Pave Diamond Dial.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Champagne Dial Two-Tone Yellow Gold Oystersteel Watch 126203
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 in Oystersteel and yellow gold features a champagne-colour dial and an Oyster bracelet.
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
2023 Rolex Datejust 36 126231 Slate Rhodium Dial 18k Rose Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126231 Year: 2023 Model: Rolex Datejust 36 Case Material: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Stella Red Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A standard gold Lady Datejust is a timeless choice, but one with a flawless Stella dial enters the realm of collectibility.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K Yellow Gold Stella Red Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A standard gold Lady Datejust is a timeless choice, but one with a flawless Stella dial enters the realm of collectibility.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 31 178341 18K Rose Gold Steel Diamond Chocolate Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Rolex Datejust 31 — Model 178341 Women’s Luxury Wristwatch Chocolate Diamond ...
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Concentric Dial Roulette Date Wheel 116201
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm Rolex Datejust reference 116201 in stainless steel and rose gold, featuring a distinctive black concentric dial with luminous Arabic numerals and hands.
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Jubilee 116233 Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold Watch Tuxedo Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust President 31 18K Rose Gold Black Roman Dial Ladies Watch 178275
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Rolex Datejust President 178275 Women’s Wristwatch (31mm) 📌 General Overview B...
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 41mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Men's Oyster Watch 126303
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and yellow gold features a bright black dial and an Oyster bracelet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 126331 Steel 18K Rose Gold Wimbledon Roman Dial Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Watch Overview Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Reference Number: 126331 Department: Men Style: Luxury Vintage: No Year Manufactured: 2021 Country of Manufacture: Switzerla...
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Vintage Datejust Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird 36mm 1625
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A men's Turn-O-Graph wristwatch in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture and a yellow gold bi-directional ro...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Sundust Pink Diamond Dial Rose Gold Smooth Bezel Watch 126301
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster bracelet is a perfect alchemy of form and function, aesthetics and technology, designed to be both robust and comfortable. Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41 Model ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel 18k Yellow Gold Wimbledon Dial Automatic Watch 126233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Covered by 3-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number 126233 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal, Luxury ...
Rolex Datejust 41 126334 Black Diamond Dial 18K Gold Bezel Steel Box Paper 2022
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334 Serial: 78K04*** Year: 2022 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel Dial: Factor...
Diamond, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41mm Gold/Steel White MOP Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This certified authentic Rolex Watch, with the Model Number: 126333, has a Steel/Yellow Gold 41 mm Case with Crown and a Yellow Gold Fluted.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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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.
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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.
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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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.