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Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Dial President Wristwatch, 1990s
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Dial President Wristwatch, 1990s

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Dial President Wristwatch, 1990s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch Rare Factory Rolex Black Onyx T Swiss T Dial Without Hour Markers Onyx Eye Is One Of The Rarest Rolex Stone Dials Produced Very Unus...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Dial President Wristwatch, 1990s
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Dial President Wristwatch, 1990s

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Dial President Wristwatch, 1990s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch Rare Factory Rolex Black Onyx T Swiss T Dial Without Hour Markers Onyx Eye Is One Of The Rarest Rolex Stone Dials Produced Very Unus...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Serti Dial President Watch, Box and Papers
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Serti Dial President Watch, Box and Papers

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Serti Dial President Watch, Box and Papers

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch with Factory Bark Finish Rare Factory Rolex Black Onyx Serti Dial with Bezel Set Diamond Hour Markers Onyx Serti Is One Of The Rare...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Serti Dial President Watch, Box and Papers
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Serti Dial President Watch, Box and Papers

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Serti Dial President Watch, Box and Papers

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch with Factory Bark Finish Rare Factory Rolex Black Onyx Serti Dial with Bezel Set Diamond Hour Markers Onyx Serti Is One Of The Rare...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Rolex Men's 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date President Black Onyx Dial Full Set
Rolex Men's 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date President Black Onyx Dial Full Set

Rolex Men's 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date President Black Onyx Dial Full Set

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

ITEM DESCRIPTION: One men's extraordinarily rare and collectible vintage day-date 18K yellow gold original Rolex president watch with the original black onyx factory stone dial.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

1990 Rolex Day Date Coral Ref. 18238 (Full Set)
1990 Rolex Day Date Coral Ref. 18238 (Full Set)

1990 Rolex Day Date Coral Ref. 18238 (Full Set)

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

Coral, the King of Stone dials Rolex hasn't left a stone unturned when it comes to the selection of materials for their dials which in some cases can be described as 'exotic'.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Datejust Watch with Factory Tiger's Eye
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Datejust Watch with Factory Tiger's Eye

Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Datejust Watch with Factory Tiger's Eye

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Rolex hard stone dials are rarely seen today, highly sought after, and collectible.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Smooth Bezel Lapis Lazuli Dial President Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Smooth Bezel Lapis Lazuli Dial President Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Smooth Bezel Lapis Lazuli Dial President Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch Rare Factory Rolex Lapis Lazuli Dial Without Hour Markers Lapis Is One Of The Rarest Rolex Stone Dials Produced The Dial Has a Small...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Rolex Lapis Diamond Dial Day-Date with Bark Finish
Rolex Lapis Diamond Dial Day-Date with Bark Finish

Rolex Lapis Diamond Dial Day-Date with Bark Finish

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Lapis dials are the most expensive of the Rolex stone dials and each one has its own unique character.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ROLEX "Oxblood" Chalcedony Stone Dial & Yellow Gold Day-Date
ROLEX "Oxblood" Chalcedony Stone Dial & Yellow Gold Day-Date

ROLEX "Oxblood" Chalcedony Stone Dial & Yellow Gold Day-Date

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

One of few ROLEX without markers on the dial, this Date-Just boasts a very clean look highlighted by the classic design and stylized stone dial.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Rolex Rare Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Stone Dial
Rolex Rare Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Stone Dial

Rolex Rare Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Stone Dial

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Double quick Day-Date, ref. #18238 with a very unusual stone dial and finished with Roman numeral markers. The dial is unlike any we have seen before and has a genuine organic qualit...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex yellow gold President Day-Date Factory Lilac Stone Diamond Dial Wristwatch

Rolex yellow gold President Day-Date Factory Lilac Stone Diamond Dial Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex President Day-Date Men's Factory Lilac Stone Diamond Dial Watch 118348 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with factory diamond bez...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1994 Rolex Day-Date 18238 18K YG Auto Ferrite Stone Dial 36mm
1994 Rolex Day-Date 18238 18K YG Auto Ferrite Stone Dial 36mm

1994 Rolex Day-Date 18238 18K YG Auto Ferrite Stone Dial 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

After passing through our test bench, the movement is running strong and all calendar functions are operating exactly as they should. The Subtle Peak Of Stone Dial Collecting This ...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1989 Rolex Day-Date 36 18K YG 18238 Auto Obsidian Stone Dial 36mm
Vintage 1989 Rolex Day-Date 36 18K YG 18238 Auto Obsidian Stone Dial 36mm

Vintage 1989 Rolex Day-Date 36 18K YG 18238 Auto Obsidian Stone Dial 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly after an eruption. To create these dials, Rolex craftsmen sliced the stone into extremely thin wafers and mounted ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18038
Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18038

Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18038

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Stone dial Rolex dress watches are a favorite among collectors and those who have had the privilege of studying multiple examples will recognize the particular beauty of this dial.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Pre-Owned Rolex Lady Datejust Ref. #6917 with Malachite Dial
Pre-Owned Rolex Lady Datejust Ref. #6917 with Malachite Dial

Pre-Owned Rolex Lady Datejust Ref. #6917 with Malachite Dial

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Malachite is possibly the most rare natural stone dial Rolex offered on the Lady Datejust. The rich hue is also quite similar to Rolex’s signature green, making this piece even more ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold and Multi-Colored Stone Pearlmaster Watch Ref 69298
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold and Multi-Colored Stone Pearlmaster Watch Ref 69298

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold and Multi-Colored Stone Pearlmaster Watch Ref 69298

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic movement, 31 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with factory diamond bezel, 29mm diameter. Factory Rolex semi-precious stone dial with factory di...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lady’s Rolex Datejust with Bark Finish and Lapis Lazuli Dial
Lady’s Rolex Datejust with Bark Finish and Lapis Lazuli Dial

Lady’s Rolex Datejust with Bark Finish and Lapis Lazuli Dial

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The bark finish is rarely found on lady’s watches and augments the vintage character with a bit of retro styling. However, the dial is the most exciting detail. Rolex’s stone dials a...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Ladies Platinum Rare Rubellite Stone Diamond Dial 69166RBG
Rolex Datejust Ladies Platinum Rare Rubellite Stone Diamond Dial 69166RBG

Rolex Datejust Ladies Platinum Rare Rubellite Stone Diamond Dial 69166RBG

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Platinum Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, rare rubellite stone dial set with 10 applied round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed platinum sm...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Rolex Lapis Dial Day-Date Presidental Ref 18038 Yellow Gold, circa 1978
Rolex Lapis Dial Day-Date Presidental Ref 18038 Yellow Gold, circa 1978

Rolex Lapis Dial Day-Date Presidental Ref 18038 Yellow Gold, circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The case of this watch is nice and strong showing deep hallmarks and the Presidental bracelet is in great condition. Any Rolex with a stone dial has become quite sought after and col...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Bloodstone Dial Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Bloodstone Dial Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Bloodstone Dial Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch Rare Factory Rolex Bloodstone Heliotrope Dial without Hour Markers Bloodstone Is One Of The Rarest Rolex Stone Dials Produced The Di...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Bloodstone Dial President Wristwatch with Papers
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Bloodstone Dial President Wristwatch with Papers

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Bloodstone Dial President Wristwatch with Papers

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch Rare Factory Rolex Bloodstone Heliotrope Dial without Hour Markers Bloodstone Is One Of The Rarest Rolex Stone Dials Produced The Di...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Day Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038 1981
Rolex Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Day Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038 1981

Rolex Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Day Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038 1981

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Rolex factory tiger’s eye natural gem stone dial features wide and distinct bands of color not always present on these rare dials.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Day Date Rose Gold Eisenkiesel Stone Dial Ref.128345RBR
Rolex Day Date Rose Gold Eisenkiesel Stone Dial Ref.128345RBR

Rolex Day Date Rose Gold Eisenkiesel Stone Dial Ref.128345RBR

By Rolex

Located in București, București

Eisenkiesel is an iron-oxide, delicately veined quartz. The stone discs destined for the dials are cut from a block of raw material.

Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Stone Dial Cellini Manual Wind Wristwatch
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Stone Dial Cellini Manual Wind Wristwatch

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Stone Dial Cellini Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Ladies Watch Factory Brown Stone Degrade Dial With Rolex Applied Logo 18K Yellow Gold Integrated Bracelet with Rolex Logo Clasp Decorated 18...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Geometric Stone Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Geometric Stone Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Geometric Stone Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Factory Blue Stone Dial with Applied Rolex Crown Solid 18K Yellow Gold Case and Bracelet Dark Blue Geometrical Bezel ( Bezel show...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Stone Dial Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Stone Dial Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Stone Dial Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Rare Factory Lapis Lazuli Stone Dial with is Pristine and Mint 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel 36mm in size Sapphire Crys...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Tiger's Eye Stone Dial circa 1978
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Tiger's Eye Stone Dial circa 1978

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Tiger's Eye Stone Dial circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Beautiful original factory Tiger's Eye stone dial with gold hands and date window. Powered by a self-winding calibre 3035 movement with quickset date.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1993 Rolex Lady Datejust Malachite Dial Ref. 69178
1993 Rolex Lady Datejust Malachite Dial Ref. 69178

1993 Rolex Lady Datejust Malachite Dial Ref. 69178

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

Rolex used these exotic stone dials sparingly in the 1980s and early 1990s, often reserved for precious metal models in low production numbers.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1980s
Rolex Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1980s

Rolex Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1980s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Factory Rolex Tiger's Eye Quartz Hard Stone Dial Stunning Original Rolex Tiger's Eye Dial without Numerals Matching Hands ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

1987 Rolex Day Date White Gold Lapis Dial Ref. 18039
1987 Rolex Day Date White Gold Lapis Dial Ref. 18039

1987 Rolex Day Date White Gold Lapis Dial Ref. 18039

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

Rolex only produced these original stone dials until 1999.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex President Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Dial Diamond Ladies Watch 69288
Rolex President Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Dial Diamond Ladies Watch 69288

Rolex President Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Dial Diamond Ladies Watch 69288

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Scratch resistant sapphire crystal with cyclops magnifier. Original Rolex factory tiger eye stone dial. Date calendar at 3 o'clock aperture. 18k yellow gold bark finish president bra...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Bark Onyx Dial Day Date Model 18048, circa 1980s
Rolex Yellow Gold Bark Onyx Dial Day Date Model 18048, circa 1980s

Rolex Yellow Gold Bark Onyx Dial Day Date Model 18048, circa 1980s

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Featuring 36mm full size man’s model with 18K YG bark bezel and sapphire crystal. Signed Rolex Oyster screw down crown and case back. Original Rolex factory black onyx stone dial wit...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx, Stainless Steel

1976 Rolex Datejust 18K Red Jasper Ref. 1601
1976 Rolex Datejust 18K Red Jasper Ref. 1601

1976 Rolex Datejust 18K Red Jasper Ref. 1601

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

Over the years, Rolex has produced dials with different stone types e.g.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Lady Datejust Onyx President Wristwatch Ref 69178 circa 1988
Rolex Yellow Gold Lady Datejust Onyx President Wristwatch Ref 69178 circa 1988

Rolex Yellow Gold Lady Datejust Onyx President Wristwatch Ref 69178 circa 1988

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Featuring a beautiful genuine Rolex onyx stone dial with applied Rolex crown logo and date window.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1980s
Rolex Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1980s

Rolex Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1980s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Factory Rolex Tiger's Eye Quartz Hard Stone Dial Stunning Original Rolex Tiger's Eye Dial without Numerals Matching Hands ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

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Rolex Stone Dial For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rolex stone dial you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum. If you’re looking for a rolex stone dial from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Take a look at a rolex stone dial featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for a rolex stone dial, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Rolex Stone Dial?

The price for a rolex stone dial starts at $4,450 and tops out at $38,825 with these watches, on average, selling for $15,175.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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