Women's Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Rubies White Roman Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Diamond Bezel with Rubies White Roman Dial Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone pro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust with Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust with Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Cream Pyramid Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Cream Pyramid Roman Dial Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone profes...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond/Emerald Bezel Champagne Stick Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond/Emerald Bezel Champagne Stick Dial Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950 with Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Set with Vintage Rose Cut Stones .75Cts. CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZ...
18k Gold
1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust Mens Watch, 1625 - SS, Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 179158 18K Yellow Gold MOP Diamond Full-Set 2006
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex President Datejust Ladies Watch in Yellow Gold with Mother of Pearl Dial and Diamonds.
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Cream Pyramid Dial Ruby/Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Sapphire/Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Cream Index Dial Diamond/Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Roman Dial Datejust Diamond Bezel/Lugs Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel/Lugs Cream Index Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Dial Automatic Diamond Wrist Watch Two Tone
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch w Sapphires/Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch with Rubies/Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Grey Roman Dial Sapphire/Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust with Diamond Bezel White Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Lugs White Roman Numeral Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 28mm Silver Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Steel Watch 279173
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Lady-Datejust Oyster 28 mm Oystersteel and yellow gold 279173. This Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust in Oystersteel and yellow gold features a silver, diamond-set dial and a Jubi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day Date 18K Rose Gold 1803 36mm Original Rolex Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 215*** Year: 1969 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Acrylic C...
Rolex Daytona 18k Gold With Black Face & Diamond Dot Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Daytona 18k Gold Diamond Dot Dial 1999 Model - Solid 18k Yellow gold Daytona watch with chronograph black face and diamond dot dial.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1991 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 4083 Manual Champagne 29 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Cellini demonstrates that Rolex's legacy includes a mastery of form in any context, from tool watches to elegant dress pieces.
18k Gold
Rolex Lady-Datejust 26mm Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Jubilee Watch 179173
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Black Dial Ladies Watch 179173.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 White Roman Numerals Watch in Yellow Gold & Steel, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16013 automatic two tone with a white Roman numeral dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 80s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Daytona 16519 'Zenith' 18K White Gold MOP Diamond W/Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16519.
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 41mm Wimbledon Dial Fluted Bezel Gold Steel Oyster Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and yellow gold features a slate dial and an Oyster bracelet. The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction. Originally, the flutin...
Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day‑Date 18078 “Bark” President – Factory Champagne Diamond Dial, 18K
By Rolex
Located in Tucson, AZ
This watch is offered with original leather box and original Rolex pamphlets but no papers.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1973 Rolex Asymmetric 4017 18K YG Manual Orange Foil 28
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Statement Of 70s Confidence The Rolex Asymmetric is a branch of the King Midas family tree, a series of watches that represented a bold, artistic departure from the brand's tool w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116519 18K White Gold Black Dial Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This watch features an officially certified chronometer with a self-winding movement. It includes a rhodium-plated mechanism, 44 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a monom...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 mm Diamond Iced Out 25 Carats Arabic two tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 mm Diamond Iced Out 25 Carats Arabic two tone Watch For more details leave us a message Model Date Just Reference Number Gender Unisex Metal 18K Yell...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Cushion 4114 18K YG Champagne Dial Manual 30mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It is the perfect daily dress watch in 18K gold. Key Specs Reference: 4114 Model: Cellini Cushion Year: 1976 Movement: Manual Case Size: 30x37mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Strap: Leath...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Emeralds White Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Diamond Bezel with Rubies White Roman Dial Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone pro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs Cream Dial Two Tone Women's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond Lugs Ruby and Diamond Bezel Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone pro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
2006 Rolex Cellini 5115 18K Yellow Gold White Roman Dial Manual 32mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The case is a traditional size that sits discreetly on the wrist, serving its purpose without demanding attention. Importantly, this watch retains its factory Rolex crocodile strap, ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Cream Roman Dial Jubilee Band Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Cream Roman Dial Jubilee Band Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Sapphire Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 31mm Datejust Sapphire Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Diamond Lugs/Bezel Diamond and Ruby Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White Roman Dial Diamond Lugs/Bezel Diamond and Ruby Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Cream Pyramid Roman Dial Two Tone Watch Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Cream Pyramid Roman Dial Two Tone Watch Jubilee Band Custom Set Diamonds We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable conditi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust White Stick Dial Diamond & Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust White Stick Dial Diamond & Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41mm 126303 Custom Diamond Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41mm 126303 Custom Diamond Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Watch The light reflections on the case sides and lugs highlight the elegant profile of the 41 mm Stainless...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 26mm White Roman Diamond Dial Steel Yellow Gold Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex logo on the 18k yellow gold crown. 18k yellow gold fluted bezel.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 4105 18K YG Champagne Roman Dial Manual 25mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is a watch for the collector who understands that Rolex's mastery extends well beyond the Submariner.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1984 Rolex Day-Date 18038 18K YG Champagne Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This configuration wears comfortably and offers a versatility that allows the watch to be dressed up or down with ease, making the quintessential gold Rolex feel more approachable fo...
18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Rolex Cellini 5112 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual 32mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Other Side Of The Crown The Cellini line has always been Rolex's answer to the pure dress watch. Unburdened by the need for water resistance or rotating bezels, these watches ar...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 19018 Serial: 630**** Year: 1979 Model: Vintage Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date President 18038 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 644**** Year: 1980 Model: Rolex Day Date President Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: Custom 18k Yellow Gold President Bezel: 18k...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Lady Cellini 5109 18K YG Champagne Dial Manual 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Essence Of The Dress Watch The Cellini line has always been Rolex’s answer to the pure, uncomplicated dress watch.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Two Tone Oyster Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust Sapphire/Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial 2 Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial 2 Tone Watch with Emeralds/Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1978 Rolex Datejust 16018 18K Yellow Gold Purple Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Reference In An Unconventional Color The Rolex Datejust 16018 is a benchmark reference, representing the classic solid gold dress watch that defined a generation.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1964 Rolex Datejust 1601 18K YG Champagne Dauphine Hands Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Gold Without The Weight This is the right watch for someone who wants the warmth and presence of a solid gold vintage Rolex without the bulk of a Day-Date.
18k Gold
Rolex 18k White Gold Datejust Vintage Mid-Size Wristwatch 6627
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Oyster Perpetual 30mm Datejust Vintage Mid-Size Wristwatch, blue dial with applied index batons, date at 3 0'clock, an 18k white gold fixed fluted bezel, a brushed ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 4121 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual 23mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Beyond The Oyster Case The Cellini line has always been Rolex’s platform for pure dress watch design.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 4350 27mm Anniversary Diamond Dial 18k Yellow Gold Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 4350 Serial: 694**** Year: 1991 Model: Rolex Cellini Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: F...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt Rolex Big Bubble Back Ovettone, Ref 6030 Automatic Wrist Watch, Collectors
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt full Gold Rolex Ref. 6031 Big Bubble Back Ovettone, First Datejust Automatic Wrist Watch Movement : Mechanical with Automatic Winding Case & Strap : 18 Kt Yellow Gold Rolex...
18k Gold
Vintage 1970 Rolex Cellini 4089 18K YG Textured Breguet Dial Manual 23mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An Exception To The Rolex Rulebook The Cellini line has always been Rolex's platform for pure dress watch design, a departure from the rugged tool watches that defined the brand.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Orchid Diamonds Halo Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Classic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Tysons, VA
Rolex Orchid Diamonds - 6.1 inches length - 18K Yellow Gold - 53.8 Grams Circa 1975 Rolex Orchid, part of Rolex’s series of cocktail watches. u.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Ladies Datejust 6905 26mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6905 Serial: 359**** Year: 1974 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Flute...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.