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Bulova Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold Mid Century Manual Winding Watch, 1960's
Bulova Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold Mid Century Manual Winding Watch, 1960's

Bulova Solid 14Kt Yellow Gold Mid Century Manual Winding Watch, 1960's

By Bulova Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Yellow Gold

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Movado Limited Edition Museum Sapphire Watch Solid 18K Yellow Gold
Movado Limited Edition Museum Sapphire Watch Solid 18K Yellow Gold

Movado Limited Edition Museum Sapphire Watch Solid 18K Yellow Gold

By Movado

Located in Miami, FL

ref. n 144 Movement Quartz Case material Yellow gold Bracelet material Yellow gold Year of production

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch
Hamilton 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch

Hamilton 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch With Diamonds circa, 1952
Rolex 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch With Diamonds circa, 1952

Rolex 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch With Diamonds circa, 1952

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1952 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Ebel 1911 Ref 8187241 Solid 18k Yellow Gold Swiss Made Quartz 37mm Watch
Ebel 1911 Ref 8187241 Solid 18k Yellow Gold Swiss Made Quartz 37mm Watch

Ebel 1911 Ref 8187241 Solid 18k Yellow Gold Swiss Made Quartz 37mm Watch

By Ebel

Located in Providence, RI

boasts a solid 18k yellow gold case with a polished finish and a white dial featuring Roman numerals and

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PIAGET Polo 18K Yellow solid Gold silver  Dial quartz  Men's watch
PIAGET Polo 18K Yellow solid Gold silver  Dial quartz  Men's watch

PIAGET Polo 18K Yellow solid Gold silver Dial quartz Men's watch

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

PIAGET Polo 18K Yellow solid Gold silver Dial quartz Men's watch All the parts are authentic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954
Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954

Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Width

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 26mm X 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

UTI Paris 1930 Art-Deco Odd Shape Pocket Watch In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
UTI Paris 1930 Art-Deco Odd Shape Pocket Watch In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

UTI Paris 1930 Art-Deco Odd Shape Pocket Watch In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

has been crafted in a window-shape,in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Fitted

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Omega Jumbo, Cal 30 T2 SCPC Collectors Wrist Watch
14 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Omega Jumbo, Cal 30 T2 SCPC Collectors Wrist Watch

14 Kt Solid Yellow Gold Omega Jumbo, Cal 30 T2 SCPC Collectors Wrist Watch

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

, Caliber 30 T2 SCPC Case : Solid 14 Kt Yellow Gold with beautiful lugs, 35.5 mm Total weight including

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier 18Kt  Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch with Box and Papers
Baume & Mercier 18Kt  Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch with Box and Papers

Baume & Mercier 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch with Box and Papers

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Long Beach, CA

: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm Lug Tip to Lug Tip X Diameter 32mm

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage Solid Gold Money Clip 14k Yellow Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Money Clip 14k Yellow Gold

Vintage Solid Gold Money Clip 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Sugar Land, TX

♥ Product Summary ♥ Material: 14k Yellow Gold (Stamped) Dimensions: 44mm x 8mm Weight: 7 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget Stepped Case 18k Solid Gold Watch circa 1980’s
Piaget Stepped Case 18k Solid Gold Watch circa 1980’s

Piaget Stepped Case 18k Solid Gold Watch circa 1980’s

By Piaget

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage man’s Piaget 18K gold rectangular dress watch with pronounced stepped case design, original

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume & Mercier 5231 18k Yellow Gold Octagonal Bezel Watch
Baume & Mercier 5231 18k Yellow Gold Octagonal Bezel Watch

Baume & Mercier 5231 18k Yellow Gold Octagonal Bezel Watch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Baume & Mercier 5231 18k Yellow Gold Octagonal Bezel Watch Brand: Baume & Mercier Model:  5231

Category

20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 17mm - 45.0g
Vintage Omega 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 17mm - 45.0g

Vintage Omega 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 17mm - 45.0g

By Omega

Located in Providence, RI

from the 1960s to early 1970s. Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, the watch features a refined

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bulova Rare 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold Accutron New Condition
Bulova Rare 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold Accutron New Condition

Bulova Rare 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold Accutron New Condition

By Accutron

Located in Long Beach, CA

. Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 35mm CIRCA: 1960's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Electric / Battery

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 18K Yellow Gold Hobnail Case & Dial Vintage Watch
Omega 18K Yellow Gold Hobnail Case & Dial Vintage Watch

Omega 18K Yellow Gold Hobnail Case & Dial Vintage Watch

By Omega

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Vintage 18k Solid Yellow Gold Timepiece. This exquisite vintage watch combines timeless elegance

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex King Midas Reference 4315 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Original Box
Rolex King Midas Reference 4315 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Original Box

Rolex King Midas Reference 4315 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Original Box

By Rolex

Located in Monaco, MC

encapsulates Rolex's dedication to innovation and luxury. Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, this watch is a

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Marina J. Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Watch with Woven Pearl, Ruby Band & Gold Clasp
Marina J. Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Watch with Woven Pearl, Ruby Band & Gold Clasp

Marina J. Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Watch with Woven Pearl, Ruby Band & Gold Clasp

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

elegant Pearl, Ruby and 14k Yellow Gold piece. Stamped and made in all solid 14k Yellow Gold, this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Heavy Ladies Wristwatch by Piaget, 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Heavy Ladies Wristwatch by Piaget, 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold with Diamonds

Heavy Ladies Wristwatch by Piaget, 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold with Diamonds

By Piaget

Located in Berlin, DE

Heavy ladies watch from Piaget, 18 Karat solid yellow gold with diamonds. Blue Dial and bezel set

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Collection GX6525 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens Automatic 1950s Vintage RA579
Omega Collection GX6525 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens Automatic 1950s Vintage RA579

Omega Collection GX6525 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens Automatic 1950s Vintage RA579

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious classic, Men's Omega 14k solid gold manual wind dress watch, c.1961, in excellent working

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Date Ref 6624 18k Solid Gold 1960s Midsize 30mm Automatic RA456R
Rolex Oyster Date Ref 6624 18k Solid Gold 1960s Midsize 30mm Automatic RA456R

Rolex Oyster Date Ref 6624 18k Solid Gold 1960s Midsize 30mm Automatic RA456R

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage luxury, 18k solid gold Men's midsize Rolex ref.6624 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1962

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gruen Curvex Precision 14K Solid Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s – 20 x 47mm
Gruen Curvex Precision 14K Solid Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s – 20 x 47mm

Gruen Curvex Precision 14K Solid Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s – 20 x 47mm

By Gruen

Located in Wailea, HI

Gruen Curvex Precision 14K Solid Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s – 20 x 47mm An exceptional example of

Category

Early 20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe ellipse 18kt Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch.
Patek Philippe ellipse 18kt Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch.

Patek Philippe ellipse 18kt Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch.

By Patek Philippe

Located in Braintree, GB

Vintage 1960s–1970s Patek Philippe 18kt Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch. Crafted in solid 18kt

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm 116688 18K Solid Gold New Mercedes Hands Box Papers
Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm 116688 18K Solid Gold New Mercedes Hands Box Papers

Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm 116688 18K Solid Gold New Mercedes Hands Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

commitment to blending classic design with advanced functionality. Crafted from solid 18K yellow gold, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1971 Rolex King Midas 1st Generation Yellow Gold Ref. 9630
1971 Rolex King Midas 1st Generation Yellow Gold Ref. 9630

1971 Rolex King Midas 1st Generation Yellow Gold Ref. 9630

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

champagne dial signed “Midas.” Crafted entirely from solid yellow gold, the watch remains in excellent

Category

Antique 1670s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Daytona 18k Gold With Black Face & Diamond Dot Dial
Rolex Daytona 18k Gold With Black Face & Diamond Dot Dial

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

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Agran & Son Solid Yellow Gold Vintage Swiss Watch Brooch
Agran & Son Solid Yellow Gold Vintage Swiss Watch Brooch

Agran & Son Solid Yellow Gold Vintage Swiss Watch Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Discover the exquisite charm of our 10k Yellow Gold Watch Brooch/Pin, a stunning piece crafted by

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Solid Gold Elgin Cameo Watch Ring
Vintage Solid Gold Elgin Cameo Watch Ring

Vintage Solid Gold Elgin Cameo Watch Ring

By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful vintage Elgin ring crafted in solid 10K yellow gold, featuring a locket-style top with a

Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Paris Vintage Pasha-Watch Shaped Charm In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris Vintage Pasha-Watch Shaped Charm In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

CARTIER Paris Vintage Pasha-Watch Shaped Charm In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

pendant has been masterfully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 14.96 Inch
18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 14.96 Inch

18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 14.96 Inch

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this wonderful 18 K yellow gold Albert necklace. It consists of spacial, fancy looking

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 13.98 Inch - 8.1gr
18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 13.98 Inch - 8.1gr

18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 13.98 Inch - 8.1gr

Located in Antwerp, BE

white gold Lozenge links, yellow gold chains, an antique dog clip and a lovely bolt ring. The necklace

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis
AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis

AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis

Located in Miami, FL

solid in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. The pendant is fitted at the reverse with

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Vintage Solid 14k Zodiac Pendant Watch Movement by Concord. 1960's
Tiffany & Co Vintage Solid 14k Zodiac Pendant Watch Movement by Concord. 1960's

Tiffany & Co Vintage Solid 14k Zodiac Pendant Watch Movement by Concord. 1960's

Located in Hong Kong, HK

is stamped "Tiffany & Co". The solid 14k yellow gold 28 inch chain pictured is also included in this

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Watch Zenith Elite HW 18K Solid Yellow Gold Wrist Watch Men
Vintage Watch Zenith Elite HW 18K Solid Yellow Gold Wrist Watch Men

Vintage Watch Zenith Elite HW 18K Solid Yellow Gold Wrist Watch Men

By Zenith Watch Company

Located in Geneva, CH

. Crafted in 18K gold and adorned with a luxurious brown alligator strap, this watch exudes sophistication

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget Women's Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch
Piaget Women's Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch

Piaget Women's Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch

By Piaget

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Solid 18k Yellow Gold Mesh Band Inner Circumference (Wrist Fit) = 5.25" (Note: Watch is VERY petite

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Authentic Lady's Omega Constellation Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
Authentic Lady's Omega Constellation Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch

Authentic Lady's Omega Constellation Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

18K Yellow Gold Bracelet / Strap Material Lizard skin (aftermarket) Clasp / Buckle Material Yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Authentic Ladies Omega Constellation Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
Authentic Ladies Omega Constellation Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch

Authentic Ladies Omega Constellation Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

18K Yellow Gold Bracelet / Strap Material Lizard skin (aftermarket) Clasp / Buckle Material Yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Ladies Baume & Mercier 16682 Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
Ladies Baume & Mercier 16682 Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch

Ladies Baume & Mercier 16682 Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in New York, NY

Case Material 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet / Strap Material Leather Clasp / Buckle Material Gold plated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Authentic Ladies Piaget Dancer Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold 89 GR. Watch
Authentic Ladies Piaget Dancer Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold 89 GR. Watch

Authentic Ladies Piaget Dancer Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold 89 GR. Watch

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

Material 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet / Strap Material 18K Yellow Gold Clasp / Buckle Material 18K Yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Ladies Baume & Mercier Lady 18505 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
Ladies Baume & Mercier Lady 18505 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Quartz Watch

Ladies Baume & Mercier Lady 18505 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Quartz Watch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in New York, NY

Quartz Case Material 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet / Strap Material Genuine leather Clasp / Buckle Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Van Cleef & Arpels Ref. 9065 Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch
Ladies Van Cleef & Arpels Ref. 9065 Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch

Ladies Van Cleef & Arpels Ref. 9065 Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Mechanical Case Material 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet / Strap Material Leather Clasp / Buckle Material 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Solid Yellow Gold Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate solid yellow gold watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect solid yellow gold watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic solid yellow gold watch over the years, but those made by Cartier, Rolex and Omega are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A solid yellow gold watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 29, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a solid yellow gold watch for sale for men should be easy, but there are 46 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Solid Yellow Gold Watch?

On average, a solid yellow gold watch at 1stDibs sells for $3,625, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $49,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Solid Yellow Gold Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    Whether your watch is solid good or not will depend on its maker and model. Some watchmakers offer solid gold watches, but others are gold-filled. The difference is that a gold-filled watch consists of a base metal and has a thin layer of gold bonded to its outer surfaces. One way to potentially determine whether your watch is solid gold is to place a magnet near it. Gold-filled watches are often magnetic, while solid gold ones usually aren't. If you're still unsure about your timepiece's materials, consult a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    It depends on the brand but a Rolex gold watch is made in solid gold, while other brands may use gold capping or gold plating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gold Rolex pieces are only made with solid gold, never gold-plated. Crafted with high-quality materials, Rolex uses 18-karat gold made at their in-house foundries to ensure the utmost premium metals are used in each Rolex. Shop a selection of gold Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Audemars Piguet, also known as AP, makes gold watches. Audemars Piguet is a luxury Swiss watch brand that uses high-quality materials like high-grade leather, gold and stainless steel. Shop a wide selection of Audemars Piguet watches, including yellow-toned gold, on 1stDibs.