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Concord Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Concord 14 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Watch With Pave Dial Containing 158 Round Diamonds Totaling
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 K White Gold Longines Women's Watch
By Longines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant Longines women's watch, crafted in 14K white gold, dates back to circa 1955. The
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Concord 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
By Concord Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Concord 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Wristwatch Total Weight: 53.5g Material: 14K Yellow Gold
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20th Century Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Equestrian Theme Ruby and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Stamford, CT
period, harmonize with the rose gold while diamonds add the soft contrast that is appealing. The watch is
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1940s American Retro Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Longines 14k Gold and Diamond Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
elegant timepiece features a diamond-set dial with sparkling round diamonds, enhancing the watch’s refined
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1940s Swiss Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Multi Color Gold Waltham Diamond Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Waltham 14k Multi Color Gold Diamonds Pocket Watch with a 2mm Round Shape Diamond mounted on the
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond Watch Betteridge Curblink Chain Bracelet 14k Gold
By Betteridge
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage diamond watch by Betteridge, featuring a curblink chain bracelet; made of 14k gold. The
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1980s Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Seiko 14k White Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ladies Watch
By Seiko
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Seiko 14k white gold watch and bracelet, mechanical movement set with 8 diamonds full cut
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1980s Japanese Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Watch Retro Ladies Wristwatch Diamond 14k White Gold
By Hamilton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Hamilton watch from the Retro era, features diamonds, crafted of 14k white gold. This
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro 14K Rose Gold Ruby Diamonds Bracelet Watch
Located in Flushing, NY
Retro 14K Rose Gold Ruby Diamonds Bracelet Watch Marked: 14K Approximate Dimensions: 16.8 cm
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20th Century Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

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

14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Watch Bracelet. It depicts a hidden round watch
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold, Diamond & Platinum Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
% platinum, it offers durability with refined elegance. The watch is adorned with 52 pavé-set diamonds in
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond

14K White Gold Men's Vintage Longines Diamond Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's vintage Longines wristwatch with 14k white gold case and diamond dial. The inside of the case
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Hamilton Diamond Watch. Vintage Ladies Hamilton Classic String Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
diamonds. 14k White Gold Kreiser Cable Band. Condition: Watch winds up and ticks. Needs daily winding
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1940s Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold

Exquisite Art Deco 14K White Gold & Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Media, PA
elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted in luxurious 14K white gold, the watch features an intricate design
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1930s Art Deco Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33
By Benrus
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33 Model #FY33 Movement #1525.1526
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1940s Swiss Modern Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Longines 14k White Gold and Diamond Women's Dress Watch Gorgeous
By Longines
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Longines 14k White Gold and Diamond Women's Dress Watch Gorgeous! Movement #4LLV12325562 Case
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1940s Swiss Modern Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Hamilton ladies' watch. In 14 karat white gold. Bezel-set with diamonds
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bulova 14k Rose Gold Dress Watch with Diamonds & Rubies
By Bulova
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year warranty included with purchase. 14k rose gold case with
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20th Century American Modern Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

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

Vintage 14k White Gold Hamilton Ladies Diamond Hidden Watch 2.64cttw - 25.4g
By Hamilton
Located in Providence, RI
This elegant ladies' Hamilton wristwatch blends luxury with vintage charm. Crafted from solid 14k
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20th Century Unknown Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Croton Ladies Dress Watch w/ Diamonds Hand-Winding
By Croton
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
14k White Gold Croton Ladies Dress Watch w/ Diamonds Hand-Winding Movement #AS976 14k White Gold
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1940s Swiss Modern Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rare Vintage Baume & Mercier Ladies 14K Yellow Gold 1.50CTW Diamond Quartz Watch
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vintage Baume & Mercier 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 1.50ctw VS F-G Hexagonal Dial
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1970s Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Hidden Watch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Hidden Watch. A square-faced watch adorned with baguette and round-cut diamonds weighing
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Lucien Piccard 14k White Gold Men's Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
. Completed with a classic black textured leather strap, this Lucien Piccard 14k white gold diamond dial watch
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20th Century Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cocktail Watch, Platinum Diamond, 14k White Gold Band
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage platinum diamond cocktail watch on a 14k white gold band. Length: 6 inches.
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20th Century Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

White Gold, Platinum

Gruen Platinum Case 14K White Gold Band Diamond Sapphire Women's Hand Wind Watch
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Vintage Gruen Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Watch. This exquisite timepiece is crafted with
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20th Century Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco J. Schulz Platinum Diamond Swiss Watch With 14K White Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
, adorned with delicate blue hands and black numerals. The watch is embellished with round white diamonds
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gruen Platinum Case 14K White Gold Band Diamond Sapphire Women's Hand Wind Watch
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Vintage Gruen Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Watch. This exquisite timepiece is crafted with
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20th Century Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Dior Bulova 23 Blue Diamond Bezel Manual Winding 14K White Gold Watch
Located in Houston, TX
grams One ladies 14K white gold diamond Swiss-made Christian Dior Collection by Bulova watch. The metal
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940's TIFFANY & CO. Ladies Vintage Watch - 14K Gold with Diamonds & Rubies
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1940's TIFFANY & CO. Ladies Vintage Watch - 14K Gold with Diamonds & Rubies
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1940s Swiss Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

14k Gold

Nastrix Women's 14k Gold and Platinum Hand-Winding Dress Watch w/ Diamond Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Nastrix Women's 14k Gold and Platinum Hand-Winding Dress Watch w/ Diamond Band Movement #1676 14k
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Gruen 14K Yellow Gold Tank Style Watch
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
A refined 1940s Gruen dress watch, featuring a 22x25mm 14K yellow gold tank-style case with elegant
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1960's Rolex Ladies 14K White Gold & Diamond Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1960's ROLEX Ladies Dress Watch with Original Box, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
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1960s Swiss Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

White Gold

Madison 21 Ruby 14k White Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Montreal, QC
14kt white gold and 22 diamond single cut of .02ct each ladies Madison mechanical watch. Will fit
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Longines 14k White Gold Square Men's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Bezel 428
By Longines
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Longines 14k White Gold Square Men's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Bezel 428 Movement #428 Movement Serial
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1940s Swiss Modern Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Fancy LeCoultre 14k White Gold Hidden Watch w/ Diamond Floral Leaf Link
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k White Gold Case Overall Height: 31.3mm (1.2") (measuring from both ends of the
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20th Century Swiss Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Hamilton 2.5ctw Diamond Watch 22.1g
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting a: Vintage Art Deco 14K White Gold Hamilton 2.5ctw Diamond Watch 6.4" 22.1g Natural
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1960s Unknown Art Deco Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Vintage 1940's Diamond Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage 1940's Diamond Hamilton Watch Introducing the Hamilton Vintage 1940's 1.00ctw Diamond 14k
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blancpain 14k Pave Diamond Gold Backwind "Surprise" Watch For Neiman Marcus
By Blancpain
Located in Dallas, TX
Blancpain 14k Pave Diamond Gold Backwind "Surprise" Watch For Neiman Marcus - Backwind winding
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20th Century Swiss Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Lady's Charles Areni 14K Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Ruby Diamond Retro 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lady's Charles Areni 14K Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Ruby Diamond Retro 1940s Wrist Length 6.5 inch
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

1960's Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1960's ROLEX Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold & Diamonds
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1960s Swiss Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

White Gold

Antique 14K White Gold Platinum Blue Sapphire Diamond Ladies Hand Wind Watch
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Visible scratches on the dial. The watch shows signs of wear or scratches due to the age.
Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

White Gold

Bulova Cocktail Watch with Platinum & Diamond Case on 14k White Gold Band
By Bulova
Located in Surfside, FL
Bulova Cocktail watch with platinum & diamond case on 14k white gold band with diamonds. Manual
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20th Century Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

White Gold, Platinum

1940's Retro Ruby and Diamond Watch "Charlin"
Located in Wailea, HI
1940s 14K Retro Charlin Watch – A Golden Piece of Hollywood History Step back in time with this
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Mid-20th Century North American Retro Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Longines 1950s Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist watch
By Longines
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Longines Wrist watch 30 M.M. 14k yellow Gold 2 piece case with exaggerated flaring lug
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1950s Swiss Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Rose Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Manual Watch
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Lente 14 karat rose gold hidden watch featuring 17 jewel manual wind movement accented by 18 round
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Ladies Italian 14 Karat Diamond Bangle Watch. The case is 18 Karat and the bangle bracelet 14 Karat
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Women's Dress Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1960 Geneve with rich fourteen karat 14K yellow gold bracelet the fine ladies dress watch has
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1960s Swiss Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Watch Cuff Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with Single and Baguette cut Diamonds and Round cut
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1940s Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Clinton - Champ Watch Co. Lady’s Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Clinton - Champ Watch Co. Lady’s Wrist Watch. It depicts a 14K yellow gold square case
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1950's Ladies Unique Diamond Cocktail Watch 4.2 Carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The 1950's brought us jeweled and Diamond watches that looked like bracelets. This Diamond Cocktail
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1950s Unknown Artisan Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial
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20th Century American Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Mid-20th Century Longines Driving Watch in 14K Gold and Platinum with Gemstones
By Longines
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very rare Retro Period Longines ladies driving watch, created during the 1940's, incorporates
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Retro Pierre Piccard Gold Watch with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and Round cut Rubies
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1940s Retro Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Jules Jurgensen Diamond Bezel & Dial 14 Karat White Gold Wrist Watch
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Boston, MA
features a round 33mm face, encased in 14k white gold with a pave set diamond bezel. Its minimalist white
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1960s Retro Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Carlto Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet Dress Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fine and feminine in 14 karat white gold, this women's antique dress watch by Carlto is exquisite
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

OMEGA Seamaster Diamond DeVille 14k Gold Omega Automatic SEAMASTER DEVILLE
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Automatic Diamond Seamaster De Ville. 14k Yellow Gold Case. (Marked under the band
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1960s Vintage 14k Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage 14k Diamond Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage 14k diamond watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a vintage 14k diamond watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a vintage 14k diamond watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Hamilton, Omega and Bulova are consistently popular. Take a look at a vintage 14k diamond watch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also single cut and baguette cut versions for sale. Most of our vintage 14k diamond watch for sale are for women, but there are 32 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage 14k Diamond Watch?

Prices for a vintage 14k diamond watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $27,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,448.

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 Watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.

Questions About Vintage 14k Diamond Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    A 14-karat gold-filled watch is a watch made primarily out of base metals and then finished with a thin layer of gold. The term 14-karat refers to a gold alloy that is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% other metals. Compared to solid gold watches, gold-filled timepieces are typically more accessibly priced. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Rolex has made watches of 14k gold in the past. While 18k gold is now standard for most watches and jewelry, including Rolex watches, there are popular models of Rolex watches from its past line-ups that were made of 14k gold. Find vintage and contemporary Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.