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Concord Cocktail Watch 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
made of 18k yellow gold, offering a luxurious and timeless appeal. It's adorned with 2CT-TDW of
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Yellow Gold

Concord Delirium Quartz with Diamond Dial and Bezel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Model: Delirium Serial #946789 Movement #ETA Quartz E 03001 18k Yellow Gold Case w/ Diamond Bezel
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Corum Watch Love Story Model in 18K Yellow fiold Diamonds and Mother of Pearl
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Paris, FR
CORUM watch Love Story model in 18K yellow Gold Diamonds and Mother of Pearl 18-carat yellow Gold
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1980s Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1970's Corum 18k Gold Ladies Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage 1970's Corum 18k yellow gold ladies cocktail watch, with its original gold dial and
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PIAGET Yellow Gold, White Gold and Diamond Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow and white gold and diamond watch, Piaget. The manual movement watch with a
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Eloga Kent 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Eloga
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold Eloga Kent Cocktail Watch, a timeless treasure exuding
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vendome Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Vendome collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 19 M.M. 2 piece 18k Yellow Gold case
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1990s French Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamonds and Dial Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 x 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Oval Case, Round
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1970s Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Dancer 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Newton, MA
of 0.23ct in diamonds that sparkle with unparalleled brilliance and yellow gold dial, it captivates
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1990s Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch. Model "Sonate" 1982, limited edition
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1980s French Contemporary Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Panthere collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 2 piece case with Diamond set
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1990s French Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Woman Watch in 18K White Gold with Diamonds Circa 1960 Zodiac Brand
By Zodiac Watch Company
Located in Paris, FR
ZODIAC Zodiac brand mechanical ladies' watch in 18-carat white gold and diamonds and its original
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1960s French Retro Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget 1970s Yellow Gold Jadite and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Round Brilliant cut
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1970s Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Cocktail Watch 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Rubies
By Corum
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage 1980's Corum Cocktail watch in 18K yellow gold with diamond and emerald bezel
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

North Star Cocktail Watch 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds and Opals
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the North Star 1960's Opal and Diamond Cocktail Watch, a radiant fusion of elegance and
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Silver Stick Dial with Diamond Bezel Two
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1990s Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ebel Diamond Yellow Gold Swiss Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 18k yellow gold diamond Ebel women's Swiss watch. The watch features black dial
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20th Century Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 1970s Scarce Yellow Gold and Diamond Mechanical Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Ladies Wrist Watch, 30 X 21 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with Cartier
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1970s French Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

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

Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Watch
Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Watch
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Delaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 3.10 Carat Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces. The dial of this 18 karat yellow gold watch
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Multicolored Sapphires Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces. The face of this 18 karat yellow gold watch
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Corum Ladies Diamond Bezel 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Watch
By Corum
Located in San Diego, CA
Model: Ladies Corum Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Custom
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1990s Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

DeLaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces. The face of this 18 karat yellow gold cushion
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Lady's Yellow Gold, Bakelite and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1970s
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, yellow gold and white diamonds. Perfect proportions to this lovely vintage timepiece. The dial is
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1970s French Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Longines 1960s Ladies Quartz 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Longines 1960s Ladies Quartz Watch, a stunning piece of vintage luxury and elegance
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. The case is rectangular, the bottom beige
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1960s French Retro Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch
By Chaumet
Located in Zurich, CH
Classic elegant 18 karat yellow gold and diamond quartz ladies wrist watch by French house Chaumet
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.50 Carat Total Weight Diamond Yellow Gold Watch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Audemars Piguet Diamond and Gold Watch Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 79.8 grams Length
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1990s Unknown Retro Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zenith Watch Art Deco Platinum Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Zenith Watch from the Art Deco era, made of platinum and diamond. The case and the
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1930s Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Piaget Polo Ladies Yellow Gold and 20 Carats of Diamonds Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Piaget Polo Reference 15201 Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch, set with approximately
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1990s Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Chaumet Paris Elysses 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Chaumet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Chaumet Paris Elysses Quartz Bracelet Watch. Diamonds mark
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20th Century French Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trocadero Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Boutique collection and extremely hard to find. 24 X 20 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with Diamond set
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1980s French Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Vendome Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamonds Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Reference WN100207 Vendome Boutique Ladies Wrist watch, 26 X 25 M.M. 18k Yellow
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1990s French Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Presidential Chocolate Roman Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Presidential 36mm Chocolate Color Roman Diamond Dial Custom Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Watch
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1990s Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Happy Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Chopard
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy the high style of this fine vintage Ladies Chopard Happy Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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1990s French Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Art Deco 0.78 carat ruby and 0.20 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexis Barthelay Watch 18K Gold and Diamonds
By Alexis Barthelay
Located in Paris, FR
18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds Women's Wrist Watch from Alexis Barthelay. Rare and very Beautiful
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1980s French Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Gold and Diamond Concealed Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Omega gold and diamond concealed bracelet watch from the mid-20th century makes
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1960s Retro Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Gold and Diamond Concealed Bracelet Watch
Omega Gold and Diamond Concealed Bracelet Watch
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Rolex Presidential Diamond Red Vignette Diamond Dial 18KT Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Presidential 36mm Diamond Red Vignette Diamond Dial RT Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Watch 18038
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1990s Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Omega De Ville Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 48 Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive women's watch by Omega. 18k yellow gold and diamonds. Beautiful Omega De Ville ladies
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Presidential Diamond White Dial Custom Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Presidential 36mm Diamond White Dial Custom Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Watch 18038 This watch
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1990s Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Piaget 6926 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Vintage Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Champagne color dial with yellow gold hands and Diamond hour
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold La Strada Diamond Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold La Strada Diamond Watch For Women. Quartz movement, arched rectangular
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20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Scale Ladies Vintage Bueche Girod Yellow Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking and large scale ladies vintage Bueche Girod wrist watch is crafted from 18k yellow
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany French 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Back Wind Cocktail Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
yellow gold and is bark finished over it's entire surface, including it's oval dial, which is signed
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay "SABI" Diamond and Gold Watch
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful watch is encrusted with 216 brilliant round diamonds. Diamonds weighing 2.40 carats
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulgari "Parentesi" Watch in Yellow Gold, & White Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A signed watch by Bulgari from the "Parentesi" range in yellow gold 18k / 750. The dial is entirely
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1980s Italian Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Swann Diamond Yellow Gold Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ludo Swann Watch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 254 round brilliant cut
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1990s French Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Piaget 4925D2 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k Yellow gold Ruby & Diamond bezel Dial: Gold & Ruby dial with yellow gold hands Bracelet: 18k
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Cushion Shaped Diamond and Ruby Bezel Watch in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant champagne dial 14K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. wristwatch with a cushion shaped diamond
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1970s American Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond-set 18ct Yellow and White Gold Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Watch Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
watch certainly exudes vintage glamour, and we date it to the 1960s. Crafted out of solid 18ct yellow
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1960s French Modern Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi Cuff Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 4.00 Carats Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Crema, Cremona
alternated with repetitive diamonds elements throughout the watch, rendered in artfully textured gold and
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1980s Swiss Classical Roman Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Dial Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 x 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Oval case with textured
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1970s Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Gubelin 1960's 18KT Yellow Gold Ladies 2.00CT Diamond Watch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the captivating Gubelin 1960's Diamond Bezel Bracelet Watch, a stunning embodiment of
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Colisée Ladies Watch with Diamond Bezel in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Cartier Tortue Ladies Watch with Diamond Bezel Reference: WB 021 HG Material: Yellow gold Movement
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1990s French Contemporary Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
14K Gold, Diamond and Sapphires Hidden Watch Bracelet
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H 0.25 in W 0.8 in Dm 0.8 in
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eviana Women Watch
By Eviana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady watch bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The dial is round, the back amati
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1960s French Retro Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 8706D2 18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond bezel Dial: Black Onyx dial with yellow gold hands and Diamond hour markers
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pre-Owned Lucien Picard Ruby and Diamond Vintage Watch 1940'S 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Estate diamond & ruby Lucien Picard vintage timepiece in 14 karat yellow gold. Mechanical 17 jewel
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20th Century Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Piaget Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ballerina Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Miami, FL
wrist. Crafted completely in 18k yellow gold, with white gold accents. Gold dial With Piaget back winder
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Yellow Gold And Diamond Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage yellow gold and diamond watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 50 vintage editions and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage yellow gold and 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a vintage yellow gold and diamond watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Piaget, Van Cleef & Arpels and Gubelin are consistently popular. A vintage yellow gold and diamond watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 39, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage yellow gold and diamond watch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Yellow Gold And Diamond Watch?

On average, a vintage yellow gold and diamond watch at 1stDibs sells for $5,450, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $99,995 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage 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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