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Antique Yellow Gold 13.5" Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace Dog Clip
Antique Yellow Gold 13.5" Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace Dog Clip

Antique Yellow Gold 13.5" Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace Dog Clip

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.4 Grams Chain Type: Curb link chain Chain Length: 13.5

Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Chained Linked Rings
Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Chained Linked Rings

Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Chained Linked Rings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14k rose gold Diamonds: 50 round brilliant cut = 0.23cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Ring sizes: Weight: 2.98 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

9 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Chain Link Cufflinks with Original Box
9 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Chain Link Cufflinks with Original Box

9 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Chain Link Cufflinks with Original Box

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These are a pair of 9k yellow gold chain link cufflinks. These cufflinks would be prime when paired

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Pendant
14k Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Pendant

14k Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Pendant

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14/18K yellow gold Diamond: 22 round brilliant cut= .60cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: necklace measures 26-inches Weight: 132.63 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Oval Pendant on Oval Link Chain Necklace
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Oval Pendant on Oval Link Chain Necklace

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Oval Pendant on Oval Link Chain Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.73cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 8.34 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chanel 1980s Gold Large Pendant Necklace
Chanel 1980s Gold Large Pendant Necklace

Chanel 1980s Gold Large Pendant Necklace

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

on a heavy large link watch chain style necklace. Each link is 1/4" wide and 3/4" long. The closure

Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

18 Karat Rose Diamond Pearl Clam Shell Earrings, circa 1900
18 Karat Rose Diamond Pearl Clam Shell Earrings, circa 1900

18 Karat Rose Diamond Pearl Clam Shell Earrings, circa 1900

Located in Baltimore, MD

watch chain with the earrings, also featured on First Dibs under "Circa 1880 Fancy Link Watch Chain 59".

Category

Antique 1880s French Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Pocket Watch Link Chain
Antique Gold Pocket Watch Link Chain

Antique Gold Pocket Watch Link Chain

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Made in fourteen karat 14K yellow gold with soft antique toning, this pocket watch chain is nicely

Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain
14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain

14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Dallas, TX

14k Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain - 14k rose gold pocket watch link chain. Chain measures apx. 10

Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Antique Bar and Link Watch Chain
Antique Bar and Link Watch Chain

Antique Bar and Link Watch Chain

Located in Baltimore, MD

Victorian 9K yellow gold watch chain with a swivel attachment to hang a watch or magnifier or fob

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Curb Link
Antique Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Curb Link

Antique Sterling Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Curb Link

Located in NEWARK, GB

An attractive antique, Victorian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain. Nice chunky

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Fetter Link, Watch Chain
Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Fetter Link, Watch Chain

Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Fetter Link, Watch Chain

Located in NEWARK, GB

An attractive antique Victorian silver Albert chain. Nice chunky fetter links with a figaro style

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain Necklace, Trombone Link, Victorian
Antique Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain Necklace, Trombone Link, Victorian

Antique Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain Necklace, Trombone Link, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

watch. The chain is made from sterling silver and each link is stamped with the lion passant for silver

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Yellow Gold 15" Cylinder Tube Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Antique Yellow Gold 15" Cylinder Tube Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace

Antique Yellow Gold 15" Cylinder Tube Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.84 Grams Chain Type: Cylinder Tube link chain Chain

Category

Antique 19th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Watch Chain
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Watch Chain

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Watch Chain

Located in NEWARK, GB

An impeccable antique Victorian era 9kt yellow gold Albert chain or watch chain. This Albert is a

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Curb Link
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Curb Link

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Curb Link

Located in NEWARK, GB

. This is a shorter length Albert chain at 13.6" total length. It has a lovely curb link chain with a

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9kt Yellow Gold Double Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Curb Link
Antique 9kt Yellow Gold Double Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Curb Link

Antique 9kt Yellow Gold Double Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Curb Link

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique 9 karat yellow gold curb link watch chain or Albert chain, this is a longer

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 1987 Premiere Chain Link Watch
Chanel 1987 Premiere Chain Link Watch

Chanel 1987 Premiere Chain Link Watch

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

leather woven chain link chain as the band. Includes a beautiful cut sapphire crystal polygon shaped face

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Victorian
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Victorian

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

An attractive antique 9kt yellow gold Albert chain or watch chain. It has gorgeous fancy links

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Rose Gold Albert Chain, Trombone Link, Watch Chain Necklace
Antique 9k Rose Gold Albert Chain, Trombone Link, Watch Chain Necklace

Antique 9k Rose Gold Albert Chain, Trombone Link, Watch Chain Necklace

Located in NEWARK, GB

An attractive antique 9kt Rose gold Albert chain or watch chain. It has gorgeous trombone and

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Silver Albert Chain, Fancy Link, Lion Swivel Fob, Watch Chain Necklace
Antique Silver Albert Chain, Fancy Link, Lion Swivel Fob, Watch Chain Necklace

Antique Silver Albert Chain, Fancy Link, Lion Swivel Fob, Watch Chain Necklace

Located in NEWARK, GB

A truly handsome antique, Victorian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain. Fancy silver

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain / Watch Fob
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain / Watch Fob

Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain / Watch Fob

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain / Watch Fob. This beautiful vintage chain watch

Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 15K Yellow Gold Long Link Watch Chain Necklace
Antique 15K Yellow Gold Long Link Watch Chain Necklace

Antique 15K Yellow Gold Long Link Watch Chain Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 13.1 Grams Length: 25 Inches Chain Width: 3 mm Metal: Clasp Hallmarked 14K, Chain Tested

Category

Antique 19th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain Watch Fob Necklace
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain Watch Fob Necklace

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain Watch Fob Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain Watch Fob Necklace - 18 inches. This

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Link Watch FOB Chain
10 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Link Watch FOB Chain

10 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Link Watch FOB Chain

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 10k yellow gold Dimensions: FOB chain is 13 ½-inches long and

Category

Late 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Watch
Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Watch

Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

The watch is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and weighing approximately total of 40.4 dwt.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Link Chain Necklace
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Link Chain Necklace

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Link Chain Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: necklace is 20-inches long and measures 4mm in width Weight: 14.5 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 10K Gold Curb Link with Dog Clip and Spring Ring Watch Chain
Victorian 10K Gold Curb Link with Dog Clip and Spring Ring Watch Chain

Victorian 10K Gold Curb Link with Dog Clip and Spring Ring Watch Chain

Located in Venice, CA

This Victorian 10k gold watch chain is a classic curb link with a dog clip and spring ring. It is a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold

1900s Rose Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace
1900s Rose Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace

1900s Rose Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace

Located in Berkeley, CA

Watch fob chains have grown in popularity over recent years. This one can be worn as a necklace or

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Antique 12 Karat Yellow Gold Double Link Pocket Watch Chain
Antique 12 Karat Yellow Gold Double Link Pocket Watch Chain

Antique 12 Karat Yellow Gold Double Link Pocket Watch Chain

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Twenty inch antique 4.16mm double link flat curb chain for pocket watch in twelve carat 12K yellow

Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1920s Antique Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
1920s Antique Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

1920s Antique Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional English antique 9 karat yellow gold double Albert watch chain; part of our diverse

Category

Vintage 1920s British Link Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and Platinum Trombone Link Albert Chain
Gold and Platinum Trombone Link Albert Chain

Gold and Platinum Trombone Link Albert Chain

Located in Midhurst, GB

This Trombone link Albert chain, crafted in rose gold and platinum, exudes classic sophistication

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Platinum

23 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Link Chain
23 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Link Chain

23 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Link Chain

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 23k yellow gold Dimensions: chain measures 24-inch long Weight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gucci Link Chain
14 Karat Yellow Gold Gucci Link Chain

14 Karat Yellow Gold Gucci Link Chain

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: necklace is 22-inches long and measures 3.2mm in width Weight: 9.64 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s 9 k Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Antique 1910s 9 k Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

Antique 1910s 9 k Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive 9 karat yellow gold double Albert watch chain; part of our diverse antique

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat White Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain or Necklace
Antique 14 Karat White Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain or Necklace

Antique 14 Karat White Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain or Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning links on this early 14K White gold Watch Chain. Measuring approximately 14-7/8 long end to

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Gilt Metal Albert Watch Chain with T Bar
Antique Victorian Gold Gilt Metal Albert Watch Chain with T Bar

Antique Victorian Gold Gilt Metal Albert Watch Chain with T Bar

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian gold gilt metal Albert watch chain with T bar, stamped T + H. It has a coppery

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold 67 Inch Watch Chain Necklace
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold 67 Inch Watch Chain Necklace

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold 67 Inch Watch Chain Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring pierced, elongated, oval links centering a ribbed figure eight design alternating with polished spacer links Completed by spring ring clasp drop Tested as 18 karat gold ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Sterling Silver, Victorian Curb Link, Albert Chain Necklace
Antique Sterling Silver, Victorian Curb Link, Albert Chain Necklace

Antique Sterling Silver, Victorian Curb Link, Albert Chain Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Fabulous, Victorian, double silver watch chain. Beautiful curb link stamped for silver on each & every

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sevan Biçakçi Sterling Silver Medium Link Chain with Dagger Element
Sevan Biçakçi Sterling Silver Medium Link Chain with Dagger Element

Sevan Biçakçi Sterling Silver Medium Link Chain with Dagger Element

By SEVAN BICAKCI

Located in Dallas, TX

Sevan Biçakçi Sterling Silver Medium Link Chain with Dagger Element - Oxidized Sterling Silver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Chain Necklaces

Antique Sterling Silver, Victorian Albert Watch Chain Necklace
Antique Sterling Silver, Victorian Albert Watch Chain Necklace

Antique Sterling Silver, Victorian Albert Watch Chain Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Birmingham 1905 Makers Mark J S Fabulous, Victorian, double silver watch chain. Beautiful figaro link

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Solid Well Made Pocket Watch Chain Dog Clip Spring Clasp
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Solid Well Made Pocket Watch Chain Dog Clip Spring Clasp

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Solid Well Made Pocket Watch Chain Dog Clip Spring Clasp

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.6 Grams Length: 14” (measured on ruler) Clasp: Large spring ring and dog clasp Clasp Dimensions: 2.1 x 2.1mm Condition: Antique, original finish...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Cuban Link Watch Fob Necklace
Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Cuban Link Watch Fob Necklace

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Cuban Link Watch Fob Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Watch Fob Necklace. This classic necklace is

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace Bracelet
Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace Bracelet

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace Bracelet

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

This early 20th century Art Deco fancy link watch chain has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1890 15 Karat Gold and Natural Pearl Watch Chain Necklace, 67"
C1890 15 Karat Gold and Natural Pearl Watch Chain Necklace, 67"

C1890 15 Karat Gold and Natural Pearl Watch Chain Necklace, 67"

Located in Baltimore, MD

Our c1890 15K link original watch chain has 19 natural pearls interspersed symmetrically along our

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920's / 30's
14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920's / 30's

14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920's / 30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, or a pocket watch chain. Each link is

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Rose Gold Fob w/ Faceted Quartz on Long Double Watch Neck Guard Chain
Victorian Rose Gold Fob w/ Faceted Quartz on Long Double Watch Neck Guard Chain

Victorian Rose Gold Fob w/ Faceted Quartz on Long Double Watch Neck Guard Chain

Located in Frazier Park, CA

Rolo Link Watch Neck Guard Chain Chain 62” 9K Marked “9 CT” 3 mm wide 29.2 g Fob 5” Chain 9K Marked

Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Paper Clip Chain Bracelet
14 Karat Yellow Gold Paper Clip Chain Bracelet

14 Karat Yellow Gold Paper Clip Chain Bracelet

Located in Dallas, TX

14K Yellow Gold Paper Clip Chain Bracelet - Gold filled paper clip cable link chain bracelet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets

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Watch Link Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the watch link chain you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 9k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 311 antique edition and 128 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a watch link chain may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic watch link chain over the years, but those made by Cartier, Chanel and Gucci are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A watch link chain can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 38, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and antique cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our watch link chain for sale are for women, but there are 245 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Watch Link Chain?

On average, a watch link chain at 1stDibs sells for $2,494, while they’re typically $82 on the low end and $141,300 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.

Questions About Watch Link Chain
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A curb link chain has links that have been flattened and twisted. They interlock tightly together to form a chain. Curb link chains are popular in very fine formations as well as much chunkier variations. They are ideal for creating statement necklaces. Do check out the wide variety of curb link chains in different jewelry styles and metals on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A cable link chain or link chain is made with uniform round or oval links. These links are interconnected to offer a classic, understated look. A cable link chain is a popular pick for wearers looking to pair a necklace with a charm . Shop a collection of vintage and modern cable link chains and necklaces from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.

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