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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Christian Lacroix
Creator: Omega
Omega De Ville 1417 Vintage Superb Gold Plated Rare Dotted Dial Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz 1417 Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 30 mm. (without crow...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Omega De Ville men's watch. Square case in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Total length: 20.5 cm, width of the bracelet: 2.2 cm to 0.6 cm, Cas...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Lacroix Jewelry Belt in Golden Metal, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Articulated jewelry belt in golden metal ornamented with rhinestones and orange glass paste cabochons. Jewelry from the beginning of...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Vintage Omega Constellation Pie Pan Dog Legs with Crosshair Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Constellation Reference Number:168.005 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Gold Plated & Stainless steel Measurements : ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Christian Lacroix Clips Vintage Earrings
Located in Paris, FR
Collector vintage Christian Lacroix pendants Condition: good Made in France Material : gold-plated metal Colour: gold, red Dimensions: 9 x 4 cm Stamp : yes Year : Summer 1994 Detail...
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1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Ladies Omega Quartz Constellation Diamond Bezel MOP Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Located in Richmond, CA
A ladies Omega Stainless Steel Constellation watch with diamond bezel and MOP dial, stick hands, part of the MY CHOICE (Cindy Crawford) collection....
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20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Omega Men's Quartz Two-Tone Constellation Watch w/ Date
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Men's Quartz Two-Tone Constellation Watch w/ Date Movement #255461 Case #53169630 Stainless Steel Case w/ 18k Gold Roman Numeral Bezel 33 mm...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Rare Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s
Located in Boostedt, SH
A beautiful and original Omega Seamaster watch from the 1960s. The original light blue bezel is rare, original and makes this watch very special. You don´t see it too often. The wa...
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1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Vintage Bumper Steelo case
Located in London, GB
Steel Omega Vintage Bumper Automatic Watch. Attractive Vintage Steel Bumper Omega wartch in Fantastic condition. Restored and serviced case dial and mo...
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Mid-20th Century European Jewelry & Watches

Rare CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brooch "Noel 93" heart-shaped with signature
Located in PARIS, FR
We present you a sublime brooch from the 1993 Christmas collection created by Christian Lacroix in a special limited edition. It is embossed "Noel 93" in the back. Made in France, t...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Other, Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Golden Metal Openwork Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Golden metal openwork brooch. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 6 cm Seller Reference: BR77
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1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 145.022-74 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 145.022-74 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 135006 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Omega Model: Speedmaster Moonwatch Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Christian Lacroix silver plated brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
This rare CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver plated brooch is from the Christmas collection of 2007. In the back, you can see the embossed inscription "Noel 2007" with the signature CL...
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20th Century French Baroque Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Other, Mixed Metal

Christian Lacroix Brooch in Gilded Metal Depicting a Heart, Mid-1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal depicting a heart. Jewelry dating from the mid-1990s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: ...
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20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

STAR BROOCH by Ch. Lacroix Paris fully set with rhinestones, pearl , early 80'
Located in Stuttgart, DE
CHRISTIAN LACROIX STAR BROOCH (Made in France) fully set with rhinestones. In the middle there is a large cut square rhinestone stone measuring...
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1980s French Romantic Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Necklace Pendant Golden Carousel
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Lacroix pendant in gilded metal with the motif of an openwork carousel and a second pendant in the shape of a hollowed-out lozenge of a heart (so dear to Lacroix), mounted ...
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1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Omega Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1970S
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Diamond and Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch. Circa 1970. 16 round cut Diamonds. Manual winding mechanical movement. Signed and numbered 80 54 533 679. Made in SWITZERLAND. Wrist L...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega De Ville 1365 Gold Plated Dress Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 1365 Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated- Stainless...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega De Ville Vintage Silver Mechanical Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Omega De Ville Sterling Silver Wrist Watch, 32 x 22 M.M. 2 piece Sterling Silver case, Mechanical, Manual wind Movement. Black Dial with...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Omega Deville 2500 4586.75.00 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Omega Deville 2500 4586.75.00 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 134797 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Omega Model: Deville 2500 Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rare Vintage 50'S Omega Seamaster 14767-61 Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 14767-61 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 34 mm...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Omega Women's 18k Gold Mechanical Hand-Winding Watch Ref #442 w/ Leather Band
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Women's 18k Gold Mechanical Hand-Winding Watch Ref #442 w/ Leather Band Movement #244 Movement Serial #142470XX Case #11322091.2740 Year: 1954 18k Yellow Gold Round Case 27 mm ...
Category

1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar Serviced Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Constellation Perpetual Calendar Reference Number: 59295568 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements...
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Early 2000s Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Omega Constellation Quadra Diamonds Black Dial Lady Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Watch Description Brand: Omega Model: Constellation Features : Black Dial - Diamond Bezel Watch Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainles...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster 39mm Steel Yellow Gold Automatic Men Watch 3313.50.00
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Micro nicks and scratches on the bezel. Minor Patina on Subdial Hands * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel

Superb Vintage Omega De Ville "Square" Handwind Mint Watch Boxed
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Omega Model: De Ville Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Handwind Case Material: Gold Plated Stainless Steel Measurements :25mm diameter (excluding ...
Category

1980s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega 220.93.43.22.99.001 Seamaster 43mm Platinum Box Paper STICKERS VERY RARE
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 220.93.43.22.99.001 Year: 2019 Model: Seamaster Case Material: Platinum - VERY RARE ONLY 87 MADE Band: Leather Bezel: Platinum Dial: Grey F...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Christian Lacroix heart shaped filagree gold crystal clip on oversized earrings
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Christian Lacroix oversized gold filigree heart shaped earrings Each earrings has a large CL spelt out in crystals Clip on CL stamped on the ba...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 2503.34.00 in Stainless Steel dial 39mm Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 39 mm case size. With box. Ref 2503.34.00. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Omega Watch. Certified preowned ...
Category

2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Christian Lacroix Golden Metal Earrings Topped with a Purple Rhinestone
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Golden metal earrings topped with a purple rhinestone. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 4 cm Seller R...
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1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Christian Lacroix Runway Bracelet Bangle Yellow and Black Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional Christian Lacroix Paris signed bracelet bangle is a runway model from the Spring 2008 Ready-to-Wear Collection catwalk show. The design is documented. Please see the...
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Early 2000s French Modern Jewelry & Watches

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Opulent Ex Voto Sacred Heart Boteh Plastron Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage incredible opulent gold tone multi chain plastron necklace featuring ex voto sacred hearts, adorned with boteh-like design details, embellished with ruby/pu...
Category

20th Century French Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Omega Lighter 1950S
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Lighter. Circa 1950. Total weight: 36.58 grams. Height: 4.80 centimeters. Width: 3.90 centimeters. Depth: 1.40 centimeters. Some traces of oxidati...
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Base Metal

Christian Lacroix Golden Openwork Metal Heart Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Golden openwork metal brooch. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 6 cm Seller Reference: BR174
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1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Christian Lacroix Black Rhinestone-Embellished Skull Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
1990s Christian Lacroix rhinestone-embellished skull brooch featuring black metal with a design with a cross and skull motif, adorned with dazzling rhinestones in black and clear whi...
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1990s French Jewelry & Watches

Vintage Omega Ω Men's Seamaster Calendar Automatic 14k Gold Filled Watch w/ Date
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage Omega Ω Men's Seamaster Calendar Automatic 14k Gold Filled Watch w/ Date Movement #502.16043765 Case #KX6275.D70767 14k Gold Filled Case 3...
Category

1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

OmegSpeedmaster 31133443201001 Stainless Steel w/ Aventurine dial 44mm Manual
Located in Surfside, FL
Omega Speedmaster in stainless steel with black Aventurine dial. Manual w/ subseconds, moonphase and chronograph. 44 mm case size. Complete with Omega factory service & factory warranty, (service performed June 2023) box, and papers. Ref 31133443201001. Circa 2016. Fine Pre-owned Omega Watch. Certified preowned Sport Omega Speedmaster 31133443201001 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This Omega watch has a 44 x 44 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Omega Speedmaster watch...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Ladies White Gold Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case METAL / MATERIAL: 18K White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 59mm X Width 14mm CIRCA: 1930's MOVEMENT / C...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 220.10.41.21.02.001 Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 220.10.41.21.02.001 Model: Seamaster Aqua Terra Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Fac...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022 69 Watch
Located in San Fernando, CA
Omega Speedmaster Professional Pre-Moonwatch It was introduced in 1969 and was in production until around 1971. 145.022-69 is the first steel Speedmaster to get the new dial with the...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega 215.30.46.51.01.001 Seamaster Planet Ocean Stainless Steel Box Paper 2020
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 215.30.46.51.01.001 Year: 2020 Model: Seamaster Planet Ocean Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Dial: Black ...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Omega 210.22.42.20.03.002 Seamaster Blue 18K Rose Gold Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 210.22.42.20.03.002 Model: Seamster Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Blue Rubber Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Blue Insert Dial: Blue Face: Sap...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Omega cal 1532 Swiss Quartz S/Steel Silver Dial 34mm Mens' Watch, with Date.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This versatile timepiece is from 1990's, performed in S/Steel Rounded case is measuring 34mm, completed by original Omega winder Case back is sign...
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1990s Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega Constellation 18K Gold MOP Dial Womens Watch 123.50.31.20.05.002
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with the original box and pictogram card. MSRP $24100 Brand & Model Information: Brand: OMEGA Model: Omega Constellation Model Number: 123.50.31.20.05.002 Specificati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Quadra Constellation Chronograph Diamond Watch
Located in London, GB
Omega Quadra Constellation Chronograph Diamond Watch Mother of pearl dial and diamond face. Alligator strap with buckle deployment closure. Stainless ste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel

Christian Lacroix Necklace Large Statement Heart Pendant Glass Cabochons Rare
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned, authentic, vintage heart pendant necklace by Christian Lacroix, likely made in the 90s. A truly unique piece! It features a large 4.5in H gold metal heart with colorful glass stones & rhinestones. The necklace is fashioned from silky purple rope with decorative gold metal spacer beads. Wear it as is - or double the rope necklace for a different look, as we show in some of our images. Definitely a show stopper and an incredibly rare piece from Lacroix. It's perfect for your upcoming events, parties and celebrations! It also looks great with our matching vintage Lacroix earrings...
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1990s French Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

1980s Christian Lacroix Heart Bird Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Christian Lacroix heart bird necklace featuring black/bronze-tone stone, bead detailing, heart motif, cable-link chain, lobster claw fastening, adj...
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1980s French Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Christian Lacroix Earrings Large Heart Shape Cabochons Statement Vintage 90s
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned vintage and rare Christian Lacroix oversized heart-shaped earrings with colorful cabochons, likely made in the 90s. Made from gold tone textured metal, these feature brilli...
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1990s French Baroque Revival Jewelry & Watches

Omega Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Co Axial Chronograph Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Co Axial Chronograph Watch with Huge Wood Inlaid Omega Matching Box & Limited Edition Certif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Christian Lacroix Gold Cufflinks
Located in Paris, FR
These vintage LACROIX cufflinks are a great gift idea ! Iconic Lacroix heart. Condition : good, there are some small scratches (see on pictures). It's barely visible when worn. Bran...
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1990s European Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega Cocktail - Vintage White Gold & Diamond Manual Wind Ladies' Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Up for sale is this beautiful Swiss Made 18k White Gold and Diamond Ladies' cocktail watch with reference number 7256, made by Omega and dating back to 1969 based on its serial number. The watch case measures approximately 16.5mm in diameter, is crafted from solid 18k white gold, and seamlessly flows over into the white gold mesh bracelet. The factory set diamond bezel contains 20 high quality brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.4ct. The dial is kept to its bare minimum: simplistic hour markers combined with a vertically brushed silver tone dial and baton shaped hands create a minimalist watch face. Behind the solid gold case back we find the beating heart of this watch: a mechanical hand-winding Omega movement with caliber reference 650. Thanks to the incorporation of this movement, the watch case can be kept as thin as 6mm. For such a sleek and refined watch, its total weight still adds up to about 36.5 grams. The watch is sold as pre-owned and vintage, however it still is in good condition considering its age. You will find wear marks on the case and bracelet, but no coarse damage. The case has been cleaned thoroughly, but was left unpolished to maintain its original edges and curves. The sapphire crystal looks unscathed to the naked eye. The crown is original and signed with the Omega logo. The movement was freshly serviced, and is working perfectly. Please study the pictures in this listing well: they show the watch in the condition that it is in, with no digital enhancements to make it look better than it is. We are sure that you like honesty, and so do we. Please do note that the clasp has a small adjustment setting, but the bracelet on this watch is otherwise not drastically resizable. Ideally, the watch fits wrists with a circumference between 16 and 17.5cm. Accompanying the watch is its lovely original clamshell Omega presentation box, but sadly no paperwork is present with this piece. Your new timepiece will be packaged with great care, and will be shipped out as fast as possible. We usually ship the same day your payment comes in, and provide full insurance as well as a tracking code for all of our packages. If you have any questions regarding the item or our services, please do not hesitate to reach out. We'll gladly assist as soon as we get the chance. Brand : Omega Movement : Manual Winding - Omega 650 Year of production : 1969 (Approximation) Case : 18k White Gold Case Diameter : 16.5mm Case Thickness: 6mm Bracelet material : 18k White Gold Bracelet length : Between 16 and 17.5cm Clasp : Jewellery Clasp Clasp material : 18k White Gold Original box, no original papers Water resistance : not water resistant Condition : The condition of the watch can be seen on the pictures. Please study them carefully and be your own judge. The potential present scratches have come over the years as with all vintage...
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1960s Swiss Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Omega Geneve Dynamic Tank Hand wind Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: Omega Geneve Features : Date Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Omega Automatic Case Material: Gold And steel case Measurements : :35x31...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega Yellow Gold 6 Jewel Wristwatch, 1982
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Thin 14 Karat Omega 6 Jewel Quartz Watch. The rectangular-faced dial is framed in a gold bezel and the rest of the dial and band has a weave pattern. Baton-style hour and min...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Bumber Vintage Gold bezel gold capped tu tone dial steel back
Located in London, GB
Omega sea master Vintage Bumper automatic Solid gold bezel and the case is capped with a solid gold cap. Much sought after 1954 vintage Omega "Bumper" ...
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1950s European Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Omega Speed Master Mark Day Date 40 Chronograph Estate Watch - 3520.53
Located in Miami, FL
This Omega Speed Master Mark Day Date 40 Chronograph Estate Watch is a luxurious timepiece crafted with a stainless steel case and grey dial. Model # 3520....
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Omega Ladies Mid Century 18Kt. Solid Gold Dress Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 36mm Diameter MOVEMENT / ...
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1950s Swiss Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Steel Omega Speedmaster Vintage 1970 's Chronograph Wrist Watch Ref. ST145.022
Located in Antwerp, BE
Steel Omega Speedmaster Vintage 1970 's Chronograph Wrist Watch Ref. ST145.022 With Omega Extract from The Archives
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Omega Geneve Chronostop Wristwatch, Patinated Dial/Hands, Circa 1968
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage and attractive Omega Geneve Chronostop reference 145.009 features a 35mm case with original and lightly patinated dial and hands. A quality non branded stainless steel me...
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1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry on 1stDibs

Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.

Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry housesTiffany & Co., Cartier, BVLGARI and others — have evolved over time, humans still gravitate toward many of the same accessories that our ancestors wore.

Ancient Egyptians were often hard at work designing jewelry and adorning themselves with an array of necklaces, rings and other items, and nearly every Egyptian, rich or poor, was buried with some kind of jewelry. When King Tut’s burial chamber was excavated, it revealed a sense of style that inspired Art Deco jewelry designs.

Brooches and pins remain essentials in our jewelry boxes, although we no longer require them to fasten our garments, as was once their primary use. Rings, which have always been signifiers of eternity, still serve as romantic gifts and tokens of affection. Engagement rings are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment — and as it can be difficult to choose the right one, explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement ringsArt Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings. [Fun fact: It wasn’t until the 14th century that we learned how to effectively cut diamonds, a critical step in revealing the stone’s brilliance.]

Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C. We’ve even created our own new, sacred symbols — the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, with its distinctive locking mechanism, is an understated and modernist symbol of love’s promise (with its own captivating history to boot). And, crafted by French jeweler Jacques Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra necklace channels luck for the wearer with its universally adored design, which is informed by four-leaf clovers, a plant synonymous with good fortune.

Whether it’s our sentimental charm jewelry, costume jewelry, chunky retro bracelets or minimalist earrings created by the likes of contemporary designers WHITE/SPACE and Agmes, luxurious jewels can elevate any outfit, regardless of your personal style.

Find a wide-ranging collection of authentic antique, new and vintage jewelry today on 1stDibs.

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