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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Patek Philippe
Creator: Tony Duquette
Patek Philippe 2457J Calatrava Watch Circa 1957
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 2457J vintage Patek Philippe watch is made in 18K yellow gold features a 27 SC sweep second hand movement and new croco...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref. 5164A-001
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Model 5164A-001. 40mm Stainless steel case with black dial with a date aperture at the 6 o'clock mark. Automatic movement. Caliber 324 S C FUS; 29 jewels; 45 hour power reserve. Original Patek Philippe rubber strap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Dress Style with Original Blue Dial, circa 1990
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Square / Reference 4183 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1990's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Width 25mm M...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

1950's Tony Duquette 18kt Yellow Gold Angel Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A, Tony Duquette brooch originally the design was created for Elizabeth Duquette by her husband, using an antique lava carving technique, diamonds a...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Jade, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Lieutenant Colonel Owned Patek Philippe 1906 18ct Gold Pocket Watch
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1906 Patek Philippe 18ct gold pocket watch with archive extract detailing the movement and origins of the piece which was retailed th...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Patek Philippe 2526J 1st Automatic Calatrava Watch circa 1956 "Hausmann" Rome
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 2526J watch is considered to be the ultimate Vintage Patek Calatrava watch. It has an Original Porcelain ena...
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1950s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712G
Located in Aventura, FL
With the rounded octagonal shape of its bezel, the ingenious porthole construction of its case, and its horizontally embossed dial, the Nautilus has epitomized the elegant sports wat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Tony Duquette Multi Color Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Tony Duquette Multi Color Sapphire Bracelet This bracelet consists of variously-shaped faceted and carved colored sapphires including h...
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1970s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, sold by W. Lennartz-Michels
Located in Berlin, DE
Patek Philippe Gold Pocket Watch, Arabic Enamel Dial Slight signs of wear due to age on the case. Hands possibly replaced. Diameter ...
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19th Century Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Patek Philippe Twenty-4 4910G-001 Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 4910G-001 Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold SKU: 114765 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Patek Philippe Model: Twenty-4 Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Q...
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Early 2000s Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe 565J Water Resistant Calatrava Watch, Circa 1946
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe 565J Vintage Calatrava in 18K yellow gold, Breguet dial, water resistant screw down back. This example not polished or restored, ori...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 5120G Extra Thin Automatic Calatrava Watch White Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 5120G Extra Thin Automatic Calatrava. The watch was made in 2004, and is made in 18K white gold. The watch measures...
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe 5107J Automatic Calatrava Watch, circa 2003
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 5107J 37mm Automatic Calatrava watch, made in 18K Yellow gold with 315 SC caliber movement #3252717, Case #4233479. The watch is accompanied with an Patek Philippe strap and Patek buckle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 2479J Curved Domed Rectangular Watch with Stepped Case Circa 1950
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 2479J Curved Rectangular watch with Stepped case and half hooded lugs. The watch is made in18K yellow gold and measuring 39 ...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Hour Glass 2468 Silver Dial Watch
Located in London, GB
This 22 mm vintage Patek Philippe Hour Glass in yellow gold is in fine condition. Features a silvered dial with a small seconds display at 6 ...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 1559R, Rose Gold, Original Certificate Not Polished, Circa 1947
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 1559R, 18 Karat rose gold large rectangular watch measuring 39 x 23 mm with original rose salmon dial, raised rose gold indexes and hands. The watch was made in 1947 and is fitted with a 9" 90 caliber movement # 839318 / 645636. The case has not been polished with original crystal, original crown strong hallmarks. The watch is accompanied with its original certificate of origin, Patek vintage...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe 3604/2 Cushion Shape Automatic Gold Bracelet Watch, 1977
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Patek Philippe 3604/2 Cushion shape Automatic winding 18 karat gold bracelet watch, The watch measures 36 x 35 mm with a attached Patek herringbon...
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

Patek Philippe 2443J Rectangular Watch, Circa 1953
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 2443J rectangular shaped watch measuring 40 x 26 mm, and made in 18K yellow gold. The watch is fitted with 9"...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 565R Vintage Water Resistant Calatrava Rose Gold Watch Circa 1949
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 565R Vintage Calatrava in 18K Rose gold, Arabic numeral dial, water resistant screw down back. This example is not ove...
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1940s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Men's Bracelet Watch with Gold Dial, from 1973
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Men's Oval Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1973 DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Diameter 30mm MOVEMENT / ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Patek Philippe 1530A Rectangular Watch, circa 1948
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 1530A Vintage rectangular stainless steel watch with fancy tear drop lugs, circa 1948. The case is made of Stainless Steel and measures 36 x 24 mm with silver dial and raised steel hour markers and Roman numerals. The watch comes with a 9"90 caliber movement #971184, case #651619. Date & Paperwork: The watch was made in 1948, confirmed with an extract from the archives confirming its date of manufacture and further sale in 1949. Additionally, the watch comes with a one year movement guarantee. Essay: The 1530 was in production from 1942 to1950, available in yellow gold, pink gold and a very small number were made in stainless steel. Specifications: - Year: 1948 - Movement Caliber: 9"90 - Case Diameter: 36 x 24 mm - Case Thickness: 6mm About Us: At Patek Monger...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 2494J Calatrava Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 2494J Patek Philippe Calatrava watch features a 33 mm in diameter case, with a silver white dial, and sub second hand. The watch comes with a 12"-400 caliber move...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Gubelin Gold Ladies Watch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k gold Patek Philippe for Gubelin lady's watch. Case measures 20mm x 18mm, with gold ribbed dial, signed by Patek Philippe and Gubelin. Bracelet is 6" long, clasp bears PP ...
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20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Patek Philippe 2551J Calatrava Watch, circa 1955
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 2551J "Disco Volante" automatic Calatrava is made in 18K yellow gold. The watch measures 36mm in diameter, powere...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 2551J Calatrava Watch, circa 1957
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 2551J "Disco Volante" automatic Calatrava is made in 18K yellow gold. The watch measures 36mm in diameter, powere...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1431J Square Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 1431J vintage square watch 37 x 27mm is fitted with a 10"200 caliber movement #951699. The Watch is made in 1...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Tegola "Hour Glass" 1593 Platinum Silver Dial Manual Watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Very fine & rare vintage Patek Philippe Tegola "Hour Glass" in platinum with factory diamond dial in platinum on an elegant custom platinum...
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1950s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Platinum, Silver

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Tortue Quartz Dress Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape / Reference 3870-2 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Width 27mm CIRCA: 1980's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Quartz / 6 Jewels / High Grade DIAL / HANDS: Original / Gilt, Diamonds ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 17mm Black Alligator / Medium Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This modern wrist watch is fitted with Patek Philippe's highest grade hand made quartz movement. The finishing work on the plates is of the same quality as their mechanical watches and the wheels and pinions are made to the same standards. You simply do not have to wind this watch, but it certainly is just as fine as their mechanical watches. This is great watch...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

1970s Patek Phillipe Five Piece Modernist Gold Enamel Jewelry Suite
Located in New York, NY
A superb and extremely stylish 1970s 5 piece jewelry suite by Patek Phillippe of 18K gold and recessed black enamel including necklace, bracelet, ear clips, ring, and brooch/pendant. Total weight 315 grams. Disks measure 3/4 inch x 1 inch. Necklace 28 inches. Bracelet 7 1/4 inches. Brooch has double pin back and hinged bale. Ring size 10. Gold and makers marks. All signed. This one-of-a-kind suite was a 1970s custom order by Princess Zora Jurisic-Makaeff (1922-2014) born in what today is Croatia. Once a classically trained opera singer, her husbands included inventor Felix Lorand; English Lord...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Rose Gold Automatic Watch Ref 2584, circa 1956
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Large Round Bracelet / Ref. 2584 METAL / MATERIAL: 18k Solid Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic Winding / 36 Jewels / Cal. 12-600 AT CIRCA: 1956 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered Dial / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Barecelet 19cm / 7.5" Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This extremely rare watch is full size and comes with an original Patek Philippe signed...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 2526J Automatic 18 Karat Yellow Box Service Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Reference Number: 2526J Year: Estimated the 1950's Model: Calatrava Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Brown Leather, Brand New Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: White Face:...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 544A Stainless Steel Hooded Calatrava Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 544A Vintage stainless steel Calatrava. Circa 1940, The watch is made with hooded lugs and measures 34 x 37mm in diameter and fitted with a 12-120 PS cal...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 2452J Calatrava Watch 35mm Circa 1951
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 2452J 35mm vintage Calatrava was is made in 18K yellow gold. The watch is fitted with a 10"200 caliber movement #...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe "42" Platinum Curved Hinged Case Art Deco Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This extremely rare Patek Philippe Art Deco watch was purchased from the original family and has not been restored or polished. ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 2536J Calatrava Watch 36mm Unusual Lugs Circa 1954
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This rare and unusual Patek Philippe 2536J Calatrava watch features a 36mm case with large wide curved lugs. The watch is fitted with a 12"400 caliber manual wind move...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Greenwich, CT
This timepiece features a manually wound movement (18 jewels) with indications for the Hours, Minutes and Central Seconds. The case measures 34mm in diameter and it has a total thickness of 11mm including the domed acrylic crystal. The watch comes with a red Patek Philippe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Patek Philippe 5050R 18K Pink Gold Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Patek Philippe 5050R Retrograde Perpetual Calendar 18K rose gold case with an 18K rose gold tang buckle Case in excellent condition with clear and bold hallmarks Baton Nume...
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1990s Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe 2458J Massive Vintage 36mm Calatrava Watch Circa 1949
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 2458J vintage Calatrava watch is made in 18K yellow gold, measuring 36 mm in diameter and fitted with a 12"-1...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Ref 2545 Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2545, 32 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 piece case with Water Proof Back, 18 Jewel, Caliber 12-400 Mechani...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe platinum diamond cocktail ring circa 1980. This bold Patek Philippe cocktail ring is bezel set with a round brilliant cut diamo...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe Ladies Gondolo Ref 4824G 18 Karat White Gold Box and Papers
Located in San Diego, CA
Reference Number: 4824G Year: 2003 Model: Gondolo Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: Dark Purple Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Ivory Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 22mm x 29mm Includes: -Patek Box...
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Early 2000s Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Large White and Yellow Gold Stepped Case 1920s Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Wrist Watch, 39 M.M. Lug end to end X 29 M.M. 18K White and Yellow Gold 2 Piece Hinged Stepped case with slight Flared Lugs. Me...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 3998P Automatic Calatrava Diamond Dial Watch Circa 1991
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This 3998P Calatrava Patek Philippe watch features a self-winding movement with Diamond set Velvet-finished Opaline dial with 11 diamond hour markers and date. It is powered with a 310 SC caliber movement #1444055, case #2886837. If you are looking for a classic Calatrava with a twist for the elegant evening...
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20th Century Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe 3410J 3rd series Calatrava Watch 35mm with 27-400 A Magnetic
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 3410J vintage Calatrava watch is made in 18K yellow gold, measuring 35 mm in diameter, and fitted with a 27 A...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1566R Square Watch Rose Gold Circa 1947
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 1566R Patek Philippe vintage square watch features large fancy lugs and a 18K rose gold measuring 26 x 26 mm, with 10"-200 ca...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic pair of Patek Philippe earrings featuring 60 of the finest round brilliant cut diamonds, flanked by cabochon sapphires set in 18k white gold. The earrings measures .78" len...
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Early 2000s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Rose Gold Case Back for Ref. 5040 Perpetual Calendar
Located in Dallas, TX
Authentic Patek Philippe 18k Rose Gold Case Back for Ref. 5040 Perpetual Calendar - Genuine Patek Philippe 18k Rose Gold Back for Ref. 5040 Perp...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava, 18 Jewel Movement Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Ultra Thin 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 18 Jewel movement watch. This style watch is considered the flagship mode...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 1940s Rose Gold Gents Mechanical Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Patek Philippe, 34 X 20 M.M. Rectangular 2 Piece 18K Rose Gold Case, 18 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickel Lever Movement, Matt Rose finished dial with Raised Rose Gold...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 570G Calatrava Watch 35.5mm Circa 1968
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 570G Calatrava Patek Philippe watch features a manual winding movement with a sweep second hand and a new Patek Philippe black allig...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1589R Calatrava Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 1589R Calatrava watch is jumbo size, 36 mm in diameter, with a rose dial, and sub second hand. The watch comes with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 1049R Rose Gold Ladies Square Watch Circa 1947
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 1049R ladies small square strap watch is 18K Rose gold, measuring 24 x 17 mm with a 6"'60 caliber movement #866162 and case #510798. It comes with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 3491/3G Ladies Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 3491/3G ladies watch features a 26 x 26 mm case with textured white gold bracelet and blue dial. A 175 caliber e...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 583R Gondolo Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This 583R Patek Philippe vintage watch features a two tone salmon pink dial, and new Patek alligator strap with original ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe White Gold Baguette Diamond Bracelet Manual Wind Watch 'Ref 4138'
Located in Banbury, GB
Preowned, excellent condition vintage Patek Philippe 18k white gold ladies wristwatch. An 18k White Gold bracelet, winder, jewellery clasp and factory fitted baguette diamond bezel w...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Fine Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph with Moon Phases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A PATEK PHILIPPE FINE YELLOW GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND REGISTERS REF 3970E circa 1991 Manual winding nickel lever movement, 24 jewels _ sil...
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Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 3419A Stainless Steel Calatrava Watch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Patek Philippe 3419A vintage Calatrava watch has a Amagnetic 27 AM 400 caliber movement #731626. The watch is fitted with a brown Alligator strap, which can be ex...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tony Duquette Spectacular Large Size Smoke Topaz Gold Plated Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Designer:Tony Duquette Metal: Gold Condition: Excellent Year Of Manufacture: Circa 1940s Length: 8.45 inches Very Large Sized Stones. Total Item Weight: 253.2 g SKU#B-01787
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20th Century Unknown 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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