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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Versace
Creator: Patek Philippe
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

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k White Gold MOP Diamond Ladies Watch 4972
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k White Gold MOP Diamond Ladies Watch 4972. Quartz movement. 18k white gold rectangular case 39.0 x 22.5 mm case. Diamond-set sides and lugs. 18K white gold ...
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Early 2000s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus Rose Gold and Sapphire Crystal Cufflinks
Located in Miami, FL
These Collectable pair of Patek Phillippe cufflinks Circa 1990's were crafted in 18K rose gold. From the Nautilus series, these Cuff Links have a gray dial with sapphire crystal. A...
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1990s Swazi Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Travel Time 18k Gold White Dial Hand-Wind Men Watch 5034G
Located in New York, NY
Small Stain on the Inner Leather Strap. Pre-owned Patek Philippe Travel Time 18k White Gold Black Crocodile Strap Men's Watch 5034G This Bea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Patek Philippe 5230G World Time Complications White Gold Watch
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe Model 5230G World Time Complications. Manufactured in 2021. 18k White Gold, 39 millimeter case with sapphire crystal glass and case back. Patek Philippe 240 HU movement with 33 jewels. Grey guilloche dial with concentric chapter ring calibrated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe for Shreve Crump & Low Platinum Diamond 1920s Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch retailed by Shreve Crump & Low, 24 X 13 M.M. Platinum case set with Old cut Diamonds. Hand Engraved ...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe Calatrava Wristwatch Ref. 1584
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18k on a brown alligator strap with handsome toned original vintage dial. Manual w/ subseconds with vintage original box. 34 m...
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1940s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2452J
Located in New York, NY
A vintage and classic Patek Philippe watch. Calatrava model. 35mm case diameter made in 18k yellow gold. Ref 2452J with a 10-200 Caliber Movemen...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Versace Fine Jewelry Greek Key Cube VVS Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Versace Fine Jewelry Greek Key Cube VVS Diamond Engagement Ring Made in Italy An 18k yellow gold versace ring with a tapered shank and three-dim...
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2010s Italian Classical Greek Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

New Versace Blooming Medusa Crystal Necklace as seen on Donatella @ '19 Met Gala
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE "Blooming Medusa" necklace As seen on Donatella during 2019 Met Gala afterparty. Large Swarovski crystals, gold-tone chain with a lobster clasp fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry & Watches

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

Two Tone Gold Evening Bag by Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous two tone gold clutch bag by Patek Philippe. Crafted from threads of 18k yellow and white gold woven together in an interchanging zigzag pattern to create this gorgeous lig...
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1960s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

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 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

Patek Philippe Calatrava Travel Time Rose Gold Mens Watch 5134 Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Travel Time Rose Gold Mens Watch 5134 Papers. Manual winding movement. 18k rose gold case 37.0 mm in diameter. Crown with protective shoulders, pusher at 10 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Gold White Dial Quartz Mens Watch 3744-1
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold White Dial Quartz Vintage Unisex Watch 3744. Minor hole on the band as visible in pictures. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: 18k Yell...
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1980s 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 2435J Vintage Rectangular Watch, Unusual Large Lugs, Circa 1948
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Patek Philippe 2435J rectangular shaped 18K yellow gold watch, made in 1948. The watch measures 25 x 40mm. The case design is with a flared case with large half roun...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo Gemma N 18k White Gold with Diamond Paved Case
Located in Surfside, FL
Elegant Patek Philippe Gondolo Gemma in 18k white gold diamond case and lugs on a leather strap with Patek Philippe 18k tang buckle. Quart...
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2010s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White 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 Triple Signed Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, 1890
Located in Holland, PA
18k yellow gold triple signed pocket watch by Patek Philippe 1890. Works great, a must have. Details: Case Size: 46mm (20s) Weight: 76.8 grams Movement: Manual wind Dial: Porcelain Dial Stamped Hallmarks: Patek Philippe & Cie Geneve PPco 18k 211250 No 99354 Patek Philippe & Co Geneve 750 Patek Logo...
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1890s Swiss Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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

Spring 2011 L# 43 NEW VERSACE SILVER TONE METAL CHAIN
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Actual PR-Sample Spring 2011 Silver tone Medusa Necklace Made in Italy Necklace length 15 1/4" Full length 26 1/2" New,...
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2010s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

Patek Philippe Early Yellow Gold Art Deco Square Tank Watch, circa 1912
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Early Patek Philippe 1912 square Tank style watch in 18K yellow gold case with applied gold Breguet numerals on the dial. The watch measures 32 x 25mm with wide 20mm lugs. The watch is fitted with a 10"' line caliber movement #168043 / case# 289457. Date & Paperwork: The watch was made in 1912 and cased in 1925, confirmed with an extract from the archives confirming its date of manufacture and further sale. Additionally, the watch comes with a one year movement guarantee. Specifications: - Year: 1912 - Movement: Manual wind 10"' line caliber About Us: At Patek Monger...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Spring 2011 L# 5 NEW VERSACE SILVER TONE METAL MEDUSA and DAGGER NECKLACE
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Actual PR-Sample Spring 2011 Silver tone Medusa and Dagger Necklace Made in Italy Necklace full length 13 1/2" Medusa pendant dia...
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2010s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

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 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 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

2015 Versus by Gianni Versace white watch
Located in Capri, IT
An average price for the women's watch Versus SOB01 0014 is unknown. Depending on the region where the watch sells, the price on Versus watches varies. VERSUS SOB01 0014 WA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry & Watches

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

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 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

Spring 2011 L# 16 NEW VERSACE SILVER TONE METAL CHAIN
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Actual PR-Sample Spring 2011 Silver tone Medusa Necklace Made in Italy Necklace length 16 1/2" Full length 33 1/2 New, display model. Got minor scratches 100% authe...
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2010s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

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

Spring 2011 L# 21 NEW VERSACE SILVER TONE METAL MEDUSA NECKLACE
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Actual PR-Sample Spring 2011 Silver tone Medusa Necklace Made in Italy Necklace length 14" Pendant diameter 2" New, dis...
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2010s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Versace 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold with Diamond Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Versace design ring is composed of white and yellow gold, and features approximately 0.60cts of diamonds. Size 6. Please feel free to ask us any additional questions you may have.
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

Spring 2011 L# 26 NEW VERSACE SILVER TONE METAL NECKLACE and BRACELET
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Actual PR-Sample Spring 2011 Silver tone Medusa Necklace and Bracelet Made in Italy Necklace length 23 1/2" Bracelet lengt...
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2010s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

F/w 2011 VERSACE 24K VINTAGE GOLD PLATED CHARM BRACELET
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Actual PR sample Collection Fall/Winter 2011 Take your accessorizing to a new level of luxury with this Iconic Medusa bracelet. Gold-tone Charm Bracelet Magnetic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry & Watches

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

NEW VERSACE 24K GOLD PLATED MEDUSA RING with RED size 8
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE 24K Gold Plated Medusa Ring Red insert Made in Italy Brand new. Display model, got minor scratches. 100% authentic guarantee. Comes with Versace box. PLEA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry & Watches

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24k Gold, Gold Plate

Spring 2011 L# 44 NEW VERSACE SILVER TONE METAL CHAIN
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Actual PR-Sample Spring 2011 Silver tone Medusa Necklace Made in Italy Necklace length 13" New, display model. Got minor...
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2010s Italian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver

NEW VERSACE 24K GOLD PLATED GREEK KEY BLACK MEDUSA RING size 9, 12
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE 24K Gold Plated Ring Black Medusa Greek key Made in Italy Brand new. Display model, got minor scratches. 100% authentic guarantee. Comes with Versace box. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry & Watches

Iconic 1990s Versus Versace Lion Saftey Pin Cuff Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Iconic and Gorgeous Runway Versace Versus Saftey pin Cuff bracelet with the iconic lion face medallion. In silver, singed VERSUS MADE IN ITALY. Size: 2 3/...
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1990s Italian Jewelry & Watches

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

F/2012 Look # 8 VERSACE 24K GOLD PLATED CHAIN MEDUSA Medallion
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Actual runway sample Fall/Winter 2012 Look # 8 Gold-tone Chain Medusa Medallion Made in Italy Brand new. Display model. Has a minor scratches. 100% authentic guarantee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry & Watches

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

Versace Greca Diamond Stainless Steel Quartz Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Versace Greca 990139 Stainless Steel Diamond Wrist Watch. Watch and Bracelet hand set with 446 round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approx. 15.75tc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Steel, Stainless Steel

Victorian Patek Philippe Gold Lapel Watch Pocket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Patek Philippe lapel/pocket watch that would be definitely a conversational piece. It was created in Switzerland in the 1900s. Made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold. The movement is original Patek Philippe manual...
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Early 1900s Swiss Victorian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NEW VERSACE 24K GOLD PLATED MEDUSA MEDALLION CHAIN Necklace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE 24K Gold Plated Medusa chain Made in Italy Length 25 1/2" Diameter of the pendant 2" New, in The original Box. 100% authentic guarantee. Comes with Versace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry & Watches

2015 Versus by Gianni Versace Black watch
Located in Capri, IT
2015 Versus by Gianni Versace Black watch
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry & Watches

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Watch, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm x Diame...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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

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Platinum, Silver

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

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18k 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

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Stainless Steel

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

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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