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Modern Wrist Watches

MODERN STYLE

Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.

Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”

A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.

Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.

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Gemstone: White Diamond
Style: Modern
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Wristwatch, Lady Arpels Papillon, 18K Gold, Butterfly
Located in Berlin, DE
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Wristwatch, Lady Arpels Papillon, 18K Gold, MOP (Mother of Pearl) Dial and Diamonds. Strap and 18K gold clasp also original VCA. Strap with signs of wear. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Gubelin Ladies Watch in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Designed as two parting rivière bracelets embracing the tonneau shaped case. Case and strap both crafted in 18 karat white gold. Set in two lines with 48 full brilliant-cut diamonds ...
Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Diamond and Sapphire Quadrato Wristwatch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This eye-catching Quadrato wristwatch was crafted by the high-end Italian jeweler Bulgari. An array of pavé-set white diamonds totaling approximately ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Christal Lady's Watch with Chronograph Function
Located in Lucerne, CH
Christian Dior Christal lady's watch in stainless steel. Set with 48 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling approximate 0.30 ct. Silver dial with ch...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel

Chopard Happy Diamond Heart Ladies' Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ref. 20/4516
Located in Lucerne, CH
This elegant ladies' watch by Swiss jeweller/watchmaker Chopard is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The double bezel is set with 77 single-cut diamonds and 7 'floating' brilliant-cut...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Zenith Chronomaster Star Open Love Limited Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Limited to 50 pieces worldwide! Automatic movement with power reserve. Including certificate of authenticity.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel

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...
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Watch White Gold White Diamonds Tanzanite Alligator Strap Decorated Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel J12 Black Ceramic H1708
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Chanel J12 watch (ref. H1708) features a Swiss-made quartz movement; black lacquer dial with pavé diamond center set with 108 round-cut diamonds ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Steel

Watch White Gold White Diamonds Titanium Blue Sapphires Satin Strap Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium

Chopard Lastrada Stainless Steel Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Chopard Lastrada crafted in stainless steel. This timepiece features a quartz movement with indications for the Hours, Minutes and Seconds. The case is set with 46 round cut diamon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel

Victoria Strap Watch, Black and White Diamonds, Ladies, Mother of Pearl, Swiss
Located in London, GB
Ladies Victoria watch set with black and white diamonds. Stainless steel with a light blue mother-of-pearl dial. Quartz movement 206 x Black Diamond, a...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Stainless Steel

Stylish Watch Yellow Gold White Diamond Python & Fur Strap Decorated MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish Watch White Gold White Diamond Quilted Jeans Strap Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Watch Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Mother of Pearl Lizard Strap MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Watch Gold Steel White and Black Diamonds Alligator Strap Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel

Watch Yellow Gold White Diamond Sapphires Lizard Strap Handdecorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish Watch White Gold White Diamond Sapphires Alligator Strap MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Automatic Watch Gold Steel White and Black Diamonds Alligator Strap MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Watch Yellow Gold White Diamond Quilted Jeans Strap Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Automatic Watch Silver White Diamonds Alligator Strap Dial Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Silver, Stainless Steel

Watch White Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Alligator Strap Decorated MicroMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Automatic Watch White Gold White and Black Diamonds Galuchat Strap Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Automatic Watch Yellow Gold White & Black Diamonds Alligator Straps Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Watch Silver White Diamonds Chalcedony Fur and Alligator Strap Guilloche Dial
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, Silver

Stylish Watch Silver White Diamond Chalcedony Fur & Python Strap Guilloche Dial
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, Silver

Wristwatch Gold White Diamonds Quart Alligator Strap Designed by Roger Thomas
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish Watch Yellow Gold White Diamond Alligator Strap Decorated Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Watch Gold White & Black Diamonds Sapphires Satin Strap Handdecorated NanoMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Watch White Gold White Diamond Lizard Strap Guilloche Dial Decorated Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Watch Yellow Gold White Diamonds Python Strap Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Montblanc Profile Elegance
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pre-owned Lady’s Montblanc Profile Elegance, stainless steel 23.5x 35 mm case, with diamonds on the bezel, white mother of pearl dial with Roman nume...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel

Watch Yellow Gold White Diamonds Coral Fur and Python Strap Guilloche Dial
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Watch White Gold White Diamond Agate Guilloche Dial Satin Strap Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Watch White Gold White and Black Diamonds Emeralds Galuchat Strap Nano Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stylish Automatic Watch Stainless Steel White Diamond Sapphire Alligator Strap
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Stylish Watch White Gold White Diamond Satin Strap Hand Decorated Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wristwatch Gold White Diamond Sapphire Alligator Strap Designed by Roger Thomas
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Watch White Gold White & Black Diamond Sapphire Satin Strap Decorated NanoMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Watch Silver White Diamonds Alligator and Fur Strap Handdecrated with NanoMosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Silver

Watch Silver White Diamonds Chalcedony Fur and Alligator Strap Guilloche Dial
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, Silver

Watch Silver White Diamonds Chalcedony Fur and Alligator Strap Guilloche Dial
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, Silver

Stylish Watch Yellow Gold White Diamond Quartz Alligator Strap Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Watch Yellow Gold White Diamonds Onyx Guilloche Dial Quilted Jeans Strap
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Automatic Watch Yellow Gold White & Black Diamonds Alligator Straps Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Stylish Watch Yellow Gold White Diamonds Guilloche Dial Handdecorated Nanomosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Watch Gold White Diamonds Sapphires Mother of Pearl Galuchat Strap Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Watch Yellow Gold White Diamonds Jade Fur and Alligator Strap Guilloche Dial
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wristwatch Gold White Diamonds Quartz Alligator Strap Designed by Roger Thomas
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wristwatch Gold White Diamond Sapphire Alligator Strap Designed by Roger Thomas
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Watch Steel Case Silver White Diamonds Satin Strap Guilloche Dial Nano Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Silver, Steel

Stylish Watch Gold White Diamonds Blue Sapphires Alligator Strap Micro Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Covered Wristwatch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Emerald covered watch is set with fifteen round cut Emeralds, two cabochon Emeralds and ten round cut Diamonds. The fifteen round Emeralds have an estimated weight of 6.11 cara...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 2529 Lady's White Gold Pasha Diamond Grill Wristwatch in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Pasha de Cartier 2529 Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 32mm Case Back: Skeleton Bezel: 18k White Gold Dial: Silver Dial with Black Hands; Date at 5 o'clock; Diamon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Cartier Tank Française 18 Karat Gold Ladies Wrist Watch with Diamonds, Ref. 2385
Located in Berlin, DE
Full Set - with original Cartier Box and Papers. Diamonds are after marked. Diameter 20mm (without crown). From 1st owner - private collection.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

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