Vintage Bulova 14K Ladies Wrist Watch 1920's Engraved French Cut Sapphire Deco
By Bulova
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Bulova 14K Ladies Wrist Watch 1920's Engraved French Cut Sapphire Deco Incredible Condition Runs Great and Keeps Good Time 14K White Gold Case Case Number 9015535 Custo...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 6.2g This exceptional handmade piece features a design so rar...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14Kt Solid Pink and White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Two-Tone 14Kt Pink & White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.1g This stunning handmade piece offers a rare ae...
14k Gold, White Gold
Eszeha-Chopard Art Deco Diamond's Watch, Platinum Case, 14K Bracelet, 1920s
By Chopard
Located in PARIS, FR
Eszeha-Chopard Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch – Platinum, White Gold & Diamonds – Circa 1925 Rare and elegant Art Deco ladies wristwatch signed Eszeha-Chopard, dating from approxim...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 14Kt Yellow Gold Art Deco Cushion Watch 1920's Dial by Stern Frere
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: International Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shaped METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIO...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Longines 14Kt Yellow Gold Decagonal Pocket Watch, Circa 1920s
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Case number 1535971, made 1920’s 14...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
LeCoultre 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Diameter 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
14k Gold
Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 15K and 14K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 19.19 grams One ladies 15K yellow gold ROLEX Swiss-made watch. The case metal was te...
Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Original 14K Filigree Ladies Watch Band Strap 1920's-1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Original 14K Filigree Ladies Watch Band Strap 1920's-1930's Incredible Filigree Watch Band Hand Engraved and Pierced to Perfection Watch Band Strap is 5 Inches in Lengt...
Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain Antique Original 1920's 14K White Gold Filled
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain Antique Original 1920's 14K White Gold Filled Beautiful Engraving 14K White Gold Filled Circa 1920's The Art Deco Era of Jewelry Design Genuine An...
Gold-filled, White Gold
Art Deco Ladies Engraved Watch Band Strap 14K White Gold Filled 1920's-1930's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Ladies Engraved Watch Band Strap 14K White Gold Filled 1920's-1930's Incredible Filigree Watch Band Beautiful Engraving 14K White Gold Filled Watch Band Strap is 5.25 ...
Gold-filled
Wittnauer Solid Gold Vintage Manual Wind Watch, circa 1920s
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Dress Model METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: 34 mm X 30 mm CIRCA: 1960's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual...
14k Gold
Krementz Ladies White Gold Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch, circa 1920s
By Krementz & Co
Located in Cape May, NJ
Brand: Krementz Band / Madewell Watch Co movement Gender: Women's Metal: 14K White Gold Case Size: 23mm w/ crown Wrist Size: 5.5" Movement: Mechanical Hand Winding Case: 14K Wh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
E. Howard Watch Co. Vintage Open Face Pocket Watch 14K Gold Original 1920's
Located in Dearborn, MI
E. Howard Watch Co. Vintage Open Face Pocket Watch 14WG Original 1920's *Out of Our Private Collection *Over $600 in Gold Value, Please Don't make me Scrap it *Hand Engraved Case...
14k Gold, White Gold
Elgin 14K Ladies Wrist Watch 1920's Mint Engraved Flowers French Cut Sapphire
By Elgin
Located in Dearborn, MI
Elgin 14K Ladies Wrist Watch 1920's Mint Engraved Flowers French Cut Sapphire Deco Mint Condition Runs Great and Keeps Good Time 14K White Gold Case Case Number 28041 2 French...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
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H 1.7 in Dm 1.07 in
Antique Circa 1920’s Bremen 14K Rose Gold Sterling Silver Back Manual Wind Watch
Located in Houston, TX
After Market Leather Band and Buckle. DOCTOR'S WATCH Watch Properties: Brand: BREMEN Family: ANTIQUE Model Number: Vintage Serial Number: 835 2 Production Year...
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Bucherer White Gold Ring Watch, circa 1920s
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Carl Bucherer 14K White Gold Ring Watch that also can be worn as a lapel watch by folding down the Ring shank.
14k Gold
1920s Rose Gold Split Seconds and Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Split Seconds and Minute Repeater Functions Pocket Watch, 50 M.M. 14K Rose Gold Case, highly jeweled Nickle lever Swiss movement of the quality of Touchon or C.
14k Gold
Longines 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Manual Watch, circa 1920s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Hinged Tonneau (Barrel Shape) METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 50mm X Width 31mm CIR...
Gold, 14k Gold
Gruen VeriThin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MO...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Benrus 14Kt Two-Tone Art Deco Tortue Shape Hand Made Case Original Dial 1920's
By Benrus
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Two-Tone CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 26mm M...
14k Gold
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W 0.67 in L 0.99 in
Elgin Ladies Yellow Gold Enamel Lady and The Tiger mechanical Wristwatch, 1920s
By Lucien Lelong
Located in New York, NY
Famed 14K gold Elgin enamel wristwatch, circa 1920, titled 'The Lady and the Tiger', depicts a roaring tiger on one side and a 1920s flapper girl on the other.This watch was styled ...
14k Gold
1920s 14K White Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
An exceptional Antique 14K White Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain or Necklace. Stunning links on this piece, Measuring 15.88 in end to end. Bar Links measure .50 in with circle round link...
14k Gold, White Gold
Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier rare and unusual Art Deco period 14K yellow gold retractable pencil watch 1920's Sleek and elegant, rectangular ribbed gold case, watch set in the upper part, tapered arrow s...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14Kt White Gold Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Watch Chain circa 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13.5 Inches in Length This is a great looking hand made necklace or bracelet, or a pocket watch ...
14k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.25 in W 1 in D 1 in
Antique 1920s Hamilton Wadsworth 14k Gold Glow in the Dark Pendant Pocket Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1920’s Hamilton Watch Company square pocket watch.
Gold
Antique White Gold Mechanical Ring Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Ring Watch, 14k White Gold with hand engraved design work, the oval top measures 7/8 X 9/16 inch. 17 jewel Fortis Mechanical, manual wind movement. silver dial with Black...
18k Gold
Invicta 16-S Hunting Case Minute Repeater 14K YG circa 1920's.
By Invicta
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Invicta 16-S Hunting case minute repeater 14k yg circa 1920's. Very sharp condition case with no personalized engraving. Beautiful white enamel double sunk dial with black enamel ara...
18k Gold
DREICER Platinum and Diamond Watch circa 1920s
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
DREICER & CO platinum case wristwatch with 0.40cts diamonds, 14k white gold bracelet with 0.49cts diamonds and 14k white gold shoulder with 1.20cts diamonds. All old mine european cu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1920s Ralph Dewey Blue Enamel Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Frederick, MD
·Item: 14K Ralph Dewey Paris New York Blue Enamel Pocket Watch Yellow Gold ·Era: 1920s ·Composition: 14k Gold Marked/Tested ·Condition: Estate - Excellent ·Weight: 51.1g
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique 1920s Hand-Winding Watch with Leather Band
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement #5176358 Case #6713795 14k Yellow Gold Case 32 mm Wide (34 mm w/ Crown) 32 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 38 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 22 mm Thickness = 11 mm White Dial w/ Gilt ...
14k Gold
Gold Watch Chain Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in St.amford, CT
Circa 1920s 14 karat gold watch chain necklace with attached two sided fob. It also has two original sliders for decorative effect. Weight 26.8 Grams.
14k Gold
1920s Tissot Yellow Gold Mechanical Movement Lapel Watch
By Tissot
Located in Yardley, PA
14 karat yellow gold lapel watch with mechanical movement circa 1920. This gem measures 5/8 by 5/8 inches for the watch case and 1 3/8 inches tall by 5/8 inch for the decorative atta...
14k Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Fob Watch Chain
Located in New York, NY
A victorian 14K gold watch chain worn with a watch on one end, carrying a fob on the other. Of gold round and two sizes of rectangular links, ribbed and etched in an aesthetic taste....
14k Gold
$5,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 1920's Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique 1920's Watch 1.20ct Brilliant Round Diamonds G-H Color VS-I Clarity Beautiful Blue French Cut Sapphires Platinum Case and Band Fits a 5.75 - 6 Inch Wrist 24 mm Wide Case 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style 2.70 TCW Diamond 14K White Gold Dress Watch By Bulova
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco style 2.70 TCW diamond 14K white gold 23 jewel Bulova ladies dress watch 20th Century Length: 6.75 inches Case: 17mm Movement: 23 jewel, manual winding, in working c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Watch 2.40 TCW VS2 G/H Antique 17.5g Manual 6/5"
Located in Puyallup, WA
Introducing a work of art and a testament to exquisite craftsmanship, this Platinum Art Deco Watch. Adorned with exquisite natural diamonds, this timepiece stands as a statement of s...
Diamond, Platinum
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet Movement:Mechanical Manual Winding Functions: Hours, minutes Material: Platinum Case: Case length 10 mm x Height 22.5...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace; part of our diverse gold Victorian jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impress...
Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Engraved Squared Boxy Pocket Watch Chain Link
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid White Gold Weight: 8.52 Grams Chain Type: Engraved Squared Boxy Link Chain Length: 14 Inches Chain Thickness/Width: 1.7mm (at the bar links) Clasp: Spring Ring & ...
White Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold watch chain has a fabulous hollow link interwoven with tiny balls for an unusual variation of a curb link. The links are carved with a ribbed texture that give a matte ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Solid 14k Two Tone Gold Scroll & Textured Work Unique Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14 Yellow & White Gold Weight: 9.74 Grams Chain Type: Textured Open Links & Engraved Scroll Work Bar Links Chain Length: 13 Inches Chain Thickness: 1.7mm (at the bar ...
Gold
Bulova 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Diamonds circa 1940's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm "Lug Tip t...
White Gold
Art Deco 14K Gold Alternating Link Watch Chain
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold Art Deco chain consists of a link that alternates between a bar and five links, creating a great rhythmic chain. It has a weight of 17.2 grams, giving it a nice presenc...
Gold, 14k Gold
14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Necklace Chain 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 6.2g This exceptional handmade piece features a design so rar...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,410
H 1.19 in W 0.6 in
Couture Art Deco Swiss Bucherer Depose Watch Tubagos Snake Chain Bracelet 1930s
By Bucherer
Located in Chicago, IL
Trimmed with 40 diamond-like crystals and marked "deposee" for its uniqueness on the clasp like antique European couture jewelry, this Art-Deco period Swiss Bucherer lady's dress wat...
Crystal, Mixed Metal, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning Art Deco style platinum ladies wristwatch with diamonds. This beautiful watch features a platinum case surrounded by 1.75-carat of diamonds. The case is marked 900 platinu...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. and Oscar Heyman Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
A dazzling example of Art Deco elegance, this exquisite wristwatch by Oscar Heyman for Tiffany & Co. is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The cream dial is adorned with stri...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Croton Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch with 17-Jewel Movement
By Croton
Located in Wallkill, NY
Croton Ladies platinum and diamond wristwatch, 17-jewel manual-wind movement. Measuring 13 mm wide x 26 mm, 6.25 in Long for a small wrist. In working condition. Be sure to check ou...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Tennis Necklace, 1970s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A diamond tennis necklace in 18k white gold. It has ca. 13 carat of diamonds of very good quality (G/H/F colour and VVS/VS clarity). The length of the necklace is 41cm. It is stamped...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantine Platinum Art Deco Pocket Watch Dial by Stern Freres
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantine STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced Dress Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 42mm M...
Platinum
$3,646
H 0.25 in W 0.29 in L 0.63 in
Antique 5.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 9k White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique 5.50 carat sapphire and 0.14 carat diamond, 9 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. These fine and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
14K Gold Signature Handmade Dog Bone Link Chain Necklace with Heart Clasp
Located in Venice, CA
14K Gold Signature Handmade Dog Bone Link Chain Necklace with Heart Clasp Part of Kirsten’s Corner Signature Line, this 14k gold necklace is a repeating motif of a dog bone link alt...
Gold, 14k Gold
$3,550
H 6.3 in D 1.97 in L 11.03 in
Prada 2010s Red Crocodile Leather Bauletto Bag with Gold Hardware
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Red crocodile leather exterior with natural scale texture Gold-tone hardware Double rolled top handles Zip closure at top Leather-lined interior with zip pocket Includes clochette, l...
Liberty & Co Antique 12k Yellow Gold Fetter Watch Chain Circa 1920
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 12 karat yellow gold fetter watch chain made by Liberty; part of our diverse collection of gold jewelry. This fine and impressive antique watch chain h...
Yellow Gold
Antique 1910s Edwardian Tiffany Co. Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and blue enamel. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1910s Watch 1 1/2 x 1 inches Chain 23 inches + 3 inch drop
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 15 Carat White & Yellow Gold Fancy Link Two Tone Albert Chain, c.1920's
Located in London, GB
Made famous by Prince Albert of England in the late 20th century, the Albert chains are one of the most versatile and loved pieces of jewellery. This particular model is a very rare...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Mauboussin Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Clutch Bag with Chanel Accessories 23 cts
By Mauboussin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold Mauboussin multi-gemstone clutch bag. The clutch comprises of princess cabochon cut green tourmalines, sapphires and rubies placed evenly on the and back. The...
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...
$6,475
H 1.66 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.7 in
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Hunting Watch w/Fob by Waltham Watch Co. 1888 retains its original gold case, movement and dial work, an exquisite addition to a collecti...
14k Gold
Mid-Century Modern Baguette Diamond Platinum Statement Choker Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Divine! A Stunning Oscar Worthy Diamond Platinum Vintage Mid Century Modern Statement Choker Necklace. Securely Hand set with Baguette Diamonds, weighing approx. 10.76tcw. Han...
Diamond, Platinum
HERMES Vert Criquet Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in Vert Criquet (pastel green) Veau Epsom leather is a stunning display of the brand's signature elegance. The structured silhouette i...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Albert Watch Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design Collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold 18" long Albert watch link chain necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design an...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace, Circa 1900, 28.05g
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 9 karat yellow gold longuard chain necklace; part of our diverse antique gold chains collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique longuard...
Yellow Gold
Antique 1920’s 15ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Bangle
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Bangle 15ct Gold Circa 1920’s Beautiful Gold Bangle Set with Rubies & Diamonds Secure Clasp & Safety Chain Weight 11g Measures: Internal Diameter 2...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.