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FARBOD 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring "Crown" Unisex
By FARBOD
Located in San Francisco, CA
pays tribute to all the empires throughout history in 18 Karat gold. Size: 7 Also available in 18
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Crown Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
Antique Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Crown Pin. The pin is set with 53 old mine cut diamonds
Category

Antique 1890s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Purple Amethyst Crown Earrings
By Ileana Makri
Located in Athens, GR
through the day & night. They're handcrafted from 18k yellow gold, oxidized on the crown and set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Naval Crown Coin Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, wearing the honor of the Naval Crown. The Naval Crown was a Roman military award consisting of a gold
Category

2010s American Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Daou Ruby and Opal Yellow Gold Trilogy Crown Ring
By Daou
Located in London, EMEA - British Isles
perfectly with the Photon rings. 3 Rubies, brilliant cut, 0.65ct, Opal, round, 0.05ct. Yellow Gold, 18k
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Crown Brooch
Located in New York, NY
and four cushion rubies of superb color and luster and old cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat yellow
Category

Antique 19th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Duo Column Crown Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Duo Column Crown Bracelet in 18k yellow gold with fancy-cut diamonds - Round, pear, baguette
Category

2010s Emirian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Crown Pin with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Antique crown pin with diamonds in 18 k yellow gold. It weighs 3.18 gms.
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crowned Diamond Constellation Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamond Constellation Crowned Pendant on 18" long gold chain. Soft and demure, this pendent
Category

20th Century American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Duo Column Crown Ring
Located in New York, NY
Column Crown Ring in 18k yellow and white gold with fancy-cut diamonds. - Round, pear, baguette
Category

2010s Emirian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Spinel, 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Crown Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
The "crown" ring was designed to resemble the English Crown. Various stones are available in this
Category

2010s Thai British Colonial Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Elizabeth Raine 18-Karat Gold Amethyst Crown Chakra Droplet Earrings
Located in London, GB
Amethyst 18-karat gold crown chakra droplet earrings, a pair of easy-to-wear everyday elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

THIALH White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Crown Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.22 carats set in 18k rose gold. Easily stackable or wearable on its own.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

17.93 Carat Pineapple Cut Rubellite Diamond Crown White Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
17.93 Carat Rubellite Ring with Diamonds set in 18K White Gold Setting An unusual-cut single stone
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Six Prong Crown Basket Diamond Engagement Ring in Yellow Gold
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant Six Prong Crown Basket Diamond Engagement Ring In Yellow Gold features a brilliant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold "Regina" Crown Shaped Composition of Two Rings
By Pia Mariani
Located in Milano, MI
playful ring made up of three crown-shaped rings that you can arrange as you wish. Decide which queen to
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold "Regina" Crown Shaped Composition of Two Rings
By Pia Mariani
Located in Milano, MI
playful ring made up of three crown-shaped rings that you can arrange as you wish. Decide which queen to
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiara Crown Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
26K Diamonds Elegant Necklace Tiara Style Hand Made, One Of A Kind!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Large 38.23ct Cabochon Chalcedony Crown Pavé Sapphire Amethyst White Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Large 38.23 Carat Cabochon Chalcedony Crown Ring in 18K White Gold embellished with Sapphire and
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

i4 baby Crown Eye Pin
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in New York City, NY
ordered in 14k and 18k gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Brooches

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Amethyst Crown Chakra Droplet Pendant Necklace, Elizabeth Raine
Located in London, GB
Amethyst 18-karat gold crown chakra droplet pendant necklace, an easy-to-wear everyday simple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Crowned Hearts Pendant Locket
Located in London, GB
The Turquoise Hearts with a surround of 30 Rose Diamonds and above, a Pearl and Rose Diamond Crown
Category

Antique 1860s British Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Hammerman Brothers Kunzite Crown Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
feminine and fun design. The Kunzite is placed in an open crown setting to accentuate its beautiful color
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Crivelli Italian Made Crown Ring with Diamonds in 18 Carat White Gold
By Crivelli
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Crivelli Italian Made Crown Ring with diamonds in 18 carat white gold 1.20 carat diamonds round
Category

2010s Italian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Crowned Flaming Heart Engagement Ring, Platinum 0.4 CT Emerald Gold Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
An amazingly preserved early 20th century Crowned Heart ring hand-crafted in 18k gold and platinum
Category

Early 20th Century German Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Crowned Heart Diamond Ruby Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
crafted of solid 18 KT gold with silver over the Diamond setting Stepping through the history of love
Category

Antique 1740s Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Poseidon Crown Drop Earrings with Black Diamond Briolettes
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
18 Karat Gold Poseidon Crown Drop Earrings are set with 4 white diamonds .20ctw at the cardinal
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

18kt. Ruby Pearl Diamond Crown Ring
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
18kt. Yellow Gold Dome Ring that resembles a crown. Set with a 7mm Natural Pearl, 8 Round Brilliant
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Baroque Revival Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Boon 2 Fingers Graduated Pearl Ring and Diamond Crown 18 Karat Gold
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
BOON 2 Fingers Graduated Pearls on Diamond Crown Ring in 18 Karat Gold Ring size: 50 and 49 If
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

One of a Kind Victorian Gold Silver Diamond Crowned Heart Love Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
piece of craftsmanship. With diamonds elegantly set in silver upon an 18 Carat Gold shank, it seamlessly
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

1.340 Carat Diamonds Pear Cut 18 Karat White Gold "Regina" Crown Shaped Ring
By Pia Mariani
Located in Milano, MI
Central Ring "Regina" in 18 kt white gold with 16 diamonds pear cut 1,340 carats. Alone or in
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.67 Carat Diamonds Pear Cut 18 Karat White Gold "Regina" Crown Shaped Ring
By Pia Mariani
Located in Milano, MI
End Ring "Regina" in 18 kt white gold with 8 diamonds pear cut 0.134 carats. Alone or in pairs, or
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.01 Carats Diamonds Pear Cut 18 Karat White Gold "Regina" Crown Shaped Rings
By Pia Mariani
Located in Milano, MI
Composition of two Rings "Regina" in 18 kt white gold with 24 diamonds pear cut 2,01 carats. Alone
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.34 Carats Diamonds Pear Cut 18 Karat White Gold "Regina" Crown Shaped Rings
By Pia Mariani
Located in Milano, MI
Composition of two end Rings "Regina" in 18 kt white gold with 16 diamonds pear cut 1,34 carats
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Petal Belt 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.336 Carat Diamonds Open Lace Crown Ring
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
. Total 0.336ctw white diamond. Sizes 6.5 in yellow gold is in stock and ready to ship. Other sizes
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

0.95 TCW Crown Inspired Oval Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Okemos, MI
Treat the special lady like the queen she is. This beautiful crown inspired ring with oval
Category

2010s British Colonial Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Crown of the Doge of Venice Brooch
Located in London, GB
upper part, all in 18k Gold and the reverse with fine honey comb setting and a safety lock on the catch
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Baby Asterope Butterfly Hinge Ring with Crown
By James Banks
Located in Novato, CA
solid gold crown, set on a thick 18k White Gold band. 18k Yellow Gold, 18k White Gold Handmade in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Jubilant Crown Cut .90 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Ring
Located in Carmel, CA
.38 carats. The ring is set in 18k white gold and the center stone features a specialty "Jubilant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eva Fehren Crown Band in 18 Karat Blackened White Gold with White Diamond Pavé
By Eva Fehren
Located in New York, NY
18K Blackened White Gold with White Diamonds - Size 6 Handmade in New York City Additional sizes
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

5.8 Gram 0.843 Carat 14 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Crown Ring, in-Stock
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
carat diamonds, 5.8 gram. Size 7 in 14k rose gold is in stock and ready to ship. Crown ring in 14k
Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Pearl Diamond Multi Gem Set Crown Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
An excellent condition antique Edwardian style brooch crafted in 18kt white gold. The four precious
Category

Mid-20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Crown Shape with Diamonds Points
Located in Rome, IT
look. Made in Italy by Fanuele dal 1905. It features a 18k white gold frame, with black rodium on the
Category

2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Crown Princess East-West Oval Ring by Rupali Adani Fine Jewellery
Located in Dubai, DU
"Composition Stone type : Natural Diamond, Ethically sourced & Conflict free. | Metal : 18K White
Category

2010s Emirian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gabrielle Sanchez Brown Tahitian 18 Karat Crown of Thorn Flyer Earrings
By Gabrielle Sanchez
Located in new york, NY
Deliciously large super lustrous brown Tahitian 18k crown of thorn Flyer earrings
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Teardrop and Diamond Crown Lavender Earrings by John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
Rounded Green and Lavender Teardrop Chinese Jade Earrings for Pierced Ears The generous depth of the rounded Half-barrel cut of green Chinese Jade is juxtapositioned with the slight...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Crown Monarch East-West Pear Engagement Ring by Rupali Adani Fine Jewellery
Located in Dubai, DU
"Composition Stone type : Natural Diamond, Ethically sourced & Conflict free. | Metal : 18K White
Category

2010s Emirian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Tie Pin with Pear Shaped Burma Ruby Diamond Crown, French circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian tie pin mounted in 18 carat yellow gold with a pear shaped ruby and diamonds
Category

Antique 1890s British Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Prehnite Pavé Tsavorite Champagne Diamond Sapphire 18K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple 4-Prong 18K Rose Gold Ring crowned with muscat candy Cabochon Prehnite and pavé set with
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Fancy Yellow Diamond Crown Swirl Eternity Band 18 Karat One of a Kind
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
entirely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and is size 6.75. The Ring measures 7.5mm wide, with a 1.8mm depth
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Pasha 18k White Gold Diamond Indexes Unworn
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier 32mm Full 18K White Gold with Open Back case Reference n° WJ1111M9 32mm Size Full 18K White
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Audemars Piguet Ladies 18k YG Diamond Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
precious 18K Yellow Gold and measures approximately 28mm (from end of case to end of crown) x 7mm (high
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Submariner Date, 18k YG, Blue Dial, Unworn Watch, 2021
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
41 mm 18K yellow gold case, screw-down crown with triplock triple waterproofness system
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold, Star Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This elegant ring is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, crowned with a beautiful Star Pink Sapphire which
Category

Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Small Yellow Gold Watch Model W215022B9
By Cartier
Located in Naples, FL
18k Yellow Gold Cartier Panthere Watch, Model W25000BP . The Watch Has a Silver Mat Dial With
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Tradition Rose Gold Watch-15334OR.OO.A092CR.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
18K rose gold case, engraved back with "audemars piguet QE II cup 2012", pull-out crown, 18K rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Cougar Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
including crown). 18K Yellow Gold Cartier Bracelet with deployant clasp, total length 6 3/4 inches
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Gold Crown For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18k gold crown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 179 vintage or 209 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18k gold crown may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a 18k gold crown has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Rolex and Barry Kieselstein-Cord are consistently popular. Take a look at a 18k gold crown featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 18k gold crown for sale for women should be easy, but there are 158 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Gold Crown?

Prices for a 18k gold crown can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $119 and can go as high as $75,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,118.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary 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 wristwatches.

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.

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.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? 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 antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.