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Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
with very elegant Japonism patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with accents in platinum for the
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Napoli, NA
Antique jeweled gold pocket watch decorated with a finely enameled miniature portrait of a women
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Antique Late 19th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Victorian pocket watch that would be definitely a conversational piece. Made of 18 karat
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch c1882
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
13 jewels, 18k yellow gold hunting case with engine-turned back and monogramed case front, 10 size
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearls Enamel Ladies Pocket Watch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This nineteenth century 18 karat gold ladies pocket watch featuring a painted enamel scenery of a
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Lapel Pendant Pocket Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Victorian 18k yellow gold watch/pendant by Tiffany & Co, features black 1-12 hour
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa Late 1920's Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with Black and
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Haas lady s yellow Gold diamond enamel pendant pocket watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 18k gold and enamel case (28mm diameter). Case back is engine turned blue enamel
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Tiffany Co. Enamel Diamond Gold Pocket Watch Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely enameled pocket watch/pendant created by Tiffany & Co. in the 1900's. It is made of 18 karat
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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Marius LeCoultre Genève Pocket Watch Chronograph
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Open face Marius LeCoultre Genève Chronograph Pocket watch Dial: White Enamel
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Early 20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pateck Co. 18kt Diamond, Pearl + Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold, this stunning piece has a striking black and blue enamel pattern. The round pocket watch has
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Yellow Gold Black Enamel Louis Reymond Pocket Watch
Located in Birmingham, AL
This beautiful Louis Reymond Victorian pocket watch features an intricate black enamel design at
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss High Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Pocket Watch c1900
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Blue Enamel 31mm Pocket Watch in original Case. The
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Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Swiss yellow Gold Enamel Key Wound Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
18Kt yellow gold case. No. 3387. Circa 1830’s Jewelled gilt Swiss bar movement, cylinder
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Antique 1830s Swiss Neoclassical Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Enameled 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Enameled 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Brooch - Manual winding. 18K yellow gold
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Cartier Enamel Sapphire 18k Gold Traveling Shutter Mechanical Watch Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Sapphire Pushers 18k Gold Traveling Shutter Mechanical Watch Clock. Crafted by the renowned French maison
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Vintage 1920s Pocket Watches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

PAUL DITTSHEIM 1905 Enameled Lady Pocket Watch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
watch design is fabulous and was crafted by Paul Dittsheim in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Henry Capt Quarter Repeating Enamel Half Hunter Pocket Watch
By Henry Capt
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A quarter repeating keywind 35mm enamel half hunter pocket watch. The front and back cover is
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Demi Hunter Pocket Watch 19th Century
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Very rare pocket watch created by Patek Philippe in the 1800's. Made of 18k yellow gold. Cylinder
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in classic Art Deco design, this pocket watch was crafted by the famed Cartier. Housed in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Diamond Star Fob Watch, 18k Gold, Blue Enamel, Bow Brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
enamel and Rose cut diamond fob watch. A rich 18kt yellow gold case with deep cobalt blue Guilloche
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1905 Patek Philippe and Shreve and Co 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Birmingham, AL
This beautiful 18k yellow gold pocket watch dates back to 1905 and is signed both "Shreve and Co
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 1920s Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 44 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with embossed Enamel
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1880s Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Hicksville, NY
Unique 1880s Pocket Watch Crafted in 18 Karat pocket watch Made by Iconic watch maker Patek
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Antique 1880s Swiss Early Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Patek Philippe Gold Lapel Watch Pocket
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Patek Philippe lapel/pocket watch that would be definitely a conversational piece. It was
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1872 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Waltham
Located in Dallas, TX
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1872 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 15
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Juvenia Yellow Gold Skeleton Pocket Watch circa 1980s
By Juvenia
Located in New York, NY
Juvenia 18k yellow gold skeleton pocket watch, circa 1980s, 46mm, with enameled Arabic hours on the
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PATEK PHILIPPE Gilbert Albert Ricochet Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
Exceptionally chic 18K yellow gold pocket watch from the "Ricochet" collection by Patek Philippe
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Vintage 1960s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gold Minute Repeater Pocket Watch by Louis Audemars
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome 18K yellow gold pocket watch was created by Audemars Piguet of Le Brassus
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Manual Wind Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding, 18 jewels, bi-metallic balance. 18k yellow gold open faced, hinged back case with
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
open faced pocket watch, with hinged double case back, crown winding and setting, enamel dial with
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Antique 1890s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Gold Shakudo Belt Clip Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18k gold belt clip pocket watch, decorated with Shakudo and enamel ornament. Comes in
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Shakudo

Antique Ladies Porcelain Dial Enamel Diamond Gold Watch Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A charming lever-set watch with a porcelain dial, heavily decorated with royal blue enamel and rose
Category

Antique 1890s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ladies Pocket Watch by Patek Philippe
By Patek Philippe
Located in Greenwich, CT
Patek Philippe Lady's Pocket Watch adorned with seed pearls and a diamond. The watch features a pin
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Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Mermod Geneve Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Pocket Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
18ct gold, with hinged double case back, crown winding and setting, enamel dial with printed black
Category

20th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Pocket Watch, Worlds Thinnest Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. for Gubelin STYLE / REFERENCE: Ultra Thin Pocket Watch METAL
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe. A Gold Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1918
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. An 18ct Yellow Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with It's Original Box
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Gold Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1890s
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Swiss Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1890s Dial
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 1893 Gold Enamel and Pearl Presentation Pendant Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1893 Very Fine Patek Philippe Ladies Pendant Watch, 33 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe
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Antique 1890s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. 1910 Gold Diamond and Enamel Lapel Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Tiffany & Company Lapel Watch, the 18K Yellow Gold watch measures 22 M.M. ( 7/8 inch
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Henry Capt Rose Gold Quarter Hour Repeater Hunting Case Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding; quarter hour repeater. 18k rose gold hunting case with glass inner back to view
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ulysse Nardin Yellow Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold minute repeating pocket watch, circa 1900 made for retailer Shreve & Co. by Ulysse
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Swiss Pocket Watches

Barraud Lunds Open Face Pocket Watch Stem Key Wind Yellow Gold
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 46 mm rare antique 1870 open face pocket watch in yellow gold by Barraud & Lunds. Features a
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Chronograph Pocket Watch with Box and Papers
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
18k yellow gold open face case, 46mm diameter, circa 1909, with ornate monogram on back. White
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Lawson A Rare Full Calendar Gold Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900S
By Baume
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Lawson & Son Brighton. A Rare Full Calendar Heavy 18ct Yellow Gold Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Charles E. Jacot Yellow Gold Mid to Late 19th Century Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding key wound and key set. 18k yellow gold case with Art Deco style engraving around
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Co. Ladies Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe & Co. Lady's Pocket Watch - Manual movement; 15 jewels. 18k Yellow gold ( 32 mm
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

1950s J.E. Caldwell Co. 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Money Clip and Watch
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring circa 1950s, 14K yellow gold and enamel money clip and watch that was
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Vintage 1950s American Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch Wildlife Scene
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe 18k Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch Wildlife Scene - Manual winding. 18k
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Vacheron Constantin, a Fine and Large Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
Calibre: 20 ligne Dial: White enamel with Breguet numerals, signed Case: 57mm, 18k Yellow gold, with
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1830 Turquoise Lapel Gold Pocket Watch Bautte and Co with Chain and Locket
Located in Berkeley, CA
dress... A yellow gold pocket watch made in Geneva Switzerland signed Jn, Fr, Bautte & C. It's beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. by Agassiz 18Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch circa 1920 s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is as fine an example of a Tiffany Pocket Watch as we
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bailley Levieux Open Face Pocket Watch Retailed by Golay Fils Stahl
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 49 mm antique Bailley Levieux open face pocket watch in yellow gold, retailed by Golay Fils
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Belle Epoque Platinum Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Cartier pendant pocket watch with diamonds, natural saltwater seed pearls, emerald
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Lund Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Fob Watch C1880
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Lund & Blockley. A Gold Enamel and Pearl Full Hunter Keyless Cylinder Fob Watch With Matching Pearl
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Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Haas Neveux Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Set Porcelain Dial Lapel Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 very fine, Museum Quality Enamel and Gem set Lapel Watch by Haas Neveux. 18K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

High Grade Theo. A. Kohn Rose Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
High Grade Theo. A. Kohn Minute Repeater Chronograph Rose Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18k
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Mid-20th Century Pocket Watches

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18k Gold Pocket Watch Enameled For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 18k gold pocket watch enameled for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect 18k gold pocket watch enameled among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing 18k gold pocket watch enameled — no matter the origin — is easy, but Patek Philippe, Tiffany Co. and Vacheron Constantin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 18k gold pocket watch enameled can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and rose cut alternatives. Finding a 18k gold pocket watch enameled for sale for women should be easy, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Gold Pocket Watch Enameled?

On average, a 18k gold pocket watch enameled at 1stDibs sells for $3,125, while they’re typically $1,194 on the low end and $14,850 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Pocket-watches for You

Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.

The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)

At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.

In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.

By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.

Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.

Questions About 18k Gold Pocket Watch Enameled
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 18K gold watch is a timepiece made from gold precious metal of a specific purity. The term 18K means 18-karat, a precious metal that is 75 percent pure gold and 25 percent alloy. Shop a large collection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    On a watch, 18K gold means that the watch features genuine gold. An alloy, 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. The high gold content gives the metal an attractive color, while the alloy metals add strength to increase its durability. An 18-karat gold watch may be solid gold or gold-filled, which means it is primarily another metal that the watchmaker finished with a thin layer of 18-karat gold. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Many watch lovers believe that 18K gold is good for watches. An alloy, 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. The amount of gold makes the color of the alloy, whether it's white, yellow or rose, rich and visually appealing. At the same time, the addition of alloy metals increases the strength of the gold material. Explore a large selection of watches on 1stDibs.