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Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Bulova Ladies Wristwatch Art Deco Style with Diamonds
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bulova ladies Watch with 33 Diamonds- total diamond weight 0.76ct 14 Karat white gold. 13 grams
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1940s Art Deco Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Bulova Dior 14k White Gold Diamond Bezel Hand Wind Men s Watch
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
. The watch features a solid 14k white gold case accented by a diamond bezel, framing the distinctive
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20th Century Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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
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1940s American Art Deco Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Bulova 14k White Gold Diamond Accent Wind-Up Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Bloomington, MN
single-cut diamond accents totaling approximately .03 carats. The watch features an elongated case with
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro Equestrian Theme Ruby and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Stamford, CT
period, harmonize with the rose gold while diamonds add the soft contrast that is appealing. The watch is
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1940s American Retro Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Bulova Dior Vintage Ladies 14 Karat Watch Diamond Dial
Located in New York, NY
Bulova Ladies Vintage Watch is in working condition good condition overall gorgeous band deco
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Late 20th Century American Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

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Vintage Bulova 14k Rose Gold Dress Watch with Diamonds Rubies
By Bulova
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year warranty included with purchase. 14k rose gold case with
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20th Century American Modern Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulova Cocktail Watch with Platinum Diamond Case on 14k White Gold Band
By Bulova
Located in Surfside, FL
Bulova Cocktail watch with platinum & diamond case on 14k white gold band with diamonds. Manual
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20th Century Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

White Gold, Platinum

Bulova Women s Vintage 14k White Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Gray Cord Band
By Bulova
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova Women's Vintage 14k White Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Gray Cord Band Movement #6:TA-41988
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20th Century American Art Deco Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Bulova 1.75 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Wristwatch, circa 1960
By Bulova
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Circa 1960, Retro Bulova 1.75 Carets Diamond & 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Wrist Watch features a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Exclusive women s diamond watch with diamonds, Bulova.
By Bulova
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exclusive women's diamond watch, Bulova, white gold 585/14K. Total weight: 16.49 g. The watch is
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mid-Century 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Rope Bulova 23 Watch
By Bulova
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous mid-century Bulova watch in 14k white gold set with diamonds and featuring a
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1950s Modern Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulova 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Manual Winding Watch Mint Condition
By Bulova
Located in Dallas, TX
Bulova Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch - Manual. 14K Yellow gold case; Oval shaped with
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20th Century Swiss Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Lady s Rose Gold, Diamond and Ruby Retro Bracelet Watch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
Stepped-Link Bracelet. Watch Movement Made By Bulova, Fully Functional. The Diamonds Are Full Cut, Clean
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1940s American Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14kt White Gold Bulova Diamond Watch Ladies Serviced Working Warranty Art Deco
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt White Gold Bulova Diamond Watch Ladies Serviced Working Warranty 7 Inches For sale is a
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1930s Swiss Victorian Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Lady Watch Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bulova 1950
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
and this ladies' diamond and 14k gold delicate evening watch is the epitome of class in a timepiece!
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1950s British Art Deco Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

BULOVA 10k Yellow Gold Stamped Manual Wind Watch Diamond Dial With leather belt
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
: 26.3g Diamond : 0.03tcw G-H VS1+ This original Bulova watch features a 10K yellow gold rolled plate
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1960s Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulova Ladies Diamond Watch 14 Karat .40 Carat Natural Diamonds
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
Bulova Ladies Watch Circa 1970's High grade Swiss Quartz Movement. .40ct. natural round
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20th Century American Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Bulova 14Kt. Solid Gold Mid Century Ladies Watch with Diamond Bezel 1950 / 60 s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Diamond Ladies Evening Watch METAL
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Platinum

Bulova Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
By Bulova
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Bulova ladies' watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds
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Mid-20th Century American Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Bulova diamond wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Aspen, CO
Circa 1950 and very retro, this wristwatch is accompanied by its original box. The watch looks as
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond

Vintage 14k Solid Gold Ladies Bulova 24 Diamond Watch Working
By Bulova
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a beautiful vintage watch. It is stamped "14K" and also has a serial number. The
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1960s American Art Deco Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Bulova Dior Watch with a Diamond Bezel
By Bulova
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pre-owned rare vintage Bulova Dior watch in 14K yellow gold, weighing 19.1 grams. This
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1950s Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Bulova Diamond Ladies Watch 900 Platinum 14k Gold Mechanical 2Yr. Wnty
By Bulova
Located in Greensboro, NC
This is an authentic Bulova wristwatch. The watch has been professionally serviced and comes with a
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20th Century Unknown Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Bulova Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Pendant Watch on Yellow Gold Chain
By Bulova
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with 14k yellow gold rope chain bezel, diamonds set around plastic crystal, pull/push crown Diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Vintage Bulova White Gold .25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Watch
By Bulova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ladies Collectable Bulova 14k White Gold with approximately 0.25 carat of Natural Diamond
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1950s Swiss Retro Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Bulova Ladies Watch, 23 Jewel, Diamonds, Working
By Bulova
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 14kt White Gold Bulova Ladies Watch, 23 Jewel, Very Good Condition, 8 Diamonds of
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1940s Swiss Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulova White Gold Black Diamond Dial Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with diamond markers. This handsome dress watch all So features a black crocodile band.
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Mid-20th Century American Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Bulova Ladies Platinum diamond sapphire Art Deco Manual Wristwatch
Located in Dallas, TX
Bulova Art Deco Platinum Ladies Watch - Manual . Platinum diamond and sapphire case ( 15 x 25 mm
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20th Century Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Bulova Women s Art Deco 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Dress Watch
By Bulova
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova Women's Art Deco 14k Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Dress Watch Case #460050 Movement #5AB 14k
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Bulova Stainless Steel Diamond Harley Davidson Quartz Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
BULOVA "Harley Davidson" wrist watch. Stainless steel, set with diamonds. Iridescent radiant line
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1950s American Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Bulova White Gold Diamond Florentine Bezel Manual Wristwatch, circa 1960
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Gent’s White Gold Filled square picture frame style 26 X 35mm case with factory florentine
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1960s Swiss Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Pink Gold Diamond Dial tuxedo model manual wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Bulova 14K PG hooded case diamond set “tuxedo” model circa 1950’s. Featuring a 21 x 40mm
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1950s Swiss Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulova 14k White Gold Women s Dress Watch w/ Diamond Accents Black Cord
By Bulova
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova 14k White Gold Women's Dress Watch w/ Diamond Accents Black Cord Movement #5AR 23 Jewels
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1960s American Modern Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Midcentury 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ladies Bulova Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in Metairie, LA
diamonds approximating 0.10ct in total diamond weight. Its metalwork is charming displaying millgrain and
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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1950s Unknown Retro Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

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Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
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1920s Swiss Edwardian Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

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Diamond, Platinum

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
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Early 2000s French Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
Diamond Adorned Vintage Hamilton Watch
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Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond watch with 4.00 carat on the band
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21st Century and Contemporary Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum and 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Watch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco diamond watch with platinum casing and 14K White Gold band. Metal: Platinum Case and 14K White Gold Weight: 13.5 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50...
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1920s Art Deco Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Croton Ladies Platinum Diamond Wristwatch Watch 1920s
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...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chanel Classic Small Baby Blue RARE 24k GHW Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
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1990s French Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Chanel Classic Small Baby Blue RARE 24k GHW Lambskin
Chanel Classic Small Baby Blue RARE 24k GHW Lambskin
$8,288
H 5.71 in W 2.56 in L 9.06 in
Omega 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies 1950 s Dress Watch with 1 Carat of Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century / Reference A7699 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X D...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Women s Dress Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1960 Geneve with rich fourteen karat 14K yellow gold bracelet the fine ladies dress watch has a beautifully diamond framed oval face with .72 carat of H/I2 diamonds. The watch...
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1960s Swiss Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

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Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
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1980s French Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Omega Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Unique Wristwatch 1970S
By Omega
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Diamond and yellow gold 18K original unique model. Circa 1970. Original Omega certificate. Signed Omega and numbered. 40 diamonds 1.80 carat top quality according to the certi...
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1970s Swiss Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Early 2000s Italian Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

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By Rolex
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the bulova diamond watch vintage you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a bulova diamond watch vintage from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. A bulova diamond watch vintage from Bulova and Bulova Watch Company — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a bulova diamond watch vintage featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes single cut and baguette cut alternatives. When shopping for a bulova diamond watch vintage, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Bulova Diamond Watch Vintage?

Prices for a bulova diamond watch vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $455 and can go as high as $6,475, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,200.

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.