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Chopard Vintage Cocktail Watch White Gold Diamond Set 5099/1
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A white gold vintage Cocktail Watch from Chopard. Featuring a silvered dial complemented by the
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Chopard Imperiale Quartz 36mm Yellow Gold Diamond Watch
By Chopard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Breath-taking Chopard wrist watch circa 2014 with the most beautiful purple diamond details! The
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Chopard Factory Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold 153 Grams Diamond Belt Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Factory Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold 153 Grams Diamond Belt Watch with date display H2612
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Watch
By Chopard
Located in New Orleans, LA
A masterpiece of color and craftsmanship, this luxurious Chopard watch dazzles with vibrant
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Diamond and Emerald Set Watch
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 25 mm 18k Yellow Gold Happy Diamonds Ladies Wristwatch, champagne dial with an 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Imperiale Chronograph Diamond Bezel 18 Karat Gold Black Leather Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard 2004 Imperiale Chronograph with Diamond Bezel 18 Karat White Gold on Black Leather Strap
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ice Cube Square Diamond Dial Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning yellow gold diamond watch by Chopard. 18kt yellow gold square shape 25mm case
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Ladies Watch, 18 Karat Gold Quartz Factory Warranty
By Chopard
Located in Greensboro, NC
much more wallet-friendly price. Brand: Chopard Happy Diamonds Material: 18k Yellow Gold Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Watch
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard Happy 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Watch - Quartz. Cushion shaped 18K Yellow gold (24 mm
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Chopard 277481 Happy Sport MOP Diamond Dial Watch
By Chopard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Chopard MPN: 277481 Model: Happy Sport Case Material: 18k rose gold Case Diameter: 36mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold with diamond lugs (19
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Chopard Yellow Gold Happy Diamonds Vintage Rounds and Baguettes Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Yellow Gold Diamond Watch. On A leather strap. Strap shows wear but not too much. Case and
Category

20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Estate Chopard Mother of Pearl White Diamond Watch in 18K Gold
By Chopard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate Chopard watch with white diamonds and mother of pearl. Handmade in 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Chopard Women s Imperiale 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Collection Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Women's Imperiale 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Collection Watch Excite passion and
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard LUC Yellow Gold Tiger s Eye Diamond Lady s Watch Bracelet, 1970s
By Chopard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
great addition to your jewelry and watches collection. The watch is made of 18 karat yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch - Quartz. 18K yellow gold case with 7 floating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Chopard Geneva Late 20th Century Diamond Lapiz Lazuli and Gold Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
A Swiss Late-20th Century 18 karat white gold mechanical watch with diamonds and lapis lazuli by
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Chopard Chopard Happy Diamonds Icons Rose Gold Pendant
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
enhance their inherent sparkle. Little Diamonds Do Great Things! 18k Rose Gold Chain Length 60 CM
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

CHOPARD red crocodile 18k WHITE GOLD DIMAONDS Watch
By Chopard
Located in Zürich, CH
Chopard ladies watch in 18ct white gold with diamond covered case and mother-of-pearl dial. Bright
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold 1970 s Tiger Eye And Diamond Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
, these yellow gold and hard stone watches were predominantly crafted in the 1960s and 1970s, making them
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Your Hour 18k White Gold Diamond MOP Quartz Watch 13/6965-20
By Chopard
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this elegant Chopard Your Hour Ladies Watch, reference 13/6965-20. A
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Happy Sport Floating Diamond Diamond Bezel Purple Leather Strap Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard Happy Sport watch in 18K white gold featuring seven floating bezel-set diamonds on a white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard Lady s White Gold and Diamond Mille Miglia Elton John Chronograph Watch
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
Chopard lady's 18k white gold chronograph wristwatch with a diamond-set bezel on an orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Happy Diamond 18k Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Quartz Watch Ref 20/3961
By Chopard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Diamonds: 50 round brilliant cut = 1.00 carat weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Sport Pink Diamond MOP 40mm Ladies 18K Gold Watch Pouch/Papers
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
Chopard signed 18k white gold 40mm Happy Sport Chronograph ladies wrist watch with the Chopard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 551 1
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 551 1 - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold with double row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Chopard Happy Diamonds 20/5334 Women s Watch in 18kt White Gold
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Diamonds 20/5334 Women's Watch in 18kt White Gold SKU: 116484 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Champage Dial Quartz Watch 4066
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
on the inner bezel. 💫 Chopard Happy Diamonds 3957 Women’s Quartz Watch (23mm) 📌 General Overview
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Sport, Diamonds and Rubies, Steel and 18 Karat Gold Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in Berlin, DE
Chopard Happy Sport, Diamond and Rubies, Steel and 18 Karat Gold Ladies Watch. Ref. 8237. Quartz
Category

20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Chopard Diamond Yellow Gold 18k Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Geneva, CH
Chopard Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch. Pave set by round cut and baguette-cut diamonds. Signed
Category

Late 20th Century European Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Ladies Diamond Watch, 18 Karat Gold Quartz 2 Year Warranty 1.36 Carat
By Chopard
Located in Greensboro, NC
Much more than mere way to mark the passage of time, this gorgeous Chopard watch is a work of art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard 1.80 Carat Happy Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Fine Estate Jewelry
By Chopard
Located in Montreal, QC
CHOPARD Happy Diamonds Watch with 30 floating rotating brilliant cut Diamonds of top quality have
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Happy Spirit Diamond Mother of Pearl 4507 Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Spirit Diamond watches make beautiful ladies wristwatches due to their elegant and
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold La Strada Diamond and Green Emerald Ladies Wrist Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold La Strada Diamond And Green Emerald Ladies Wrist Watch. Dial: pavé-set
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Ladies Yellow Gold Maroon Dial 20/4780-21 Quartz Watch
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Happy Diamonds Ladies Wristwatch, maroon dial, a fixed 18k yellow gold inner
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Geneva, CH
Chopard. 18K yellow gold wristwatch set with round-cut diamonds. Quartz movement. Signed Chopard
Category

Late 20th Century European Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard 18K Yellow Gold La Strada Diamond and Green Emerald Ladies Wrist Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold La Strada Diamond And Green Emerald Ladies Wrist Watch. Dial: pavé-set
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1960 s Chopard Vintage Coral Onyx Ladies 18k Gold Watch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
This Elegant Vintage 1960s Chopard gold ladies' watch is crafted in 18k White gold. It Features a
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

Chopard Happy Diamond Heart Ladies Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ref. 20/4516
By Chopard
Located in Lucerne, CH
This elegant ladies' watch by Swiss jeweller/watchmaker Chopard is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 20/6923
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch - Quartz. 18K yellow gold case with 7 floating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Chopard Geneve Classic Diamond Dial 440296, 899 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 67 Gm
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Diamond Dial 440296, 899 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 67 Grams Chopard Geneve Classic 14k
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Chopard Happy Diamonds Ladies Watch, 18 Karat Gold 3.48 Carat Serviced B&P
By Chopard
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sheer perfection. A work of art by any measure, this Happy Diamonds Icons watch by Chopard is the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard White Gold Diamond Happy Diamonds Quartz Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Movement: Quartz Case: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 19mm Dial: Pave Diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Casmir White Gold Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Lucerne, CH
This lovely ladies wrist watch "Casmir" with safety clasp is made by Swiss Jeweller Chopard and is
Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard White Gold Happy Diamonds Heart Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned 18 Karat White Gold Chopard Quartz Watch, Model 550-1 Featuring Pave Diamond Heart Shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Chopard Happy Sport 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Watch Ref. 491-1
By Chopard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 24mm 18k white gold case, diamond bezel, sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Ladies White Gold Diamond Quartz Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Chopard Ladies Wrist Watch, 19 MM 18K White Gold Case, Diamond Bezel Totaling 1 Carat
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Chopard White Gold Floating Diamond Heart Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard White Gold Floating Diamond Heart Necklace - . Stunning White Gold heart with 3 floating
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Chopard Ladies Diamond Tank White Gold Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chopard ladies vintage diamond tank white gold wristwatch, circa 1970s. The Chopard Ladies Vintage
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard Lady s Yellow Gold and Diamond Happy Diamonds Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
This classically distinct Swiss Chopard lady's watch from Chopard's Happy Diamonds collection
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Chopard St. Moritz 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 25/4334 24
By Chopard
Located in Dallas, TX
Chopard St. Moritz 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 25/4334 24 - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold with
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Chopard Fully Loaded Diamond and Blue Sapphire Set Watch 143001-1003
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Fully Loaded Ladies Wristwatch, pave diamond dial set with approximately 288
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

18kt White Gold and Diamond Chopard Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Firenze, IT
Case No. 600546 Very fine and elegant, 18K white gold & diamond, quartz wristwatch with an 18K
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Diamond MOP Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 899 1
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
The watch is in good condition. Aftermarket strap and buckle. Brand: Chopard Type: Wristwatch
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chopard Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Happy Diamond Quartz Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Happy Diamond Wrist watch, 23 MM 18K yellow Gold case with Bow Tie Lugs, Quartz Movement
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Chopard Lady s White Gold Diamond Happy Diamond Quartz Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Chopard 18K White Gold Happy Diamond collection Ladies Wrist Watch with interchangeable
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard Ladies Yellow Gold Happy Diamonds Sport Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold Chopard cuff style bracelet watch decorated with a symmetrical pattern of polished
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Chopard Watch Gold Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of chopard watch gold diamonds available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 137 vintage versions or 156 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of chopard watch gold diamonds made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 219, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and baguette cut chopard watch gold diamonds for sale. When shopping our range of chopard watch gold diamonds, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Chopard Watch Gold Diamonds?

On average, chopard watch gold diamonds at 1stDibs sell for $10,100, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $254,790 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Chopard for sale on 1stDibs

In 1860, a 24-year-old son of a farmer, Louis-Ulysse Chopard (1836–1915), established the L.U.C. company — now known simply as Chopard, rather than by the founder’s initials — in Sonvilier, Switzerland. His initial work evolved from making mechanical movements to building the watches themselves, concentrating on making the pocket watch slimmer to carry for everyday use while also ensuring it was precise and reliable.

Early successes for Chopard included providing watches for the punctuality needs of the Swiss Railway Company. Recognizing the international market for Swiss watchmaking, Chopard traveled across Europe and Russia, with Czar Nicholas II becoming a client in 1912.

Chopard’s son, Paul-Louis, took over after Louis-Ulysse’s death in 1915 and expanded the business to La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 1937, the company relocated to the watchmaking center of Geneva, where they could mark their work with the prestigious Geneva Seal. (Paul-Louis’s son, Paul-André, took the reins in 1943.) Business thinned in the postwar years, and Paul-André’s sons declined the opportunity to take over for their father.

In 1963, Chopard was acquired by German goldsmith and watchmaker Karl Scheufele III and his wife, Karin. Under their ownership, Chopard added jewelry to its offerings. The popular Happy Diamonds wristwatch debuted in 1976 — it launched a collection, which now features bracelets, rings and other items. The distinctive watch sees dozens of glittering diamonds, loosed from their settings, moving freely around the dial.

The story goes that the in-house designer Ronald Kurowski was inspired by the kinetic glimmers of sunlight on a waterfall in the Black Forest. He would then develop the innovative system for the Happy Diamonds timepiece that he hoped would essentially mimic his experience in the woods.

A young Caroline Scheufele — Karl and Karin’s daughter, who would later become copresident and artistic director — led the introduction of a Happy Diamonds jewelry line in 1985, with her design for a playful clown pendant with a belly full of jittering precious stones. Subsequent lines and accessories such as the Happy Dreams bracelet, Happy Hearts collection and the Happy Sport watches further enhanced Chopard’s range of dynamic adornment.

The Scheufele family-run company continues to be synonymous with excellence in timepieces, such as its role as the official timekeeper for the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, creating all of its movements in-house. And Chopard is constantly developing its wares, from sunglasses and fragrances to recent introductions of high-end handbags.

Find a wide range of vintage Chopard wristwatches, necklaces, rings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About Chopard
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Chopard name is most famous for its luxury watches, jewelry and accessories. The company started in 1860 as watchmaker Louis-Ulysse Chopard gained fame for his exquisite skills. Its reputation is built upon the dedication to excellence and fine quality materials that are used in the production of its watches and other items. Shop a collection of Chopard watches, jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chopard has been manufacturing luxury watches since 1860. The watches are more fashionable than functional, but they're extremely high quality and on the same par as Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe.