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Rolex Ladies Masterpiece/Pearlmaster Gold Diamond Watch 69298
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Masterpiece/Pearlmaster Gold Diamond Watch 69298 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies 18k Yellow Gold President Watch 69178
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies 18k Yellow Gold President Watch 69178 - Automatic winding; sapphire crystal. 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Classic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Classic 18K Yellow Gold Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold (15 mm). Silver
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster Midsize White Gold Watch 81209
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster Midsize White Gold Watch 81209 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
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20th Century French Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President 18k Yellow Gold 6917 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 6917 Watch - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President 18k Yellow Gold 69178 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Masterpiece/Pearlmaster Gold Diamond Watch 80298
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Masterpiece/Pearlmaster Gold Diamond Watch 80298 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold case (13 x 28 mm
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Masterpiece/Pearlmaster Gold Diamond Watch 80298
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Masterpiece/Pearlmaster Gold Diamond Watch 80298 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Watch Company Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. This is an early Rolex Ladies Watch. It is in
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Datejust Pearlmaster 18 Karat Gold Ladies Diamond Watch 80318
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Lady Datejust Pearlmaster 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Watch 80318 - Automatic winding, 31
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Watch 18 K Gold Diamonds Signed, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Rolex Ladies Pendant watch 18K Gold and Fine Diamonds. Extremely rare jewelry item, Rolex has only
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies 177234 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3686 MODEL NUMBER 177234 SERIAL NUMBER 247***** CONDITION 10 - Unworn condition GENDER Ladies
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 14 Karat Vintage Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 14k Yellow gold Case Diameter: 20mm Bezel: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel White Gold Ladies Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel & White Gold Ladies Watch 179174 - Automatic winding; 31 jewel
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1950s Ladies Rolex 14k Gold Watch Ring - Switzerland
By Rolex
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very rare watch ring made by Rolex in the 1950s. It is a size 6.5 BUT the band is
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Ladies Classique Rolex Watch With Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage ladies Rolex watch with diamond accents Circa 1960's Rolex Precision 8297 Hand
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Vintage 1960s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rolex Ladies Masterpiece/Pearlmaster Gold Diamond Watch 80298 74948
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
. 18k yellow gold and diamond Pearlmaster 74948 bracelet with deployant clasp. Pre-owned Rolex box
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 2-tone Steel Gold Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
yellow gold fluted bezel (26mm diameter). Factory Mother of Pearl dial with Roman numerals. Stainless
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 13767
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch 13767 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case (26mm diameter
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 179178
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies President 18k Yellow Gold Watch 179178 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset date
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Rolex President 18 Karat Gold Diamond Watch 69138
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Rolex President 18k Gold Diamond Watch 69138 - Automatic winding, Quickset date, sapphire
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster 18 Karat White Gold Watch 80299
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster 18k White Gold Watch 80299 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex President 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 79178
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch 79178 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 69178
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies President 18k Yellow Gold Watch 69178 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster White Gold and Diamond Watch 80319
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster White Gold & Diamond Watch 80319 - Automatic winding. 18k white gold case
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 79178
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies President 18k Yellow Gold Watch 79178 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex President Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 69178
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch 69178 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex President Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 69178
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch 69178 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex President Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 69178
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch 69178 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex President Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 69178
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch 69178 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex 2-Tone Datejust Steel Gold Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex 2-Tone Datejust Steel & Gold Ladies Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 2-tone Steel Gold Ladies Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 2-tone Steel & Gold Ladies Watch 79173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President Burlwood 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies President Burlwood 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch - Automatic winding, 29 jewels
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex President Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 69178
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch 69178 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster Yellow Gold and Diamond Watch 69318
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster Yellow Gold & Diamond Watch 69318 - Automatic winding. 18k yellow gold
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Rolex 2-Tone Datejust Steel Gold Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 2-tone Steel & Gold Ladies Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Lady Yacht-Master 18k Gold Ladies Watch 69628
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Lady Yacht-Master 18k Gold Ladies Watch 69628 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Yellow Gold 69178 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Yellow Gold 69178 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies President 18K Yellow Gold 69178 Watch - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Datejust 2-Tone Steel Gold Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Datejust 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 6917 - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex 2-Tone Datejust Steel Gold Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex 2-Tone Datejust Steel & Gold Ladies Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex 2-Tone Datejust Steel Gold Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex 2-Tone Datejust Steel & Gold Ladies Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex 2-Tone Datejust Steel Gold Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex 2-Tone Datejust Steel & Gold Ladies Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Steel Gold Ladies Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 2-tone Steel & Gold Ladies Watch 79173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Ladies Steel Gold Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Ladies Steel & Gold Watch 79173 - Automatic winding, Quickset, 31 jewels
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 2-tone Steel Gold Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 2-tone Steel & Gold Ladies Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Unusual Vintage Ladies Rolex Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Unusual Vintage Ladies Rolex Watch 18k Yellow Gold - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case with
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Orchid Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch in Original Box
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Rolex Ladies Orchid Wrist Watch, 15 MM 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case. 17 Jewel mechanical
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 ladies watch. 26mm 18K yellow gold case with a fluted bezel
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 ladies watch. 26mm 18K yellow gold case with a fluted bezel
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Rolex Gold Ladies Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rolex gold ladies watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 1146 antique edition and 425 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rolex gold ladies watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. While most can agree that any rolex gold ladies watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 226 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a rolex gold ladies watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Rolex Gold Ladies Watch?

On average, a rolex gold ladies watch at 1stDibs sells for $6,994, while they’re typically $875 on the low end and $78,995 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more 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.

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Questions About Rolex
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    The size of a Rolex 126000 is 36 millimeters. It features a corrosion-resistant 904L stainless steel case. Many collectors love the now discontinued watch due to this striking feature, which was available in a variety of vivid colors. Find an assortment of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Yes, the Rolex 126000 is discontinued. Rolex discontinued the Oyster Perpetual ref 126000 in the early 2020s. However, the watch may be available on the secondary market via trusted online platforms, including 1stDibs. Find a collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The popular Rolex Oyster Perpetual is usually between $5,900 and $6,600 in price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a Rolex watch, first fully unscrew the winding crown. Once it is in a raised position, carefully turn the crown clockwise. Most watches require 25 turns for enough winding to begin powering the watch. The instructions included with Rolex watches provide more information about how to wind specific models. Shop a large collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Rolex Submariner bears an 18k stamp and the number “750,” which means that 75 percent of the watch is made out of pure gold model. The most luxurious of all timepieces, the Rolex Submariner has been continuously manufactured since 1951. Find vintage Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Rolex uses only the highest quality melee diamonds with between D and G in color and IF in clarity. Every diamond is tested individually to make sure it is real.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on what kind of watch you're looking for, one may be better than the other. For instance, if you want a highly functional sport watch, some of Rolex's models may be better for you. That said, the brands' watches are very similar quality-wise. The main difference is their appearances: While Rolex designs more traditional timepieces, Panerai is more contemporary and bold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The new Submariner Rolex with a Black Bezel is worth around $8,100 with some of the more expensive new Submariners in yellow gold costing around $36,950.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because platinum is denser than other metals, it is often more expensive to purchase platinum watches than gold. One of the most expensive watches sold was a Platinum Rolex worth $277,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date watch is worth around $6,000. However, if it's encrusted with gems or vintage, it can cost as much as $50,000. 1stDibs has a great and vast selection of Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An Oyster Perpetual on a Rolex watch refers to the watch's ability to run on the energy generated by the wearer's wrist movements rather than manual winding. At Baselworld in 2015, a variety of Rolex watches with a new-generation Oyster Perpetual movement were unveiled. Find a variety of vintage Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Rolex does not officially make sunglasses that are available for sale. They do however occasionally create promotional products, which have included sunglasses for sponsored events in the past. Browse a range of Rolex products that have been expertly authenticated on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wind a Rolex Datejust, set the crown notch (located on the right hand side of the face) to position one. To set it to position one, turn the crown counterclockwise to unscrew the crown and pop the crown out one notch. From this position, start to wind the Rolex by turning the crown clockwise. You should feel a bit of tension and hear a soft clicking sound. Browse a wide selection of Rolex Datejust watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The lowest priced Rolex model is the Oyster Perpetual. This watch retails for roughly $5,000. On 1stDibs, you can can find a variety of Rolex watches for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While choosing a watch can depend on the wearer's style, there are a few consistent favorites. Some of the top Rolex watches for women include the Rolex Datejust, the Rolex Day-Date, and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most expensive Rolex ever sold is the Paul Newman Daytona. This Rolex was purchased for $17.8 million in 2017. On 1stDibs, there are expensive Rolex watches but there is a wide variety available, so it should be easy to find a good fit for your tastes as well as your budget.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Rolex uses only the highest quality diamonds in their watches and compares these stones against certified master stones. They are the most colorless, so in ranges D to G.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    One of the cheapest Rolex watches is the Oyster Perpetual, which usually costs around $5,000. This model is made of oystersteel, an affordable type of steel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A contemporary Rolex Yacht Master costs around $11,000. However, a vintage model can cost up to $30,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is a great entry-level Rolex to purchase. The perpetual refers to the ability of the watch to use the energy of the wearer's wrist motion to run. It is a popular starter Rolex.