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Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Royal Oak Automatic Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Dallas, TX
; date at 3 o'clock position. 18k rose gold Royal Oak bracelet (will fit apx. 7-1/2-inch wrist). Pre
Category

20th Century Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Longines
Located in Firenze, IT
Longines 18k rose gold chronograph wristwatch, circa 1950s. Signed Longines, no. 5967 46 7
Category

1950s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1945
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement. 14k rose gold case, 32mm, circa 1945. Black dial with both Arabic and Roman
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1940s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Omega Rose Gold Tresor Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
.11.164.953, Movement No.13.133.243, Made on August 1953 18Kt rose gold case, manual wind movement
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1950s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Paul Breguette Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940 s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Paul Breguette STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Gold-filled

1950 Retro Rose Gold French Lady Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
dial and the strap buckle are all made of solid 18K rose gold and is controlled with the French eagle's
Category

1950s French Retro Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

1990s Bulgari Tri-Color Gold Tubogas Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Made of 18 karat white-, yellow- and rose gold and guarded in excellent original condition, this
Category

1990s Italian Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

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

Jaeger LeCoultre Rose Gold Master Date Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Date Rose Gold Men Watch - Automatic. 18K Rose Gold round style ( 37 mm
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Late 20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Rose Gold Cellini Dual Time Mechanical Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Dual Time 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch - Mechanical. 18K Everrose; Rose Gold ( 39 mm
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Late 20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Omega 18 Karat Rose Gold Vintage Manual Dress
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand: Omega Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: 38mm 18K rose gold round case
Category

20th Century Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Blancpain Lady s Rose Gold, Ruby and Diamond Wristwatch
By Blancpain
Located in Dallas, TX
with Arabic numerals. 14k rose gold rope-style bracelet, will fit approx. 5-1/2-in. wrist.
Category

1940s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Calatrava Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Patek Philippe 18k rose gold Calatrava wristwatch, circa 1940s, three-piece snap-back case, 30 mm
Category

1940s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Square Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Patek Philippe 18k Rose Gold Square Wristwatch, 28 X 28mm Case, Circa 1940s. Manual-Wind Movement
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1940s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 130
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe 18k rose gold chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 130, circa 1948, with square buttons
Category

1940s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Baume Mercier lady s rose gold Spring Bangle Bracelet wristwatch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Dallas, TX
. 18k rose gold spring hinged bracelet (will fit up to apx. 5-3/4 inch wrist). Pre-owned with custom box.
Category

20th Century Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Baume Mercier Ladies Rose Gold Spring Bangle Bracelet Wristwatch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Dallas, TX
. 18k rose gold spring hinged bracelet (will fit up to apx. 5-3/4 inch wrist). Pre-owned with custom box.
Category

20th Century Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Royal Oak Chronograph Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding. 18k rose gold case (39mm x 49mm). Silvery white waffle dial with hour, minute
Category

20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Gondolo Calendar Annual Moonphase
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding; annual calendar. 18k rose gold case with exposition back to view movement (39mm
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20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Zenith Rose Gold Vintage Chronograph Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Zenith
Located in Firenze, IT
Zenith Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Case n. 915188. Made in the 1950’s. Fine, 18Kt rose gold
Category

1950s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage Rolex Cellini Rose Gold Rectangular Case 4578
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Vintage Cellini Gents Wristwatch from the year 1959, silver dial with applied
Category

1950s Unknown Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Lady s Rose Gold Diamond Santos Demoiselle Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Santos Demoiselle watch, quartz movement in mint condition. 18K pink (rose) gold case set with
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch 6827 1978
By Rolex
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
18k Rose Gold Dial Black Bracelet Brown Ostrich leather Strap Length Adjustable up to 20cm Strap
Category

1970s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex #1803 Day-Date Rose Gold Circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
often seen, that is a symbiotic compliment to the rose gold. Dramatically change the look by changing
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1960s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Vacheron Constantin Rose Gold manual Wristwatch Ref 445438
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind movement Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: round 32mm 18k Rose gold
Category

Late 20th Century Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Audemars Piguet Lady s Rose Gold Diamond Quartz Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
Audemars Piguet lady's 18K rose gold quartz wristwatch set with diamonds on a burgundy alligator
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1990s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage Top Hat Rose Gold 1450
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Patek Philippe Top Hat in rose gold, in excellent condition. Features a copper-coloured
Category

20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

IWC Rose Gold Cal.89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Size 36mm Box Papers Box Only Movement Mechanical Wind Case 18k Rose Gold Dial White Baton
Category

1950s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold Longines Ladies Wristwatch
By Longines
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ladies' wristwatch in 18 karats rose gold. The square shape box, has a cream amati background, with
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1960s French Retro Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Garrard 150th Anniversary Rose Gold 3998S
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
with Breguet numerals, a date aperture and a rose gold bezel. The watch is fitted with a sapphire
Category

20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Rose Gold Oxblood Stella Dial Day-Date Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Pink gold Stellas are a particular rarity in an already elite category of collectable Rolex watches
Category

1970s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Ultra thin Rose Gold case
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in MADRID, ES
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Ultra thin model with Rose Gold case and leather bracelet 32mm
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1990s Swiss Modern Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Retro French Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro French Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Watch. Featuring 50 calibré cut rubies with a total
Category

1940s French Retro Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Tricolor Gold Lady s Watch by Vacheron Constantin
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
An iconic Bulgari Tubogas Lady's Watch watch in 18kt yellow, white and rose gold. Vacheron
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1960s Contemporary Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

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

LeCoultre Rose Gold Stainless Steel Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s LeCoultre Wrist Watch, 32 MM Stainless Steel 3 Piece Case with Tear drop lugs, Rose
Category

1940s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Covered Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds in 18k rose gold. The Rolex case movement, dial and crown were fitted to the custom-made modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Chronograph Titanium Rose Gold 2296.80
By Omega
Located in Tustin, CA
movement, sapphire crystal and blue wave dial. The watch is crafted from titanium and 18k rose gold. It
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1980s Swiss Contemporary Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium

Vacheron Constantin Rose Gold Triple Calendar Manual Wind Wristwatch 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Triple Calendar Wrist watch by Vacheron & Constantin. Two Piece 18K Rose Gold 35 M.M
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1950s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rose Gold Master Eight Days Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Eight Days Rose Gold Men's Watch Q1602420 - Automatic winding, Date, Day
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Rose Gold Master Eight Days Automatic Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Dallas, TX
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Eight Days Rose Gold Men's Watch Q1602420 - Automatic winding, Date, Day
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Bulgari Lady s Three-Color Gold Serpent Bracelet Watch circa 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
This 18k three-color gold Bulgari lady's bracelet watch with an integrated, artfully designed
Category

1990s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

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

Breitling Rose Gold Stainless Steel Chronomat Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Dallas, TX
Breitling Chronomat 41mm Automatic Chronograph Men's 2-Tone Rose Gold Watch CB0140 - Automatic
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Breitling Rose Gold Stainless Steel Chronomat Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch
By Breitling
Located in Dallas, TX
Breitling Chronomat 41mm Automatic Chronograph Men's 2-Tone Rose Gold Watch CB0140 - Automatic
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont 18 Karat Rose Gold Model W2006951
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
44.6mm x 34.6mm c.2000s Adjustable strap fits up to an 8" wrist Oxblood Strap/18K Rose Gold Deployment
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Rose Gold Date Wristwatch with Rare Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This watch has an incredibly rare combination of elements as it is unusual to find in 18k rose gold
Category

1950s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Universal Geneve Vintage Tri-Compax Calendar Rose Gold 12268
By Universal Genève
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm rose gold vintage Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Calendar. Featuring a silver dial with
Category

20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Jaeger LeCoultre Rose Gold Reverso Date Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Southampton, PA
Jaeger LeCoultre 18K rose gold manually wound wristwatch on a brown crocodile leather strap. Watch
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bvlgari 18K Gold Tri Color BB191T Serpenti Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
& rose gold and features a black dial with gilt Arabic numerals and baton hour markers, gilt baton hour
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

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

Bvlgari 18K Gold Tri Color BB191T Serpenti Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
& rose gold and features a black dial with gilt Arabic numerals and baton hour markers, gilt baton hour
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

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

Collectible Patek Philippe Travel Time Men s 18k Rose Gold Watch 5134 R or 5134R
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Collectible Patek Philippe Travel Time Men's 18k Rose Gold Watch 5134 R or 5134R - Manual winding
Category

20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2592-1 18k Rose Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
, crafted from 18k rose gold, reflecting a sophisticated and understated elegance. Its design includes a
Category

1960s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Rose Gold

Girard-Perregaux Lady s Rose Gold Diamond Skeleton Chronograph Wristwatch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding; chronograph. 18k rose gold case with diamond bezel and lugs; exposition back
Category

20th Century Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Rose Gold President Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 118205
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset Day/Date, sapphire crystal. 18k rose gold case with smooth
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20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Villereuse Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage manual Wristwatch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind, 17 jewels Function: hours, minutes Case: 14x18mm 14k rose gold case
Category

Mid-20th Century Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Ref 96 With Rare Pink Dial Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men s Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Ref 96 With Rare Pink Dial Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Watch - Manual winding. 18k
Category

20th Century Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

IWC Vintage Men s Wristwatch 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial
By IWC
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 37 mm 18k Rose Gold Vintage Men's Wristwatch from the 1980s, silver dial with applied arabic
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20th Century Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

IWC Rose Gold Cal. 89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1952
By IWC
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
and Papers: Period 50s IWC box Movement: Mechanical Wind Case: 18k Rose Gold Dial: Silver Bracelet
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1950s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

IWC Rose Gold Calibre 89 Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1948
By IWC
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
mm Case Size: 35mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Mechanical Wind Case: 18k Rose Gold Dial
Category

1940s Swiss Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rose gold wrist watches vintage you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 136 vintage or 15 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect rose gold wrist watches vintage may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic rose gold wrist watches vintage over the years, but those made by Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A rose gold wrist watches vintage can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 10 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. When shopping for a rose gold wrist watches vintage, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Rose Gold Wrist Watches Vintage?

On average, a rose gold wrist watches vintage at 1stDibs sells for $3,946, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $89,500 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 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.