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Vintage Rolex Cellini Model 6622 18 Karat Yellow Gold 33mm Rare Blue Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Large size Manual Movement Deployment Buckle Made in Switzerland c. 1991 Stephanie Windsor
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Cellini 18k Yellow Gold Model 4135
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Original Box and Papers c.1990 Made in Switzerland Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Cellini Model 3806 18k Yellow Gold Rare Blue Vignette Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Strap and tang buckle. Made n Switzerland c.1974 Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold BB 30 2T Large Dial Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Model 3736 c.1967
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Made in Switzerland c.1967 Fits up to a 7.5" Wrist Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1982 Vintage Rolex Day-Date President 18 Karat Model 18038 Diamond Dial with Box
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
36mm c.1982 Fits up to an 8" wrist - adjustable. Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1978 Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rare Malachite Dial Model 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
additional links can be added easily. Fabulous collectors watch! Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2011 Rolex Air King Stainless Steel Salmon Dial Model 114200m with Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Original Rolex Card Made in Switzerland Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of your watch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat Gold and 3.0 Carat Diamond Timepiece, circa 1940s
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1940s Fitted Van Cleef & Arpels Box Made in Switzerland Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Moon Phase Model 819908
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of your watch mechanism for ONE year from the purchase
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse 18 Karat Gold Model 4186/1
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, Includes Original Box and Papers Made in Switzerland Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Gondolo Model 3853 Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from the date
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Ellipse Model 4265 Manual Wind Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Audemars Piguet 18K White Gold with Rare 26mm Bloodstone Dial Manual Wind
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold 32mm Dial
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from the date
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont 18 Karat Rose Gold Model W2006951
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Buckle Like new condition ships with original box Elegant Low Profile Stephanie Windsor guarantees the
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Audemars Piguet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 33mm Diamond Integrated Woven
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
All of our pre-owned watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Model 3744/1 Calatrava with B/P
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful like new condition. Original Patina. Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of this
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1976 Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold DateJust Model Tiger s Eye 69178
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
has some wear. Dial Is perfect. Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of this watch
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1983 Rolex Air-King Stainless Steel Model 5500 with Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Condition: Very Good Vintage Made in Switzerland with Original Box and Papers Stephanie Windsor
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Dumont 18 Karat Rose Gold Model W2006951
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Buckle Like new condition ships with original box Elegant Low Profile Stephanie Windsor guarantees the
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe 18 Karat Ellipse Model 3589 Lapis Lazuli Dial Automatic
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Switzerland Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from the
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Vintage Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch Model 9928
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Condition, slight wear Made in Switzerland Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of this
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2001 Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster Watch Model 81318 Tahitian Pearl Dial Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
rarely warn. The condition is pristine. c. 2001 Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Model 8131 Cocktail Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Switzerland All of our pre-owned watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Must De Cartier Tank Model 82975713 18 Karat Gold Plated
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from the date
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

18 Karat Yellow Gold Solid Oval Loop Chain Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Stephanie Windsor 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solid 7 Inch Oval Loop Chain Bracelet - the perfect stacker!
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex AirKing Model 14000 Stainless Steel Automatic 1990
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Cartier Santos Galbee 18 Karat Gold Model W20010C5
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
24mm x 34mm case Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of your watch mechanism for ONE
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari BB191T 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogas Serpenti Watch Box Papers
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gondolo Manual Wind
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1974 Rolex Cellini 18 Karat White Gold Model 3807
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
-owned watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Model 3993/17 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bezel
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Piaget Polo 18 Karat White Gold and Pavé Diamond Dial Model 9131
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18 Karat Grand Ellipse Model 3848/1 Manual Wind
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from the date
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Piaget Polo 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Dial Model 861C701 Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Rare Wood Dial Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
-owned watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Audemars Piguet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tigers Eye Dial Rare Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rare Piaget Dancer Model 94024 K81 18 Karat White Gold Lapis Dial
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Piaget Protocole 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hobnail Model 91543
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Switzerland All of our pre-owned watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Model 600 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
our pre-owned watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Mini 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Tahitian Pearl
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
-owned watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Audemars Piguet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 34mm Hand Wound Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Model 3266/152 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from the date
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Piaget Polo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Model 861C701 24mm Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Les Grecques Model 4732J
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Model 3937/3 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Switzerland All of our pre-owned watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Stainless Steel with Diamond Dial Model BB 26 2TS
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
! Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of your watch mechanism for ONE year from the date of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1983 Rolex Model 16013 DateJust Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from the date
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Cartier Santos Octagon Model 0907 Stainless Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
-owned watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Piaget Protocole Mini Model 41547 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Model 3562 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
. Stephanie Windsor is an independent watch dealer and is not authorized, endorsed, sponsored, associated with
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Audemars Piguet 18k Yellow Gold Cobra Model 624 Diamond Markers Hands
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Model 177210 Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel and 18k White Gold 31mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from the date
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Model N371 18 Karat White Gold and Pave Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All of our pre-owned watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Tank Louis Model WA20331 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
-owned watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Date Model 15203 Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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Stephanie Windsor For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate stephanie windsor for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k gold, gold and yellow gold. You can easily find a 15 antique edition and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a stephanie windsor from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic stephanie windsor over the years, but those made by Rolex, Cartier and Bulgari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any stephanie windsor from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 6 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a stephanie windsor, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Stephanie Windsor?

Prices for a stephanie windsor can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,240 and can go as high as $34,200, while this accessory, on average, fetches $14,600.

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.