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1950s 2.06 Carat Diamond and White Gold Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1950's 2.06 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold ladies cocktail watch; part of
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1950s Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Lady s White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch circa 1960s
By Hamilton
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind movement, 14k white gold case with diamond bezel and lugs, 15mm x 40mm. Silvered dial
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1960s American Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex Precision 18K White Gold 18mm Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold Rolex Precision Swiss made watch features an elegant, square dial encircled by a
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1970s Retro Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold Hamilton Ladies Diamond Hidden Watch 2.64cttw - 25.4g
By Hamilton
Located in Providence, RI
white gold, the bracelet and case are adorned with a stunning array of round brilliant and baguette-cut
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Berney Blondeau Lady s Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
opinion : A white gold diamond watch in excellent condition. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry
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1970s French Retro Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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

French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Berney Blondeau Lady s Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
opinion : A white gold diamond watch in excellent condition. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry
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1970s French Retro Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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

Omega Ladies Watch in 18k White Gold and Diamonds
By Omega
Located in PARIS, FR
The watch features an openworked white gold bracelet and a small round dial, the surround of which
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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White Gold

French Art Deco Diamonds Platinum 18 Karat White Gold Lady s Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in platinum, dog head hallmark, and 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. It is
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
statement accessory for any occasion. The watch face is adorned with a stunning 2.5tcw diamond bezel, adding
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Mid-20th Century German Late Victorian Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink and White Diamond Watch by Chopard
By Chopard
Located in New Orleans, LA
is embedded with pink and white diamonds totaling approximately 8.50 carats, while the watch's face
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20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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

Rolex 18239 Day-Date 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 18239 Model: Day-Date Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 36 mm Crystal
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1990s Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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

Patek Philippe Cocktail Vintage Watch White Gold Diamond Set 3282/46
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A white gold vintage Cocktail watch, by Patek Philippe. Featuring a silver dial and white gold
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Piaget Diamond Lapis Dial 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Circa Late 1960’s designer Piaget ladies watch crafted in solid 18-karat white gold. Embellished
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1960s Swazi Modern Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, White Gold

Piaget Protocole 18k White Gold Diamond Dial Bracelet Quartz Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Montclair, NJ
white gold case. The case has a high polished finish and is pavé set with 48 round brilliant diamonds
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1990s Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, White Gold

Hamilton Watch Retro Ladies Wristwatch Diamond 14k White Gold
By Hamilton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Hamilton watch from the Retro era, features diamonds, crafted of 14k white gold. This
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 14k Gold

0.85Ct Diamond 18k White Gold Roamer Cocktail Watch - Vintage Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 0.85ct diamond and 18k white gold ladies cocktail watch made by Roamer; part of our
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1950s Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Diamond Ruby Bracelet/Watch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Shiny bracelet in 14kt yellow and white gold with a
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega 18K White Gold Ladies Diamond Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Media, PA
in 18K white gold, it features a finely woven mesh bracelet that seamlessly blends sophistication
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1970s Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold

OMEGA Vintage Lady s Dress Watch 27mm 18kt White Gold with Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Omega 18k White Gold & Diamond Vintage Lady's Mechanical Wind Dress
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels White Gold Silver Dial Diamond Set Dress Watch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
diamonds, an 18k white gold crown set with a single round brilliant cut diamond, 18k white gold lugs set
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20th Century Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Cartier Ref 2444 18K White Gold Trinity Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
one. Ref. No. 2444 Dial: diamond-set Calibre: quartz, jeweled Case: 18k white gold, case back
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14K White Gold Diamond 17 Jewel Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique 14K White Gold & Diamond 17 Jewel Hamilton Luxury Watch. The watch case and band are in
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 14k Gold

1950s 2.26 carat Diamond Platinum and White Gold Longines Cocktail Watch
By Longines
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage Longines ladies watch in platinum and 14 Karat white gold with 2.26 carat (total
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1950s Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Rolex for Kutchinsky Diamond Set 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An exceptional and rare diamond set Art Deco style 18 karat white gold cocktail watch by Rolex for
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1960s British Art Deco Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s Gold and Diamond Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Woman watch in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, eagle and dog heads hallmarks. Rectangular in
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1940s French Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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

1960 s Gruen Vintage Ladies Cocktail Watch - 14K White Gold Diamonds
By Gruen
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1960's GRUEN Vintage Ladies Cocktail Watch - 14K White Gold & Diamonds Beautiful Design - Approx. 1.5
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1960s Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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White Gold

Vintage Piaget Diamond Sapphire Lapis 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Circa Late 1960’s designer Piaget ladies watch crafted in solid 18-karat white gold. Embellished
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1960s Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Art Deco Diamond and Jade Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in New York, NY
We are absolutely in love with this 18K White Gold Art Deco Diamond And Jade Ladies Wrist Watch
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Cellini Cellissima 18k White Gold Diamond Quartz Movement Ladies6683 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cellini Cellissima Ladies watch finely crafted in 18 karat white gold with a deployant clasp
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, Quartz, White Gold

1960 s Rolex Ladies 14K White Gold Diamond Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1960's ROLEX Ladies Dress Watch with Original Box, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
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1960s Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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White Gold

Piaget Dress Watch, 18 Carat White Gold/Diamonds, Vintage Rare, circa 1980
By Piaget
Located in Canterbury, England
to lug) in 18k white gold and an onyx black dial with set diamonds. Powered by a manually wound
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1980s Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, White Gold

Ladies Rolex President White Gold Watch 179179 Sodalite Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
bezel (26mm diameter). Factory sodalite diamond dial. 18k white gold case with fluted bezel (26mm
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier White Gold Diamond Emerald Panther Bangle Watch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Emerald Panther Bangle Bracelet Watch by Cartier. This watch comes with
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1990s French Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

2.16Ct Diamond, Platinum 14k White Gold Cocktail Watch - Art Deco - Vintage
By Hamilton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.16 carat diamond, platinum and 14 karat white gold ladies watch made by
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Tortue White Gold Satin Silver Dial Diamond WA507231 Manual Wind Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
round brilliant cut diamonds (~1.85ct), 18k white gold crown set with a single round brilliant cut
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, White Gold

PIAGET Lady s White Gold and Diamond Miss Protocole XL Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
set with Diamonds Bezel Function: Fixed Crown Material: 18k White Gold Watch Bracelet
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Covered Ladies White Gold Diamond Ruby Evening Dress Watch by Altair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
open the flap and you have the time. This 1940s wristwatch by Altair is 14k white gold with prong set
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1940s Retro Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18239 18K White Gold Diamond Dial Men s Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18239 men's watch. 36MM 18K white gold case with 18K white gold fluted bezel
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1990s Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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White Gold

Rolex White Gold Diamond and Emerald Set Datejust 69079 Automatic Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
brilliant diamond hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k white gold bezel set with approximately 32
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1990s Unknown Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is made of 18 karat (tested) yellow gold and encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color
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1950s French Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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

Ladies 14kt White Gold 1.00cttw Diamond Hamilton Watch 1970 s, Quartz, Warranty
By Hamilton
Located in San Diego, CA
Ladies 14kt white gold diamond Hamilton watch with 56 diamonds of approximately 1.00cttw that are G
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Longines, Swiss, Ladies Dress Watch with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Longines 18 carat white gold watch with a simplistic square shaped face with a thick gorgeous gold
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

Audemars Piguet, 18k White Gold, Diamond Index Hands Cobra Watch, C.1970
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Paris, FR
Superb and rare Audemars Piguet Cobra watch entirely in 18-carat white gold (84.4 grams) with navy
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Piaget Polo Two-Tone Gold Diamond Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat two-tone gold (yellow and white) diamond Piaget 'Polo' wrist watch. The diamonds weigh
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1980s Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies 14kt White Gold Diamond Hamilton Watch, 1970 s, Quartz, Serviced, Warranty
By Hamilton
Located in San Diego, CA
Ladies 14kt white gold diamond Hamilton watch with 56 diamonds of approximately 1.00cttw that are G
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, White Gold

Exceptional and Rare Jaeger-LeCoultre 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
integrated into a solid 18 karat white gold bracelet taking a watch and turning it into a piece of ladies
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carl F. Bucherer Pathos 18K White Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamond Watch
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
gold 18mm square diamond case and matching bracelet. Featuring a quartz movement, it offers precision
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1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, White Gold

OMEGA - Ladies White Gold Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in PARIS, FR
OMEGA - Ladies' White Gold Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Bracelet Watch Jewelry watch in 18k white gold
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1970s Retro Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Bracelet Watch Jaeger-LeCoultre Brilliant Cut Diamond 5 Ctw White Gold 18 Karat
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in MADRID, ES
Beautiful and original semi-rigid bracelet Wacht Jeager-Lecoultre make in 18 karat white gold with
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Frank Muller Long Island 18K White Gold and Diamond Tank Style Quartz Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in Birmingham, AL
very loud statement. The tank style case is 18k white gold with pave set diamonds on the bezel and face
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Omega White Gold Silver Dial Diamond Set Ladies Vintage Manual Wind Watch 8082
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
white gold bezel set with approximately 28 princess cut diamonds (a total carat weight of approximately
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1960s Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, White Gold

Patek Philippe 1970s Ellipse Cocktail Watch with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Lucerne, CH
The exclusive Patek Philippe Ellipse Ladies Cocktail Watch in white gold and diamonds is indeed a
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1970s Swiss Artist Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Cellini 18karat White Gold and Diamond Open-Face Keyless Wind Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Cellini 18karat white gold and diamond open-face keyless wind pocket watch. Ref. 3790 Made in
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1970s Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Lucien Piccard 14K White Gold Silver Roman Diamond Dial Hand Wind Ladies Watch
By Lucien Piccard
Located in New York, NY
closes with a tang buckle. The band of this watch has aftermarket band but original white gold buckle
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Lady s White Gold and Diamond Watch for Serpico y Laino circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k white gold, every element of this treasure is noteworthy. The bracelet is a fine white gold mesh
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1950s Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Geneve Vintage Diamond 14k White Gold Ladies Watch
By Univeral Geneve
Located in Dallas, TX
Geneve Vintage Diamond 14K White Gold Ladies Watch - Quartz . 14K White Gold (15 x 27 mm). Silver
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch

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Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage diamond white gold watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 99 antique edition and 15 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage diamond white gold 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing vintage diamond white gold watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Piaget, Hamilton and Omega each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A vintage diamond white gold watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 69, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and marquise cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a vintage diamond white gold watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Diamond White Gold Watch?

On average, a vintage diamond white gold watch at 1stDibs sells for $4,097, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $156,000 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.