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3.15 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jewelry Beverly Hills. Set in luminous 18K white gold and accented with 1.07 carats of diamonds, the
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Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold

ZINA BEVERLY HILLS Enamelled clips-on hoops Earrings In .925 Sterling Silver
By Zina
Located in Miami, FL
: Beverly Hills, United States. Period: Modernism, 1990. Weight: 30.2 Grams, (19.40 Dwt). Measurements
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1990s American Modernist Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

14k Gold Floral Link Tennis Bracelet
By Fred Hayman Beverly Hills
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a vintage Beverly Hills 14k SOLID yellow Gold coin link tennis bracelet. This is a no
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1980s American Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 1950’s RUSER Platinum Leaf Vine Baguette Round Diamond Brooch 5.83cttw
By William Ruser
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant, mid-century brooch by famed Beverly Hills jewelry designer, William RUSER. It has been
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Mauboussin gemstone necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jewelry of Beverly Hills. Details: ~2.48 carats of round brilliant diamonds ~3.25 carats of multi color
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1990s Modern Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

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Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k...

18K Gold Earings set with Diamonds and Natural Pearls in a Vine Leaf Design
By William Ruser
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
An elegant mid-century earings, created by renowned Beverly Hills jewelry designer William Ruser
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1950s Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Hammered Planets Drop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, swaying with the subtlest movements. Provenance: Estate jewelry collection of a Beverly Hills lady
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens Automatic 1970s Vintage RA613
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

William Ruser Diamond and Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By William Ruser
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
example of mid-20th-century American luxury jewelry, likely produced in Beverly Hills during the peak of
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6581 34mm Mens 14k SS Rare 1960s Vintage Automatic RA665B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster DeVille 1960s Mens 32mm 14k Solid Gold Vintage Automatic RA644
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Omega MODEL : Seamaster DeVille
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6094 14k Solid Gold Mens 1950s Automatic RA657
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual, ref
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Precision Ref 4431 18k Rose Gold Mens 1940s 33mm Manual Wind RA689
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6581 34mm Mens 14k SS 1960s Vintage Automatic RA665
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1970s Manual Wind RA682B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation 18k Rose Gold 34mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA705
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Oyster Ref 5030 18k Gold Mens 36mm 1940s Big Bubble Automatic Rare RA700
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Omega 14k Solid Gold 36mm Jumbo Bumper Automatic Mens Vintage 1950s RA695
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1950s Manual Wind All Original RA682
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Tudor Ref 951 Rose Gold Bezel 34mm 1950s Mens Vintage Bumper Automatic RA645
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Tudor MODEL : Ref.951 COUNTRY
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Stainless Steel, Rose Gold

Rolex Precision Ref 8961 18k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s RA634
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Rolex Oyster Ref 6901 18k Solid Gold Lady Datejust 26mm Automatic 1970s RA630
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens Automatic RA621B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens Vintage Automatic RA621
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6084 Mens 1950s 34mm Automatic Bubble Back RA715
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6098 Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic Bubble Back RA712
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex
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1950s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster 2508 DeVille 18k Rose Gold 36mm Mens 1940s Manual Wind RA711
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Omega MODEL : Seamaster DeVille
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1940s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Oyster 6517 18k Solid Gold Ladies Datejust 25mm 1950s Automatic RA703
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Ref 2497-2 80 Micron Gold Capped Mens 1940s 35mm Vintage Manual Wind RA702
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA
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1940s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega Ref CK 2505 Jumbo 35mm x 43mm 18k Solid Gold Mens 1950s Manual Wind RA694
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Castelo Spinner Ring c1976 Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sz 5 Kinetic
Located in Torrance, CA
Hills jewelry design in the 1960s to 1970s. His kinetic rings, particularly exemplified in the mid‑1970s
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1970s American Modern Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

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

Rolex Day Date 1803 President 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA699
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA692
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 1960s Mens Automatic All Original RA679
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster 166 032 37mm Mens 1960s Day Date Automatic All Original RA663
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Omega
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 34mm Mens 1980s Hand Wind All Original RA683
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex
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1980s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA685B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA685
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Stainless Steel

Longines 14k White Gold 28mm 1960s Ladies Cocktail Diamond Hand Wind Watch RA654
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Longines MODEL
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Omega 14k Solid Gold 1940s Mens 33mm Vintage Bumper Automatic RA714
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Omega MODEL : gold dress watch
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1940s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex Oyster Ref 6504 14k Gold SS 25mm 1960s Ladies Bubble Back Automatic RA697
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation 166058 1970s Mens 34 x 40mm Gold Capped Date Automatic RA645
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Omega MODEL
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Oyster GMT Master Ref 1675 Mens 40mm 1970s Pepsi Bezel Automatic RA658B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
uncompromising lifestyle, comes with Certificate of Authenticity by Beverly Hills Vintage Watches, don't let this
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master Ref 1675 40mm Pepsi Bezel Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA658
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
for every occasion, comes with Certificate of Authenticity by Beverly Hills Vintage Watches, don't let
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
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1960s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Zephyr Ref 1029 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Automatic w Diamond Bezel RA698
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
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1970s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Tudor Oyster Prince Ref 7808 14k SS 34mm Mens 1940s Vintage Automatic RA646B
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description
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1940s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold

Omega Ref 2862 32mm Mens 1950s Gold Capped Vintage Automatic RA656
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Tudor 9k Solid Gold 30mm Mens 1950s Vintage Manual Wind Cocktail Watch RA655
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Tudor MODEL : cocktail watch COUNTRY
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills

Materials

Gold

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Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage jewelry beverly hills for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and 14k gold. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of vintage jewelry beverly hills to choose from, but retro and Art Deco vintage jewelry beverly hills are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Rolex, Piaget and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 19, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for cabochon vintage jewelry beverly hills and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of vintage jewelry beverly hills, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Vintage Jewelry Beverly Hills?

Prices for vintage jewelry beverly hills start at $385 and top out at $375,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $6,867.

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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.

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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.

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