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Unworn Rolex Datejust 31 Silver Jubilee Reference# 278274, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
harmonious blend of resilient Oystersteel and luxurious 18k white gold. Its 31mm Oyster case exudes strength
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Reference# 279174, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
form. Crafted in Oystersteel and crowned with an 18k white gold fluted bezel, this 28mm model balances
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Datejust 41 White Oyster Reference# 126333, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
harmonious blend of Oystersteel and 18k yellow gold—this watch showcases the brand's commitment to excellence
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Datejust 41 Slate Oyster Reference# 126334, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship. Crafted in White Rolesor—a combination of Oystersteel and 18K white gold—this 41mm model is
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Datejust 31 Pink Jubilee Reference# 278274, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Oystersteel case paired with a striking 18k white gold fluted bezel, showcasing Rolex’s signature
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Datejust 41 Silver Oyster Reference# 126334, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
luxurious combination of durable Oystersteel and 18K white gold—this 41mm model pairs strength with elegance
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 Reference# 279171, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
sunray dial adorned with ten dazzling diamonds, each set in refined 18k Everose Gold settings. Protected
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Datejust 41 Slate Oyster Reference# 126303, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
smooth yellow gold bezel and polished center links add warmth and sophistication. Inside, the watch is
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 Reference# 279173, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
fluted bezel in polished 18k Yellow Gold exudes brilliance, beautifully complementing the luminous white
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Datejust 41 Slate Jubilee Reference# 126334, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolesor construction and distinctive slate grey dial. Crafted from a combination of Oystersteel and 18K
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 Reference# 279173, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Jubilee bracelet, crafted from five-piece links in Oystersteel and 18k Yellow Gold, secures comfortably
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Datejust 31 Green Jubilee Reference# 278273, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold adds radiance and dimension, while the captivating olive green dial, adorned with an
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 Reference# 279383rbr, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
resilient Oystersteel and luminous 18k Yellow Gold — this 28mm timepiece captures the essence of
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 Reference# 279383rbr, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
signature combination of resilient Oystersteel and radiant 18k Yellow Gold — this 28mm timepiece exudes
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Day-Date Reference# 128235, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Day-Date 36 128235-0037 epitomizes prestige and elegance, crafted entirely in 18k Everose
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Unworn Rolex Datejust Aubergine Jubilee Reference# 278384rbr, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, and timeless elegance. Crafted from a harmonious combination of stainless steel and 18k white gold
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Datejust 36 Champagne Jubilee Reference# 126233, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
combination of corrosion-resistant Oystersteel and radiant 18K yellow gold—this model radiates elegance and
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex Explorer 36 Reference# 124273, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Oystersteel and 18k yellow gold. What sets this timepiece apart is its timeless design and versatile
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

2024 Rolex Datejust 126234 Purple Aubergine Diamond 36mm Stainless Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
gold fluted bezel, the watch embodies Rolex’s signature design language and durability. The elegant
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 16233 90s Blue Dial Two Tone 36mm Case Papers.
Located in New York, NY
wrist (455 B endlinks). Time and quick date function at 3 a clock. Sunburst blue dial and 18K yellow
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 16013 1980s Matte Lemon Dial 36mm Two Tone Case.
Located in New York, NY
and 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Steel case and caseback. The lume in both the hands and lume plots
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 16013 80s Champagne Linen Dial 36mm Two Tone Case.
Located in New York, NY
champagne linen dial and 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Steel case and caseback. The lume in both the hands
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Victorian 18k Gold French Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique French Victorian watch chain necklace is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold 64" Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This antique pocket watch chain necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and showcases the classic
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

18k Gold Sagittarius Zodiac Pendant 10k Gold Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage 18k gold Sagittarius Zodiac pendant and a 10k gold watch chain necklace. The round
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Watch Chain Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold watch chain; part of our diverse collection of
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Antique Early 1900s Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Enamel Chatelaine Pocket Watch and Brooch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Vacheron Constantin chatelaine pocket watch featuring 18K yellow gold construction with
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Faceted Curb Link Watch Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold watch chain adapted to a necklace featuring 3-dimensional
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Antique 19th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 14.96 Inch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 18 K yellow gold Albert necklace. It consists of spacial, fancy looking
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir 15.35 Inch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 18 K yellow gold Albert necklace. It consists of spacial, fancy looking
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 13.98 Inch - 8.1gr
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful two toned 18 K gold Albert necklace. It consists of thin fancy looking
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch Chain Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold and platinum ladies fob watch chain; part of our
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Vintage 1910s Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Peek-A Boo Swiss Geneva Watch
Located in Boston, MA
innovation. Handcrafted from heavy 18K yellow gold, the panther-style bracelet features meticulously
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Formerly a watch chain, this elegant short
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18kt yellow and white Gold Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Aventura, FL
: 18K Yellow Gold & White Gold Length: 18.5 inches (47.0 cm) Stamped: Period maker’s marks Total weight
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Filigrees Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold. A magnificent antique choker necklace, it is made up of shuttle
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique watch chain with geometrically
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Early 20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Two-Tone Gold Floral Watch with Ruby and Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
gold snake links, with a refined, weighted feel (38.2 grams) and a concealed clasp that allows the
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Vintage 1940s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Black Enamel Pendant Watch Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
enamel minute bars on the perimeter. The watch crystal is held within a fine gold ring that is surrounded
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Objets d Art and Vertu

Materials

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

Victorian 14kt Watch Chain Necklace with 18kt Extension
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning watch chain necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, the
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
solid in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. The pendant is fitted at the reverse with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

13.60 Carats Mens Round and Square Diamond Watch Link Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking mens diamond and 18 karat white gold watch link bracelet makes a bold and extravagant
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Tiffany Co Diamond Enamel Filigree Guilloche Watch Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
some parts on the chain and watch. Item #N0147 Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

FRED Paris 1970 Intricate Links Long Necklace Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Fred
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish. The chain links are very intricate and
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Link Bracelet This vintage Cartier bracelet is crafted in 18k gold and
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Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Verdura 18K Yellow Gold Classic Heavy Gold Link Necklace 19" #17051
By Verdura
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Verdura 18K Yellow Gold Classic Heavy Greta Garbo Style Gold Link Necklace 19" From The Verdura
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1990s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage David Yurman 18k Gold Oval Link Unisex Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An elegant vintage David Yurman 18k yellow gold link bracelet. Crafted of alternating smooth and
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1990s Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Monete Necklace Ancient Roman Coin 18k Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pendant is suspended from an 18k yellow gold chain consisted of elongated links with twisted design. True
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Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

1980s Mauboussin Paris 18k Gold Malachite Pendant Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dramatic Mauboussin 18k gold and malachite pendant necklace, circa 1980s. Designed in rich yellow
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Geometric Diamond Panel Link Bracelet 18K White Gold 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Diamond Panel Bracelet in 18kt White Gold, circa 1940s. A dazzling tribute to Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 750 18K Gold David Yurman Heart Toggle Bracelet 7.5"
By David Yurman
Located in Lexington, KY
or with your favorite watch or bangles. .925 Sterling Silver 750 18K Gold David Yurman Heart Toggle
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1990s Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tri Color 18K Gold Abstract Oval Link Dangling Diamond Necklace
Located in Newton, MA
Tri color 18K gold and diamond charm necklace offered by Alex & Co. This modern masterpiece
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany Co.Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Schlumberger Paillonne Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
karat yellow gold. Signed Schlumberger. Made in France, 21st Century 18 K gold is 172.3 grams. Since
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21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Alex Co "Puzzle" 18K 2 Tone Gold Pave Diamond Link Bracelet
By Alex Co
Located in Newton, MA
Alex & Co signature "Puzzle" bracelet crafted in 18K white and yellow gold. This piece is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Ruby Diamond Jewelry Set 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Bulgari ruby and diamond jewelry set crafted of 18k gold. The set includes a matching
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Vintage 1980s Italian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Draperie Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Multi Link Choker Ball Necklace, 7 Layers
Located in New York, NY
Experience the vintage charm of this exquisite 18 Kt Yellow Gold Cartier Look Design Necklace. This
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2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Co 18K Yellow Gold Open Oval Link Diamond Flexible Bangle Bracelet
Located in Newton, MA
This exclusive Alex & Co signature 18K two tone gold and diamond bracelet is artfully designed to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Watch 18k Gold Watch Links For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of watch 18k gold watch links for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 577 vintage examples as well as 177 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of watch 18k gold watch links bearing Modern or Contemporary hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Tiffany Co. and Rossella Ugolini are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 142, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut watch 18k gold watch links and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our watch 18k gold watch links for sale are for women, but there are 361 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Watch 18k Gold Watch Links?

Prices for watch 18k gold watch links can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $126,500, while watch 18k gold watch links, on average, fetch $4,453.

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.

Questions About Watch 18k Gold Watch Links
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 18K gold watch is a timepiece made from gold precious metal of a specific purity. The term 18K means 18-karat, a precious metal that is 75 percent pure gold and 25 percent alloy. Shop a large collection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    On a watch, 18K gold means that the watch features genuine gold. An alloy, 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. The high gold content gives the metal an attractive color, while the alloy metals add strength to increase its durability. An 18-karat gold watch may be solid gold or gold-filled, which means it is primarily another metal that the watchmaker finished with a thin layer of 18-karat gold. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    Many watch lovers believe that 18K gold is good for watches. An alloy, 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. The amount of gold makes the color of the alloy, whether it's white, yellow or rose, rich and visually appealing. At the same time, the addition of alloy metals increases the strength of the gold material. Explore a large selection of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    A 14-karat gold-filled watch is a watch made primarily out of base metals and then finished with a thin layer of gold. The term 14-karat refers to a gold alloy that is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% other metals. Compared to solid gold watches, gold-filled timepieces are typically more accessibly priced. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of gold watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Rolex has made watches of 14k gold in the past. While 18k gold is now standard for most watches and jewelry, including Rolex watches, there are popular models of Rolex watches from its past line-ups that were made of 14k gold. Find vintage and contemporary Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.