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Tiffany & Co 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Automatic Watch Leather Band
Tiffany & Co 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Automatic Watch Leather Band

Tiffany & Co 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Automatic Watch Leather Band

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Westport, CT

An original vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K yellow gold automatic wristwatch. The watch features a round 14K yellow gold case with a champagne dial, gold hour markers, and sharp gold h...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Unused Piaget 18 Karat Gold & 9mm Leather Wrist Watch Band
Vintage Unused Piaget 18 Karat Gold & 9mm Leather Wrist Watch Band

Vintage Unused Piaget 18 Karat Gold & 9mm Leather Wrist Watch Band

By Piaget

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine vintage unused Piaget 18 karat gold and leather wrist watch band. With a dark brown leather alligator skin pattern.

Category

20th Century Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rose Gold Franck Muller Master Square Date Watch with Original Leather Band
Rose Gold Franck Muller Master Square Date Watch with Original Leather Band

Rose Gold Franck Muller Master Square Date Watch with Original Leather Band

By Franck Muller

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This high quality Franck Muller 18K rose gold Master Square model automatic timepiece with date function is an impressive visual and mechanical delight. Precise time is kept by an or...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 18k White Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116189
Rolex Datejust 18k White Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116189

Rolex Datejust 18k White Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116189

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Datejust 18k White Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116189 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont 18k Rose Gold Quartz Roman Dial - Black Leather Band Watch
Cartier Santos Dumont 18k Rose Gold Quartz Roman Dial - Black Leather Band Watch

Cartier Santos Dumont 18k Rose Gold Quartz Roman Dial - Black Leather Band Watch

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Dumont Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Case Diameter: 38mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: Smooth 18k Rose Gold Bezel Dial: White dial with classic black R...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Movado 18Kt. White Gold  Art Deco Watch with Leather Cord Band circa 1930's
Movado 18Kt. White Gold  Art Deco Watch with Leather Cord Band circa 1930's

Movado 18Kt. White Gold Art Deco Watch with Leather Cord Band circa 1930's

By Movado

Located in Long Beach, CA

White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44mm Length X 23mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 730 DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silver Dial w...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Cartier Deployment Buckle and Band Leather/18k Yellow Gold
Cartier Deployment Buckle and Band Leather/18k Yellow Gold

Cartier Deployment Buckle and Band Leather/18k Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Leather and 18k Yellow Gold Cartier deployment buckle and band. Length of approx. 5.25 inches. In very good condition. CONDITION: High magnification photographs show considerable de...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Festina Automatic Gold Watch
Festina Automatic Gold Watch

Festina Automatic Gold Watch

Located in New York, NY

This is an 18k yellow gold Festina watch with brown leather band. The watch features impressive skeleton back.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gubelin 1960s Gold Watch
Gubelin 1960s Gold Watch

Gubelin 1960s Gold Watch

By Gubelin

Located in New York, NY

1970s 18k gold lady's Gubelin watch with leather velvet band and gold tone buckle.

Category

20th Century German Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Longines 10K Gold-Filled Hexagonal Case Manual Watch w/ Crocodile Leather Band
Longines 10K Gold-Filled Hexagonal Case Manual Watch w/ Crocodile Leather Band

Longines 10K Gold-Filled Hexagonal Case Manual Watch w/ Crocodile Leather Band

By Longines

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The case's warm gold tones are paired with a luxurious Crocodile leather band signed "Licle Deer France."

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

1970s 10k Geneva Sunburst Automatic Swiss Watch w/ Calfskin Band
1970s 10k Geneva Sunburst Automatic Swiss Watch w/ Calfskin Band

1970s 10k Geneva Sunburst Automatic Swiss Watch w/ Calfskin Band

By Geneva Clock Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The watch is paired with a handmade grey calfskin band by Nossini, offering both comfort and artisanal craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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Concord Crystale 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leather Band Watch
Concord Crystale 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leather Band Watch

Concord Crystale 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leather Band Watch

By Concord Watch

Located in Miami, FL

Concord Crystale ladies watch. 18k yellow gold with VVS clarity diamonds.

Category

20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Concord Women's 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch w/ Leather Band
Concord Women's 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch w/ Leather Band

Concord Women's 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch w/ Leather Band

By Concord Watch

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Concord Women's 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #959001 Case #5081460 Serial #4840XX 18k Yellow Gold Rounded Square Case 22 mm Wide (25 mm w/ Sapphire Cabocho...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fendi 18k Yellow Gold Chronograph Watch with Leather Band
Fendi 18k Yellow Gold Chronograph Watch with Leather Band

Fendi 18k Yellow Gold Chronograph Watch with Leather Band

By Fendi

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Fendi 18K Yellow Gold Chronograph Watch w/ Leather Band Model: Chronograph Serial #: 000-270-062 18K Yellow Gold Round Case Case Size= 35mmmm Lug-to-Lug Distance = 40 mm Thickness...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bulova Gold-Plated Dress Watch with Black Leather Band.
Vintage Bulova Gold-Plated Dress Watch with Black Leather Band.

Vintage Bulova Gold-Plated Dress Watch with Black Leather Band.

By Bulova

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Champagne dial with black and gold hands and markers. Diameter: 28 mm. Black leather aftermarket band with gold-plated clasp.

Category

20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Hamilton Gold-Filled Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Band
Vintage Hamilton Gold-Filled Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Band

Vintage Hamilton Gold-Filled Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Band

By Hamilton

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Black leather aftermarket band with gold-plated clasp. Wrist Fit: 7.75 inches.

Category

20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Benrus Gold-Filled Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Band
Vintage Benrus Gold-Filled Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Band

Vintage Benrus Gold-Filled Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Band

By Benrus

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Dimensions: 23 x 23 mm. Aftermarket black leather band with gold-plated clasp. Wrist Fit: 7.75 inches.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Bulova Men's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Leather Band
Bulova Men's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Leather Band

Bulova Men's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Leather Band

By Bulova

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Bulova Men's 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch Leather Band Movement #8.EA Case #49840 14k Yellow Gold Rectangular Case 22 mm Wide (24 mm w/ Crown) 30 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Di...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Rose Gold Doxa Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band
14k Rose Gold Doxa Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band

14k Rose Gold Doxa Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

14k Rose Gold Doxa Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #DOXA103 Case #1036514 Serial #1361518 14k Rose Gold Case 34 mm in Diameter (36 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Width = ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Women's Gruen Gold-Plated Art Deco Watch with Leather Band
Vintage Women's Gruen Gold-Plated Art Deco Watch with Leather Band

Vintage Women's Gruen Gold-Plated Art Deco Watch with Leather Band

By Gruen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

One year warranty included with purchase. Gold-Plated Oblong Rectangular Case (NOTE: Some Gold-Plating Has Faded) 25 mm Wide (26 mm w/ Crown) 26 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 36 mm ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Breitling Cockpit Limited Edition White Gold Leather Band Automatic Men's Watch
Breitling Cockpit Limited Edition White Gold Leather Band Automatic Men's Watch

Breitling Cockpit Limited Edition White Gold Leather Band Automatic Men's Watch

Located in New York, NY

Breitling Cockpit Men's Watch Limited Edition Model Number: J4935011/Q532 100% Authentic New (Old Stock) Comes with original Breitling box, warranty, and instruction manual 18 ...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Berthoud Women's Hand-Winding 18k Rose Gold Watch w/ Leather Band
Berthoud Women's Hand-Winding 18k Rose Gold Watch w/ Leather Band

Berthoud Women's Hand-Winding 18k Rose Gold Watch w/ Leather Band

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Berthoud Women's Hand-Winding 18k Rose Gold Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #970 Case #305775.941.2 18k Rose Gold Case 24 mm in Diameter (26 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 31 mm L...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Men's Roamer Automatic Watch with Leather Band
18 Karat Rose Gold Men's Roamer Automatic Watch with Leather Band

18 Karat Rose Gold Men's Roamer Automatic Watch with Leather Band

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Movement #F690 18k Rose Gold Case 33 mm in Diameter (35 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 40 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 19 mm Thickness = 10 mm Beige Dial w/ Rose Gold Tic Marks and Hand...

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Doxa 14k Rose Gold Anti-Magnetic Automatic Watch w/ Black Leather Band
Doxa 14k Rose Gold Anti-Magnetic Automatic Watch w/ Black Leather Band

Doxa 14k Rose Gold Anti-Magnetic Automatic Watch w/ Black Leather Band

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Doxa 14k Rose Gold Anti-Magnetic Automatic Watch w/ Black Leather Band Movement #113-11 1/2 Case #11565-14-1369346 14k Rose Gold Case 34 mm in Diameter (36 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug D...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Longines 14k Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Black Leather Band
Longines 14k Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Black Leather Band

Longines 14k Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Black Leather Band

By Longines

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Longines 14k Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Black Leather Band Movement #14004771 Case #856574.218 14k Yellow Gold Textured Case 29 mm Wide (30 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Dis...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Dress Watch w/ Leather Band Mov #580
Omega Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Dress Watch w/ Leather Band Mov #580

Omega Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Dress Watch w/ Leather Band Mov #580

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Dress Watch w/ Leather Band Mov #580 Movement #580 Movement Serial #184222XX Year: 1961 Case #1102261 18k Yellow Gold Case 15 mm in Diameter (17 mm w/ C...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Hand-Winding Watch W/ Leather Band
Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Hand-Winding Watch W/ Leather Band

Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Hand-Winding Watch W/ Leather Band

By Hamilton

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #735 Case #S960310 14k Yellow Gold Round Case with Sapphire Accent Crown 34 mm in Diameter (36 mm...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Movado Women's Quartz Watch w/ Black Leather Band Nice
18k Yellow Gold Movado Women's Quartz Watch w/ Black Leather Band Nice

18k Yellow Gold Movado Women's Quartz Watch w/ Black Leather Band Nice

By Movado

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

18k Yellow Gold Movado Watch w/ Black Leather Band Nice! Model #40-25-824 Serial #107347 18k Yellow Gold Case 24 mm in Diameter (25 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 30 mm Lug-to-L...

Category

1990s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Cal 89 w/ Leather Band
IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Cal 89 w/ Leather Band

IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Cal 89 w/ Leather Band

By IWC

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

IWC Schaffhausen 18k Rose Gold Mechanical Watch Cal 89 w/ Leather Band Caliber 89 Case #1725596-R604 Date of Manufacture: Early 1960s 18k Rose Gold Case 35 mm in Diameter (36 mm w/...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gubelin 18k Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band #320
Gubelin 18k Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band #320

Gubelin 18k Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band #320

By Gubelin

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gubelin 18k Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Watch w/ Leather Band #320 Movement #320 Case #182124 18k Yellow Gold Textured Square Case 29 mm Wide 29 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Distance = 38 m...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold and Diamond Leather Band Ladies Watch 5000G
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold and Diamond Leather Band Ladies Watch 5000G

Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold and Diamond Leather Band Ladies Watch 5000G

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ladies Watch Model Number: 5006G 100% Authentic Pre-owned - Pristine Condition Comes with original Patek Philippe box and instruction manual 18 Karat Wh...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Ulysses Nardin 18k Rose Gold Chronometer Manual Wind Watch w/ Leather Band
Ulysses Nardin 18k Rose Gold Chronometer Manual Wind Watch w/ Leather Band

Ulysses Nardin 18k Rose Gold Chronometer Manual Wind Watch w/ Leather Band

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Ulysses Nardin 18k Rose Gold Chronometer Manual Wind Watch w/ Leather Band Movement #512842 Case #623658 18k Rose Gold Case w/ Fancy Lugs 28 mm in Diameter (30 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold White Dial Leather Band Men's Watch 5119R
Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold White Dial Leather Band Men's Watch 5119R

Patek Philippe Calatrava Rose Gold White Dial Leather Band Men's Watch 5119R

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe Calatrava Men's Watch Model Number: 5119R 100% Authentic Pre-Owned in Excellent Condition Comes with original Patek Philippe papers and generic watch box 18 Karat...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Girard Perregaux Women's 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch, Leather Band, 8592V
Girard Perregaux Women's 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch, Leather Band, 8592V

Girard Perregaux Women's 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch, Leather Band, 8592V

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Movement #263708 Case #8592V 18k Yellow Gold Tonneau Case 26 mm in Diameter (27 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 34 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 17 mm Thickness = 6 mm Gold Dial w/ Gold...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Benrus 10k Rose Gold-Filled Rectangle Watch with Black Leather Band
Vintage Benrus 10k Rose Gold-Filled Rectangle Watch with Black Leather Band

Vintage Benrus 10k Rose Gold-Filled Rectangle Watch with Black Leather Band

By Benrus

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Dimensions: 24 x 16 mm. Black leather aftermarket band with gold-plated clasp. Wrist Fit: 8 inches.

Category

20th Century American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

10k Yellow Gold Plated Lucien Piccard Automatic Seashark Mens Watch Leather Band
10k Yellow Gold Plated Lucien Piccard Automatic Seashark Mens Watch Leather Band

10k Yellow Gold Plated Lucien Piccard Automatic Seashark Mens Watch Leather Band

By Lucien Piccard

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

10k Yellow Gold Plated Lucien Piccard Automatic Seashark Mens Watch Leather Band 10k Yellow Gold Plated Case 33 mm in Diameter (35 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 40 mm Thickness...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Corum Coin Yellow Gold Brown Leather Band Quartz Ladies Watch 4414756 New
Corum Coin Yellow Gold Brown Leather Band Quartz Ladies Watch 4414756 New

Corum Coin Yellow Gold Brown Leather Band Quartz Ladies Watch 4414756 New

By Corum

Located in New York, NY

Corum Coin Ladies Watch Model Number: 4414756 100% Authentic New / Old Stock Comes with a generic watch box 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case Case Diameter: 28mm Brown Leather Band T...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ebel Midnight Moonchic White Gold Diamond Leather Band Ladies Watch 3157H29 New
Ebel Midnight Moonchic White Gold Diamond Leather Band Ladies Watch 3157H29 New

Ebel Midnight Moonchic White Gold Diamond Leather Band Ladies Watch 3157H29 New

Located in New York, NY

Ebel Midnight Moonchic White Gold Diamond Leather Band Ladies Watch Model Number: 3157H29 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with original Ebel box, warranty card and instruction man...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Ernest Borel Gold-Plated Women's Kaleidoscope Watch w/ New White Leather Band
Ernest Borel Gold-Plated Women's Kaleidoscope Watch w/ New White Leather Band

Ernest Borel Gold-Plated Women's Kaleidoscope Watch w/ New White Leather Band

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Ernest Borel Gold-Plated Women's Kaleidoscope Watch w/ New White Leather Band Case #Borel 26 Gold-Plated Round Case 25 mm in Diameter (27 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 32 mm Lu...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

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Gold Watches Leather Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact gold watches leather band you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 93 antique edition and 32 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold watches leather band may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold watches leather band over the years, but those made by Cartier, Rolex and Omega are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A gold watches leather band can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 11 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut alternatives. Finding a gold watches leather band for sale for men should be easy, but there are 59 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Gold Watches Leather Band?

On average, a gold watches leather band at 1stDibs sells for $3,500, while they’re typically $249 on the low end and $145,000 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.