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Rolex Datejust Rainbow

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Rainbow Index Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Rainbow Index Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Rainbow Index Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Rainbow Index Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced Out Watch Jubilee Band 116234 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.

Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Rainbow Arabic Numerals SS & YG Fully Iced Out Watch 126303
Rolex Datejust 41 Rainbow Arabic Numerals SS & YG Fully Iced Out Watch 126303

Rolex Datejust 41 Rainbow Arabic Numerals SS & YG Fully Iced Out Watch 126303

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Rainbow Arabic Numerals Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Fully Iced Out Custom Watch

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Custom Rainbow Arabic Dial SS & YG Fully Iced Out Watch 126303
Rolex Datejust Custom Rainbow Arabic Dial SS & YG Fully Iced Out Watch 126303

Rolex Datejust Custom Rainbow Arabic Dial SS & YG Fully Iced Out Watch 126303

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Custom Rainbow Arabic Script Dial Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Fully Iced Out Watch

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejus TwoTone Rainbow Index Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced Out Watch
Rolex Datejus TwoTone Rainbow Index Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced Out Watch

Rolex Datejus TwoTone Rainbow Index Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced Out Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rainbow Index Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced Out Watch Jubilee Band 116233 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.

Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Black Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Black Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Black Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

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Materials

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Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow Dial Emerald / Diamond Bezel
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow Dial Emerald / Diamond Bezel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow Dial Emerald / Diamond Bezel

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Turquoise Rainbow Dial (This dial is not o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Turquoise Rainbow Dial (This dial is not o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow Dial Emerald / Diamond Bezel
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow Dial Emerald / Diamond Bezel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow Dial Emerald / Diamond Bezel

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Turquoise Rainbow Dial (This dial is not o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Turquoise Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Turquoise Rainbow Dial (This dial is not o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Blue Mother of Pearl Rainbow Dial (This di...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Blue Mother of Pearl Rainbow Dial (This di...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Black MOP Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Black MOP Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Black MOP Rainbow Dial Sapphire / Diamond Bezel

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Black Mother of Pearl Rainbow Dial (This d...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother of Pearl Rainbow Dial (This di...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust White Rainbow Dial Emerald / Diamond Bezel Watch
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust White Rainbow Dial Emerald / Diamond Bezel Watch

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust White Rainbow Dial Emerald / Diamond Bezel Watch

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom White Rainbow Dial (This dial is not origi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother of Pearl Rainbow Dial (This di...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Diamond Bezel Watch

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother of Pearl Rainbow Dial (This di...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother of Pearl Rainbow Dial (This di...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
Rolex Ladies TT Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch

Rolex Ladies TT Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

Swiss Wrist - SKU 6917-TT-PMOP-DIA-AM-BDS-OYS Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Pink ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

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By Bulgari

Located in New Orleans, LA

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By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

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By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

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Cartier Diabolo Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch 1450

Cartier Diabolo Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch 1450

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold 15ct Pave Diamond Diabolo Wristwatch by Cartier 1450. With Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 15ct Brand: Cartier Style Numb...

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By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

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Rolex Sky Dweller Black Dial Stainless Steel 326934 Custom Diamond Watch
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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch 37MM White Index Dial Yellow Gold Watch UNWORN

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic Silver Dial Steel 77350ST.OO.1261ST.01 B/P

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

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Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Located in New York, NY

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By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Vintage 1970s Cartier 13.00 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Panthere Ring with Diamonds

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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Rolex Datejust Rainbow For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rolex datejust rainbow you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from stainless steel — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 10 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a rolex datejust rainbow from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. Finding a rolex datejust rainbow for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Rolex Datejust Rainbow?

The price for a rolex datejust rainbow starts at $3,795 and tops out at $37,674 with these watches, on average, selling for $17,340.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.

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