Omega Square Vintage
Mid-20th Century European Omega Square Vintage
Bronze
1950s Swiss Art Deco Omega Square Vintage
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Modernist Omega Square Vintage
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Omega Square Vintage
Silver Plate
1980s German Art Deco Omega Square Vintage
Silver Plate
1980s German Art Nouveau Omega Square Vintage
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Deco Omega Square Vintage
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Deco Omega Square Vintage
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Omega Square Vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Omega Square Vintage
Gold Plate
1980s American Retro Omega Square Vintage
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s French Retro Omega Square Vintage
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swiss Omega Square Vintage
1980s American Omega Square Vintage
Onyx, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Omega Square Vintage
Citrine, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Artist Omega Square Vintage
Other, 18k Gold
1950s French Retro Omega Square Vintage
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Swiss Contemporary Omega Square Vintage
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Omega Square Vintage
Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Omega Square Vintage
Silver Plate
1980s German Art Deco Omega Square Vintage
Silver Plate
1980s German High Victorian Omega Square Vintage
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Nouveau Omega Square Vintage
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Deco Omega Square Vintage
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Nouveau Omega Square Vintage
Gold Plate
1980s German Contemporary Omega Square Vintage
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Nouveau Omega Square Vintage
Gold Plate
1980s American Omega Square Vintage
Crystal, Gold Plate
1960s American Omega Square Vintage
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
20th Century Omega Square Vintage
Yellow Gold
1950s American Omega Square Vintage
Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century Artist Omega Square Vintage
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1940s Swiss Omega Square Vintage
14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Swiss Omega Square Vintage
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Omega Square Vintage
White Gold
1980s German Art Deco Omega Square Vintage
Gold Plate
1950s Swiss Omega Square Vintage
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Swiss Omega Square Vintage
Stainless Steel
1950s Swiss Omega Square Vintage
18k Gold
1950s Swiss Omega Square Vintage
14k Gold
1950s Swiss Omega Square Vintage
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Swiss Omega Square Vintage
Stainless Steel
1970s Swiss Omega Square Vintage
1950s Swiss Omega Square Vintage
Stainless Steel
1950s Swiss Omega Square Vintage
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wind a vintage Omega watch by twisting the crown at the side in a clockwise direction. Stop winding once you feel the movement of the crown stop. Browse a range of authenticated vintage and contemporary Omega watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023To identify your vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. Those made before 1944 have seven-digit numbers; from 1944 on, the numbers have eight digits. On vintage models, the serial number is engraved on the inside of the case back.You can cross-reference this number online to find out what model your watch is. Explore a wide variety of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To tell if an Omega Seamaster is vintage, first look for the location of the serial number. If you find it on the inside of the caseback rather than on the bottom of one of the lugs, your timepiece is likely vintage. You can also cross-reference the serial number with trusted online resources to find out its age and explore its previous ownership history. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Omega Seamaster watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can tell if an Omega watch is real by looking for the serial numbers. An authentic Omega watch will have a seven or eight-digit serial number on the inside of the case back. Shop a collection of Omega watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024To identify a vintage Omega watch, first find its serial number. On most vintage timepieces, this number appears on the inside of the caseback. By cross-referencing the number with the information provided by trusted online resources, you can learn what model your watch is and discover other details like its ownership history. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Omega watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can check if your vintage Omega watch is the real deal by cross-referencing the serial number stamped on the watch. The serial number is seven to eight digits long, and if it doesn’t match the company’s database, this is a serious red flag that can indicate that the piece is fake. You can also shop expertly vetted vintage Omega watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Unless you have training in jewelry repair, you should not take the back off a vintage Omega watch on your own. Opening the timepieces requires a specially designed tool available only to jewelers authorized to service Omega watches. Shop a selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The best vintage Omega timepiece to buy is largely a matter of personal preference. The Seamaster and Speedmaster are two timeless options available in a variety of finishes and styles. No matter which watch you choose, only buy from a reputable dealer or online platform to ensure you receive an authentic timepiece. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Omega watches on 1stDibs.