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Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch from Vacheron et Constantin Geneve. Including original case
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin, Yellow Gold Wristwatch, 1957
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vacheron & Constantin, 18K Men's Manual Watch from 1957. This watch features a 5-Jewel Movement #VC
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch 1952
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage automatic wristwatch by Vacheron & Constantin in yellow gold, dated 1952. 18ct
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Art Deco Manual Winding Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Ref. 4591 METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Diamond Set Vintage Pendant Pocket Watch 18805
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A vintage 26mm pendant pocket watch in 18k yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Features a champagne
Category

20th Century Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Ladies Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Stamford, CT
yellow gold bezel.. New French tan leather band. Recently serviced. Toneau shape case. Length: 34mm
Category

Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
A true jewel of a watch, this Vacheron Constantin ref. 661407. The elegantly tonneau-shaped and
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 44 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 Piece case with inside
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Vintage Dress Watch Yellow Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A vintage 36mm dress watch in yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Features a silver dial with a
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Vintage Dress Watch Yellow Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A vintage 35mm dress wristwatch in yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Features a silver dial with
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Ref. 33071, 18k yellow gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Vacheron Constantin wrist watch produced in the 1980’s. Reference number 33071. Made in
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Watch 27536
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Founded in Geneva in 1755, Vacheron & Constantin is the oldest watch manufacturing in the world
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Vintage Dress Watch Yellow Gold 4480
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A vintage mens 34mm dress wristwatch in 18ct yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a silver
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Malte Skeleton Yellow Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin Malte Skeleton Yellow Gold Watch - Automatic winding. 18K Yellow Gold ( 35mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron & Constantin Manual Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully made watch from the designer Vacheron & Constantin. The watch features an
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vacheron Constantin Vintage Dress Watch Fancy Lugs Yellow Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A vintage men's dress wristwatch in yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a silver dial
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Cioccolatone 6440 Q 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Very fine and rare Vacheron Constantin Cioccolatone in 18k yellow gold square-shaped and curved
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin. A Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Pocket watch C1920
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin. A Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Minute Repeater Pocket watch C1930
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Geneve 18k white & yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Circa 1965
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Geneve in 18k white and yellow gold manual watch. 31.5 mm case size. Circa 1965
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K yellow gold ( 48 mm
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Vacheron Constantin Vintage Pendant Pocket Watch Yellow Gold Diamond Set 18805
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A vintage 26mm pendant pocket watch in yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Features a champagne
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Vintage Square Vacheron Constantin, Mechanical, Cal 458/3B
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Vintage Square Vacheron Constantin, Mechanical Hand Winding in Excellent Condition
Category

20th Century Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Power Reserve Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Reference 47200/1 Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. x 10 M.M. thick
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold 32mm Dial Manual Wind
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Vacheron Constantin Year: 1980s Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Gold Dial with Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Movement can be wound and
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Moonphase Triple Calendar Yellow Gold Wrist Watch Ref 47050
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Vacheron Constantin Wrist Watch, REF 47050, 36 mm, 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case that is
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1960's Vacheron & Constantin Square Modernistic Watch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Wailea, HI
1960's Vacheron & Constantin Square Modernistic Watch in 18k Yellow Gold From The Owners Private
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Overseas 37mm 42040/423J
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Overseas in 18k yellow gold with original diamond dial & 18k yellow gold link
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 9240 Pre-Owned Elegant 18K Gold Timepiece
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Barcelona, CT
Features: Brand: Vacheron Constantin Model: Patrimony 9240 Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Case Size: 32mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin. A 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open face Pocket Watch C1920s Dial: The
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Yellow and White Gold Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Two Tone Gold METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin for Cartier Paris 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin for Cartier Paris 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch - Manual winding
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

HC/CH Vacheron & Constantin Double Hunter 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Antique Vacheron & Constantin Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Gold Hands & Dedicated
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vacheron Constantin, a Fine and Large Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
, signed Case: 57mm, 18k Yellow gold, with engraved sunburst decoration to the back Follow on instagram
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare $20 Gold Double Eagle Coin Watch C1960s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A Rare Vintage, Vacheron & Constantin Twenty Dollar Double Eagle Gold coin watch, C1960s. Dial
Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin 1950s Textured Dial Mechanical Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Vacheron Constantin, 18K Yellow Gold 6 M.M. thick and 34 M.M. diameter 3 piece case
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vacheron & Constantin 18Kt, Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Wristwatch, 1920's
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Strap Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Category

Vintage 1920s Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Geneve Ladies Full Diamond Wristwatch & Bracelet in 18K Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
, with serial numbering and 18 karat gold hallmarks. Recently serviced at Vacheron Constantin and with a
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron & Constantin. A Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch C1924
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron & Constantin 18Kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket watch with it's original box
Category

20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare Gold Open Face Quarter Pocket Watch C1900
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Quarter Repeater Pocket watch
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Vacheron Constantin Geneve Bracelet Watch with Smallest Baguette Movement
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collector Item, 18kt Yellow Gold Vacheron Constantin Genève Bracelet Watch With Smallest Baguette
Category

20th Century Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin 18K YG Onyx Dial Diamond Indexes Bezel w/Integrated Bracelet
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vacheron Constantin Year: 1970- 1980’s Serial number: 552xxx / 33xxxx Reference: C04219
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constatin 4126J, 14K yellow gold Tear drop Lugs-Unisex Circa 1940's
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Vacheron Constatin 4126J, 14K yellow gold case with tear drop Lugs watch. The watch
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Westlake Village, CA
For sale is the 1950's Vacheron Constantin Automatic
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Cioccolatone Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Westlake Village, CA
For sale is this Vacheron Constantin Cioccolatone.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Oversized Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Boston, MA
Vacheron & Constantin 18k yellow gold Chronometer Royal oversized wristwatch, manual-wind movement
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Rectangle Jumbo Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Paris, FR
Important and rare 18k yellow gold manual winding wristwatch circa 1933
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Triple Calendar Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and fine 18k gold manual winding wriswatch with day, date and month.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Dress Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vacheron & Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Dress Model circa 1950’s. Unusual sculpted 27 X 34mm
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Chronometer Royal Wristwatch Ref. 6694
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Paris, FR
Fine and rare 18k yellow gold self winding wristwatch with silver dial and date.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin yellow gold Ultra Thin manual wind wristwatch, c1950
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
18 Karat yellow gold, Vacheron Constantin, ultra thin historic vintage collectors watch. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Diamond Kalla Pagode No 1 Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Vacheron Constantin Kalla Pagode, all diamond wristwatch in 18K yellow gold. Total of 180 emerald
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Diamond Tubogas Serpenti Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
! Featuring a coiled gold flexible bangle bracelet with diamond set case. Vacheron Constantin mechanical
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vacheron & Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic, circa 1950s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful condition example Vacheron & Constantin 18K yellow gold automatic circa 1950’s
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Les Historian 31110 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Pikesville, MD
A Vacheron Constantin Les Historian model 31110/000J in rich 18k yellow gold on a black leather
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN Mid Century Gold Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Southampton, NY
A 1940’s classic, this Vacheron & Constantin wristwatch of chic 18K yellow gold has a 35mm face
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Ladies Yellow Gold Malte Turban Quartz Wristwatch Ref 27601
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name Vacheron Constantin Style Number Ref. 27601 Also Called 27601 143 J-7586
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin 18k Gold All Diamond Malta Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Pikesville, MD
An 18k yellow gold Vacheron Constantin Malta watch with diamond bezel and diamond bracelet
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Harmony | REF. 61201/939 | 18k Yellow Gold | 1980's | Quartz
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Pre-owned, excellent condition Vacheron Constantin Harmony reference 61201/939 18k Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Cioccolatone 6440 Q 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine and rare Vacheron Constantin Cioccolatone in 18k yellow gold square-shaped and curved
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Wrist Watches

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Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of vacheron constantin yellow gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 253 antique edition and 32 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of vacheron constantin yellow gold among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of vacheron constantin yellow gold of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 29, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and ball cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an object in our assortment of vacheron constantin yellow gold for sale for men should be easy, but there are 128 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold?

The price for a piece of vacheron constantin yellow gold starts at $1,100 and tops out at $48,125 with these watches, on average, selling for $7,500.

Vacheron Constantin for sale on 1stDibs

Iconic Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin was among the first brands to embrace the Geneva Seal and is the oldest watch producer in the world that is still in operation. Vintage Vacheron Constantin watches continue to charm and captivate collectors near and far, and the manufacturer’s Maltese cross logo, adopted in 1877, is instantly recognizable as an emblem of luxurious design and enduring quality.

Vacheron Constantin was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, the son of a master weaver in Geneva who instilled in his children his belief that working with one’s hands is a noble endeavor. Jean-Marc took his father’s convictions to heart and opened his watchmaking workshop at the age of 24. The watchmaker made custom watches for royalty and flourished as an innovator in its field.

Vacheron Constantin functioned as a family business for several decades after Jean-Marc’s death. His grandson, Jacques-Barthélemy, took over the business in 1810 and promptly realized that he would need support in order to expand the company’s reach as well as oversee production. He searched for a partner who was versed in international business and who had a fondness for watches — and he found it in successful businessman François Constantin, who became his associate in 1819.

Constantin was born to a merchant in Geneva. From a young age, he traveled extensively and honed his business skills, fast becoming a venerable merchant himself. Shortly after joining Vacheron, Constantin coined the company's motto, "Do better if possible, and that is always possible." These words continue to guide the brand to this day.

Since becoming known as Vacheron & Constantin in 1819 — and later, Vacheron Constantin — the company has enjoyed international acclaim for everything from jewelry watches to provocative shaped designs, and its alluring timepieces are highly sought after by antique and vintage watch enthusiasts.

Widely loved models designed by Vacheron Constantin include the sporty Overseas and the Patrimony, while a number of Vacheron Constantin watches hold world records. A vintage pocket watch previously owned by King Fuad I of Egypt is one of the most expensive watches ever sold at auction. Another watch — the Reference 57260 pocket watch — has 57 complications and took eight years to build. In 2022 Vacheron Constantin exhibited a selection of its rarely seen mid-century watches in its New York City flagship store. Since the 1990s, the company has been a subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group.

Find a range of Vacheron Constantin pocket watches, wristwatches and bracelets on 1stDibs.

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 Watches for You

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.

Questions About Vacheron Constantin
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Vacheron Constantin watches are so expensive for a few reasons. For one thing, the luxury Swiss watchmaker consistently uses high-quality materials, such as 18-karat gold, platinum, titanium, ceramics and sapphire glass, to produce its timepieces. In addition, all movements and complications are made in-house and, in some cases, can take as many as 6 to 12 months to complete. Assembling the watches requires more time and effort and exact attentiveness to detail. As a result, Vacheron Constantin only produces around 20,000 watches annually. The limited supply, compared to the great demand for the watches, increases selling prices. Shop a variety of Vacheron Constantin watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Yes, Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watch company in the world that remains in operation today. It was founded in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, the son of a master weaver in Geneva who instilled in his children his belief that working with one’s hands is a noble endeavor. Vacheron took his father’s convictions to heart and opened his watchmaking workshop at the age of 24. The watchmaker made custom watches for royalty and was an innovator in its field. Since becoming known as Vacheron & Constantin in 1819 — and later, Vacheron Constantin — the company has enjoyed international acclaim for everything from jewelry watches to provocatively shaped designs. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Vacheron Constantin watches.