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Jade Wristwatch

Baume & Mercier .75 Carat Diamond Jade Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Stamford, CT
Haute Couture Baume & Mercier ladies wristwatch with a natural jade dial, diamond bezel and an 18k
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish Wristwatch Yellow Gold White Diamonds Jade Alligator & Fur Strap
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
- mosaic tesserae shade among green tones and blue details . The clock is decorated with a green jade acorn
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marsh Steel, Diamond and Gold Wristwatch
Located in Riverdale, NY
pearl, coral and jadeite jade. During the 1930s, while specializing in Asian antiques and art, the firm
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Steel

Marsh Steel, Diamond and Gold Wristwatch
Marsh Steel, Diamond and Gold Wristwatch
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Antique Book Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Chrysoprase Box Clasp
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
jeweler that produced a lot of distinctively "oriental" jade, coral and chrysoprase jewelry in 14k gold in
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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Wrist Watches- Vintage American & European
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage American & European Wrist Watch guide by Sherry Ehrhardt & Peter Planes - First Edition
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20th Century American Antique Books

VOLUME 5: Vintage American & European Special Edition Wrist Watch Price
Located in Dallas, TX
VOLUME 5: Vintage American & European Special Edition Wrist Watch Price Published in 1991- Special Edition
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20th Century American Antique Books

Art Deco Style Pink Tourmaline Rose Baroque Pearl Enamel Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique pair of earrings with on top a pair of oval Pink Tourmaline ( 8 x 10 mm) ,a central part composed of 2 triangle shape 14 kt. White Gold elements with 2 small round Ruby caboch...
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Ribbed Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies full size 27mm solid 18k Piaget with rare ribbed 18k case, rare 18k dial and 18k buckle. Manual 18 jewel high grade movement. circa 1960-1969 18k yellow gold Length: 27.55...
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 7ct. Green Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning tourmaline ring is an exquisite piece of jewelry that is sure to turn heads. Featuring a large 7 ct. cabochon tourmaline with a delicate and shifting coloration, this r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Burmese Jade and Tsavorites 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, yellow gold bangle bracelet featuring a 3.73 carats Burmese Jade drop and set with 91 Tsavorites for a total of 0.99 carats. Dimen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine & Diamond Pendant "Bridgerton Period" Regency Era Circa 1811
Located in Southbury, CT
This ravishing antique aquamarine necklace dates to the Regency period (1811-1820). This crowning jewel from the era features an exquisite and huge emerald-cut aquamarine of the most...
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Antique 1810s Unknown Regency Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold
By Longines
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Longines Ladies Watch, vintage but never worn and with its original label. Featuring a 19 mm round case in 18-carat gold, this watch embodies the perfect marriage of sop...
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold
Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold
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Tiffany & Co. Cushion Shaped Diamond and Ruby Bezel Watch in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant champagne dial 14K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. wristwatch with a cushion shaped diamond bezel, is set with 2 brilliant rubies at the 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, an...
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Vintage 1970s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3ct Knot Emerald Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Akin to the visage when one gazes into the depths off the Pacific Ocean. Considering our grandma´s time in Shanghai, the jewels, the glamorous parties and how she was influenced by t...
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2010s Australian Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Plaque Ring
By Janesich
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco emerald and diamond plaque ring attributed to Janesich, the emerald-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.8 carats, accompanied by GCS laboratory report, stating to be of Colo...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

"Mucha Mermaid II" Bijou Médaille in 18K Gold & Diamond on Aquamarine Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This lovely little lady -- archetypal Art Nouveau down to her flowing hair and faraway stare -- is a classic image you'll see on many accessories from the early 1900's with no partic...
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2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Paris 18k gold ladies watch with a Roman numeral dial and the classic Cartier style blue sword-shaped hour markers. Manual wind movement with a screw-down crown and s...
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Star Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Bangle Bracelet by Cartier. With round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, F-H color Round rubies, emeralds and sapphires This bracelet...
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1990s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Textured Nugget Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Composed of 18k yellow gold nugget style links this David Webb necklace has a graduating flow. The nuggets are of solid 18k yelow gold, and sit closely to your neck right over the co...
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20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Ruby and Diamond Covered Watch Bracelet 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous 18 Karat gold chain mail vintage bracelet features a covered watch adorned with 24 pear-shape rubies of exceptional quality and 9 round brilliant diamonds. There are 26...
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Piaget Lady's Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Nephrite Jade Large Bracelet Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An early 1970's Piaget 18k yellow gold wide bracelet watch with lapis and nephrite jade rectangular
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Chopard Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade Dial Bangle Bracelet Wristwatch
By Chopard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lady's Yellow Gold Chopard bangle bracelet watch with Nephrite jade dial. Highly unique Space-Age
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Gustav Fob in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Jade
By Dudley VanDyke
Located in Charleston, SC
Dudley VanDyke's Gustav Fob is featured in 14K Yellow Gold with hand carved Jade stone. This piece
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2010s More Jewelry

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Gustav Fob in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Jade
Gustav Fob in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Jade
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Piaget Yellow Gold Nephrite Wristwatch, circa 1970
By Piaget
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional Yellow Gold And Nephrite Piaget Watch Circa 1970
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Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Piaget Jade and Gold Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and jade watch. Piaget. 24mm. Of mechanical movement, the oval jade dial
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Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Jade Stone Manual Dial Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Style: 18k Yellow Gold Jade Stone Dial Ladies Watch Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Vintage Gold Bark Finish Nephrite Jade Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
An 18k Yellow Gold Bark Finish Vintage Gents Dress Wristwatch, nephrite jade dial with roman
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Swiss Piaget Diamond Jade Emerald 18 Karat Gold Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Swiss Piaget Diamond Jade Emerald 18 Karat Gold Wristwatch. Featuring 32round brilliant
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Jade Vintage Dancer Dress Manual Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Piaget Dancer Vintage Dress Jade Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow Gold ( 24 mm ). Jade. 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Ulysse Nardin Mother of Pearl Diamonds Jade Women's Wristwatch 39 mm
By Ulysse Nardin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Ulysse Nardin creation is a fitting example of fine watch artistry and assembly! Functioning in an automatic self-winding movement, this timepiece has a gathering of fine featur...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Piaget Yellow Gold Jadeite Dial Mechanical Winding Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Piaget 18K yellow Gold Wrist watch, 27 X 24 MM Oval case with Light textured Bezel. Mechanical winding Movement, Jadeite Stone Dial and Gold Hands. 3/4 inch wide Textured ...
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Bueche-Girod 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Jade, Emerald, & Diamond Watch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bueche-Girod Manual Wind Wristwatch With Jade Stone Dial. Bezel
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Piaget Yellow Gold Diamond and Jade Dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Media, PA
A ladies' Piaget wristwatch with yellow gold tapered band and case, clasp marked "Piaget 750", and
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Piaget Yellow Gold Diamond and Jade Dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Media, PA
A ladies' Piaget wristwatch with yellow gold tapered band and case, clasp marked "Piaget 750", and
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

Piaget Gold Diamond and Jadeite Dial Ladies Mechanical Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist watch, 26 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 Piece case with a white Gold bezel set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat. 17 jewel Mechanical, manu...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Piaget Vintage Diamond and Jade Mechanical Wristwatch, circa 1970
By Piaget
Located in Aspen, CO
Piaget diamond and jade all original mechanical wristwatch in 18K yellow gold. There are 2.5 cts
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20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Jade Dial Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A lady's 18K yellow gold watch centered around a green jade dial, with a bezel measuring 24mm in
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Jade Dial Cocktail Manual Wristwatch, 1980s
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold bracelet watch with jade dial and integral 18K yellow gold Piaget bracelet. The 32mm x 25mm
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Jade Dial Mesh Band Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
One ladies 18K yellow gold Piaget watch, centered around a round jade dial measuring approximately
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Piaget Diamond Emerald and Jade Dial White Gold Ladies Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
wind movement, Jade Dial. 5/8 inch wide textured bracelet. Watch Length 6 1/2 inches.
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Jadeite Dial Quartz Wristwatch, 1970
By Piaget
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
PIAGET WATCH 1970 Watch in yellow gold, dial in jadeite, gold bracelet with wave declaration. quartz mouvement. Dimension of the case : 32mm X 28mm (122 grs)
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Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond and Nephrite Dial Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Ladies Piaget Wrist Watch, 27 X 24 MM 18K Yellow Gold case, Factory Diamond bezel set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, Green Nephrite Dial with Gold Ha...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond & Jadeite Dial Manual Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Vacheron and Constantin Ladies 18K yellow Gold Wristwatch. Measuring 22 MM with a
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Jadeite Dial Manual Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Vacheron and Constantin Ladies 18K yellow Gold Wristwatch. Measuring 22 MM with a
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Ladies White Gold Piaget Watch with Oval Shaped Jade Dial and Diamond Bezel
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A ladies 18K white gold wristwatch by Piaget, set with 28 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing an
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Jadeite Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Piaget 18K yellow Gold Ladies Wrist Watch. The oval case measures 27 X 24 MM and is 5 MM thick. Factory White gold Bezel set with fine White Round Brilliant cut Diamonds t...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Diamond Gemini Two Time Zone Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Rare and distinctive, 18K white gold, diamond, jade and onyx, Patek Philippe so-called “Gemini
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies White Gold Diamond Jadeite Dial manual wind Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Piaget ladies Wrist Watch, 24 MM diameter 18K White Gold 2 Piece case, Piaget factory set Diamond and Emerald set bezel. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. Green J...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold

Piaget White Gold Diamond and Jadeite Dial Mechanical Ladies Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 18K White Gold 2 Piece case with White Gold Bezel set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat and further set with 4 Very fin...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold

Piaget Protocole 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Green Jade Wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Piaget
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Piaget wristwatch with a rectangle ribbed 18k yellow gold case, green jade dial, manual wind
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Yellow Gold Jade Bracelet Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
nephrite jade dial. This type of design for Piaget was unique to the late 1960s and early 1970s. The use of
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade Bracelet Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Lady's 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch with Inlaid Nephite Jade, by Piaget. Highly Unusual and
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Piaget 18K White Gold Jade Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget 18K White Gold Automatic Watch Factory 'Jade' Green Stone Dial in Mint Condition Piaget
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies White Gold Diamond Jade Mechanical Wind Wristwatch Ref 9706
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 18k white gold pave diamond and nephrite jade bracelet watch, by Piaget. Model number 9706
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Schlegel & Plana Yellow Gold Carved Jade Nephrite Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A highly sculptural and unusual carved Nephrite 18k Yellow Gold bracelet watch by Schlegel & Plana. Beautifully hammered gold finish. Designed by esteemed jewelry designer Julia Plan...
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Vintage 1970s Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Nephrite Cuff Wristwatch, circa 1970
By Piaget
Located in Paris, FR
PIAGET Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Nephrite Cuff Watch Circa 1970.
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Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 1979
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
caliber 1570 movement with sweep seconds and date. Outfitted with a high quality jade green genuine
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Green Dial Wristwatch circa 1990
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
diameter case with smooth bezel and sapphire crystal. With custom colored Jade green dial with applied gold
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Fat Boy Self Winding Wristwatch, Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
exotic skin strap. Shown with jade green glazed crocodile strap. Serviced and detailed and offered with
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

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Jade Wristwatch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact jade wristwatch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a jade wristwatch 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. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a jade wristwatch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Piaget, Vacheron Constantin and Baume & Mercier are consistently popular. 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 brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a jade wristwatch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Jade Wristwatch?

On average, a jade wristwatch at 1stDibs sells for $9,850, while they’re typically $3,200 on the low end and $36,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage 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.

Bvlgari’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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