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Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1800s
Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1800s

Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1800s

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Lepine STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Diameter 59mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1800's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key ...

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Antique Early 1800s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Jean-Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780
Jean-Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780

Jean-Antoine Lepine Rose Gold Ruby Cylinder French Pocket Watch, circa 1780

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Lepine STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Diameter 59mm CIRCA: 1770 / 80's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key W...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Rose Gold

Antique Ruby Diamond Pendant Watch
Antique Ruby Diamond Pendant Watch

Antique Ruby Diamond Pendant Watch

Located in New York, NY

Antique circular pendant watch, circa 1880s Tear drop-shaped rubies surrounded by rose-cut diamonds; center stone is a diamond of approximately 0.10 carat Marked: Geneve, No. 86891...

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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Exquisite Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Gold Watch Courvoisier, 1870
Exquisite Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Gold Watch Courvoisier, 1870

Exquisite Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Gold Watch Courvoisier, 1870

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Exquisite Gold hunter-case Swiss pocket watch COURVOISIER #10673. Golden case with three 43mm/1.69in extrathin lids showing a beautiful dècor of a peasant with a pitcher by a well an...

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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch R. Stewart
XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch R. Stewart

XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch R. Stewart

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

XIX Century Open-face Gold Pocket Watch R. STEWART, Argyle & Buchanan Sts., Glasgow, #16044.

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891 Serial number 96510 and contrast number 213206 Expressly made for JJ Freman Toledo, O Beautiful 43m/1.69...

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

XIX Century Open-Face Brittish Gold Pocket Watch F. Brooman
XIX Century Open-Face Brittish Gold Pocket Watch F. Brooman

XIX Century Open-Face Brittish Gold Pocket Watch F. Brooman

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Great "open-face" Brittish pocket watch F. BROOMAN, Strand, London, N#614. Solid gold case, gold sphere, external and internal cases are plain.

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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch 1880 Guye aux Perrieres
18K Yellow Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch 1880 Guye aux Perrieres

18K Yellow Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch 1880 Guye aux Perrieres

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

18K yellow gold Hunter-case Swiss pocket watch with three strong lids, external ones in guillochè.

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Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1940s Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Watch
French 1940s Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Watch

French 1940s Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Watch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum dog's head hallmark. An original antique piece, this watch features a domed rectangular case with a black ename...

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

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

Agassiz Geneva Antique ruby heart pocket watch pendant
Agassiz Geneva Antique ruby heart pocket watch pendant

Agassiz Geneva Antique ruby heart pocket watch pendant

By Agassiz

Located in New York, NY

An Edwardian gold pendant pocket watch featuring a hunter case and a white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position.

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Ruby Set Engraved Fob
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Ruby Set Engraved Fob

Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Ruby Set Engraved Fob

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Ruby Set Engraved Fob
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Ruby Set Engraved Fob

Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Ruby Set Engraved Fob

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1900 * The gold chain is sold separately Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Engraved Fob
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Engraved Fob

Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Engraved Fob

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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Retro 14 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Pocket Watch Brooch
Retro 14 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Pocket Watch Brooch

Retro 14 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Pocket Watch Brooch

Located in San Diego, CA

Retro 14k rose and yellow gold ruby and diamond Geneva pocket watch square link brooch.

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Waltham Grade Ruby 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
Antique Waltham Grade Ruby 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

Antique Waltham Grade Ruby 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Little Neck, NY

Antique Waltham Grade Ruby 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Antique Waltham Pocket Watch with White Dial Including Black Hands & Dedicated Second Dial Open face dial. 14k yellow gold.

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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rare 18ct Ruby and Diamond Pocket Watch with Elaborate Mountings and Jewels
Rare 18ct Ruby and Diamond Pocket Watch with Elaborate Mountings and Jewels

Rare 18ct Ruby and Diamond Pocket Watch with Elaborate Mountings and Jewels

Located in London, GB

There are two pocket watch styles in wide use: open-face and hinged.

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Vintage 1970s European Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1906 Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Natural Ruby and Enamel 18 Carat Gold Pocket Watch
1906 Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Natural Ruby and Enamel 18 Carat Gold Pocket Watch

1906 Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Natural Ruby and Enamel 18 Carat Gold Pocket Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

A beautiful 1906 Tiffany signed pocket watch in working order with marks. Measures W: 2.7cm H: 3.3cm D:0.86cm Weight: 17.6g

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's Yellow Gold Ruby Lapel Watch
Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's Yellow Gold Ruby Lapel Watch

Van Cleef & Arpels Lady's Yellow Gold Ruby Lapel Watch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Barcelona, ES

Van Cleef & Arpels lady's lapel watch in yellow gold with circular-cut rubies. Signed on the dial and numbered on the back.

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Vintage 1930s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Waltham Co Platinum Ruby Diamonds Pocket Watch
Waltham Co Platinum Ruby Diamonds Pocket Watch

Waltham Co Platinum Ruby Diamonds Pocket Watch

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H 1.625 in W 1.625 in Dm 1.625 in

Waltham Co Platinum Ruby Diamonds Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in New York, NY

An American Waltham Watch Co Ruby stones and Platinum pocket watch made in the Art Deco manner.

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20th Century North American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Enamel

Elgin Gold & Ruby 40mm Pocket Watch
Elgin Gold & Ruby 40mm Pocket Watch

Elgin Gold & Ruby 40mm Pocket Watch

By Elgin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Circa 1920s/1930s, this 14k Gold Elgin 40mm pocket watch features two engraved cases; one with a mini starburst that's set with a Ruby and the other displays a decorative design.

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Mid-20th Century American Pocket Watches

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swiss Ladies Gold Enamel Rubies  Watch / Pocket Watch, Charles-Edouard Lardet
Swiss Ladies Gold Enamel Rubies  Watch / Pocket Watch, Charles-Edouard Lardet

Swiss Ladies Gold Enamel Rubies Watch / Pocket Watch, Charles-Edouard Lardet

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

One of a kind Ladies' pocket watch / fob, Charles-Edouard Lardet, 18k gold, 19th century – Switzerland Type: Pocket watch / fob Watchmaker: Charles-Edouard Lardet Period: 1870 / ...

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Antique 1870s Swiss Baroque Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Diamond, and Ruby Ladies Pocket Watch
Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Diamond, and Ruby Ladies Pocket Watch

Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Diamond, and Ruby Ladies Pocket Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co Platinum, Diamond, and Ruby Ladies Pocket Watch. Gorgeous pocket watch with wind up movement.

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Vintage 1920s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Antique Platinum Ruby Diamond Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Antique Platinum Ruby Diamond Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Antique Platinum Ruby Diamond Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Antique platinum Tiffany & Co pocket watch, suspended on a cord necklace. Case adorned with rubies and diamonds.

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20th Century Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Girard Perregaux. A Rare Gold Skeleton Diamond & Ruby Set Pocket Watch C1960S
Girard Perregaux. A Rare Gold Skeleton Diamond & Ruby Set Pocket Watch C1960S

Girard Perregaux. A Rare Gold Skeleton Diamond & Ruby Set Pocket Watch C1960S

By Girard Perregaux

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare Gold Skeleton Diamond & Ruby Set Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1960s Dial: The dial is the glass which is signed Girard Perregaux, as this is a skeleton pocket watch.

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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

3.95Ct Ruby and 18k White Gold Movado Pocket Watch - Antique Circa 1920
3.95Ct Ruby and 18k White Gold Movado Pocket Watch - Antique Circa 1920

3.95Ct Ruby and 18k White Gold Movado Pocket Watch - Antique Circa 1920

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine antique 18 karat white gold Movado pocket watch embellished with 3.95 carat rubies; part of our diverse watch and clock collections This exceptional example of an authentic...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Agassiz Rose, Yellow and Green Gold Pocket Watch with Diamond and Ruby Accents
Agassiz Rose, Yellow and Green Gold Pocket Watch with Diamond and Ruby Accents

Agassiz Rose, Yellow and Green Gold Pocket Watch with Diamond and Ruby Accents

Located in Stamford, CT

Enamel dial. The case on this watch is a work of fine art housing a high-grade movement that can be worn by a man as a pocket watch or a woman as a pendant watch.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Etched 14k Gold Ruby Utinam Pocket Watch Dual Locket w/ 17" Snake Chain
Vintage Etched 14k Gold Ruby Utinam Pocket Watch Dual Locket w/ 17" Snake Chain

Vintage Etched 14k Gold Ruby Utinam Pocket Watch Dual Locket w/ 17" Snake Chain

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a gorgeous, vintage, dual locket pocket watch. It features a 17 jewel, Swiss-made, mechanical movement by Utinam that keeps accurate time.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Five-Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Five-Minute Repeater Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Five-Minute Repeater Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New Orleans, LA

This handsome gold pocket watch by Patek Philippe is an exemplary specimen of superior Swiss workmanship. 18K yellow gold encases the timepiece, which tells the time on a white ename...

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20th Century Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Pearl Lapel Watch
Ruby and Pearl Lapel Watch

Ruby and Pearl Lapel Watch

Located in New Orleans, LA

This stunning ladies' lapel watch is adorned with lovely crimson guilloché enamel on the dial and back. Counting the hours with gold hands, this Swiss lever-set timepiece is rimmed w...

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20th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch with Important Baseball History
Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch with Important Baseball History

Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch with Important Baseball History

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Patek Philippe pocket watch, retailed by Tiffany & Co. Unsigned platinum, diamond and ruby contract case with skeleton back.

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Perpetual Calendar Jump Date Pocket Watch by Marius LeCoultre
Perpetual Calendar Jump Date Pocket Watch by Marius LeCoultre

Perpetual Calendar Jump Date Pocket Watch by Marius LeCoultre

Located in New Orleans, LA

Created by the famed Swiss watchmaker firm Marius LeCoultre, this perpetual calendar chronograph pocket watch features a beautifully crafted 18K rose gold case decorated in a foliate...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jules Jurgensen Multi-Color Gold Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch
Jules Jurgensen Multi-Color Gold Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch

Jules Jurgensen Multi-Color Gold Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by one of the oldest and most respected watchmaker's in the world, this Swiss pocket watch by the firm of Jules Jurgensen is a masterpiece both inside and out.

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Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Steel

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Five-Minute Repeater Pocket Watch
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Five-Minute Repeater Pocket Watch

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Five-Minute Repeater Pocket Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New Orleans, LA

This handsome gold pocket watch by Patek Philippe is an exemplary specimen of superior Swiss workmanship. 18K yellow gold encases the timepiece, which tells the time on a white ename...

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20th Century Swiss Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Moussaieff 18 Karat Gold Ladies Necklace Pendant Watch with Diamonds and Rubies
Moussaieff 18 Karat Gold Ladies Necklace Pendant Watch with Diamonds and Rubies

Moussaieff 18 Karat Gold Ladies Necklace Pendant Watch with Diamonds and Rubies

By Moussaieff

Located in Braintree, GB

Moussaieff 18k gold ladies necklace pendant watch with diamonds and rubies. Made in Israel / Switzerland Circa 2000's Dimensions - Necklace Length x Width : 65.5 x 0.6 cm Watch Dia...

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Early 2000s Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Le Coultre 1890 Miniature Pendant Watch Silver With 5.29 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
Le Coultre 1890 Miniature Pendant Watch Silver With 5.29 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies

Le Coultre 1890 Miniature Pendant Watch Silver With 5.29 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies

Located in Miami, FL

Miniature pendant watch designed by LeCoultre Et Co. This is a very unusual, very fine and small antique pendant watch crafted LeCoultre El Co. in Switzerland in solid silver with y...

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Antique 1890s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Movado Watch / Brooch
14 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Movado Watch / Brooch

14 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Movado Watch / Brooch

Located in Troy, MI

Unique piece that is both beautiful and functional! This vintage artistic brooch embellished with 0.60 Cttw diamonds, 7.50 Cttw rubies & 13.50 Cttw sapphires is sure to turn heads. C...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Dragonfly Lapel Watch by Jaccard
Dragonfly Lapel Watch by Jaccard

Dragonfly Lapel Watch by Jaccard

Located in New Orleans, LA

The highly respected E. Jaccard Jewelry Co. of St. Louis created this masterfully crafted lapel watch. The hand-wrought case is made of 18K yellow gold and features two hinged segmen...

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Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Scarab Lapel Watch, circa 1880
Yellow Gold Scarab Lapel Watch, circa 1880

Yellow Gold Scarab Lapel Watch, circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

This masterfully crafted Swiss gold lapel watch is an exemplary specimen of Swiss workmanship. Taking the form of an exotic scarab, the enchanting timepiece is formed of meticulously...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

BULGARI Yellow Gold, Amethyst and Ruby Desk Clock
BULGARI Yellow Gold, Amethyst and Ruby Desk Clock

BULGARI Yellow Gold, Amethyst and Ruby Desk Clock

By Bulgari

Located in New York City, NY

Rare and unusual 18k yellow gold, amethyst and ruby mantle clock by Bulgari. It features a column design and the front is reminiscent of a brick-like facade. Quartz movement with Rom...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pocket Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alarm Clock with Ruby Indexes
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alarm Clock with Ruby Indexes

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Alarm Clock with Ruby Indexes

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold alarm clock, circa 1960s. Woven and twisted rope design sides and bezel. The dial is set with ruby indexes at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. Manual-wind movem...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Locket, 7.00 Carat
Ruby and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Locket, 7.00 Carat

Ruby and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Locket, 7.00 Carat

Located in New Orleans, LA

This delicate-yet-stunning locket is adorned by approximately 240 dazzling red ruby cabochons. Crafted of 14K yellow gold, the gorgeous rubies encrusting this locket weigh approximat...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER  Gold Miniature Eight Day Clock
CARTIER  Gold Miniature Eight Day Clock

CARTIER Gold Miniature Eight Day Clock

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Cartier, Circa: 1950 14K Yellow Gold Cased Desk Clock. 8 Day Geneve Clock Company Movement. Engine Turned case, top set with a carved Cabachon Ruby. Original Dial, case signed and nu...

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Vintage 1940s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Chain with Rubies and Tassels
Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Chain with Rubies and Tassels

Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Chain with Rubies and Tassels

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An antique Victorian pocket watch chain set with rubies, a T-bar, and tassels pendant - a striking piece of jewelry from the Victorian era, this chain is typically dating from the mi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold

Swiss Ladies Gold Enamel Rubies Watch / Pocket Watch, Charles-Edouard Lardet
Swiss Ladies Gold Enamel Rubies Watch / Pocket Watch, Charles-Edouard Lardet

Swiss Ladies Gold Enamel Rubies Watch / Pocket Watch, Charles-Edouard Lardet

By Charles Edouard Edmond Delort

Located in Valladolid, ES

OPne of a kind Ladies' pocket watch / fob, Charles-Edouard Lardet, 18k gold, 19th century – Switzerland Type: Pocket watch / fob Watchmaker: Charles-Edouard Lardet Period: 1870 / ...

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Antique 1870s Swiss Baroque Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887
Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887

Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887

By Elgin

Located in Birmingham, AL

This 14k rose gold Elgin pocket watch features an elegantly engraved hunter's case and a back case decorated with 5 small mine cut diamonds (0.25ctw apx) and 1 small cabochon ruby.

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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1920s Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Platinum Pocket Watch
1920s Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Platinum Pocket Watch

1920s Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Platinum Pocket Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco platinum pocket watch from the 1920s. Set with natural rubies (approx. 3 carats) and diamonds (approx. 3 carats) along the bezel and bow.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Swiss Bucherer Hidden Manual Lapel Pin Watch Silver Ruby Emerald Marcasite
Swiss Bucherer Hidden Manual Lapel Pin Watch Silver Ruby Emerald Marcasite

Swiss Bucherer Hidden Manual Lapel Pin Watch Silver Ruby Emerald Marcasite

By Carl F. Bucherer

Located in Tustin, CA

Exquisite 800 silver "Horse and Carriage" lapel brooch pin by Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Carl F. Bucherer features a hidden manual watch face, accessed by opening a ruby studded...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Silver

Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Diamond Demantoid Garnet 18 Karat Dragonfly Watch
Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Diamond Demantoid Garnet 18 Karat Dragonfly Watch

Art Nouveau Guilloche Enamel Diamond Demantoid Garnet 18 Karat Dragonfly Watch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique pocket watch features a highly rendered depiction of a dragonfly amongst cattail foliate Set with diamonds, demantoid garnets, and rubies - weighing collectively approximate...

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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Baume and Mercier White and Rose Gold Car Watch and Money Clip
Baume and Mercier White and Rose Gold Car Watch and Money Clip

Baume and Mercier White and Rose Gold Car Watch and Money Clip

By Baume & Mercier

Located in New York, NY

A rare retro Baume & Mercier combination watch and money clip in the form of a car in white and rose 18K gold with ruby gas cap and crystal dome. Back marked with registry number...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Waltham Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch 15J 1901
Waltham Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch 15J 1901

Waltham Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch 15J 1901

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands 14K Yellow Gold Case Black Arabic Numerals Case Serial #154090 15-Jewel Waltham Movement Serial # 1030189...

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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Agassiz Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Heart-Shaped Ruby
Agassiz Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Heart-Shaped Ruby

Agassiz Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Heart-Shaped Ruby

Located in New York, NY

Very beautiful Agassiz lady's 14k yellow gold hunting case pocket watch with a heart-shaped ruby. Engraved band around the watch.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Rose Gold Diamonds Rubies Garnet Pocket Watch circa 19th Century
Rose Gold Diamonds Rubies Garnet Pocket Watch circa 19th Century

Rose Gold Diamonds Rubies Garnet Pocket Watch circa 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

18 Kt rose gold (quality mark: horse head) antique pocket watch set with a beautiful mix of rose cut diamonds (total weight apx 0.70 ct), rubies (total weight apx 0.90 ct) and a cent...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Swiss 18k Repeater Chronograph Diamond Ruby HorseRacing / Bet Motif Pocket Watch
Swiss 18k Repeater Chronograph Diamond Ruby HorseRacing / Bet Motif Pocket Watch

Swiss 18k Repeater Chronograph Diamond Ruby HorseRacing / Bet Motif Pocket Watch

By Angelus

Located in New york, NY

However, the present example stands out from all the other leading repeating Swiss pocket watches as it is not only a precision winning instrument, but also gem set with ruby and dia...

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Antique 1890s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Griffe de Tigre – Gold , Diamond and Ruby Pendant Watch
Griffe de Tigre – Gold , Diamond and Ruby Pendant Watch

Griffe de Tigre – Gold , Diamond and Ruby Pendant Watch

Located in New York City, NY

This is a Griffe de Tigre – Gold , Diamond and Ruby Pendant Watch Probably Paris. Made circa 1910. Very fine, exotic and elegant, yellow gold, tiger’s claw, diamond and ruby-set pend...

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French Pocket Watches

1800s Golay Fils Stahl 18kt Pearl Diamond Ruby Emerald Bird Lapel Pendant Watch
1800s Golay Fils Stahl 18kt Pearl Diamond Ruby Emerald Bird Lapel Pendant Watch

1800s Golay Fils Stahl 18kt Pearl Diamond Ruby Emerald Bird Lapel Pendant Watch

Located in New york, NY

A Very Rare Signed Golay Fils & Stahl, Geneve, 18kt Yellow Gold, Pearl Set, Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby & Emerald Set ‘Swallow’ Lapel & Pendant Watch, Circa 1840-1880 Basic Specs & Overv...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

MAUBOUSSIN. A Tutti-Frutti Gem-Set Lapel Watch
MAUBOUSSIN. A Tutti-Frutti Gem-Set Lapel Watch

MAUBOUSSIN. A Tutti-Frutti Gem-Set Lapel Watch

By Mauboussin

Located in London, GB

Designed as a carved ruby and circular-cut diamond surmount embellished with onyx and emerald accents, suspending an articulated line of graduated carved emeralds within an openwork ...

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Vintage 1930s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Onyx, Platinum

Spectacular 19thC Garrard Jewel / Timepiece / Brooch
Spectacular 19thC Garrard Jewel / Timepiece / Brooch

Spectacular 19thC Garrard Jewel / Timepiece / Brooch

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular 19th Century English jewel by Garrard. 18K gold set with old miner diamonds, exceptional Burmese rubies and two briolette diamonds one on the end of each tassel. This ama...

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English Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Waltham Grade Ruby 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch 17 Jewel
Waltham Grade Ruby 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch 17 Jewel

Waltham Grade Ruby 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch 17 Jewel

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

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Located in London, GB

14ct Swiss Gold Hunter Watch,Whip & Horseshoe,Diamonds and Rubies,c1890 Lovely Hunter Pocket watch set with graduated diamonds in the horeshoe and rubies in the whip on the front.

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Located in Manchester, NH

This beautiful antique pocket watch pin was made around the turn of the 20th century by Riker Bros.

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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Ruby, 14k Gold

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Ruby Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact ruby pocket watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. If you’re looking for a ruby pocket watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing ruby pocket watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Angelus, American Waltham Watch Co. and Elgin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A ruby pocket watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 18 Ruby versions can add an especially stylish touch. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and rose cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a ruby pocket watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Ruby Pocket Watch?

The price for a ruby pocket watch starts at $1,050 and tops out at $58,500 with these watches, on average, selling for $7,500.

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.

The Legacy of Ruby in Jewelry Design

This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.

Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.

Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.

Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.

When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.

According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.

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Finding the Right Pocket-watches for You

Can you pull off a vintage pocket watch? Of course you can. With a suit and a waistcoat, a pocket watch can be a refreshing alternative to a wristwatch.

The earliest pocket watches were luxury items, and, owing to cost, they weren’t commonplace until the 19th century. Artfully crafted pocket watches were a symbol of wealth, and manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe became known for theirs. (Today, they’re among the most sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.)

At the onset, pocket watches resembled small round table clocks, and pulling your small round table clock — perhaps of the silver variety — out of your breast pocket in front of someone else demonstrated unequivocally that you cared about punctuality. For collectors, pocket watches are big, and that means a larger canvas provided for functions without crowding the dial. For example, the Marius Lecoultre pocket watch — made circa 1890 — does everything but uncork your wine.

In the late 1800s, the open-face pocket watch became a staple on the American railroad. It was a requirement for railway workers to wear a pocket watch, as the timepieces were responsible for keeping conductors on schedule. This was a boon to the watchmaking industry, with companies like Hamilton, the Elgin National Watch Company and the Waltham Watch Company producing high-grade and workingman’s watches.

By the 1930s, wristwatches comprised the bulk of watch manufacturing in America, superseding the pocket watch. Suddenly, if you wanted to know the time, you merely glanced at your wrist. But given their vintage charm and our general appetite for good design, pocket watches are a piece of statement-making jewelry and today can prove complementary to your formal attire in a manner that is stylish and unconventional.

Let time take its course — browse a vast selection of antique and vintage pocket watches available on 1stDibs designed by legendary brands such as IWC, Cartier and more.