Audemars Piguet
The exceptional platinum, diamond
and emerald-set pendant watch
Fresh to the market, this important
platinum, diamond and emerald-set
pendant watch with Audemars Piguet
movement, manufactured in 1921, is of
exceptional quality and has the design
and feel of traditional Indian jewellery.
India, has always been known as a source
of diamonds. Jewellery, made of gold and
precious gems, was an essential attribute
for traditional Indian society. Under British
rule, Indian princesses became frequent
visitors to London and Paris for business
and pleasure. They indulged in the taste
for European goods, including clothes,
jewellery and watches. They purchased
garland style platinum and diamond-set
jewellery to traditional Indian jewellery
forms updated with diamond settings.
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Traditional Indian gemstones were often
polished rather than faceted and set in
closed back mountings. This platinum
pendant watch is lavishly set with
diamond and baguette-cut and cabochon
emeralds in very much in the Indian
style. At the bottom of the brooch, the
diamonds would appear to form a crown,
further enhancing the overall look and
sophistication. Of extreme rarity and
quality, this present pendant watch is
truly a work of art in the jewellery and
horology world.
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