Timepieces serve a function beyond showing the time. They’re a showcase for craftsmanship, innovation, and those dazzling jewels. These minute yet vital components give any watch a luxurious, refined feel. They turn a watch from a timekeeper into a piece of art.
1. Diamond
Among all the jewels present in a watch, diamonds are renowned and widely preferred. Diamonds make watches look really good and Their purpose revolves around showcasing your affluence and luxury lifestyle
Diamond embellishments on watches typically adorn the bezel, hands, or casing The quality, the shape of them, their size, and the hue of them all make them worth more. I’ve seen it with my own eyes! An ordinary watch transforms into a resplendent jewel merely by inserting a solitary perfect diamond on the bezel
2. Ruby
Rubies are another gem that’s been loved for ages, and they add a fiery sparkle to timepieces. Rubies are these vivid crimson hues that stand for ardor and affection.
People usually put them on the watch to mark the time markers, and they add a bit of vitality and heat. I’ll never forget this one time I was repairing a chronometer and got to see a Ruby gem really close up. It was exquisitely enchanting.
3. Sapphire
Sapphire gemstones are really resilient and hard-wearing, which makes them perfect for timepiece components. They come in lots of shades, but the most common one is azul.
In timepieces, Sapphire gemstones are used for protecting the mechanism or to decorate the complication. The transparency and pigment really make a difference in terms of their worth. I had this amazing experience restoring a vintage timepiece with a sapphire crystal. After all those years, it was still gorgeously pristine.
4. Emerald
Gemstones add this rich, hue to watches, making them feel like new life and spring. Gemstones are used in watches because they’re rare and expensive.
You’ll find Gemstones in exclusive watches, mostly as the bezel stone or inside the case. The vivid green of Gemstones is just so naturally beautiful, and it’s always really caught my notice.
5. Aquamarine
Gemstone, a gemstone that is often linked to water and youthfulness, adds a refreshing essence to watches. The shade goes from sky blue to a deeper, deep blue.
They use Gemstones in watches to show that the watch is resistant to water. I really love Gemstones, especially when they’re with a silver case. They’re so serene and attractive together.
So, the jewels in a watch are more than just ornaments. They show how much skill and finesse go into making these exclusive watches. As someone who really loves watches and works on them, I’m always astounded by these little gems. Each one adds to the charm and elegance of the watch.
If you want to gain more knowledge, this literature are excellent:
- “The goldsmith’s workshop: a trip across the domain of the process of timepiececreation” authored by Michael Gooding, the author
- “the process of timepiececreation: an overview of the skill and skill of creation a momentpiece worn on the wristes” authored by George Daniels, the author
- “the comprehensive manual about a momentpiece worn on the wristes” authored by Ulysse Nardin and along with David Lasser, the author