From pavé diamonds to kaleidoscopic coloured gems, these watches are designed to impress at a glamorous ball
Diamonds are forever, a fact that was brilliantly evident at Watches & Wonders in March. Dazzling in a myriad of settings, these precious gems stole the limelight from Chanel to Van Cleef & Arpels, elevating the timepieces they adorned to an ultra-glamorous sheen. When paired with coloured gems, the result is even more breathtaking.
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There was a surprising large number of jewel-set pieces at the Geneva watch fair this year (even Japanese stalwart Grand Seiko showcased a Masterpiece Collection Spring Drive 8-Day watch dressed up in diamonds and sapphires), but here are five that stand out for their design, creativity, and overall bewitching quality.
Cartier Tank
Cartier is revisiting its emblematic shapes with a vengeance this year. One of its most recognisable shapes, Tank's rectangle, has received a luxe upgrade in black onyx, acid green chrysoprase beads and red rubies, along with a coterie of diamonds.
