Marca: Gioielli Gradara

Liberty - Watch in platinum, white gold and diamonds

18.500,00 €9482,68 €Oferta
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Liberty jewel watch with diamonds, a high-jewelry masterpiece from the early 20th century.

Some jewels do not merely belong to history: they represent one of its highest expressions.

This extraordinary Liberty jewel watch, created in the first decades of the 20th century, bears witness to an era when every piece was entirely handcrafted with a level of precision that is now extremely rare.

Every detail tells of the expertise of great master goldsmiths capable of transforming platinum, gold, and diamonds into a true wearable work of art.

The rectangular case in platinum is entirely enhanced by a fine border of natural diamonds.

By observing the profile, one appreciates refined engraved workmanship, enriched by a fully hand-executed millegrain finish, a detail that also embellishes the sides of the case and underscores its exceptional quality of execution.

The continuity of the decorations shows that every surface was finished with the same care, with no area neglected.

The original dial, beautifully preserved, retains all the charm of its era.

The black Arabic numerals, elegantly drawn, and the fine blued steel hands create a perfect balance between functionality and elegance, without ever drawing attention away from the extraordinary richness of the setting.

At the ends of the case unfold two magnificent openwork elements, true masterpieces of Liberty manufacture.

The floral design, executed with incredible precision, is enriched with natural diamonds set in millegrain bezels and with very fine engravings reminiscent of the lightness of embroidery.

The alternation of openwork, reliefs, and engraved surfaces creates depth and gives the jewel a refinement that is difficult to find in modern production.

The bracelet continues with a succession of perfectly articulated geometric links.

Each central element holds an individually set natural diamond, while the side elements are fully pavé-set, creating a luminous continuity along the entire length of the jewel.

The perfect articulation of the links allows the bracelet to follow the wrist very naturally, while preserving solidity and mechanical precision.

The accuracy of the settings is particularly fascinating.

The beads, very fine and perfectly regular, hold each diamond with extreme precision, leaving the metal almost imperceptible.

Every decorative element, every engraving, and every junction testify to a level of workmanship reserved exclusively for the most prestigious jewels of the Belle Époque.

The whole conveys a timeless elegance, where the art of jewelry, execution technique, and aesthetic research coexist in perfect balance.

It is an exceptionally rare example, intended for collectors and lovers of the most authentic Liberty high jewelry.

Main features:

  • Period: early 1900s, around 1910-1920.
  • Material: platinum and white gold.
  • Stones: natural brilliant-cut and old European-cut diamonds.
  • Total carat weight: approximately 4.5 to 5 ct in total.
  • Case: platinum with hand engraving, openwork, and millegrain finish on the front and side profiles.
  • Bracelet: articulated geometric links, entirely handcrafted.
  • Dial: original with black Arabic numerals and blued steel hands.
  • Movement: mechanical manual winding.
  • Workmanship: high Liberty manufacture from the early 20th century.

A very rare jeweled watch that has preserved intact, after more than a century, all the charm of the great Liberty manufacture.

The extraordinary richness of the workmanship, the elegance of the engravings, the precision of the settings, and the exceptional state of preservation make it a highly prestigious example, intended for those seeking authentic masterpieces of period high jewelry.