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Precious and semi-precious gemstones have always been the perfect accompaniment to jewellery and watchmaking. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Precious stones such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires are classic adornments for jewellery watches. Meanwhile, other semi-precious stones, which are less prestigious but just as decorative, are also widely used in watchmaking. <\/p>\n\n

Colours, textures and technology all in the service of beauty<\/h3>\n\n

In the 1970s, watchmaking innovation highlighted the use of coloured gemstones, particularly in dial construction. By cutting gemstones with ultra-precise accuracy to a few thousandths of a millimetre, they can be transformed into extraordinary dial backgrounds. <\/p>\n\n

This technique has been greatly popularised by brands such as Piaget and Vacheron Constantin, offering a wide range of possibilities for aesthetic exploration. <\/p>\n\n

Some of the most commonly used semi-precious stones in watchmaking are worth taking a look at. <\/h3>\n\n

Tiger\u2019s Eye<\/h4>\n\n

The golden colour and subtle iridescent sheen of tiger’s eye create a mesmerising backdrop on a watch face, playing with the reflections of light.<\/p>\n\n

Lapis lazuli<\/h4>\n\n

This stone is a deep blue colour and is often flecked with silver or gold. Thanks to the subtle variations in colour of each stone, every watch is unique. <\/p>\n\n

Onyx<\/h4>\n\n

The deep black of the onyx dials complements the yellow gold cases perfectly. Despite their deep colour, these dials are fragile and may break during servicing. <\/p>\n\n

Malachite<\/h4>\n\n

Malachite is one of the rarest gemstones used in watchmaking. Malachite dials are magnificent. The stone features emerald hues and concentric or spiral patterns. Like lapis lazuli, a malachite dial gives the watch it is set in a completely unique character. <\/p>\n\n

Stone mosaic<\/h4>\n\n

This technically complex method enables multiple stones to be incorporated into a single dial. Whether the aim is to create textural effects or a three-dimensional effect, composing a mosaic of stones is a fine art that requires technical skill and aesthetic talent. <\/p>\n\n

The Harry Winston watch and jewellery house<\/a>, for example, showcases its remarkable expertise in this field, as demonstrated by its exceptional pieces.<\/p>\n\n

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