Jewels and timepieces have always caught the eyes of every haute couture lover, but together, they”ve become a must-have for every true fashionista and fashionisto alike. Focusing on the resonating Chanel “Sous le Signe du Lion” high jewelry collection, Chanel decided to integrate the time in their jewels, making this collection the king of haute couture timepiece jewelry. With four watches and a desk clock, this collection sparkles opulence with its dazzling diamonds.
Starting with a secret watch disguised as a diamond-set feline bracelet, the Chanel “Lion Vénitien” will definitely ROAR you off your seat. Crafted from white gold, with a mother-of-pearl dial, the watch is adorned with 499 brilliant-cut diamonds and one pear-cut diamond, all attached on a satin bracelet. But this isn’t the only intriguing timepiece this collection has to offer.
The Chanel “Lion Astral” is a much more brilliant version of the “Lion Vénitien”, set in white gold and adorned with 584 brilliant-cut diamonds, six marquise-cut diamonds and one pear-cut diamond. The bracelet is beautifully made of two dashing jewel rows.
For the astral loving fashionistas, Chanel’s “Constellation du Lion” watch is truly a state-of-the-art timepiece. Crafted from white gold, this timepieces is set with 633 brilliant-cut diamonds and four brilliant-cut black diamonds. The lion carved out of rock crystal is pouncing on the star set in precious rock, the symbol of the Gabrielle Chanel 1932 diamond jewels collection.
Next, with 1530 fancy-cut diamonds and two pear-cut diamonds, the Chanel “Miol Mosaique” is a work-of-art in white gold. Your wrist will shine as bright as the sun with this bejeweled wonder wrapped around it.
Last but not least, the “Constellation du Lion” desk clock is a marvel sculpted from rock crystal and black jade. Set with 2785 diamonds, it depicts a crystal lion with diamond trimmings placing his paw on the diamond set-octagonal clock crafted from white gold.
[The-Jewellery-Editor]
