A look at Piaget’s 150th-anniversary high jewellery and watch collection

There are some pioneers more than others, and when it comes to the magnificent world of horology, some names shine brighter than most others. With an impressive history and impeccable artistry, the luxury house Piaget is at the helm of design innovation and jewellery watches. This year the brand is celebrating 150 glorious years.  For Piaget’s 150th anniversary, the brand has unveiled a special anniversary collection titled Essence of Extraleganza, which pays homage to its 21st Century Collection from 1969 which debuted in Abu Dhabi.

While Piaget didn’t invent jewellery watches, their 21st Century Collection proved to be pathbreaking. The collection offered the world an entirely new way of looking at jewellery watches. Hence, it comes as no surprise that Piaget’s 150th-anniversary collection is a deeper dive into the 1969 edition. The Essence of Extraleganza collection celebrates the bold originality that has defined Piaget for 150 years. Featuring remarkable new creations, the collection highlights the artistry and savoir-faire of the Maison, along with the exquisite gold pieces for which the brand is renowned.

Piaget’s 150th-anniversary collection Essence of Extraleganza, has a few standout pieces. One of them is the knitted gold cuff watch which is an interpretation of a popular archival piece, with turquoise beads and a matching turquoise stone dial, partially hidden by the fringe like a curtain.  Another watch uses a woven chevron motif of gold and enamel in an asymmetrical winged shape, with a dial in the same gold chevron pattern. But what truly makes this a masterpiece, is the flexible gold bracelet. The aura of magnificence doesn’t stop there. Another eye-catching piece is a statement necklace watch adorned with turquoise and malachite beads, as well as a yellow sapphire and aquamarine, featuring an upside-down dial that pays homage to the covert watch necklace from 1969.

If you love the creations from House of Gold, you will want to explore their High Jewellery necklace. This stunning piece features a contemporary blend of white and pink gold, accented by rows of brilliant-cut diamonds, chains, golden twists, and the iconic Décor Palace engraving. Additionally, this collection introduces the Maison’s very first arm cuff, which is a remarkable work of art. It showcases green emerald-cut tourmalines beautifully contrasted with pink cushion-cut tourmalines, along with a rare selection of dazzling stones. The sourcing of these rare stones took twelve months to ensure their quality, size, and colour, highlighting the brand’s commitment to artistry and high-quality standards.

Overall, Piaget’s 150th-anniversary collection is a remarkable celebration that harmoniously blends the brand’s rich heritage with contemporary design. It combines generations of savoir-faire with unlimited creativity to create pieces that captivate our gaze.