AUSTRIAN Art Deco 1925 Curvex Wristwatch in Platinum With 7.75 Ctw in Gemstones
An art deco curvex wristwatch in platinum with gemstones.
This is an absolutely gorgeous wristwatch, created in Austria during the art deco period, back in the late 1920's. The case has been crafted in a rectangular curvex shape in solid .950/.999 platinum with incised geometric decorations at the sides. The fabulous case is decorated with the figure of a standing parrot, which is embellished with a great assortment of one hundred sixty-eight natural earth mined diamonds and sixty-seven color gemstones such, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. This is an exceptional one-of-a-kind wristwatch with great eye appeal.
Diamonds: Mounted in pave and millegrain settings, with 168 mixed European rounds cut diamonds with an estimate weight of about 4.45 carats.
Emeralds: Mount in millegrain channel settings, with 44 calibre cuts of green emeralds with an approximate weight of 2 carats.
Rubies: Mount in millegrain channel settings, with 8 calibre cuts of red rubies with an approximate weight of 0.30 carats.
Sapphires: Mount in millegrain channel settings, with 15 calibre cuts of blue sapphires with an approximate weight of 1 carat.
Weight: Total is 24.65 Grams, (15.70 Dwt).
Size: Band is 8 Inches (20.3 Cm).
Measurements: The case lug to lug is 50 mm by 26 mm by 7 mm (1.97 x 1.02 x 0.27 Inches). The crown is 2 mm
Hallmarks: Stamped with Austrian marks, the maker's mark and the .950 mark for the assay of the platinum.
Millegrain
This is a jewelry technique which refers to the textural effect of a close-set line of metal beads that are typically used as a border on the edges or bezels of jewelry.
Calibre cut
The calibre cut was a very common gemstone cutting technique that was used during the Art Deco time period of jewelry of the early 20th century. This cut refers to faceted gemstones that are carefully custom cut to the point that they line up perfectly together. Calibre cut gemstone shapes can vary from rectangular or rounded. They are often pave set so that they fit and outline around a large, center stone, typically another precious gemstone or a diamond. With calibre cut gemstones, there is virtually no space between the gemstones and their setting or adjacent calibre cut gemstone - they line up and fit together that perfectly. During the Art Deco time period, precious gemstones such as sapphires, emeralds, and rubies were commonly cut using this technique. Diamonds aren’t considered calibre cut unless they are colored. This Art Deco gemstone cutting style was very labor-intensive, which makes finding modern-day calibre cut stones very difficult.
Collateral: This wristwatch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this wristwatch is very good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: B050924MNNNA/.7065
