In 1874, at age 19, Georges-Édouard Piaget (1855–1931) began manufacturing handmade timepiece components and movements in a workshop on his family farm in La Côte-aux-Fées, Switzerland. The company expanded into luxury wristwatches and pocket watches under the direction of Georges-Édouard’s son, Timothée Piaget. Later, Timothée’s sons, Gérald and Valentin Piaget, would lead a team of talented craftspeople into a new era of innovation for the brand in both watches and luxury jewelry.
The Piaget family name was trademarked in 1943 and a large manufacturing facility was established in La Côte-aux-Fées. There they would perfect one of their signatures: ultra-thin movements. Valentin urged his design team to “do what has never been done before.”
In 1959, the Salon Piaget was opened in Geneva, where Piaget also set up workshops for goldsmithing and gem setting, introducing the company’s inaugural jewelry creations and establishing a creative hub where artisans were encouraged to push the boundaries of their designs. In 1963, Piaget released its first collection of watches with ornamental stones set into their dials (the brand's stone-dial watches are undeniable classics of watchmaking).
These artful creations caught the eye of such storied tastemakers as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol and Sophia Loren. In 1967, Yves Piaget collaborated with Salvador Dalí on a collection with pieces featuring the Dalí d’Or gold medals of the artist and his wife, Gala. Gala would also inspire the 1973 Limelight Gala timepiece and the subsequent collection.
Luxury jewelry designed by the company’s artisans has often cleverly reflected Piaget’s watchmaking origins, like the Possession collection, whose swinging pendants and turning rings nod to the movement of its watches. The Rose and Sunlight collections of bracelets, earrings and necklaces, meanwhile, reflect natural themes with a bit of Art Deco style. Piaget’s watches, likewise, have embodied an inventive approach to design, such as the Piaget Polo watch, which was introduced in 1979, popular for its luxurious refinement and widely imitated in the 1980s.
In 2001, the Piaget Haute Horlogerie was opened outside of Geneva, a facility that advanced its work in watchmaking and jewelry. The Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweler now operates as part of the Richemont Group.
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Piaget Iolite Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Band Ring Sz 6 1/2
By Piaget
Located in Feasterville, PA
Elegant Piaget Iolite Diamond White Gold Ring. Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring showcases a sleek, modern design with sculptural lines. The polished finish enhances its contempor...
Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Double Panthere Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 6 1/4
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Cartier Vintage Panthère Ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold. Features two panther figures holding an oval rose cut sapphire. Size: 6 1/4 (Resizeable) Brand: Cartier Material: Yello...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double Panthere Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 6 1/4
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Cartier Vintage Panthère Ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold. Features two panther figures holding an oval rose cut sapphire. Size: 6 1/4 (Resizeable) Brand: Cartier Material: Yello...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Jardin Secret Pear Diamond Engagement Ring Sz 6 1/2
By Piaget
Located in Feasterville, PA
C. Modern This exquisite engagement ring is crafted in platinum. It features a stunning pear-shaped diamond weighing 1.56 carats, celebrated for its unique balance of fire and grace...
Diamond, Platinum
Hermes Vintage Bypass Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Hermès
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Hermes ring, crafted in 18k white gold. Features a distinctive bypass design with a geometric opening, merging exceptional craftsmanship with contemporary elegance. Size: 50 / US ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Sorbet Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 4 1/4
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Cartier Sorbet Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, crafted in 18k white gold. Features a pear-shaped rose quartz, accented by rubies, yellow sapphires, pink tourmalines, orange garne...
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 18k White Gold Iolite Diamond Cocktail Ring 6.31ct 0.75ct
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to present this GIA Certified 18k White Gold Iolite & Diamond Cocktail Ring. This elegant ring features a GIA certified violet iolite center stone, weighing approx...
Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.85 carats Iolite White Gold Asymmetric Cosmic Design Stackable Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
0.85 carats Iolite White Gold Asymmetric Cosmic Design Stackable Cocktail Ring. The Egle ring is made of 18 karat white gold and features a round mixed cut natural iolite around 0.85 carats, diameter 6.4 mm. The total weight of the ring is 3.35 grams. The size of the ring is EU 54, US 6 3/4. The ring is CAD designed by Italian designer and gemologist (GIA G.G.) Beatrice Barzaghi, then 3D printed, fused in gold, set and polished by hand by the best Italian goldsmiths. The Egle ring was created as an engagement ring for an Italian interior designer named Egle. She wanted a revisited classic model; that’s why I created it as an asymmetrical solitaire when I tilted the gem on its side. It should remind the wearer that even the simplest thing as a solitaire can be seen from a different point of view, as we should always try to observe reality. I keep on saying it’s “the engagement ring for the neighbor” since the neighbor can easily admire it! Nevertheless, since I’m very fond of gems’ energies I thought I would love to wear several of this rings on the same finger and I conceived them as stackable rings providing me their marvelous energies. They move on the finger creating a new big cluster...
Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Embrace Collection, White Gold Ring with Iolite and Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Embrace Collection by Angeletti. White Gold Ring With Iolite and Diamonds. Iconic Embrace Model, Designed and Manifactured in Rome. In the middle of the ring a Natural Pure Iolite (c...
Diamond, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Iolite Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
The name Iolite comes from the Greek word ios, meaning “violet.” It is often cited as the twenty-first wedding anniversary gemstone. Crafted in 18 karat white gold with a swirl desi...
Diamond, Iolite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Platinum Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring 5.80ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This exceptionally well-crafted platinum cocktail ring is bold, refined, and unmistakably substantial. The design is composed in three structured rows, with beautifully matched squar...
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Handcraft Tanzanite 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
With a tigereye dial and a most unusual bracelet, this cuff-style piece is a singular style statement.
