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 Ladies 18KT Gold Wristwatch with Red Hardstone Dial Ref. 248812
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant Piaget ladies wristwatch in 18KT yellow gold, designed with a rounded square case and an integrated woven gold bracelet. The watch has a rich red hardstone dial with Roman...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Piaget Ref. 9131C4 Watch
By Piaget
Located in Houston, TX
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Piaget Ref. 9131C4 Watch An elegant expression of Piaget's renowned craftsmanship, this exceptional vintage wristwatch is crafted entirely in luxurious 18K y...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,440Sale Price|25% Off
Piaget Clous de Paris 18K Gold Watch with Original Buckle
By Piaget
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1970's 18K Yellow Gold Piaget Clous de Paris Watch Textured Hobnail Bezel 9P Movement Original Patina Dial 26mm Original 18KT Yellow Gold Buckle on a New Strap Watch was Se...
18k Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Ribbed Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Piaget ladies yellow Gold ribbed wristwatch is a testament to timeless elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship. Crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, this exquisite timepiece is not just a watch, it's a statement. The ribbed oval case has natural patina on the dial and complemented by a dark brown strap and gold buckle. Its minimalist dial, a nod to understated beauty, complements the richness of the gold, embodying a perfect blend of form and function. 18k yellow gold Length: 23.9mm Width: 26.00mm Band width at case: 14mm Case thickness: 5.12mm Band: New genuine Crocodile - minor showcase wear Crystal: Sapphire Dial: Rare original 18k Piaget...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Piaget Polo 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Quartz Wrist Watch 15281
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegance and precision come together in this Piaget Polo wristwatch, model 15281 C581, designed for the discerning woman. Crafted with an 18k yellow gold bracelet and matching band, ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,000
H 0.19 in W 1.07 in L 0.94 in
Dazzling Ladies Late 1970's Piaget Watch in 18K Gold w/Oval Diamond Dial & Bezel
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This deftly crafted vintage ladies Swiss Piaget dress watch is both scintillating and elegant. The large oval dial is set with pave single cut diamonds, and the bezel is set with mod...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Piaget Protocole 8154 18K YG Pavé Diamond Dial Quartz 25mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
A Piece Of Beverly Hills History Piaget built its reputation on creating watches that were, first and foremost, pieces of high jewelry. This solid 18k yellow gold Protocole referenc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget yellow gold curblink bracelet watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
A yellow gold curblink bracelet watch by Piaget, featuring a square, gold face with black enamel Roman numerals, blue steel baton hands, and signed "Piaget" below 12 o'clock; with a ...
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Piaget 9131D2 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Pave Diamond Dial Manual 24mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
The Art Of High Jewelry Watchmaking This Piaget 9131D2 is a definitive expression of the brand's dominance in high-jewelry watchmaking during the 1980s. It represents a period when ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This elegant Piaget quartz wristwatch is a refined example of the maison’s mastery of minimalist luxury and gold craftsmanship. The watch features a square yellow gold case with fin...
18k Gold, Yellow 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.
