LONGINES JEWELRY WATCH BRACELET "SECRETO DI LUCE" – HIGH JEWELRY 1950s
Extraordinary jewel watch bracelet from the 1950s, created according to the highest standards of post-war American jewelry, a period when major manufacturers combined Swiss watchmaking techniques with sophisticated high jewelry craftsmanship to produce spectacular pieces intended for an exclusive clientele.
The bracelet features a fluid and perfectly articulated line, designed to wrap the wrist with continuity and elegance.
The regular sequence of links creates a compact luminous structure, embellished with natural diamonds individually set within well-defined geometric bezels.
The construction is soft and flexible to wear, while maintaining structural solidity and execution precision, typical characteristics of high-end watch bracelets produced in the 1950s.
The central element houses a precious concealed case, designed as a true jewel box.
The watch cover is entirely covered with round brilliant-cut natural diamonds, arranged on multiple levels to create a rich and perfectly balanced luminous surface.
On the sides of the case, two elegant shaped elements develop, defined by baguette-cut diamonds arranged radially along the curved profile of the setting.
At the center of each element emerges an important pear-cut diamond, perfectly calibrated and set in a dedicated bezel, a solution that gives strong visual presence and creates a refined symmetrical focal point.
The alternation of round brilliant-cut, baguette, and pear-cut diamonds produces an extremely sophisticated optical effect, where diffused light, linear reflections, and luminous depth coexist in perfect balance.
Inside the case is a manual-winding LONGINES movement, protected by a jeweled opening cover, a distinctive detail of the most refined prestigious women's watches of the era.
The movement is in perfect working order.
The entire jewel showcases extremely high-level craftsmanship, with precise settings, harmonious connections, and a distribution of stones designed to achieve luminous continuity and strong aesthetic impact.
MAIN FEATURES
• Era – 1950s
• Manufacture – American
• Watch – Manual-winding LONGINES
• Material – 18K white gold
• Stones – Natural round brilliant-cut, baguette, and pear-cut diamonds
• Total Carat Weight – approximately 5.5 ct
• Structure – flexible bracelet with concealed jewel case
• Craftsmanship – high-precision multiple settings
A rare example of 1950s watchmaking high jewelry, where elegance, construction technique, and gemological richness merge into a jewel of extraordinary presence and great collector's value.
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Ref. 43158 AA
