MILAN — It may have taken Jaeger-LeCoultre 175 years to tackle fine jewelry, but the prestige watchmaker believes it was worth the wait.
A handful of skilled craftsmen took two years to create a one-of-a-kind suite for the watchmaker, which was founded in 1833. Priced at $4.3 million, the four-piece suite, called Parure Extraordinaire Le Lierre, comprises a cuff watch, a necklace, earrings and a ring. The collection is an extension of two watch lines — Le Rose and Le Tulip.
“It’s something unique that derives from the capacity and creativity of five gem setters who have reached the highest level of mastery and were entirely dedicated...
Jaeger-Le Coultre Launches Jewelry
Jaeger-Le Coultre Launches Jewelry
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Posted Wednesday September 03, 2008
Last Edited Thursday September 04, 2008
From WWD Issue 09/03/2008
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