Hard Stones in Watchmaking and Jewelry Design
Hard stones, or ornamental stones, have adorned more watch dials than ever. Using onyx, malachite, turquoise, or lapis—the four favorites—watchmakers have embraced their natural beauty. Other examples such as opals, mother-of-pearl, meteorite, labradorite, and aventurine are also among the hard gemstones used by both watch brands and jewelry designers. The Growing Appeal of Ornamental Stones...