Grappoli Watch by de Grisogono – a firework of rich colours:

November 15, 2014

2 min read

Grappoli, the name for the newest watch to be released by de Grisogono, is an Italian word that means “cluster”. In fact, the briolettes around the watch face are similar to clusters of ripe grapes, bunches that make the gemstones look so “appetising”.

de Grisogono Grappoli watch with orange sapphires in the process of being made

Photos are courtesy of de Grisogono.

de Grisogono Grappoli watch with orange sapphires, amethysts, emeralds, blue sapphires

WORDS

Katerina Perez is a jewellery insider, journalist and brand consultant with more than 15 years’ experience in the jewellery sector. Paris-based, Katerina has worked as a freelance journalist and content editor since 2011, writing articles for international publications. To share her jewellery knowledge and expertise, Katerina founded this website and launched her @katerina_perez Instagram in 2013.

JEWELLERY TYPE:

Watches

OTHER:

Grappoli

BRANDS:

de Grisogono

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