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. Discover more about this exclusive jewel in our store or visit the website www.GioielliGradara.it Ref. 43158 AA