The fascinatingly lovely Limelight Gala Treasured – a Ramadan limited-edition timepiece which is an homage to the Arabian Gulf’s wealthy maritime heritage and its timeless pearls – is the results of a collaboration between acclaimed Emirati designer Shamsa Alabbar and Swiss luxurious watchmaker and jeweller Piaget.

Whereas time takes on a sacred rhythm throughout Ramadan, Piaget unveils a timepiece that harmonises with the non secular heritage of the area.

The collaboration brings Shamsa’s signature Token design to life, mixing the Maison’s craftsmanship with the designer’s up to date tackle Arabic typography.  A strong emblem of heritage, the Token symbolises energy, unity, and steadiness bringing her distinctive imaginative and prescient that celebrates each custom, heritage and artistry throughout the Holy Month.

For greater than half a century, the Limelight Gala watch has stood as an emblem of Piaget’s artistry, mixing elegant design with technical prowess. The gathering’s signature options – sensual curves, asymmetrical lugs and a harmonious fusion of gem stones and valuable metals – have made it into an icon of timeless sophistication.

And, for this Ramadan, Piaget selected to as soon as once more discover an inspiring collaboration with a extremely up to date designer brimming with persona. A number one determine within the up to date Arab jewelry world since 2013, Shamsa has been transposing the traditional codes of the Arabian Peninsula right into a collection of graphic items through which calligraphy and typography discover new expression, bringing her distinctive imaginative and prescient to this timepiece that celebrates custom, heritage and artistry throughout the Holy Month.

On the coronary heart of this timepiece lies its charming dial, the place intricate gold arabesque motifs are delicately set on mother-of-pearl – an homage to the UAE’s wealthy maritime heritage. For the Emirati designer, this holds profound private significance, deeply rooted in her household’s historical past.

Her grandfathers performed pivotal roles within the area’s seafaring traditions – one as a distinguished dhow captain, the opposite as a talented pearl diver. Their journeys and enduring legacy, from navigating huge commerce routes to diving into the depths seeking treasures, are actually fantastically captured on this horological masterpiece.

Constructing on the success of the primary version, which was additionally impressed by the designer’s signature Token design – a motif she’s made iconic all through her jewelry assortment – the brand new Limelight Gala watch introduces a mesmerising dial. The gold arabesque motifs harmoniously complement the iridescence of the mother-of-pearl. Like pearls, mother-of-pearl has additionally been an emblem of the wealthy historical past of the UAE’s gulf.

Way more than a easy arabesque, the dial additionally pays homage to Arabic typography and the long-lasting mashrabiya and distils the appeal of a tradition that’s, now greater than ever, a part of the zeitgeist. Surrounded by the signature, lush asymmetrical waltz of diamonds on the bezel and lungs, the gaze follows the graphic sample of the long-lasting Décor Palace bracelet, engraved by hand in Piaget’s Ateliers De L’Extraordinaire. The bracelet embodies the Maison’s unparalleled experience in watchmaking, jewelry and goldsmithing.

“I’ll at all times keep in mind the fascination and emotion I felt on the Piaget Manufacture, witnessing the artisan patiently carve the bracelet by totally different calibrated actions,” Shamsa mentioned.  

“We had been talking totally different languages and but, we completely understood one another, right down to the tiniest element. This sense stays even in the present day once I check out this new creation that carries each our names.”

The Token motif may also be featured on the fourth version of the Piaget Ramadan collectible espresso cups, adorned with six significant phrases – Gentle, Peace, Blessing, Tranquillity, and Generosity – personally chosen and fantastically designed in Arabic calligraphy by Shamsa, really capturing the essence of Ramadan.

This collaboration will probably be offered throughout the Holy Month at choose Piaget boutiques to have fun the Home of Gold and the jewelry watches, one of many cornerstones of Maison Piaget’s success.

For extra data, please go to www.piaget.com.