This emerald dates back to the early 17th century and was mined in Colombia, where emeralds of the highest quality and largest size are found. Inside the delicate and transparent jewel is a clockwork machine with small gears and hands.
To create a watch in a pearl, a skilled craftsman must use specialized tools to meticulously cut and chisel the pearl and then assemble the small watch pieces inside. This requires extremely sophisticated and meticulous manufacturing techniques.
The emerald watch has extremely valuable artistic and historical value. It displays the highest level of craftsmanship and manufacturing techniques of early modern European jewelers. At the same time, this is also a testament to the cultural exchange between Europe and the American colonies at that time.
