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Piaget

Jackie’s best friend

BY SARA SAMMARCO

Revered and admired, Jackie Kennedy was one of
the most popular and most photographed First
Ladies of the 20th century. “Jackie”, starring Nata-
lie Portman as the wife of President John F. Ken-
nedy, is an unflinching portrait of a woman both
iconic and mysterious, as well as a rumination on
faith, history, mythology and loss. Known for her
elegant fashions and accessories, this fascinating
character appears in the new film wearing her
original gold Piaget watch and other Piaget fine
jewerly pieces that embody her iconic style. Fe-
aturing an oval jade dial set with diamonds and
green tourmalines, this watch is fitted with a very
supple fabric-like bracelet made from gold mesh
adorned with the very Piaget “palace” decor. The
elegant timepiece that once belonged to Jackie
Kennedy is emblematic of Piaget’s golden age
with its fine goldsmithing and colored stones.
The unique allure of Piaget lies in the audacity
of its style. Charismatic and flamboyant, dazzling
watch and jewellery creations embody the ra-
diance that defines the Maison. This passion for
daring creativity was born in La Cote-aux-Fées,
where Georges-Edouard Piaget set up his first

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