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Lot Essay
INSTRUMENTINO
Following twenty years working with the world's top jewellers, Fawaz Gruosi founded de Grisogono in 1995. After reading about the famous “Black Orlov” diamond of 180 carats, Mr Gruosi became fascinated with the lure of black diamonds and decided to create a collection of haute joaillerie – using these seldomly used gems as the focus. De Grisogono is also known for creating original objects, including pavé-set black diamond mobile phones and sunglasses. De Grisogono launched his first timepiece in 2001, the Instrumento wristwatch. Just one year later, de Grisogono created its feminine alter ego: the Instrumentino wristwatch, with slender shapes.
Following twenty years working with the world's top jewellers, Fawaz Gruosi founded de Grisogono in 1995. After reading about the famous “Black Orlov” diamond of 180 carats, Mr Gruosi became fascinated with the lure of black diamonds and decided to create a collection of haute joaillerie – using these seldomly used gems as the focus. De Grisogono is also known for creating original objects, including pavé-set black diamond mobile phones and sunglasses. De Grisogono launched his first timepiece in 2001, the Instrumento wristwatch. Just one year later, de Grisogono created its feminine alter ego: the Instrumentino wristwatch, with slender shapes.