The two organizations will host a joint event, “Converge,” in September 2025.
See Graff’s Diamond-Set ‘Endangered Species’ Watches
The tourbillon watches depict the elephant, tiger, panda, gorilla and rhino.
New York—When Baselworld starts Thursday, Graff will unveil what it describes as one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken by its watchmakers.
The GyroGraff Endangered Species is a collection of five gold- and diamond-set, one-of-a-kind tourbillon watches depicting animals listed by the World Wildlife Fund as being endangered and even critically endangered—the elephant, tiger, panda, gorilla and rhino.
Four of the five watches will debut at Baselworld.
The animals were created using a combination of diamonds and precious metals—polish rhodium-plated white gold or matte or micro-blasted black gold—with colored stones (cognac-colored sapphires, to be exact) used only on the tiger.
Graff (no relation to the author) said each polished metal part and precious stone is unique in size, weight and cut, and each animal has a specific number of dial components, ranging from 139 for the gorilla to 112 for the panda.
All were individually hand-set into the dial to create the animals, crafting their forms around the GyroGraff signature double-axis tourbillon between 6 and 7 o’clock, the 3-D white gold moon phase indicator at 10 o’clock, and the power reserve indicator at 1 o’clock—a trio of complications Graff says is a first in watch-making.
The dial is midnight-blue aventurine, and the 18-karat white gold case is set with invisible mosaic-set baguettes. The 48 mm watch has a 65-hour power reserve and comes on a black alligator strap with a diamond-set deployment clasp buckle.
Graff is giving a sneak peek of four of the five masterpieces—the rhino will not launch until after the show—on Wednesday, one day ahead of the opening of Baselworld 2019.
The high jewelry house is not releasing prices for the GyroGraff Endangered Species watches, and it is not saying if any of the proceeds from their sale will go toward the WWF or another animal-related organization, noting that it does not disclose pricing or details of transactions.
The Latest
Big changes appear to be on the horizon for the diamond miner and its parent company, Anglo American.
Padis succeeds Lisa Bridge, marking the first time the organization has had two women board presidents in a row.
With Ho Brothers, you can unlock your brand's true potential and offer customers the personalized jewelry experiences they desire.
Jesse Cole, founder of Fans First Entertainment, shared the “five Es” of building a fan base during his AGS Conclave keynote.
The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar "John Mayer" was celebrated at a star-studded party in LA last week.
The announcement came as the company reported a 23 percent drop in production in Q1.
For over 30 years, JA has advocated for the industry, fought against harmful legislation and backed measures that help jewelry businesses.
The three-time Pro Bowler continues to partner with the retailer, donating to a Detroit nonprofit and giving watches to fans.
A double-digit drop in the number of in-store crimes was offset by a jump in off-premises attacks, JSA’s 2023 crime report shows.
The luxury titan posted declining sales, weighed down by Gucci’s poor performance.
The selected nine organizations have outlined their plans for the funds.
The mining company’s Diavik Diamond Mine lost four employees in a plane crash in January.
The crown introduced a dozen timepieces in Geneva, including a heavy metal version of its deep-sea divers’ watch.
Emmanuel Raheb recommends digging into demographic data, customizing your store’s communications, and retargeting ahead of May 12.
Located in the town of Queensbury, it features a dedicated bridal section and a Gabriel & Co. store-in-store.
A 203-carat diamond from the alluvial mine in Angola achieved the highest price.
Ruser was known for his figural jewelry with freshwater pearls and for his celebrity clientele.
The “Rebel Heart” campaign embodies rebellion, romance, and sensuality, the brand said.
Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff shares the standout moments from the education sessions she attended in Austin last week.
The overhaul includes a new logo and enhanced digital marketplace.
The money will go toward supporting ongoing research and aftercare programs for childhood cancer survivors.
A new addition to the “Heirloom” collection, this one-of-a-kind piece features 32 custom-cut gemstones.
Last month in Dallas, David Walton pushed another jeweler, David Ettinger, who later died.
The move will allow the manufacturing company to offer a more “diverse and comprehensive” range of products.
From now through mid-May, GIA will be offering the reports at a 50 percent discount.
De Beers’ rough diamond sales were down 18 percent year-over-year in its latest round of sales.