Whether it was lapis lazuli, onyx or malachite, Hermès’ Faubourg watch adorns its dial in semi-precious stones with respective colors of blue, black or green. This classic timepiece reaches the highest level of finesse and expertise, as the stones reveal various subtle and one-of-a-kind nuances.

A precious 15.5mm-diameter case embraces the colored dial. While the lapis lazuli version comes with a white-gold, rose-gold or diamond-set rose-gold case, the onyx dial is cased in white-gold or gem-set rose-gold casing. As for the malachite dial, it is displayed in a non-set rose-gold case that highlights its subtle green shades.  

The stones are carefully selected and the most beautiful ones are chosen. After being cut out to the desired diameter, the final touch is set with a hand-crafted polish. The malachite calls for a particular attention to the cutting direction to avoid splintering this brittle stone. The hardness of onyx give way to other challenges, such as polishing, that might make it look grey, while the lapis lazuli is easier to work with but requires a keen eye to pick the extremely rare stones with a perfect color between azure and sea-blue.

Embodying softness at its best, these timepieces speak to the woman who stands out with her classic and elegant flair.  

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Mirella Haddad