A ladies Puic Doria bracelet wristwatch manual wind movement, oval lapis lazuli dial with raised Roman numerals, 18ct gold case to a conforming open frame hinged bracelet, total weight 47gms, case length 1.18 in.
- Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious deep blue coloured stone, sometimes with gold inclusions, that has been used for thousands of years for jewellery, decorative items and decoration.
It is mined in Afghanistan, Siberia, Chile, USA and Burma. The mines in north-eastern Afghanistan are the largest source of lapis lazuli, and have been operating for over 6,000 years.
They were the source of the stone for the ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilsations.
- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
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