The story of celebrated family-owned manufacturer Audemars Piguet and its universally acclaimed, widely coveted luxury watches begins deep in the Jura Mountains in western Switzerland.
The Vallée de Joux has been a haven of watchmaking since the late 18th century, when the residents of farming communities began creating timepieces during the winter months.
Jules Louis Audemars (1851–1918) and Edward Auguste Piguet (1853–1919), both natives of the region, were already deeply entrenched in the world of watchmaking when they joined forces to form a new house of horology near the end of the 19th century, an alliance that would be the start of a multigenerational family company. With complementary specialties within the field, Audemars and Piguet made the perfect pair in 1875: Audemars, the more technically minded of the two, oversaw production, while Piguet specialized in quality control and led the business and marketing parts of the outfit.
Audemars Piguet’s first major milestone came in 1892, when it created the world’s first minute-repeating movement for a wristwatch. (It was sold to Omega, whose origins date to 1848.) That was soon followed in 1899 with the Universelle pocket watch, a masterpiece of horology that boasted a perpetual calendar, minute repeater, alarm and chronograph with jumping seconds. It is still said to be the most complicated timepiece that Audemars Piguet has ever designed.
Between 1918 and 1919, both founders of Audemars Piguet had died and were replaced by their respective sons, incidentally both named Paul. Under the leadership of Paul Louis Audemars and Paul Edward Piguet, the watchmaker continued to innovate. It retained an ever-evolving technical focus and found new praise for its efforts, producing the world’s thinnest pocket-watch caliber in 1925, the first skeletonized pocket watch in 1934 and the world’s thinnest wristwatch in 1946.
When the quartz crisis of the 1970s left many watchmakers in the lurch, Audemars and Piguet found a creative solution, tapping the Geneva-born Gérald Genta to conceive the first-ever luxury watch in stainless steel. Launched at what would become the Baselworld watch and jewelry fair in 1972, the Royal Oak, with its octagonal face and integrated bracelet, would come to define the look of Audemars Piguet and revolutionize the luxury wristwatch industry, setting a standard that continues to this day.
Find a collection of vintage Audemars Piguet wristwatches and pocket watches on 1stDibs.
Audemars Piguet White Gold Topaz Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic Audemars Piguet ring featuring a blue topaz set in 18k white gold. Size 5.75 Sku: 876
Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Audemars Piguet Citrine White Gold Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic Audemars Piguet ring featuring a citrine gemstone set in 18k white gold. Size 6.5 Sku:880
Citrine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Audemars Piguet Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Feasterville, PA
An amazing Audemars Piguet cocktail ring showcasing the finest round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k white gold. The ring measures a size 6 1/2 and can be resized. Sku: 1945
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond 18K White Gold Cluster Cocktail RIng
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating cocktail ring showcasing a dazzling array of round, baguette, marquise white diamonds. The intricate design features a harmonious blend of round, baguette and marquise ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.9 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .75ct, total weight Cut: Round Brilliant Clarity: SI-I Color: I...
Diamond, White Gold
Alex Jona Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold ring set with 10 square citrine cabochons weighing 4.21 carats. US size 6, can be sized to any specification....
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 18 Karat Rose Gold Blue Topaz 0.27 Carat Diamonds Cocktail Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Modern Style 18 Karat Rose Gold available also in Yellow gold, Light Blue Topaz 0.27 Carat Diamonds Cocktail Design Ring This Modern Style Cocktail Ring is handcrafted in 18 Karat Rose Gold and embellished with a beautiful Light Blue Topaz and luminous 0.27 Carats Diamonds. Dimensions: 0.08 in. (2 mm) x 0.44 in. (11 mm) x 0.44 in. (11 mm) Size 5 USA ( Italian size 10) in stock, handling time 1 business day Other sizes available in two weeks by order. We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable. Feel free to contact us for any jewel's customization, we'll be pleased to create a one-of-a-kind piece on request for you. It takes inspiration from the colors, the architecture and the shades of the stunning "Castello di Trani" located in Italy...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in italy, 18 karat white gold diamond pavé band ring, featuring 2.64 carats of rose cut white diamonds in a variety of shapes, set in a mil...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.90 Carat Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This pretty cocktail ring features 72 mix cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of .90cts. set in 14Katat White Gold. Ring Size: 6 3/4 can be sized Metal Type: 14 Kt White Gol...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant cocktail ring has been set with a rectangular aquamarin in stepcut. It is mounted in a 14 kt whitegold shank . The ring shoulders have been set with small diamonds. The ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond cocktail ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
0.71ct Diamond pave cocktail ring 18ct white gold. Round brilliant diamond pave setting open diamond cocktail ring in 18k white gold. Total diamond weight 0.71ct F colour VS1 clarity...
Diamond, White Gold
$3,539Sale Price|20% Off
Cocktail Ring Spinelle Rose White Gold Diamond
Located in Vannes, FR
Cocktail Ring Spinelle Rose White Gold Diamond Discover this stunning pink spinel cocktail ring, adorned with 40 brilliant-cut diamonds and set in an...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,500 / item
Imperial Topaz Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 8.33 carats Imperial Topaz, .67 carats tanzanite and 1.07 carats of glittering diamonds. The rin...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Citrine 14k Gold Ring, Genuine Citrine Ring, Citrine Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Citrine 14k gold ring. Genuine Citrine ring. Citrine gold ring. Oval Citrine ring. Citrine, diamonds, emerald 14k gold ring. Flower design ring. Gemstone engagement ring. Citrine coc...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
The ring is made in 18k white gold and features 24 baguette cut diamonds, channel set weighing 1.15cts with a color grade (H) and clarity grade (SI2).
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Diamond Millenary Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A charming 18k rose gold diamond set ring by Audemars Piguet, from their Millenary collection. The dress ring features 5 large interlocking circles and 2 small ones. One of the circl...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Audemars Piguet Titanium Diamond Royal Oak Offshore Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A statement titanium and diamond ring by Audemars Piguet from the Royal Oak Offshore collection. The ring is of an octagonal design set through the middle with a patterned rubber inl...
Diamond, Titanium
Audemars Piguet Titanium Diamond Royal Oak Offshore Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A titanium diamond set ring from the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore collection. The ring is of an octagonal design set through the middle with a patterned rubber inlay. The outer...
Diamond, Titanium
Audemars Piguet 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
This Audemars Piguet band ring is made of 18K white gold and embellished with diamonds. The ring weighs 12 grams and boasts band thickness of 10 mm. Offered in estate condition, t...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Audemars Piguet 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
This Audemars Piguet band ring is made of 18K white gold and embellished with diamonds. The ring weighs 12 grams and boasts band thickness of 10 mm. Offered in estate condition, t...
Diamond, White Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Diamond Gold Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Feasterville, PA
An opulent ring from Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak collection. Set in 18k yellow gold, this ring features Vvs clarity E-F color round brilliant cut diamonds. With eight diamonds set on...
Diamond, Gold
Audemars Piguet White Gold Diamond Royal Oak Band Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Audemars Piguet diamond set ring from the Royal Oak collection. The ring is of an octagonal design set through the middle with 40 round brilliant cut diamonds, with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Eternity Band Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
This stunning wedding band is presented by Audemars Piguet and features the brand’s iconic design. The band is made of prestigious 18K white gold and it is luxuriously decorated with...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Diamond White Gold Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Feasterville, PA
A classic diamond ring from the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak collection. Set in 18k white gold, this ring features Vvs clarity E-F color round brilliant cut diamonds. With eight diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Audemars Piguet 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Large Diamond Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
main stone: ROUND DIAMONDS 26PCS carat total weight: 0.55 color: G clarity: VS brand: AUDEMARS PIGUET metal: WHITE GOLD type: ring weight: 16.7 gr ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Eternity Band Ring
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Southampton, PA
This stunning wedding band is presented by Audemars Piguet and features the brand’s iconic design. The band is made of prestigious 18K white gold and it is luxuriously decorated with...
Diamond, White Gold
Audemars Piguet Men's Diamond Ring Rose Gold
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Details: Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Diamond Ring. You are Looking on Luxurious Rare AP AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore Ring 18K Rose Gold and Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold