STYLE Edit: What is snow-setting, and how is Richard Mille glamming up? The luxury watchmaker introduces the intricate technique to its RM 07-01 ladies’ timepiece
- While traditional diamond setting features uniform sizes and regular patterns, snow setting is irregular – just like a dusting of snowflakes
- Richard Mille created new versions of the RM 07-01 and RM 037 in white gold completely covered in snow-set round diamonds, from the dial to the bezel
Snow-setting is an elaborate process of arranging different-sized, contrasting stones ornately together – the effect it creates is a glimmering winter wonderland that justifies the name, and no two arrangements can ever be the same.
Unlike traditional diamond settings, which have uniformly sized diamonds set in a regular pattern, the snow setting is distinguished by the irregularity of the sizes and arrangements of the diamonds – much like a dusting of snowflakes. Diamonds, rubies, emeralds, tsavorites, sapphires, opals, hematite and more – whatever the stone, the right setting technique will reveal fresh beauty and perspective.
This seemingly haphazard, but more dynamic, setting can be used to emphasise the contours of each watch, with the light dancing over each gem in a unique way. Plus, every single snow-set watch will be completely one of a kind.
To highlight the majesty of this technique, Richard Mille has created new versions of the RM 07-01 and RM 037 in white gold that is completely covered in snow-set diamonds, from the dial to the bezel and the open-link bracelet. The glittering round diamonds are breathtaking, and make for a dazzling display for special occasions.