Never before has time been measured in such a befitting manner. A moment wasted, is time lost for all eternity. That moment will never return.
As a suitable tribute for our precious minutes lets take a look at Chiristie's latest piece of art on auction.
An exquisite hourglass that allows the passing of time to be measured in a cascade of 2000 natural rough diamonds — weighing a total of 36-carat, encased in a gold plated acrylic reversible classic hour glass.
The hourglass originates from the Ancient Egypt or Rome, it remained a much used timekeeping device until the 1500s.
Henry VIII and Charlemagne of France, where known to own an exceptionally large 12-hour hourglass.
Set with a illuminated stand (battery operated) this hourglass is a limited edition manufactured by the famous diamond jeweller, De Beers, in honor of the millennium.
The duration of a single cascade is approximately ten minutes.
Give up your unexciting watch and opt to see your seconds ticking with a stunning diamond spectacle.
With this precious ‘diamond time’ artifact, measure your special and unique moments with a continuous flow of dripping diamonds.
For the true diamonds lovers!
