# Diamond-Wrapped Watches The Piaget Limelight 2009 Collection Timepieces are Sparkly By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-04 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-limelight-2009-collection References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2009/11/04/piaget-limelight-exceptional-watch-pieces-for-2009/) & [piaget](http://www.piaget.com) With the holidays right around the corner, it is time you got thinking about what to buy me. How about one of the [Piaget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turquoise-timepiece) Limelight 2009 Collection watches, it will only cost you as much as your house. Seriously, these brilliant time pieces are blinged-out beyond comprehension with [diamond encrusted diamonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co-1). Each member of the Piaget Limelight 2009 Collection is impeccably designed. **Implications** - This trend reflects the importance that society places on opulence and showing off riches. This is a reaction against the economic recession and exercises in austerity. Those with the money have a desire to make it clear that they have not suffered from the economic downturn. In this case, all that glitters is, in fact, gold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Opulence Showcasing:** The trend reflects society's desire to showcase wealth and opulence as a reaction against economic recession, presenting an opportunity for luxurious and extravagant products. - **Diamond-encrusted Accessories:** The trend of adorning accessories with diamond-encrusted designs creates an opportunity for the jewelry industry to cater to consumers seeking prestige and luxury. - **Recession-proof Luxury:** The trend of extravagant timepieces demonstrates the demand for recession-proof luxury goods, presenting an opportunity for high-end watch brands to target affluent consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can capitalize on the trend of diamond-encrusted accessories by creating high-end and exclusive designs that cater to consumers seeking indulgence and prestige. - **Luxury Watches:** The luxury watch industry can leverage the trend of recession-proof luxury by designing and marketing opulent timepieces that appeal to affluent individuals wanting to showcase their success. - **High-end Fashion:** The high-end fashion industry has an opportunity to collaborate with jewelry and watch brands to create exquisite, diamond-adorned accessories that embody opulence and decadence. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turquoise Timepiece Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turquoise-timepiece.md) - [Extravagant Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-extraleganza.md) - [Three-Dimensional High-End Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunlight-panorama.md) - [Opulent Artist-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-x-andy-warhol-collage.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating High Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-jewelry-collections.md) - [Dazzling Jeweler Timepiece Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co-watch-range.md) - [Ultra-Lavish Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reine-de-naples.md) - [Pop Art Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-andy-warhol.md) - [Haute Jewelry-Like Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-altiplano-skeleton-mtiers-dart.md)