Parisian jewelry house Chaumet
One of the oldest jewelry brands, Chaumet celebrates 240th anniversary in 2020. Having begun its history in 1780, Chaumet became famous for its unique works for the court of Napoleon. Oriental-style products were made there using carved precious and semiprecious stones. In particular, jardiniere brooches with carved rubies, emeralds and sapphires, cosmetic cases with floral patterns in lapis lazuli and coral, etc. Discreet, strictly geometric jewelry, studded with diamonds and decorated with colored stones, were also present in their collections.
The founder of Chaumet House, Marie-Étienne Nitot, studied with the then-famous Aubert, jeweler of Marie Antoinette. In 1789, he opened his own store and attracted the attention of the French aristocracy. Soon, Nito becomes Napoleon’s personal jeweler and, by order of the emperor, creates a consular sword adorned with the famous Regent diamond.
Nito works with his son. The jewelry created by them – imbued with the spirit of magnificent luxury and symbolism of power. For the coronation of the emperor Napoleon, the jeweler made imperial regalia, an imperial sword, an imperial crown and a diadem.
Brooch-pendant with motif of two leaves in malachite and engraved mother-of-pearl set in gold. 5.5 cm. Circa 19752017 high-jewelry collection earringsAquamarine and diamond brooch 1970Bagpipes brooch. Cultured pearl, turquoise and diamond, 1960sBelle Epoque Jewelry. Ruby, diamond, platinumBird brooch. Emerald, sapphire, diamond. 1940Bracelet with rubies and diamonds. 1930-1935. ParisBrooch with opals, citrine, pearls and diamonds. 1960’sDiamond demi-parureDouble-clip brooch of diamondsEarrings of diamondsDragonfly brooch from 2017 high jewellery collectionEmerald and gold brooch. 1960sFirework brooch. 14k rose gold, 15ct diamondFlower brooch. 18k yellow gold, chrysoprase, 1980sFly brooch. 18k gold, diamond, turquoise, lapisFrom 2017 high-jewelry collection, earrings. Emerald, sapphires and diamondsGold fish brooch. Marquise-shaped cabochon turquoisesHolly branch brooch. Natural pearl and diamonds, late 19th centuryInsect brooch. Malachite, sapphires and diamonds. 1973Joséphine – Chaumet Royal Jewellery CollectionMassive decoration for the corsage with sapphires and diamonds. 1910Natural pearl and diamond tiara, 1920Pair of 18 Karat Gold, Platinum and Diamond EarclipsPink gold earringsRings from 2017 high-jewelry collectionMaker’s markSpider brooch, purple and violet spinel, blue sapphires, brilliant-cut diamondsThree leaf brooch. 1.7 carat diamond, 18K goldThree sotuars of gold with ornamental stones. 1970sTiara. Pear-shaped diamonds in foliate motifs nestle among the scrolls
