Chaumet
From delicate tiaras to expressive, nature-inspired jewellery, Chaumet has been a leading light of the fine jewellery world since its beginnings more than 200 years ago. Founded in 1780 by Marie-Étienne Nitot (the house went on to take the name Chaumet a century later), Nitot cemented his reputation by crafting Emperor Napoleon’s coronation sword, after which he became the jeweller to the Emperor’s first wife, Empress Joséphine. Joséphine commissioned tiaras and jewellery that drew on natural elements, such as laurels and oak leaves – symbols that Napoleon employed, too. The refined, elemental motifs that Joséphine favoured continue to be an inspiration for the house today
Background story
About the Vintage House
Joseph Chaumet became part of the business in the 1870s, and bought the company in 1889, changing its name to Chaumet. Chaumet embraced the Belle Époque period, with ornate wing, floral, and elaborate bow motifs all part of the house’s repertoire
How we curate
Vintage houses
While creating sustainable jewellery for a greener future is vital to our vision, we’re also passionate about repurposing the exquisite pieces already available to us. That’s where The Vintage Collection comes in, combining a contemporary desire for rarity with the classic luxury of an age gone by
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STORY
- Every piece of jewellery in the vintage collection has a story to tell, passed down through generations before arriving on your doorstep – ready for a brand new chapter
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AUTHENTICITY
- Through a rigorous process of authentication carried out by our knowledgeable team and advisors, each piece is fully certified and approved by Auverture’s Stamp of Truth
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EXCLUSIVITY
- Our in-house experts are dedicated to sourcing only the most exclusive vintage fine jewellery from across the globe, working with specialist partners to discover only the best
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SUSTAINABILITY
- By repurposing pieces from the past and curating them for the contemporary world, we can minimise production and honour the power of vintage versatility
The story behind the brand
What also characterises Chaumet are the renowned designers with whom the maison has collaborated. From the 50’s through to the 70’s, Pierre Sterlé and René Morin “perpetuated the Chaumet style, while bringing a new modernity,” Chaumet says. Sterlé’s designs for Chaumet convey all the fluidity and lightness of touch for which his jewellery is known. Morin joined the house as artistic director in 1962, and went on to design the Lien ring, a motif that is still part of the house’s collections, with its twisting look described by Chaumet as symbolic of “the indestructible ties that bind". Today, Chaumet is part of the LVMH group, with creative director Ehssan Moazen the latest designer to interpret this storied house’s designs for a new generation.