Chopard Black
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Artist Wrist Watches
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sunglasses
21st Century and Contemporary European Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
2010s Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
2010s Bangles
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Wrist Watches
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Diamond, Quartz
Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1990s Retro Cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Wrist Watches
2010s Wrist Watches
Steel, PVD-Coated
1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Side Tables
Plastic
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digital P...
2010s Other Art Style Color Photography
Digital, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment, Archival Paper, Photographic...
2010s Other Art Style Color Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digital P...
2010s Other Art Style Color Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digital P...
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digital P...
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In 1860, a 24-year-old son of a farmer, Louis-Ulysse Chopard (1836–1915), established the L.U.C. company — now known simply as Chopard, rather than by the founder’s initials — in Sonvilier, Switzerland. His initial work evolved from making mechanical movements to building the watches themselves, concentrating on making the pocket watch slimmer to carry for everyday use while also ensuring it was precise and reliable.
Early successes for Chopard included providing watches for the punctuality needs of the Swiss Railway Company. Recognizing the international market for Swiss watchmaking, Chopard traveled across Europe and Russia, with Czar Nicholas II becoming a client in 1912.
Chopard’s son, Paul-Louis, took over after Louis-Ulysse’s death in 1915 and expanded the business to La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 1937, the company relocated to the watchmaking center of Geneva, where they could mark their work with the prestigious Geneva Seal. (Paul-Louis’s son, Paul-André, took the reins in 1943.) Business thinned in the postwar years, and Paul-André’s sons declined the opportunity to take over for their father.
In 1963, Chopard was acquired by German goldsmith and watchmaker Karl Scheufele III and his wife, Karin. Under their ownership, Chopard added jewelry to its offerings. The popular Happy Diamonds wristwatch debuted in 1976 — it launched a collection, which now features bracelets, rings and other items. The distinctive watch sees dozens of glittering diamonds, loosed from their settings, moving freely around the dial.
The story goes that the in-house designer Ronald Kurowski was inspired by the kinetic glimmers of sunlight on a waterfall in the Black Forest. He would then develop the innovative system for the Happy Diamonds timepiece that he hoped would essentially mimic his experience in the woods.
A young Caroline Scheufele — Karl and Karin’s daughter, who would later become copresident and artistic director — led the introduction of a Happy Diamonds jewelry line in 1985, with her design for a playful clown pendant with a belly full of jittering precious stones. Subsequent lines and accessories such as the Happy Dreams bracelet, Happy Hearts collection and the Happy Sport watches further enhanced Chopard’s range of dynamic adornment.
The Scheufele family-run company continues to be synonymous with excellence in timepieces, such as its role as the official timekeeper for the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, creating all of its movements in-house. And Chopard is constantly developing its wares, from sunglasses and fragrances to recent introductions of high-end handbags.
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- Is Chopard a good watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chopard has been manufacturing luxury watches since 1860. The watches are more fashionable than functional, but they're extremely high quality and on the same par as Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe.
- What is Chopard famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Chopard name is most famous for its luxury watches, jewelry and accessories. The company started in 1860 as watchmaker Louis-Ulysse Chopard gained fame for his exquisite skills. Its reputation is built upon the dedication to excellence and fine quality materials that are used in the production of its watches and other items. Shop a collection of Chopard watches, jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.