What is Chopard famous for?

The 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.

Is Chopard a good watch?

Chopard 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.

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Chopard Happy Hearts Mini Chain Green Quilted Leather Bag 95000-1100

$769Sale Price|30% Off

Chopard Happy Hearts Mini Chain Green Quilted Leather Bag 95000-1100

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

The zip closure, beautifully adorned with the Chopard heart-talisman in rose gold-toned steel, adds a touch of romance to this delightful clutch that can be worn on the shoulder than...

Chopard Happy Hearts Purple Grained Leather Mini Chain Handbag 95000-1180

$637Sale Price|25% Off

Chopard Happy Hearts Purple Grained Leather Mini Chain Handbag 95000-1180

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

The Chopard Happy Hearts Purple Grained Leather Camera Bag is a compact and stylish accessory featuring a top heart shape zipper closure for secure storage.

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Chopard Heart Clip Earrings with Dancing Diamonds

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L 18 in

Chopard Happy Heart Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold with Lapis Lazuli

By Chopard

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Elevate your elegance with the Chopard Happy Heart Lapis Pendant Necklace, a cherished emblem of love and luxury.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chopard 18k Rose Gold Happy Diamond Heart Ring

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Chopard 18k Rose Gold Happy Diamond Heart Ring

By Chopard

Located in Lisbon, PT

Chopard Happy Diamonds Jewelry is as Unique as it is Playful.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chopard Happy Heart Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace

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Chopard Happy Diamonds Heart Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold and Diamonds

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Circumference: 7.00 ", Width: 3.45 mm Designer: Chopard Model: Happy Diamonds Heart Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold and Diamonds Exterior Col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Chopard Happy Diamonds Heart Earrings 18K Yellow Gold with Pave Diamonds

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H 0.52 in W 0.57 in

Chopard Happy Diamonds Heart Earrings 18K Yellow Gold with Pave Diamonds

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height/Length: 13.10 mm, Width: 14.25 mm Designer: Chopard Model: Happy Diamonds Heart Earrings 18K Yellow Gold with Pave Diamonds and 1 Flo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds Rose Gold Large Heart Pendant / Necklace with "Love"

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Chopard Happy Diamonds Rose Gold Large Heart Pendant / Necklace with "Love"

By Chopard

Located in New York, NY

Chopard Happy Diamonds Large Heart Pendant / Necklace with "Love" Model Number: 79/7595-5001 100% Authentic Brand New Comes with original Chopard box, certificate of authenticity...

Category

2010s Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Chopard 18 Karat Rose Gold Guli Heart Pendant with Chain Necklace

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$89,100

W 1.03 in

Chopard 18k White Gold Happy Sport 26mm Ladies Diamond Quartz Bracelet Watch

By Chopard

Located in Miami, FL

Chopard 18k white gold Happy Sport ladies fully diamond set calendar bracelet watch, quartz movement, white dial with 7 floating diamonds in the dial, diamond set bezel and sides. Br...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Brown Quilted 19 Wallet On Chain WOC Crossbody Bag

$3,895Sale Price|29% Off

H 5 in D 1.5 in L 7.5 in

Chanel Brown Quilted 19 Wallet On Chain WOC Crossbody Bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Brown Quilted 19 Wallet On Chain WOC Crossbody Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2022 Color: Caramel brown Hardware: Goldtone, darkened silver, ruthenium Materials: Lamb...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Ladies Chopard 18k White Gold Diamond Watch Rare JLC Deployment Clasp ref 8/6495

$3,900

H 0.87 in W 0.79 in

Ladies Chopard 18k White Gold Diamond Watch Rare JLC Deployment Clasp ref 8/6495

By Chopard

Located in Richmond, CA

A beautiful vintage Chopard 18K solid white gold wristwatch (reference 8/6495), with a full factory diamond bezel on a blue croco leather band, and factory paired with a Jaeger LeCou...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Chopard Joaillerie Pushkin 'Large One' in 18kt White Gold, Full Paved Diamonds

$41,141

H 1.89 in W 1.58 in

Chopard Joaillerie Pushkin 'Large One' in 18kt White Gold, Full Paved Diamonds

By Chopard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Chopard Haute Joaillerie Pushkin (Large one) in 18kt White Gold, Full Paved Diamonds. Model: Pushkin Movement: Quartz Functions: Hours, minutes Case: 18kt White gold case, Measu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

$3,500

H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in

Chanel Dark Brown Quilted Leather Mini Flap Crossbody Bag

By Chanel

Located in Amman, JO

Chanel Dark Brown Quilted Leather Mini Flap Crossbody Bag Timeless sophistication meets vintage-inspired charm with this Chanel Dark Brown Quilted Leather Mini Flap Bag, a beautiful...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Chanel Gabrielle Hobo Small Bag Green Aged Calfskin Gold Silver Chain

$1,799

H 5.91 in W 7.88 in

$950

H 5.75 in W 10 in D 2 in

Valentino Garavani Green Leather Rockstud Shoulder Handbag

By Valentino Garavani

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Valentino Measurements (W x H x D): 10"x 5.75" x 2" Weight: 669.00 grams Valentino Garavani green leather rockstud shoulder handbag. The "Valentino" trademark (or hallmark)...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Mid-20th Century Longines Driving Watch in 14K Gold and Platinum with Gemstones

$7,200Sale Price|20% Off

W 1 in

Mid-20th Century Longines Driving Watch in 14K Gold and Platinum with Gemstones

By Longines

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This very rare Retro Period Longines ladies driving watch, created during the 1940's, incorporates elements of Art-Deco with a wonderful platinum flower vase set with natural Rubies,...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Tom Ford for Gucci Black Python Skin Jeweled Dragon Bamboo Chain Shoulder Bag

$5,995

Tom Ford for Gucci Black Python Skin Jeweled Dragon Bamboo Chain Shoulder Bag

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Runway Python Dragon Brooch Shoulder Bag F/W 2004 Runway Collection Elegant black python skin shoulder bag with gold-tone bamboo double chain shoul...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL

$6,582

H 4.73 in D 2.37 in L 7.88 in

Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Kaki leather mini Timeless bag . SIZE 20cm X 12cm X 6cm Chain lenght = 125cm One flat pocket on the back of the bag. 2 inside pocket ( one with zip closure) Kaki leather lining. Aut...

Category

2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières

F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Snakeskin Rhinestone Dragon Black Flap Bag

$8,995

F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Snakeskin Rhinestone Dragon Black Flap Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this black snakeskin flap bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is an ultra-luxurious must-have. A vers...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags

UNWORN VALENTINO Rare Exotic Lizard Skin Evening Crystal Clutch Bag - Full Set

$6,999

Size: 31Lx3Wx13H CM Handledrop 22 CM

UNWORN VALENTINO Rare Exotic Lizard Skin Evening Crystal Clutch Bag - Full Set

By Valentino Garavani

Located in Switzerland, CH

Extremely rare and special VALENTINO evening bag Made of finest exotic lizard skin Wonderful green colors Bejeweled with Swarovski crystals, intact "Snake" opening the bag So versati...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chaumet Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Necklace

$21,941

W 0.56 in L 15.36 in

Chaumet Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Necklace

By Chaumet

Located in Paris, FR

CHAUMET 18K yellow Gold Necklace representing intertwined Hearts all the long of the necklace. Eagle head hallmark for 18kt gold Signed : Chaumet and numbered on the Back of the He...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Limited Edition Black Crocodile Enamel Snake Bag

$9,995

New Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Limited Edition Black Crocodile Enamel Snake Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

New Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Black Crocodile Bag S/S 2004 Collection Crafted from crocodile skin, Bronze tone metal frame, Enamel clam closure finished with a large bronze ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Chanel Green Alligator Rare Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag

$220,900

$1,595

F/W 2004 Dolce & Gabbana Rhinestone Taurus Horoscope Snakeskin Shoulder Bag

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a black snakeskin Dolce & Gabbana horoscope shoulder bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection. This astrology-inspired flap bag is crafted from black leather and features ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

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Chopard Heart For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of chopard heart you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. You can easily find a 134 antique edition and 515 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of chopard heart from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any choice in our collection of chopard heart from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 488 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and heart cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an object in our assortment of chopard heart for sale for women should be easy, but there are 155 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Chopard Heart?

Prices for a piece of chopard heart can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $425 and can go as high as $208,993, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,056.

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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.

Find a wide range of vintage Chopard wristwatches, necklaces, rings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chopard

What is Chopard famous for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The 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.
Is Chopard a good watch?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Chopard 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.

Created by a Woman in the 1990s, the Chopard Happy Sport Watch Was a Trailblazer

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