Decades before luxury French jewelry maisons such as Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier were born, Marie-Étienne Nitot (1750–1809) founded the house that became the internationally esteemed Chaumet, which, for centuries, has created timeless necklaces, watches, rings, tiaras and other jewelry and accessories for royalty as well as Hollywood luminaries.
Before opening his own jewelry house, Nitot worked as an apprentice to Ange-Joseph Aubert, court jeweler to Marie Antoinette, and collaborated on pieces for the Queen. In 1780, he left Aubert’s side to open his own maison.
Surviving the upheaval of the French Revolution, Nitot soon found lavish commissions with the new people in power. The Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte longed for France to once again be the epicenter of luxury, making himself the fashionable face of the prospering country. Nitot’s commissions for Napoléon began with the papal tiara for Pope Pius VII that included a 414-carat emerald among its thousands of precious stones and the 1804 coronation sword, a decadent piece that featured the 140-carat Regent diamond.
The young jewelry house soon became the official jeweler of the Imperial Court, the personal jeweler of Empress Joséphine and one of the most sought-after jewelers in Europe. Chaumet’s work in this era helped popularize the tiara as a status symbol, with ornate pieces designed for Joséphine and Empress Marie-Louise, Napoléon’s second wife.
After Nitot died in 1809, his son, François-Regnault, took over in 1812 and moved the maison into the Place Vendôme, making it the first business to occupy the Parisian center of luxury. By then, Chaumet had included timepieces in its offerings, such as bracelet watches adorned with precious gemstones and equipped with movements made by Breguet (which opened a shop on Place Vendôme in 1933).
After the fall of the Napoléon Empire, successors Jean-Baptiste and Jules Fossin focused more on romantic styles of jewelry that referenced the past and nature, an approach carried on by Valentin and Prosper Morel. It was Joseph Chaumet, director from 1885 to 1928, who gave the maison its illustrious name and brought it into the 20th century with jewelry, accessories and tiaras inspired by the extravagant decor of the Belle Époque.
Later, with Joseph’s son, Marcel Chaumet, succeeding him, the house would be featured at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris — from which the term Art Deco derives — and, alongside the likes of Cartier, would be seen as a leader in introducing the flamboyantly geometric designs and high-contrast color pairings of Art Deco jewelry to the global stage.
Chaumet has adapted over the years to meet changing tastes and trends. The house still reigns in the world of luxury jewelry, celebrating its 240th anniversary in 2020. Since 1999, it has been part of the LVMH Group. Its salons and high jewelry workshop continue to operate in the Place Vendôme where gem-setters, polishers and jewelers craft rings, earrings, watches and enduringly popular tiaras.
Find an exquisite range of authentic vintage Chaumet jewelry on 1stDibs.
$7,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
Chaumet Blue Spinel and Diamond Flower Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in Chicago, IL
These elegant earrings by Chaumet are crafted in 14 karat gold and feature a refined flower and heart motif, set with natural blue spinels accented by ten natural diamonds. The comp...
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,500 / set
Chaumet 1970s 18k Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
By Chaumet
Located in Weston, MA
In the 1970s, Chaumet, hired jewelers Pierre Sterle and Rene Morin to design pieces that were modern and completely groundbreaking. This “new look” involved beautiful goldsmithing an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Paris French Art Deco Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
The large, carved emeralds, fluted and domed, app. 14.0 mm, centering single collet-set diamonds within clusters of circular-cut and marquise diamonds (app. 1.70 carats), signed Chau...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$64,000Sale Price|20% Off
Chaumet Diamond Vintage Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite vintage earrings by Chaumet designed as elegant floral motifs and beautifully encrusted with brilliant round-cut diamonds, accented by two emerald-cut diamonds. The diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$17,175Sale Price / set|25% Off
CHAUMET 1970 Paris Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt With 24.96 Cts Diamonds & Malachite
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-On Earrings designed by Chaumet. This is a fabulous and sophisticate pair of clips-on earrings, created in Paris France back in the 1970 by the jewelry house of Chaumet. These...
Diamond, Malachite, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Chaumet 18K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond Earrings CH13-070925
By Chaumet
Located in Southampton, PA
A classic sense of style makes these Chaumet earrings truly timeless. Ideal for both special occasions and everyday wear, the 18K Yellow Gold door knocker design is elevated by inset...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Pavé Diamond Open Spiderweb Disc Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These captivating and unique Chaumet diamond spiderweb earrings are a truly dazzling pair that embody sophistication and artistry. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Joséphine Aigrette de Pearls Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301828 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2023 RRP £3,500 Incl. Taxes / €4,150 Incl. Taxes / $4,250 Excl. Taxes Model Joséphine Aigrette Serial Number 25***** Metal 18k Whit...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Paris 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Dangle Clip On Earrings #21965
By Chaumet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Chaumet Paris 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Dangle Earrings- These exquisite dangle earrings by Chaumet Paris embody timeless elegance and refined French design. Crafted in 18K yellow...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Class One Diamond 18K White Gold Rubber Hoop Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the contemporary allure of these Chaumet Class One Diamond 18K White Gold Rubber Hoop Earrings. Meticulously crafted, these earrings are a testament to Chaume...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Hoop Style Earrings with Iolite Signed Chaumet
By Chaumet
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Hoop style earrings, each centering an oval cut Iolite, total weight approximately 2.00 carat, bright deep blue and very well matched Iolites are bezel set at the top and b...
Iolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Nugget Style Clip-On Stud Earrings with Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elegant designer earrings by French luxury designer, Chaumet. The luxurious 18 karat yellow gold pair feature a unique design and exquisite craftsmanship, making a sophisticated statement on the ear. These gorgeous earrings feature an 18 karat yellow gold nugget style center surrounded by a polished white gold border. Additional yellow gold surrounds that, as well as the scroll motif that is above and below the nugget...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,987Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Chaumet Diamond Flower Earrings 18 Karat Yellow White Gold
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Chaumet diamond flower earrings in 18 karat yellow and white gold, circa 1960. Each clip of stylised floral design is set with grain and claw set round brilliant c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$1,772 / set
Chaumet 18ct White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
Exquisite Chaumet diamond stud earrings, beautifully crafted in 18ct white gold and set with brilliant-cut natural diamonds. These timeless studs embody elegance and sophistication, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,768Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Chaumet Diamond Liens Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Chaumet diamond Liens earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. This elegant and bold pair of earrings is each designed as a pleasing tapere...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chaumet Earrings 18k Gold Clip-on French Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of vintage Chaumet earrings made of 18 karat hammered gold. The vintage earrings are designed as flat open-work concentric circles. There are a few abstract 3D elements rise above the surface of the circles. These Chaumet earrings look unfinished and reminiscent of Brutalism design. The 3D elements look randomly thrown on top of the earrings. But if you look closely, you’ll see a meticulously crafted, unique jewelry piece. These Chaumet vintage earrings are certainly one-of-a-kind yet wearable jewels. Put them on to spice up your daily look. These vintage earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold. The earrings measure 1 ¼” (3 cm) in diameter and weight 34.9 grams. The vintage earrings are stamped with Chaumet maker's mark and workshop mark, French hallmark for 18k gold. About Chaumet brand: Being the first jeweler to arrive on now famous Place Vendôme in 1812, Chaumet jewelry...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHAUMET PARIS 18k Yellow Gold, Coral & Mother of Pearl Earrings Vintage
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chaumet Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl & Coral Earrings Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ...
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold
$35,500
Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of diamond chandelier earrings. 12.36 carats of high quality F/G color VS clarity diamonds s...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
5.31 Ct Citrine Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Earrings create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones and illuminating diamonds making a statement. Square cut Citrine Stud earrings in 18K g...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Hammered Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
Located in Darnestown, MD
Finely made, hammered gold oval shape earrings surrounded by fine diamonds. The stones are VS-1 quality. The gold dome has a hammered texture; it measures half an inch deep. The earr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$14,700
Diamond Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A GORGEOUS earring with beautiful movement. 8.76 carats of white pear shape and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. 2.35 inch length, approximately. Just over ha...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Clip-On Ear Clips, Italy, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful ear clips made by Cartier in 1980s. Designed as clusters of balls set with diamonds and rubies arranged in multi layers. Metal is 18k white & yellow gold, 26.78 grams. Si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$7,125 / set
W 0.63 in L 0.99 in
Chaumet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Nugget Style Clip-On Stud Earrings with Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elegant designer earrings by French luxury designer, Chaumet. The luxurious 18 karat yellow gold pair feature a unique design and exquisite craftsmanship, making a sophisticated statement on the ear. These gorgeous earrings feature an 18 karat yellow gold nugget style center surrounded by a polished white gold border. Additional yellow gold surrounds that, as well as the scroll motif that is above and below the nugget...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Chandelier Dangle Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful earring with tons of sparkle and movement. 25.42 carats of white round, pear and marquise shaped diamonds set in platinum. 2.85 inches long
Diamond, Platinum
$528Sale Price / item|22% Off
W 1.23 in L 2.33 in
13.96 Ct Multi Sapphire Bead Dangle Earring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire Dangle earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring drop cut gemstone. Lightweight and gorgeous, these are ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Gold and Diamond Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18 carat gold and platinum earrings; with at the top a marquise shaped element of gold wire set with brilliant-cut diamonds, from which hangs – connected by a baguette-cut ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
CARTIER PARIS 1960s Knot Clip Earrings in 18kt yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
This elegant pair of knot earrings by Cartier Paris, dating to the 1960s, is expertly crafted in a striking combination of 18kt yellow and white gold. The timeless knot motif exemplifies Cartier’s signature blend of Parisian sophistication and enduring luxury. These vintage earrings make a refined statement, perfectly suited for collectors and connoisseurs of iconic jewelry design. Brand: Cartier Paris Period: Circa 1960s Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & 18K White Gold Design: Knot motif Measurements: 1.00 x 0.55 inches (25.4 x 14.0 mm) Total weight: 18.2 grams / 11.7 dwt (pair) Stamped: CARTIER PARIS OR 40549 Collateral: Comes with Cartier Vintage Box...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Ruby Diamond Flower Ear Clips
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ear clips made in France set with old mine and Old European Cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.90 carats, and 42 rubies weighing approximately 2.25 carats. The diamonds are set in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Large 1970s Mapamenos Classic Grecian Gold Ear Clips
By Mapamenos Natepas
Located in New York, NY
Distinctive 1970s Mapamenos-Natepas 18K gold ear clips worked in an abstraction of a classic Grecian motif with their form and highly unusual texture creating a subtle play of light ...
18k Gold
18K Chaumet Textured Gold Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
Modernist 3 circles clip earrings by Chaumet 18K yellow textured gold France, circa 1970 17.6 gr
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Chaumet Leaft Textured Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
Gold earclips by Chaumet 18k gold, signed Chaumet Paris. makers mark, marked 750, French hallmarks France, circa 1970 26 gr.
Gold, 18k Gold
Chaumet Signed Yellow Gold Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this pair of yellow gold earrings by Chaumet, crafted in 18K gold (750/1000). These exquisite earrings are signed, numbered, and hallmarked by the r...
18k Gold
CHAUMET Joséphine Imperiale Earrings In 18Kt With 9.59 Ctw In Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Joséphine Aigrette Imperiale earrings designed by Chaumet. This is a fabulous and sophisticated pair of dangle earrings, created in Paris France back by the jewelry house of Chaumet...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Chaumet 18k Gold Diamond Malachite Clip Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage Chaumet earrings from the 1980s showcase the brand’s signature sculptural design. Crafted in 18k gold, they feature an organic, freeform shape that resembles stylized l...
Malachite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
CHAUMET - vintage earrings in yellow gold tourmaline, ruby and diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
CHAUMET earrings, vintage model in 18k yellow gold, diamonds, rubies and pink tourmalines. Condition: very good. Dimensions : 2.2 x 1.5 cm. Weight : 17.90 gr. Signed Chaumet, maker's...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Gold Diamond Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Chaumet Materials: 18 karat Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond Weight: 17.5 grams Measurement: 1 1/8" x 3/4" Hallmarks: Chaumet, 750 A beautiful pair of 18k gold earrings with dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 1.3 in L 1.18 in
CHAUMET Paris 1970 Geometric Clips-on Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold & Carved Lapis
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric earrings designed by Chaumet. This is an exceptional pair of three-dimensional geometric earrings, created in Paris France by the house of Chaumet, back in the 1970. These...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Chaumet Seventies Gold Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Chaumet, France. These everyday earrings by Chaumet of Paris are elegantly understated. The look is all-gold chic. Beautifully designed, they effortlessly pair w...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Modernist 18K Gold Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural 18K Gold Earrings - Signed Chaumet - Circa 1970
18k Gold
Vintage Chaumet Gold Earrings Emerald Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of rare vintage Chaumet earrings made of 18k gold, featuring emerald and diamond. The earrings have an abstract round shape with torn edges that resemble fire flames or leave...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chaumet Diamond Day to Night Earrings 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular pair of vintage day to night earrings by Chaumet, made of 18k gold and featuring 8.69 carats of diamonds. Designed in abstract shape, these dangling earrings look like...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold