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.
22315 Chaumet Paris 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Bumblebee Pendant Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold necklace weighs 8.1g 35 round diamonds, total weight 0.40ct Diamond G color VS2 clarity Pendant measures 22.8mm x 22.3mm wide The chain is not made by Chaumet, it is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet 18K Yellow Gold L'Arcade Necklace, France c. 1970
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 18-karat yellow gold L’Arcade necklace by Chaumet, France, c. 1970. Designed as a series of bold, openwork geometric links with a partially matte finish, the necklace has a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Chaumet Paris Joséphine Crown of Love Diamond Tiara Headpiece 18K White Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Indulge in imperial elegance with this breathtaking Chaumet Joséphine "Éclat Floral" tiara headband. Inspired by Empress Joséphine and the legendary Regent Diamond, this exquisite he...
Chaumet 18K Yellow Gold 2.20ct Diamond, Pearl & Tourmaline Foliage Bib Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Southampton, PA
This Chaumet necklace is crafted from 18K yellow gold in the house's iconic Foliage design, with textured leaf motifs set with pav diamonds totaling approximately 2.20 carats. Cluste...
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Rose Gold Diamond Jeux De Liens Harmony Small Pendant
By Chaumet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning rose gold and diamond pendant by Chaumet from the Jeux De Liens collection. The pendant is a circle representing eternity, complemented by the iconic Chaumet motif set wit...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Chaumet Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
CHAUMET Necklace in 18K yellow gold with a pattern of articulated geometric plates. Signed Chaumet Paris and numbered Safety clasp Length: 37 cm Diameter: 12 cm Width: 9 mm Gold we...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet “Attrape Moi” Catch Me Spider Web Diamond Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Bethesda, MD
A white gold spider web captures diamonds in Chaumet's Catch Me If You Love Me necklace. With over 1.50 carats of diamonds this necklace is bound to capture your attention. Necklace...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chaumet Insolence Full Diamond Bow Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Chaumet Insolence Full Diamond Bow Necklace Comes with original box and warranty card, purchased in 2018. The wearing effect is elegant and imposing, showing a grand temperament.
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...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHAUMET Liens heart pendant in white gold and diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
CHAUMET Liens heart pendant, large model, in 18k white gold and diamonds. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 2.7 × 2.5 cm. Diamond weight: 0.20 carats Total weight: 11.03 grams. Hallm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Paris 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Dangle Pendant #21964
By Chaumet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Chaumet Paris 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Dangle Pendant- Add refined Parisian elegance to your collection with this exquisite Chaumet Paris pendant, beautifully crafted in luxuriou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHAUMET Liens Cœur Pendant Necklace, 18k White Gold, Diamonds, 2010
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
CHAUMET Liens Cœur pendant, in 18k white gold and diamonds. Condition: excellent condition, has just been lightly polished. Dimensions: 2.8 x 2.5 cm. Diamond weight: 0.20 carats. Tot...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Chaumet Pearl Earrings and Necklace Set
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and cultured pearls. Signed by Chaumet Circa 1980s Necklace 15 inches long Earrings 13/16 inch diameter
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Chaumet Attrape-Moi Gold Diamond Citrine Bee Heart Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
An exquisite and whimsical open heart and bee pendant necklace from Chaumet’s iconic "Attrape-Moi… si tu m'aimes" collection.
Chaumet Jeux de Liens Necklace Diamond 18K White Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301847 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2021 RRP £3,560 Incl. Taxes / € 4210 Incl. Taxes / $4,300 Excl. Taxes Model 82215000 Serial Number 19***** Metal 18k White Gold Sto...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Accroche-Cœurs 18k White Gold Pavé Diamonds Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Chaumet Accroche-Cœurs necklace. The necklace features a circular pendant crafted in 18k white gold and is pavé-set with diamonds . The design is characterized by an openwork circu...
White Gold
Chaumet Class One 18K White Gold 2.0ct Diamond Black and White Enamel Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Southampton, PA
From Chaumet's Class One Collection, this necklace offers distinctiveness of form and elegance. It features an oversized disc pendant suspending from a white gold chain with a lobste...
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Link Necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold classy link necklace is from Damier Collection. This piece of jewellery is made of natural 25 white round diamonds in total of 1.80 Carat that are placed in the middle...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Pavé Diamond Open Circle Love Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold, with Box
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Cartier Love Necklace, a stunning interpretation of the maison’s most iconic design. This elegant piece features an open circle pendant, symbolizing etern...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Paris Grain De Raisin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This luxurious necklace is an authentic Boucheron Paris creation, crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold and weighing approximately 95.6 grams. The design is characteristic of Boucher...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Ram Knotted Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. In the style of Greek designer Zolotas, this necklace features a thick palm-tree chain that closes with a hook that attaches to a ring. The chain is knotted at the front and ends asymmetrically with 2 motifs representing chiseled rams' heads. The eyes are small rubies and the nose and top of the head are adorned with a line of modern brilliant-cut diamonds. Length : 23 cm approximately, height of longest pendant : 7.5 cm approximately, chain width : 4 mm approximately. Height of ram head : 2.3 cm approximately, width : 19.5 mm approximately, thickness : 13 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 74,3 g approximately. Second- hand gold necklace - Very good condition - Very little worn - Fully checked, cleaned and repolished - Sold with certificate. Our opinion : This gold ram necklace...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
26669 Tiffany & Co 18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond Small Smile T Pendant 16"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
18k rose gold Tiffany necklace weighs 2.3g Pave round diamond, total weight 0.10ct Smile measures 37.2mm end to end Pendant is size small 16...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Spray Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling statement of vintage glamour, this 18K yellow gold necklace evokes the elegance of mid-century design with a bold, sculptural silhouette. Known as a “spray” motif for its ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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18K Yellow Gold Pave' Diamond Paper Clip Necklace, 2.56ct.
Located in Houston, TX
This paperclip necklace is made in 18K yellow gold. It features 442 round cut diamonds weighing 2.56 carats combined. Necklace has a color grade (H) and clarity grade (SI2). All ston...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Germany 18K Yellow Gold Graduated Twisted Oval Link Necklace #22315
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier Germany 18K Yellow Gold Graduated Twisted Oval Link Necklace This beautiful graduated link necklace is set in 18K yellow gold and features links of textured and polished gol...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Interlaced Flat Mesh Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This pre-owned gold necklace features flat intertwined links that fall to the front. The clasp is a lobster clasp. Length : 46....
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
25 Carat Natural Oval Colombian Emerald Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Exclusive Colombian Emerald Choker NecklaceCrafted in rich 18-karat yellow gold, this exceptional 18-inch choker necklace features 25.00 carats of fine Colombian emeralds.The piece s...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pearl & 8.1ctw Multicolor Diamond Floral Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This choker necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features four rows of graduated cultured pearls accented by approximately 8.1 carats total weight of multicolor diamonds. The p...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Coin & Diamond Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gold Coin And Diamond Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold. ( Bvlgari style) The necklace features 1907 $5 Liberty Gold Coin bezel set in the center, surrounded by a halo of 25 round brillia...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Joséphine Aigrette Collection Pearl‑Drop Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Chaumet Joséphine Aigrette Collection Necklace. Crafted in 18K white‑gold and set with an Akoya pearl. It features the iconic V‑shaped tiara design. Comes with original box.
Vintage Chaumet Liens Heart X Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in London, England
A stunning vintage Chaumet Liens heart and cross diamond-set pendant necklace set in 18k yellow gold.
The pendant is composed of a polished gold heart and a cross X set with r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Paris 18k Gold Pearl Hematite Beaded Necklace, Circa 1980
By Chaumet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Designed by René Morin circa 1980, this pendant from the "Pierres d'or" collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a strand of 40 round 7-8mm pearl beads accented by 6 rou...
Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, 18k Gold
BVLGARI B.Zero1 necklace in white gold and diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI B.Zero1 necklace in 18k white gold and diamonds. Condition: very good. Chain length: 39 - 41 - 43 - 45 cm. Motif length: 4.5 cm. Motif width: 0.9 cm. Diamond weight: 0.50 car...
Diamond, White Gold
Chaumet Liens White Mother-of-Pearl Cross Single Diamond Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Chaumet Liens White Mother-of-Pearl Cross Single Diamond Necklace With box.
Chaumet Paris Sterling Silver Taurus Zodiac Plaque Pendant Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hit the bull's eye. This Chaumet Paris Taurus the bull vintage zodiac sterling silver pendant necklace is a home run. Signed Arcade Chaumet Paris. Stamped serial number 2050 D. C...
Sterling Silver
Chaumet Joséphine cushion-cut diamond 18K rose gold necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
The pendant features a central cushion-cut diamond (intended to mimic the proportions of the famous "Regent Diamond") surrounded by smaller diamonds. The "V" shaped design at the top...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Chaumet Paris 18k white gold chain necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined expression of Parisian luxury, this vintage Chaumet Paris chain necklace embodies understated elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Crafted in luminous 18k white gold, th...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Liens Heart 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace CH21-122225
By Chaumet
Located in Southampton, PA
Like all pieces from the collection, this Chaumet Liens Heart necklace offers a contemporary take on traditional jewelry. This pieces charming heart-shaped pendant is crafted from 18...
Chaumet Rose Gold Jeux De Liens Harmony Small Pendant
By Chaumet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning rose gold and diamond pendant by Chaumet from the Jeux De Liens collection. The pendant is a circle representing eternity, complemented by the iconic Chaumet motif set wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chaumet Rose Gold Jeux De Liens Harmony Small Pendant
By Chaumet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning rose gold and diamond pedant by Chaumet from the Jeux De Liens collection. The pendant is a circle representing eternity, complemented by the iconic Chaumet motif set with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Chaumet Collar Necklace 18k Gold Link Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Chaumet collar necklace is made in 18k yellow gold and features a repeating pattern of rounded square links. Each link has a slightly domed profile with a geometric groo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold