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.
Chopard Acetate Blue/Purple Transparent Gr. Lenses Sunglasses 95221-0222
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0222, ideal for street fashion. These sunglasses feature a blue/purple acetate frame with transparent Gr. lenses. The arms are a...
Chopard Black Acetate Frame Gradient Smoke Lens Sunglasses 95221-0144
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0144, ideal for street fashion. These sunglasses feature a black acetate frame with gradient smoke lenses. The arms are adorned ...
Chopard Clear Frameless Silver-Tone Metal Eyeglasses With Crystal Accents
By Chopard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chopard Clear Frameless Silver-Tone Metal Eyeglasses with Crystal Accents epitomize understated elegance and sophisticated style. The frameless design offers a lightweight, barel...
Chopard Black Titanium With Gray/Green Polarized Lens Sunglasses 95221-0256
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0256, ideal for street fashion. These sunglasses feature a black color with black temple titanium frame with grey/green polarize...
Chopard Acetate Shiny Black Frame Smoke Polarized Lenses Sunglasses 95221-0521
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0521, perfect for street fashion. These sunglasses showcase a shiny black with wood and carbon fiber metal acetate frame with s...
Chopard Rose Gold Roviex Lenses Metal Frame Polarized Lens Sunglasses 95221-0239
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0239, perfect for street fashion. These sunglasses showcase a rose gold metal frame with black temple with grey/green polarized...
Chopard Titanium Shiny Rose Gold Frame Gradient Blue Lens Sunglasses 95221-0452
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0452, perfect for street fashion. These sunglasses showcase a shiny rose gold titanium/acetate frame with blue gradient mirror ...
Chopard Shiny Rose Gold Metal With Smoke Gradient Lens Sunglasses 95221-0434
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0434, ideal for street fashion. These sunglasses feature a shiny rose gold metal/acetate frame with ceramic color and smoke with...
Chopard Shiny Copper Gold Metal Frame Brown Gradient Lens Sunglasses 95221-0472
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0472, ideal for street fashion. These sunglasses feature a shiny copper gold metal/acetate frame with leather and strass and bro...
Chopard Shiny Light Gold Metal Frame Ivory Mirror Lens Sunglasses 95221-0404
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0404, ideal for street fashion. These sunglasses feature a shiny light gold metal frame with smoke ivory mirrored lenses. The ar...
Chopard Shiny Gunmetal Metal Frame Yellow Polarized Lens Sunglasses 95221-0527
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0527, ideal for street fashion. These sunglasses feature a shiny light gold metal frame with orange with logomania mirrored gold...
Chopard Rose Gold Black Metal With Polarized Smoke Lens Sunglasses 95221-0542
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0542, ideal for street fashion. These sunglasses feature a rose gold with semi black parts metal frame with smoke polarized and ...
Chopard Shiny Copper Gold Brown Gradient Rimless Frame Sunglasses 95221-0419
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0419, perfect for street fashion. These sunglasses showcase a shiny copper gold brown gradient lenses in rimless metal frame. T...
Chopard Shiny Rose Gold Metal With Brown Gradient Lens Sunglasses 95221-0443
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0443, ideal for street fashion. These sunglasses feature a shiny rose gold metal/injected frame with strass and brown gradient l...
Chopard Shiny Rose Gold Metal Frame Smoke Gradient Lens Sunglasses 95221-0446
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0446, ideal for street fashion. These sunglasses feature a shiny rose gold metal/acetate frame with strass and smoke gradient le...
Chopard Metal Shiny Light Gold Frame Orange Mirrored Lens Sunglasses 95221-0406
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0406, perfect for street fashion. These sunglasses showcase a shiny light gold metal frame with orange with logomania mirrored ...
Chopard Acetate Shiny Rose Gold Frame Brown Gradient Lens Sunglasses 95221-0453
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0453, perfect for street fashion. These sunglasses showcase a shiny rose gold titanium/acetate frame with brown gradient mirror...
Chopard Rectangular Shield White & Gold Ladies Sunglasses SCH 029S 9EN CH 294314
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Street fashion and luxury Women's Chopard Sunglasses SCH 029S 9EN CH 294314. It features a rectangular shield style white color plastic frame with gold color arms adorned with the Ch...
Chopard Acetate Claret Brushed Frame Smoke Polarized Lens Sunglasses 95221-0275
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0275, perfect for street fashion. These sunglasses showcase a claret transparent acetate frame with brushed bakelite color temp...
Chopard Acetate Grey Brushed Frame Smoke Polarized Lens Sunglasses 95221-0273
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0273, perfect for street fashion. These sunglasses showcase a grey transparent acetate frame with brushed bakelite color temple...
Chopard Acetate Striped Beige Frame Gradient Camel Lenses Sunglasses 95221-0147
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0147, perfect for street fashion. These sunglasses showcase a striped beige acetate frame with gradient camel lenses. The arms ...
Chopard Shiny Rose Gold Metal Gray/Green Polarized Lens Sunglasses 95221-0544
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0544, ideal for street fashion. These sunglasses feature a shiny rose gold metal frame with gray/green color polarized lenses. T...
Vintage 1980s Patrick Kelly Leo Green Acetate Unisex Sunglasses
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Paris, FR
Crafted from richly textured leo green acetate, this Patrick Kelly frame offers depth, character, and a strong sense of artisanal craftsmanship. The unique patterning of the material...
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Mont Blank Pre Loved 2938 63-13 -130 Black Men's Sunglasses, Made in Italy
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Mont Blank Pre Loved 2938 63-13 -130 Black men's Sunglasses, Made in Italy Pre Loved sunglasses Full money Back Guaranteed. Monalisa Jewelry Inc. We ar...
$395Sale Price|23% Off
New Stunning Emilio Pucci Turquoise 70's Vibe Sunglasses With Case
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Emilio Pucci Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Classic Pucci 70's Style Sunglasses * Multi Pucci Print Frames * Silver Hardware * Pucci Logo * Handmade ZYL in Italy * 100% UV Protect...
CHANEL Ski Sunglasses 2000 Rare
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
CHANEL Ski Sunglasses 2000 Rare A rare Chanel trendy ski sunglasses from the Fall runway 2000 collection and highly collectable. Featuring a large silver-gr...
Vintage sunglasses from the 90's, crazy shape, made in France
Located in Paris, FR
Discover these BOZ sunglasses, a rare statement piece with a bold design, handcrafted in the true spirit of the 1990s. Made entirely by hand in the workshops of the Jura region the h...
Vintage Alexander McQueen Unisex Black Nylon Sunglasses Circa 1990s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Paris, FR
Discover timeless elegance with these Alexander McQueen sunglasses, a refined yet powerful piece that reflects the spirit of the house: precision, character, and sophistication. Desi...
Vintage funky red sunglasses - Made in France - 1990 - BOZ
Located in Paris, FR
Boz Vintage Glasses – 1990s Step into the vibrant and creative spirit of the 1990s with this Boz frame, an iconic French brand celebrated for its boldness and artisanal craftsmanshi...
1990s vintage gucci sunglasses gg2943/s
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
vintage gucci sunglasses gg2943/s. AMAZING GUCCI vintage sunglasses from the 1990s in black with brown lenses. Iconic design with GUCCI horse bit in silver chrome. Excellent l...
Vintage Chanel sunglasses from 2000's
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Step into timeless elegance with these vintage Chanel sunglasses from the 2000s, emblematic pieces from a period when the House reinterpreted its codes with modernity and subtle bold...
Vintage sunglasses from designer Patrick Kelly, Paris, Made in France - 80's
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Paris, FR
The Patrick Kelly "PARIS" glasses, handcrafted in France during the 1980s, perfectly embody the union of artisanal heritage and bold creativity. Each frame reflects exceptional craft...
1970s Vintage Neostyle Oversized Acetate Unisex Sunglasses - Excellent
By Neostyle
Located in Paris, FR
Discover the NEOSTYLE Sunart 755 sunglasses, an iconic oversized vintage model from the 1970s, symbolizing an era where boldness and elegance went hand in hand. Crafted from acetate ...
Barry Kieselstein Cord Vintage Black Moon Charm Sunglasses
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Barry Kieselstein Cord Vintage Black Moon Charm Sunglasses in excellent condition. Black acrylic body with black lenses trimmed with matte silver hardware upon each arm. Unique Moon ...
Chopard Black Acetate Black Color Lens Sunglasses 95221-0230
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0230, ideal for street fashion. These sunglasses feature a black acetate claret frame with Gr. lenses. The arms are adorned with...
Chopard Shiny Rose Gold Metal Frame Smoke Gradient Lens Sunglasses 95221-0442
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0442, ideal for street fashion. These sunglasses feature a shiny rose gold metal/injected frame with strass and orange with smok...
Chopard Shiny Light Gold Metal Frame Ocher Polarized Lens Sunglasses 95221-0417
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the luxury unisex Chopard Sunglasses 95221-0417, ideal for street fashion. These sunglasses feature a shiny light gold/ebony metal frame with wood-carbon fiber color, oche...
Chopard Deep Purple Sunglasses
By Chopard
Located in Amman, JO
Chopard Deep Purple Cat Eye Sunglasses Additional information: Hardware: Acetate Lens: Brown Size: 58/17/140 Condition: Excellent Extras: Includes origina...
Chopard SCH 029S 9EN CH 294314 Gold Women Sunglasses, Oversized, Made in Italy
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard SCH 029S 9EN CH 294314 Gold Women Sunglasses, Oversized, Made in Italy Chopard CH 294314 Gold Women Sunglasses, Oversized Brand New Makes a grea...
Chopard SCH 638S 0530 Black Women Sunglasses, Oversized, Made in Italy
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard SCH 638S 0530 Black Women Sunglasses, Oversized, Made in Italy The familiar Happy Diamonds motif adorns the temple of these exquisite sunglasses. S...
Chopard SCH 751S 0300 115 Rose Gold Women Sunglasses, Oversized
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard SCH 751S 0300 115 Rose Gold Women Sunglasses, Oversized The familiar Happy Diamonds motif adorns the temple of these exquisite sunglasses. Studded ...
Chopard Navy Sunglasses w/ Rhinestone - SHW
By Chopard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chopard Navy Sunglasses w/ Rhinestone - SHW. These sunglasses are in excellent condition. It has rhinestones along outside of the lens and faux croc on the legs. Lenses are gradua...
Chopard"s Swirls of Rhinestones Sunglasses
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard's highly polished gold hardware sunglasses has swirls of micro rhinestones set within the swirls-accents sides. Sunglasses comes with its original case. Height of sunglas...