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.
Pale pink top-stitched and quilted leather bag with top handle in chain CHOPARD
By Chopard
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink top-stitched leather bag quilted and top handle in chain and leather. Branded nylon lining. 2 flat pockets on each side and 3 pockets inside the bag ( 1 with zip closure) K...
Fushia leather bag with gold metal chain CHOPARD (2022)
By Chopard
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Fushia leather bag with gold metal chain. Dust-bag provided. Fabric lining ( probably rayon) Snap closure on the middle front under the flap. One inside pocket. Authenticity card pr...
$1,202Sale Price|35% Off
Chopard x Chloë Sevigny Green Carpet Black & Red Leather Shoulder Bag 95000-0980
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard x Chloë Sevigny leather shoulder bag, model number 9500-0980. This brand-new item comes in blue and red calfskin leather with a detachable metal chain crossbody strap. This e...
$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. Made from purple leather,...
$128Sale Price|20% Off
Chopard Classic Bordeaux Grained Leather Small Card Holder 95012-0365
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Classic Bordeaux Grained Leather Small Card Holder. This super compact card holder features card slots with silver tone hardware Chopard logo on front. It measures 4 inches x...
$1,169Sale Price|35% Off
Chopard x Chloë Sevigny Green Carpet Pink Leather Shoulder Bag 95000-0982
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard x Chloë Sevigny leather shoulder bag, model number 9500-0982. This brand-new item comes in pink calfskin leather with a detachable metal chain crossbody strap. This exquisite...
$674Sale Price|25% Off
Chopard Happy Sport Mini Blue Canvas Crossbody Bag 95000-1126
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
The ultimate elegance of the Happy Sport Mini crossbody bag is reflected in its canvas construction, featuring a blue-toned design with diagonal stripes and a repeating pattern of th...
$945Sale Price|30% Off
Chopard Happy Sport Carmel Grained Leather Hobo Bag 95000-1209
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning hobo bag from the Chopard Happy Sport Collection. This bag is crafted from carmel quilted leather and features the iconic Chopard 'C' upon the front. The hardware ...
$243Sale Price|25% Off
Chopard Classic Green Grained Leather Mini Wallet 95015-0557
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Classic Green Grained Calfskin Leather Mini Wallet. This super compact wallet features card slots and a zipper coin pocket with rose gold tone Chopard logo hardware on the fr...
$826Sale Price|30% Off
Chopard Happy Hearts Red Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag 95000-1188
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
The Chopard Happy Hearts Red Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag is a compact and stylish accessory featuring a top heart shape zipper closure for secure storage. Made from red calf leather...
$674Sale Price|25% Off
Chopard Ice Cube, Red Grained Leather Mini Chain Crossbody Bag 95000-1105
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chic and practical, this red grained calf leather handbag allows freedom of movement thanks to its adjustable shoulder strap. Embellished with the Chopard C, the hypnotic square clas...
$273Sale Price|30% Off
Chopard Happy Sport Blue Canvas Medium Wallet 95015-0549
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Sport ladies medium size wallet crafted in blue logo print canvas. This super compact wallet features 6 card slots and a bill compartment with zipper coin pocket. It me...
Chopard Crocodile Skin Carolina Bag
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chopard Crocodile Skin Carolina Bag Ltd edition - Orange exotic skin bag with top carry/should handles and gold hardware. Love heart closure with floating crystals to t...
$1,137Sale Price|35% Off
Chopard & Chloë Sevigny Green Carpet Purple & Navy Blue Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard x Chloë Sevigny leather shoulder bag, model number 9500-0981. This brand-new item comes in purple and navy calfskin leather with a detachable metal chain crossbody strap. Thi...
$742Sale Price|25% Off
Chopard Happy Sport Black Grained Leather Camera Bag 95000-1110
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
The Chopard Happy Sport Black Grained Leather Camera Bag is a compact and stylish accessory featuring a top zipper closure for secure storage. Made from black leather, it showcases g...
$159Sale Price|20% Off
Chopard Classic Bordeaux Grained Leather Large Card Holder Wallet 95012-0363
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Classic Bordeaux Grained Leather Large Card Holder. This super compact card holder features card slots and bill compartments with silver tone hardware Chopard logo on front. ...
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Chopard Chopardissimo Brown Canvas Mini Pouch 95000-1214
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from brown canvas, this Chopard Chopardissimo model is distinguished by its slim, delicately curved silhouette. The Chopard logo and the chain shoulder strap are in antique g...
$674Sale Price|25% Off
Chopard Happy Sport Bordeaux Red Canvas Camera Bag 95000-1114
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
The Chopard Happy Sport Red Canvas Camera Bag 95000-1114 is a compact and stylish accessory featuring a top zipper closure for secure storage. Made from red canvas, it showcases diag...
$749Sale Price|25% Off
Chopard Happy Sport Mini Bordeaux Canvas Crossbody Bag 95000-1125
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
The ultimate elegance of the Happy Sport Mini crossbody bag is reflected in its canvas construction, featuring a bordeaux-toned design with diagonal stripes and a repeating pattern o...
$476Sale Price|30% Off
Chopard Ice Cube Purple Grained Leather Mini Bag 95000-1147
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and vibrant, Chopard Chopardissimo Ice Cube grained leather purple rectangular crossbody bag. It features a front Chopard C logo in t...
$899Sale Price|25% Off
Chopard Ice Cube Purple Grained Leather Shoulder Bag 95000-1174
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chic and practical, this purple grained calf leather handbag allows freedom of movement thanks to its adjustable shoulder strap. Embellished with the Chopard C, the hypnotic square c...
$385Sale Price|30% Off
Chopard Chopardissimo Mini Blue Ethical Fabric Pouch 95000-1213
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from blue organic cotton on a sky-blue background, this Chopard Chopardissimo model is distinguished by its slim, delicately curved silhouette. The Chopard logo and the chain...
$824Sale Price|25% Off
Chopard Happy Hearts Bordeaux Quilted Leather Mini Chain Bag 95000-1099
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
The Happy Hearts mini chain bag in bordeaux quilted calfskin is full of femininity and charm. The zip closure, beautifully adorned with the Chopard heart-talisman in rose gold-toned ...
$945Sale Price|30% Off
Chopard Happy Sport Green Grained Leather Hobo Bag 95000-1207
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning hobo bag from the Chopard Happy Sport Collection. This bag is crafted from green quilted leather and features the iconic Chopard 'C' upon the front. The hardware a...
$336Sale Price|25% Off
Chopard Classic Continental Mint Green Canvas Wallet 95015-0574
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Classic Continental ladies wallet crafted in mint green canvas with logo print and embellished with Chopard "C" logo on the front flap with magnetic closure. This large walle...
$769Sale Price|30% Off
Chopard Happy Hearts Mini Chain Green Quilted Leather Bag 95000-1100
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
The Happy Hearts mini chain bag in green quilted calfskin is full of femininity and charm. The zip closure, beautifully adorned with the Chopard heart-talisman in rose gold-toned ste...
$406Sale Price|30% Off
Chopard Chopardissimo Mint Green Canvas Mini Pouch 95000-1215
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and ultrathin and functional Chopard Chopardissimo pouch, this Classic pouch comes with top zipper with inner slip pocket. The mint green canvas is decorated with the Chopard...
$742Sale Price|25% Off
Chopard Happy Sport Red Leather Camera Crossbody Bag 95000-1108
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
The Chopard Happy Sport Red Leather Camera Crossbody Bag is a compact and stylish accessory featuring a top zipper closure for secure storage. Made from red leather, it showcases dia...
$406Sale Price|30% Off
Chopard Classic C Logo Zipped Mint Green Canvas Wallet 95015-0565
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Classic ladies wallet crafted in mint green canvas with logo print and embellished with Chopard "C" logo in front. This large zip around wallet features card slots, bill comp...
$974Sale Price|35% Off
Chopard Happy Sport Quilted Leather Hobo Bag in Red 95000-1211
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning hobo bag from the Chopard Happy Sport Collection. This bag is crafted from red quilted leather and features the iconic Chopard 'C' upon the front. The hardware add...