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 18 Karat Gold Happy Diamonds Heart Earrings with 3 Floating Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Classic Chopard 18KT white gold Happy Diamond heart earrings . Each earring is set with a single row of 14 prong set round brilliant diamonds. Each earring has 3 floating bezel set d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHOPARD vintage Happy Diamonds Heart Studs in 18kt yellow Gold
By Chopard
Located in Aventura, FL
This charming pair of vintage heart stud earrings by Chopard is from the celebrated Happy Diamonds Collection and is crafted in 18kt yellow gold. Each earring features a sparkling ro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard 18 Karat Gold Happy Diamond Heart Stud Earrings with 3 Floating Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Classic Chopard 18KT white gold Happy Diamond heart earrings with a single row of round brilliant diamonds. Each earring has 3 floating bezel set diamonds. The hearts measure 12.5mm x 11mmx x 3.5 mm. They have a post back. Total diamond weight 50 diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K White Gold Heart Stud Earrings 0.10 Carats
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate iconic luxury with these Chopard Happy Diamonds Heart Stud Earrings, crafted in luminous 18K white gold and set with signature floating diamonds totaling approximately 0.10...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds 18kt Yellow Gold Earrings with Moving Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Lisboa, PT
An absolute icon of contemporary high jewelry, these Chopard Happy Diamonds earrings embody the Maison’s philosophy of lightness, movement, and refined elegance. Crafted in 18 kt yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds Heart Earrings
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Chopard
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chopard Heart Shape Happy Diamonds Earrings
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Diamonds Earrings Heart Shape Earrings Material 18K White Gold Diamonds: 24 DIAM: 0.41ct Fc 2DIAM: 0.11ct FC Moving Earrings Dimension: Heart Length: 9.5mm Heart Widt...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard 18 Carat White Gold Square Happy Diamonds Stud Earrings
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
A pair of square shaped 18 carat white gold diamond earrings from Chopards' 'Happy Diamonds' collection. The square earrings are each inlaid with 20 round brilliant cut diamonds arou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Three Diamond Floating 0.25cttw Earrings
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
These elegant earrings from Chopard’s iconic Happy Diamonds collection are crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and feature three floating round brilliant diamonds per earring, total...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Floating Diamonds Heart Clip On 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Floating Diamonds Heart Clip On 18 karat Yellow Gold Earrings Inspired by sparkling drops of water in a waterfall, Chopard’s ‘H...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard yellow gold Happy Diamond Tear drop earrings.
By Chopard
Located in Addlestone, GB
Chopard yellow gold Happy Diamond Tear drop earrings. Graduating size round Brilliant-cut diamonds, with an impressive weight of approx. 2.35cts D-F colour VVS-VS. Screw back post...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Chopard 'Happy Diamonds' Heart Shaped Floating Diamond Stud Earrings 18K Gold
By Chopard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These authentic Chopard "Happy Diamonds" heart-shaped stud earrings embody elegance with a playful twist. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, each earring features three floating diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds Square Stud Earrings in 18 Carat White Gold
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
These elegant stud earrings are a classic example of Chopard's celebrated Happy Diamonds design, instantly recognisable for its signature floating diamond concept. Crafted in cool 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds Icons Joaillerie 18K White Gold Dancing Diamond Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Aventura, FL
Happy Diamonds jewelry is as unique as it is playful. The dancing diamonds are entirely free between two sapphire crystals, thus enabling them to move without restraint, and through ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard 18 Karat Gold Diamond Heart Stud Earrings with Single Floating Diamond
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
These adorable Chopard heart earrings are bezel set with a single row of round brilliant diamonds. One bezel set diamond floats in each ear. The...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHOPARD Happy Diamonds Heart Studs in 18kt white Gold
By Chopard
Located in Aventura, FL
This delightful pair of heart stud earrings by Chopard is part of the renowned Happy Diamonds Collection and is expertly crafted in 18kt white gold. Each earring features a joyful ar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Happy Diamond Round 1.20cttw Stud Earrings
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Chopard Happy Diamond stud earrings are crafted from 18K yellow gold, embodying timeless elegance and sophistication. Featuring the iconic floating diamond design, the...
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Diamond Earrings Movable Day Night 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Jewelry
By Chopard
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of estate Chopard movable diamond earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold. Diamonds are pave set into the center and total an estimated 1 carat (estimated at F-G color and...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard, 18 Karat Gold Happy Diamonds Clip Earrings Women 98 Pieces Diamond
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by sparkling drops of water in a waterfall, Chopard’s ‘Happy Diamonds’ collection is characterised by moving diamonds that gently dance and twirl to create a joyful cascade ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds Icons Heart Earrings
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
Here we have a pair of 18ct yellow gold earrings from the world renowned jewellery designer, Chopard. These 18ct yellow gold identical pieces form part of their 'Happy Diamonds' coll...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard 18KT WG 1.76Ct. Diamond & Single Floating Diamond Puffed Heart Earrings
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard 18 KT White Gold & Diamond classic heart stud earrings. These earrings are designed with 2 rows of round brilliant pave diamonds and 1 single bezel set floating diamond in ea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamond Circle 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chopard Happy Diamond circle 18 karat yellow gold earrings. These elegant circle shaped stud earrings are from Chopard's signature Happy Diamond collection. Both earrings...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Chopard Happy Diamonds Sapphire and Diamond Square White Gold Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
These Chopard Happy Diamonds Sapphire and Diamond Square Earrings are a refined expression of the brand’s iconic playful elegance, combining signature design with luxurious materials...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Unleash the enchanting beauty of nature with these exquisite Chopard Happy Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Stud Earrings. Meticulously crafted, these earrings are a testament to Chop...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Chopard Golden Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold & Titanium
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
Chopard Golden Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold & Titanium These sophisticated Chopard stud earrings are crafted from luxurious 18K yellow gold and durable titanium, combini...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Titanium
Chopard Diamond White Gold Heart Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
These Chopard earrings are crafted from 18K white gold and set with a total of 1.44 carats of diamonds that feature F-G color and IF-VVS clarity (the two heartshape stones total 1.03...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard White Gold Happy Diamonds Earrings 84/3684-1001
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A captivating pair of 18k white gold diamond earrings by Chopard from the Happy Diamonds collection. The square earrings are each set to the outer edge with 32 round brilliant cut white diamonds, set to the inner edge with 20 round cut black diamonds and have 3 round cut floating diamonds in a bezel setting encased behind the signature signed Chopard glass...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard White Gold Sapphire Happy Diamonds Earrings 83/2896-1008
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful pair of 18k white gold Happy Diamonds earrings by Chopard. The earrings feature a square motif set to the centre with a round brilliant cut diamond, floating behind the s...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds Square Earrings
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
Here we a pair of 18ct white gold earrings from Chopard's 'Happy Diamonds' collection. Each identical piece has been crafted into the shape of a square with a plain polished frame pl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard 18k White Gold 5.40ct Step Cut Blue Topaz Large Square Pyramid Earrings
By Chopard
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a bold and sharp looking pair of guaranteed 100% authentic Chopard earrings. The earrings feature a very classy and smooth pyramid design each bezel set at its center wi...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
Chopard Purple Amethyst Square Stud Earrings 18K White Gold
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Amethyst square shaped stud earrings by Chopard designed in 18K white gold. Earrings size: 7.4mm x 7.4mm. The earrings are equipped with secure push backs. Weight: 4.7 gram...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold