A New Vision of High Jewellery by Chaumet
What if nature’s fleeting beauty could be captured forever in diamonds, pearls, and precious stones? With its latest high jewellery collection, Jewels by Nature, Chaumet offers just that—an ode to flora, fauna, and the cycles of life itself.
Unveiled in three poetic chapters—Everlasting, Ephemeral, and Reviving—this 54-piece collection reflects Chaumet’s 245-year legacy of artistry and innovation. It is more than jewellery; it’s a celebration of nature’s resilience, fragility, and renewal.
“Chaumet has always embraced the natural world as a muse, crafting jewellery that feels alive in its movement, symbolism, and emotional depth,” notes Paris-based jewellery historian Claire Dufresne.
Everlasting: Timeless Inspiration in Chaumet’s Jewels by Nature
The Everlasting chapter draws from flora whose cycles of renewal never fail to inspire. Wild roses, clovers, ferns, and the humble field star bloom into jewellery that feels both timeless and contemporary.
Highlights include:
- Wild Rose Parure – Inspired by Chaumet’s 1922 Wild Rose Leaf Tiara, this modern reinterpretation features botanical precision with natural pearls as closed buds.
- Yellow Diamond Necklace – A masterpiece set with an 8.23-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow VS2 diamond, transformable into three different styles with a single clasp.
- Transformable Ring – A floral design with a 5.02-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow VS1 diamond, which can also be worn as a solitaire.
- Matching Earrings – Featuring two yellow diamonds weighing 2.60 and 2.68 carats for radiant symmetry.
Each creation required hundreds of hours in Chaumet’s Place Vendôme workshop, a testament to craftsmanship that bridges past and present.
Ephemeral: Capturing Fleeting Beauty in High Jewellery
The Ephemeral chapter pays tribute to nature’s fleeting wonders—the delicate blooms of sword-lilies, carnations, and sweet shrubs. Like moments of life, these designs embody both fragility and grace.
Standout designs include:
- Sweetshrub Necklace – Crafted with 10mm freshwater pearls of luminous pink lustre, this transformable necklace blooms with a detachable flower brooch. At its heart lies a 44.23-carat cushion-cut spinel in deep pink with violet undertones.
- Meadow-Inspired Necklace – A transformable piece requiring nearly 1,500 hours of work, with a mesh-like chain set with sapphires, evoking Chaumet’s signature bucolic motifs.
Reviving: Resurgent Flora and Chaumet’s Living Legacy
The third chapter, Reviving, celebrates nature’s power of renewal through species beloved by Empress Joséphine Chaumet’s eternal muse. Magnolia, iris, dahlia, and water lilies resurface in jewellery that combines technical brilliance with poetic symbolism.
Key highlights:
- Magnolia & Oat Necklace – A highly technical piece requiring over 1,300 hours of work, blending yellow-gold oat inflorescences with white-gold field stars glittering with three cushion-cut yellow diamonds totaling 8.32 carats.
- Asymmetrical Earrings – Featuring removable oat bouquets, designed as both an ear cuff and a transformable piece to suit modern styling.
- Convertible Brooch-Hair Ornament – A versatile creation that can be worn pinned on clothing or delicately woven into hair.
Chaumet’s Enduring Relationship with Nature
Since its founding, Chaumet has consistently turned to nature for inspiration. As early as 1805, its founder Marie-Étienne Nitot set nearly 3,000 pearls on Pope Pius VII’s crown, cementing pearls as part of Chaumet’s creative DNA.
Today, the Jewels by Nature collection builds on that tradition with:
- 54 masterfully crafted pieces across three thematic chapters.
- Transformable designs that adapt to different styles and moods.
- Over 1,500 hours of artisan work invested in single pieces, reflecting both patience and mastery.
