Chaumet

Chaumet: Parisian Jeweler Since 1780 is the definitive monograph on the legendary French jewelry house Chaumet, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious luxury jewelers. Directed by renowned art historian and former Louvre President Henri Loyrette, the book traces more than 240 years of Chaumet's artistic legacy, from its founding in 1780 to the present day. Drawing extensively on previously unpublished archival material, sketches, photographs, and exceptional jewelry pieces, the volume explores the evolution of the Maison while highlighting its enduring influence on the history of fine jewelry, design, and French decorative arts.

The book chronicles Chaumet's close association with Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Joséphine, the European aristocracy, Indian maharajas, Hollywood celebrities, and modern collectors. Lavishly illustrated with museum-quality photography, it showcases iconic tiaras, necklaces, brooches, watches, and gemstones while examining the artistic movements that inspired them, including the Renaissance, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modernism, and contemporary design. Combining scholarly essays with exceptional visual documentation, this beautifully produced volume is an indispensable reference for jewelry historians, designers, collectors, gemologists, and lovers of luxury craftsmanship.