Chaumet: Parisian Jeweler Since 1780

This ultimate reference on the legendary Parisian jeweler showcases Chaumets key creations from 1780 to the present, drawing on unpublished archival material and contemporary designs. Quintessential Parisian jeweler Chaumet has shaped the face of elegance since 1780. This monograph covers all of the companys innovative designs―from diamond tiaras to nature-inspired motifs to intricate timepieces―that vary from classic and timeless to opulent and avant garde. Celebrating centuries of history―Chaumets founder was the official jeweler to Napoleon I―this volume offers unique insight into the prestigious house and its legacy. This comprehensive monograph illuminates how the brand―while maintaining an unmistakable and lustrous sense of Parisian elegance―has continually reinvented itself by drawing upon diverse sources of inspiration. Their designs include elements drawn from the

Curator and art historian Henri Loyrette is a specialist in nineteenth-century art. He is the former President-Director of the Louvre and former director of the Musée d’Orsay. He was general editor for the volume Nineteenth Century French Art: From Romanticism to Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Art Nouveau (Flammarion, 2007).

Bruno Ehrs is a lifestyle and architectural photographer. His photographs appear in One Savile Row (2014), A Day at Château de Vaux-de-Vicomte (2015), and Vacheron Constantin: Artists of Time (2015), all published by Flammarion.