CHAUMET Joséphine Imperiale Earrings In 18Kt With 9.59 Ctw In Diamonds
Joséphine Aigrette Imperiale earrings designed by Chaumet.
This is a fabulous and sophisticated pair of dangle earrings, created in Paris France back by the jewelry house of Chaumet. These extremely rare statements earrings are from the Joséphine Imperiale collection carefully assembled in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. They are embellished with a gorgeous selection of one-hundred-sixty-two white colorless diamonds, in which four magnificent briolette-cuts diamonds stand out. The earrings were designed as a left and right and are fitted at the reverse with concealed French clips for comfort fit.
Joséphine Imperiale Collection
The Joséphine Aigrette Impériale earrings are both refined and resolutely feminine and reinterpret the emblematic pear cut of the Maison. Empress Joséphine’s preferred cut is adopted by Chaumet to pay tribute to its timeless muse with grace and character. Modern and free, Empress Joséphine has inspired Chaumet graceful and characterful creations for over two centuries. The Maison's first great client, this strong-willed woman who turned sovereign for love, has invented a style combining elegance and audacity. An aesthetic that drives today's collections. The Joséphine collection is a precious echo of its muse’s taste, that perpetuate the Maison Chaumet distinctive style made of graceful elegance. An alliance of delicate design with flamboyant stones, this collection revisits two hundred and thirty years of expert tradition with contemporary creativity.
The magnificent diamonds
Diamonds: Mounted in hanging settings, with 4 dangle Briolettes cuts diamonds, with a total weight of about 5.20 carats, white color D/E color, VVS clarity.
Diamonds: Mounted in pave and bezel settings, with 22 calibrated round brilliant cuts diamonds, with a total weight of about 1.32 carats, white color D/E color, VVS clarity.
Diamonds: Mounted in micro-pave settings, with 106 calibrated round brilliant cuts diamonds, with a total weight of about 1.06 carats, white color D/E color, VVS clarity.
Diamonds: Mounted in channel settings, with 16 calibrated princess cuts diamonds, with a total weight of about 0.96 carats, white color D/E color, VVS clarity.
Diamonds: Mounted in channel settings, with 14 French carre squared cuts diamonds, with a total weight of about 1.05 carats, white color F color, VS clarity.
Weight: Combined of 22.95 Grams, (14.75 Dwt.).
Measurements: 46 mm by 10 mm by 18 mm (1.81 x 0.39 x 0.71 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the national eagle's head mark for the assay and guaranty of the 18 kt gold, the maker's mark Ste B. inside a lozenge cartouche, the six-digits serial numbers and signed in full as follow, "CHAUMET PARIS .750 876429".
The house of Chaumet
The French born jeweler, Marie-Etienne Ninot began his career as an assistant court-jeweler to the queen Marie Antoinette. In 1780, he moved to Paris and founded the House of Chaumet, and was appointed as jeweler to emperor Napoleon in 1802. During this period, Ninot became one of the most popular jewelers in Europe, establishing a loyal and continuous prestigious clientele. today the house remains as a luxury jewelry house under the name Chaumet Paris. At the beginning of the modernist era between the end of the 60's and the beginning of the 70's, many jewelry houses, such as Cartier, Kutchinsky and Chaumet experimented with exceptional modernist designs, this brooch is one of them which we consider magnificent and very elegant.
Collateral: These Chaumet earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this pair of Chaumet earrings is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 162 diamonds are secured in their settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E012325MSNNA/.5516
