CHAUMET Paris 1930 Deco Pendant Brooch Platinum And 11.49 Ctw Emerald & Diamonds
A brooch-pendant designed by Chaumet.
This is a gorgeous gems-set brooch created in Paris France during the art-deco period by the jewelry house of Chaumet, back in 1930. The brooch has been masterfully crafted with an octagonal shape in solid platinum with high polished finish and is embellished on top with one Colombian vivid green emerald. Mounted all around in a pave and channel settings, with one-hundred-thirty-two natural white colorless diamonds. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with hinged double pins bars, with a snap security lock. This piece can be also used as a pendant in a necklace. The total combined weight of all gemstones is 11.49 carats.
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.
Emerald: Mount on top in an octagonal bezel setting, with 1 squared faceted cornered cut (10 x 10 x 6.5 mm) of a natural Colombian green emerald, with a weight of about 4.05 carats., (calculated by formula)
Diamonds: Mounted in a French pave setting, with 120 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 6 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS clarity.
Diamonds: Mounted in a bezel setting, with 12 caliber emerald cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 1.44 carats, white colorless F color, VS clarity.
Birthstone: Emerald for the month of May.
Weight: 13.60 grams (8.75 Dwt).
Measurements: 28 mm by 28 mm by 8 mm (1.10 x 1.10 x 0.32 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with several French marks; the eagle and the dog's head for the warranty and assay of the platinum and the 18kt gold respectively, the jeweler atelier maker's mark inside a lozenge cartouche and signed as follows, "CHAUMET".
Collateral: This Chaumet brooch is accompanied by a certificate appraisal prepared by a GIA certified gemologist stating all the characteristics of this piece of jewelry, the exact description of the gemstones and the today's market replacement value.
Collateral: This Chaumet brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Chaumet brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. The 133 gemstones are secured in the settings. This ring has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P041725IMNE/.3923
