CHAUMET Paris 1970 Retro Modernist Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Carved Chrysoprase
A modernist brooch designed by Chaumet.
This is a beautiful retro-modernist brooch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Chaumet, back in the 1970. The sculptural brooch has been made up, with an arrange of four sculpted elements of different sizes with fluted and twisted patterns intertwined each other. One of them is carved from natural chrysoprase and three made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with hinged double pin bars and a trombone security lock. This brooch can be also worn as a pendant in a chain or a necklace.
Chrysoprase: Mounted with 1 fancy fluted cabochon cut carved from natural translucent green chrysoprase.
Birthstone: Chrysoprase for the month of May.
Weight: 25.45 grams, (16.35 Dwt.).
Measurements: 38 mm by 35 mm (1.50 x 1.38 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; two times with the eagle's head for the assay and guaranty of the 18kt gold, two times with the maker's mark JC inside a lozenge cartouche associated to Jacques Chaumet, and signed as follow; "CHAUMET PARIS".
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: This brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Chaumet brooch is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The chrysoprase is secured in their settings. This brooch has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P101224ANNM/.6117
