CHAUMET Paris Class-One Necklace In 18Kt White Gold With Diamonds & Moonstone
Class-One necklace designed by Chaumet Paris.
Beautiful and youthful Class-One necklace chain pendant, created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Chaumet. The modernist necklace has been crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with eighteen earth mined natural diamonds and one translucent cat's eye moonstone with superb chatoyancy.
Diamonds: Mounted in a flush setting, with 18 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.20 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-1 clarity.
Moonstone: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 round cabochon cut (9 x 9 x 4 mm) of a white cat's eye moonstone of about 2.5 carats.
Chatoyancy
In gemology, is an optical reflectance effect seen in certain gemstones. Coined from the French "œil de chat", meaning "cat's eye", chatoyancy arises either from the fibrous structure of a material, as in tiger’s eye quartz, or from fibrous inclusions or cavities within the stone, as in cat's eye chrysoberyl and other translucent gemstones.
Birthstone: Moonstone for the month of June.
Weight: 6.75 Grams, (4.35 Dwt).
Measurements: The maximum chain lenght is 16 Inches (40 Cm).
Pendant: The diameter is 13 mm (0.52 Inches) and raise 6 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks: the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the 18kt gold, the seven-digits serial numbers and signed in full, "CHAUMET PARIS .750 10141113".
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.
Collateral: This necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 19 gemstones are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N082924KINN/.1622
