Chaumet: Buttercups are the French Maison’s New Muse
French jeweller Chaumet has glorified nature in all its forms for centuries. Blooming flowers, ears of corn and wheat, laurels and oak-tree leaves have repeatedly featured as central elements in the jewellery of this legendary brand. Is it any wonder that Chaumet’s designers are returning to their favourite motif in 2021?
Since 2014, when the Hortensia high jewellery collection was released, the eponymous flower has been Chaumet’s “chosen one”. Its delicate petals have decorated opulent jewellery designed for special occasions as well as more modest rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings from the permanent collection. Now, the French jewellery Maison has returned to its traditional naturalistic aesthetics and presented a new collection of high jewellery inspired by the buttercup.
Chaumet in Bloom Esquisse de Chaumet ring in white gold, set with a Sri Lankan 6.05 carat oval-cut sapphire, onyx, tanzanite and brilliant-cut diamonds
Chaumet in Bloom Esquisse de Chaumet earrings in white gold, set with two Sri Lankan oval-cut blue sapphires with a total weight of 5.86 carats, plus onyx, tanzanite and diamonds
Chaumet in Bloom Esquisse de Chaumet ring in white gold, set with a Sri Lankan 4.70 carat oval-cut sapphire, onyx, tanzanite and diamonds
Chaumet in Bloom Esquisse de Chaumet transformable necklace/brooch in white gold, set with a Sri Lankan 6.13 carat oval-cut sapphire, onyx, tanzanite, mother-of-pearl and brilliant-cut diamonds
Chaumet in Bloom Esquisse de Chaumet self-winding mechanical watch with diamonds, blue lacquer, mother-of-pearl, hand-painted ranunculus décor and a blue alligator leather strap
Chaumet in Bloom Éclosion de Chaumet butterfly brooch in yellow gold, set with a 5.30 carat cushion-cut Mandarin garnet, yellow and pink sapphires, red spinels, Paraiba and green tourmalines, tsavorite garnets, emeralds, lapis lazuli, onyx, carnelian, rubellite and diamonds
Chaumet in Bloom Éclosion de Chaumet earrings in yellow gold, set with two oval-cut Mandarin garnets of approximately 2.40 carats, tsavorite garnets, Paraiba tourmaline, yellow agate, carnelian, onyx, rubellite and diamonds
Chaumet in Bloom Éclosion de Chaumet ring in yellow gold, set with a 3.98 carat oval-cut Mandarin garnet, tsavorite garnets, Paraiba tourmalines, carnelian, rubellite, onyx and diamonds
Chaumet in Bloom Éclosion de Chaumet earrings in yellow gold, set with two oval-cut tsavorite garnets of approximately 2.50 carats, Paraiba tourmaline, yellow agate, tsavorite garnets, carnelian, onyx, rubellite and diamonds
Chaumet in Bloom Éclosion de Chaumet ring in yellow gold, set with a 3.33 carat oval-cut tsavorite garnet, Paraiba tourmaline, carnelian, tsavorite garnets, rubellite, onyx and diamonds
Chaumet in Bloom Éclosion de Chaumet earrings in yellow gold, set with two oval-cut pink spinels of approximately 2.50 carats, tsavorite garnets, Paraiba tourmaline, yellow agate, carnelian, onyx, rubellite and diamonds
Chaumet in Bloom Éclosion de Chaumet ring in yellow gold, set with a 2.44 carat oval-cut pink spinel, tsavorite garnets, Paraiba tourmalines, carnelian, rubellite, onyx and diamonds
Now let’s take a look at the Éclosion de Chaumet line, inspired not only by the colour variety of the species but also by the rich colours of Fauvism, the avant-garde style of painting. It is incredibly bright and cheerful as it contains almost all shades of precious stones: yellow and pink sapphires, tangerine and tsavorite garnets, Paraiba and green tourmalines, pink and red spinels, yellow agates, rubellites, emeralds, onyx, carnelian and diamonds! Sculptural earrings accentuate the curves of the ear, rings delicately entwine the finger, and an openwork brooch in the shape of a fluttering butterfly typifies the motifs in the Maison’s archival collections. The Éclosion de Chaumet watches also distinguish themselves by their colour palettes and come in 4 variations: bright green, fiery red, refined orange and grey. The stones on the bezel create a jewelled structure that frames the colourful picture – a three-dimensional hand-painted grand feu enamelled colour gradation crafted in collaboration with renowned artist, Anita Porchet.
Chaumet in Bloom Éclosion de Chaumet self-winding mechanical watch with diamonds, green lacquer, mother-of-pearl, hand-painted ranunculus décor and a green alligator leather strap
Chaumet in Bloom Éclosion de Chaumet self-winding mechanical watch with diamonds and rubies, black lacquer, gold threads, mother-of-pearl, hand-painted ranunculus décor, Grand Feu Enamel and a red alligator leather strap
Chaumet in Bloom Éclosion de Chaumet self-winding mechanical watch in white gold with diamonds and inlaid gold thread, grey mother-of-pearl, hand-painted ranunculus sculpted gold décor and a grey alligator leather strap
Chaumet in Bloom Éclosion de Chaumet self-winding mechanical watch in yellow gold with diamonds and orange sapphires, black lacquer, gold threads, white mother-of-pearl, hand-painted ranunculus gold décor, covered with ceramic, and an orange alligator leather strap
These amazing pieces of jewellery with their vibrant colours are a celebration of abundance and natural vitality. We can consider this a bright and joyful start to 2021!
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Katerina Perez is a jewellery insider, journalist and brand consultant with more than 15 years’ experience in the jewellery sector. Paris-based, Katerina has worked as a freelance journalist and content editor since 2011, writing articles for international publications. To share her jewellery knowledge and expertise, Katerina founded this website and launched her @katerina_perez Instagram in 2013.
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