Lot 340
  • 340

Diamond bracelet, Chaumet, France, circa 1930

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description

  • Chaumet
Composed of three rectangular articulated segments of open geometric design joined by smaller rectangular-shaped links, set with 3 old mine diamonds weighing approximately 5.65 carats, 18 old mine diamonds weighing approximately 15.30 carats, 286 smaller old mine diamonds weighing approximately 24.00 carats, and 29 baguette diamonds weighing approximately 2.80 carats, mounted in platinum, length 7 inches, French assay marks, maker's mark.

Condition

Diamonds are H-I-J-K color, VS-SI clarity, with a few I clarity stones. Some rose-cut diamonds are mixed among the smaller old mine-cuts. With french assay marks and maker's mark J C with a star and a moon in a lozenge. In good condition overall. Fitted with a safety closure.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

The French firm known as Chaumet has flourished for over two hundred years. Traditionally, the reins of the business have been passed from one head designer to the next, retaining a standard of excellence and craftsmanship through the centuries. This history began in 1780 in Paris with Marie-Etienne Nitot (1750–1809), and later his son François-Regnault (1779–1853), whose exquisite and lavish jewels won them the place of court jeweller to Napoleon. In 1814, the business was taken up by Nitot et Fils' head designer, Jean-Baptiste Fossin and his son, Jean-Jules François who, in addition to receiving continued royal patronage, attracted the attention of the artistic community. Their success led them to open a shop in 1848 in London where they supplied jewels and objets d'art to Queen Victoria. The Fossin's eventually passed the firm's control to their head designer, Prosper Morel, whose son-in-law, Joseph Chaumet, gave the firm his name and brought Chaumet into the 20th century. Joseph continued to attract a faithful royal clientele, and garnered new devotees from the glittering worlds of international society and cinema. His son Marcel succeeded him in 1928, and Marcel's sons Jacques and Pierre took over management of the firm in 1958.