Rating and value of Chaumet jewels, rings and necklaces

If you own a piece of Chaumet jewelry and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your piece, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on today's market. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we'll guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of Chaumet jewels

Chaumet jewelry is a very popular item at auction. They are collected by bidders of all nationalities. Nowadays, prices for these objects can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. Necklaces and rings are particularly popular, with buyers from all over the world. The price at which they sell on the art market currently ranges from €40 to €570,000 - a considerable difference, but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to these objects. In 2023, a platinum ring set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, highlighted with small round diamonds, sold for €570,000, originally estimated at €80,000 to €120,000.  

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

The buzz around these creations 

Chaumet jewelry is successful at auction and in general because it tells a story, and is the result of innovative ideas combined with unique, timeless design. Each piece of jewelry is designed to enhance an outfit, right down to the practical aspect of holding a scarf or tying the sleeves of a shirt: cufflinks, which are ultimately quite simple and classic, are a huge success in the men's wardrobe.

Made from the finest materials and the finest pieces of haute joaillerie, Chaumet selects the purest and most prestigious stones.  

Reasons to auction Chaumet jewelry

Chaumet jewels are timeless pieces that are very popular on the auction market. Often featured in auction rooms, collectors are not indifferent to these jewels, which can be used to obtain pieces no longer sold by Chaumet.

Because of their history, prestige, rarity and sometimes the person to whom they once belonged, the vast majority of Chaumet jewels are often no longer sold by the company. The auction market is therefore a privileged means of acquiring some exceptional jewels. 

History and success from father to son

The history of Chaumet begins with Marie-Étienne Nitot, official supplier to Empress Joséphine, after having been jeweler to Queen Marie-Antoinette, who took advantage of his services for a few short years, opening his own business in 1780. Nitot was the jeweler who set the Regent diamond on the Emperor's consular sword. He became the Emperor's official jeweler, and thus the most sought-after in Europe. He then joined forces with his son, François-Régnault Nitot, in the manufacture and production of his extraordinary jewels. The pair are commissioned to make a tiara to thank Pope Pius VII for celebrating the Emperor's coronation. François-Régnault took over the company on his father's death and moved to Place Vendôme, next to the Ritz, a location that remains Chaumet's historic boutique today. With the fall of the Empire, he sold the business to Jean-Baptiste Fossin, who in turn was supported by his son.

At this stage, Fossin's business was in decline, thanks to the clientele of the Bourbon family, who had restored the monarchy. In London, the workshop is entrusted to Jean-Valentin Morel. Queen Victoria grants Morel the title of official supplier to the Kingdom of England. Jean-Valentin's son, Prosper, took over the management of the workshop, and Joseph Chaumet, his collaborator, took over the management of the company and, with his wife, gave it its name in 1885. The latter set up a photographic laboratory to immortalize Chaumet creations. Marcel Chaumet succeeded his father, carrying on the tradition of the house. His sons in turn took over the management of Chaumet jewelry, and opened a watchmaking department.

The company went bankrupt, but was bought out by the LVHM group, and thanks to their funds and marketing strategy continued to enjoy remarkable success in the high-end jewelry sector. 

Recognizing original Chaumet jewelry

The counterfeit market is increasingly strong in the manufacture of all kinds of dupes, including jewelry. On online platforms, the resale of these items is steadily increasing, and many customers are being tricked. Chaumet jewels are among the most copied in the world. That's why, even if there are techniques for recognizing genuine Chaumet jewelry, such as looking at the signature (which can also be counterfeit), it's essential if you think you own a valuable piece of jewelry to have it appraised to date it and be sure of its authenticity.

Know the true value of your jewelry

If you happen to own a piece of Chaumet jewelry, or think you might, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and chartered auctioneers will contact you promptly with an estimate of the market value of your scarf, and will provide you with all the relevant information. If you'd like to sell your work, our specialists will also be on hand to offer you alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.