Rather than a style, Chaumet prefers to talk of a House "composition": unique workmanship using a juxtaposition of stones, pearls and precious metals that describe - without complete revelation - an attitude shared by the House and its clients. A woman wearing Chaumet proclaims her nuanced personality: elegant, distinguished and measured, she remains, none the less, impetuous, spontaneous and full of sparkle. Yet, its subtly reveals her gentle and modest character which can be equally resolute and determined. This complex temperament is expressed in each Chaumet piece by a stylistic truth. Each Chaumet jewel is extremely delicate at first glance but will reveal its rigorous construction and lines. Whilst pure in form, the asymmetry of design is the hallmark of all Chaumet collections yet these majestic jewels are paradoxical, being both sumptuous and filled with hidden details. Sophisticated and intelligible, full of panache without ostentation, traditional yet contemporary in essence, the Chaumet design is always a reflection of the intimacy between the House has with its clients. In equal parts Chaumet’s creations have the distinction of an aristocrat mixed up with the flippant spirit of ‘rock’ chic.
