The creation of an engagement ring

For over 240 years, Chaumet has been creating meaningful jewelry to celebrate life’s special moments. Just like a piece of High Jewelry, its creation, from conception to completion, must be worthy of the love it illustrates.

Design and inspiration

The story begins in the design studio, where the bridal pieces are envisioned. The magic happens from the very first sketches. Drawing on Chaumet's history, the Maison's designers celebrate its emblematic designs: a favorite of Empress Josephine, the pear cut has become the signature of the Josephine collection, as has the diadem ring that boldly crowns the finger.

Jewelry-making expertise

Chaumet solitaires highlight the most beautiful diamonds. Each has its own signature style, with an understated frame that brings out the splendor and brilliance of the diamond. These solitaires use the attention to detail and virtuoso techniques of High Jewelry. The knife-edge thread, emblematic of Chaumet, allows the metal to fade into the background, bringing the center stones to the fore. The jeweler first creates the setting, designed specifically for the center stone. This means that each solitaire has its own unique bezel.

The creative process

The steps involved in creating an engagement ring are the same as for a piece of High Jewelry.

Pre-polishing and polishing

Once the frame has been completed, the metal is polished by the polisher. Every part of the solitaire, even the most hidden, is hand-polished to the highest brilliance. It removes every imperfection from the metal, revealing the full brilliance of the ring and stones.

Setting

The setter skillfully places the chosen stone on the setting, ensuring its balance and perfect positioning. With an expert touch, the metal fades away to highlight the Chaumet diamonds.

Quality assurance

At each stage of production, the solitaire undergoes a thorough examination by one of our quality controllers. Once all the steps have been completed, the symmetry and excellence of the creation are checked to ensure that the stone is sublimely beautiful and your solitaire is perfect.

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