Discover and be entranced by these Chaumet creations where pearl's the charm.

The name Chaumet may be new in Malaysia&rsquo;s luxury jewellery scene with a recently established boutique at The Exchange TRX, but the Maison has since 1780 been the crown jewel of Parisian elegance as the jeweller of choice for emperors and empresses. Empress Jos&eacute;phine was the Maison&rsquo;s first high-profile client and she still serves as muse of the house in a role bestowed to her for over two centuries, inspiring the artistry of Chaumet creations with her grace and free spirit in equal measure.

As French history would attest to, she ascended to the apex of aristocracy with Napol&eacute;on as the regal couple. Not only greatly admired as a woman of power, she was emulated as the fashion icon of her time &mdash; the original French It-girl, so to speak &mdash; ruling and reigning with her impeccable taste and influential style.
Today, Chaumet&rsquo;s language of haute joaillerie remains unchanged, beautifully portrayed by exquisite jewels suffused with tales of passion, art and unparalleled excellence. Among the Maison&rsquo;s rich trove is the Josephine collection, a precious reflection of its inspirer&rsquo;s taste in manifesting the light elegance that it symbolises and is distinguished by. To showcase the splendour of the new empire, Jos&eacute;phine was often dressed in gold, pearls and precious stones, whilst her tiaras and ornaments displayed borrowed symbols of laurels and oak leaves.

The new Jos&eacute;phine Aigrette Pearl Collection features the enduring beauty of pearls, echoing the essence of Jos&eacute;phine&rsquo;s style where pearls were a constant in her sartorial rotation. It reflects Chaumet&rsquo;s commitment to the art of jewellery-making with a focus on gradients and asymmetry, exemplifying the blend of timeless elegance and contemporary design principles with creative ingenuity.
It would be hard to pick a favourite among the (equally covetable) refined renditions of the Jos&eacute;phine Aigrette Pearl Collection, comprising rings, earrings, a tiara, a bracelet and a necklace, crafted in white gold and embellished with pearls and diamonds. Captivating and contemporary, the creations offer a fresh perspective that boldly challenges and transcends the boundaries of traditional jewellery and the conventional use of pearls in jewellery.
Juxtaposing the old and new, tradition and modernity, each design perfectly captures the mind and soul of the Jos&eacute;phine collection and can be worn solo or stacked and layered to express a style that exudes classic elegance with a whiff of contemporary audacity. A celebration of Empress Jos&eacute;phine&rsquo;s legacy, the Jos&eacute;phine Aigrette Pearl Collection embodies the delicate balance between innovation and the storied heritage of Chaumet &mdash; the pearl in Chaumet&rsquo;s crown of melding time-honoured craftsmanship with avant-garde design.

The charming Joséphine Aigrette Pearl Collection by Chaumet

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