L’Arcade of Maison Chaumet 18K Textured Gold “Labyrinth” Parure, c. 1971
L’Arcade of Maison Chaumet 18K Textured Gold “Labyrinth” Parure, c. 1971
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Description: An 18 karat textured yellow gold "Labyrinth" parure comprised of earrings, necklace and bracelet, by L'Arcade of Maison Chaumet, France, circa 1971.
Marks: Signed Chaumet Paris. Stamped with maker’s mark on box clasps.
Dimensions: [Earrings] 1.21” x 1.20” . [Bracelet] 7.75” x 0.86” x 0.17”. [Necklace] 25.5” x 0.86” x 0.17”.
Weight: [Earrings] 21.37 grams. [Bracelet] 56.70 grams. [Necklace] 181.56 grams,
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Biography
The French maison of Chaumet was founded in 1780, by jeweler Marie-Etienne Nitot, who had previously worked with the jeweler to Queen Marie-Antoinette. From 1885- 1928, Joseph Chaumet, who gave the company its name, became its Director. In 1907, Chaumet moved to 12, Place Vendôme, its longtime home.
