| Caroline Scheufele, Artistic Director and Co-President of Chopard |
The never-ending creation of excellence inspires us all, to tell a unique story of luxury. Wherever you are across the globe, whether you are having your first cup of coffee, lunch or a fine dinner - this story holds a precious moment to accompany you.
Sometimes, we appreciate many artisans and tell their avant-garde techniques and craftsmanship stories. Nevertheless, this is another tale of the mesmerizing luxury world.
As time passes by, a few independent traditional luxury artisans seems visible- carrying the torch of heritage, true excellence and crafted skills.
As time passes by, a few independent traditional luxury artisans seems visible- carrying the torch of heritage, true excellence and crafted skills.
Chopard, is one of the last family-run watchmaking and jewellery company. Founded by Karl Scheufele in 1904, Karl and Karin’s children – Caroline and Karl-Friedrich – took an active part in the company, since the 1980's. Caroline Scheufele who is responsible of the ladies’ collections developed the jewellery section and later on the high jewellery department, while her brother Karl-Friedrich managing the gents' collections developed sportive watches during the 1980s, and during the 1990s the Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier, which produces the L.U.C movements.
It’s the story of an extraordinary flower that ‘bloomed’ in the desert, a gem born in an arid yet fertile land. It’s the story of a stunningly beautiful, pure and radiant stone whose beating heart proclaims the wonderment of natural treasures. It’s the story of an absolute stone, The Queen of Kalahari Diamond, an exceptional 342-carat stone of perfect colour and absolute purity, has given rise to a set of 23 diamonds.
Chopard created an exquisite Jewelry Set from the Queen of Kalahari Diamond weighing 342 carats. Queen of Kalahari diamond was among the largest ever discovered when it was unearthed in 2015 at Botswana’s famous Karowe mine. Known for producing record-setting diamonds, the Karowe mine also bore the 813-carat Constellation diamond- which was purchased by Swiss jeweler De Grisogono for $63 million in 2016.
Certified as a D color, Type IIA certification given to less than two percent of gem-quality diamonds, the massive Queen of Kalahari diamond was cut into 23 pieces—five of which weigh more than 20 carats. This excellent labor harbored a delicate creation after a 10-month process dedicated to the Garden of Kalahari collection, launched in January 2017.
The collection presents a convertible necklace, earrings, a bracelet, two rings, and a watch, each of which has an ornate, lacy, floral-inspired motif. The necklace is the crown jewel, boasting three stunning diamond drop pendants that are crafted in heart, pear, and brilliant cuts. The trendy mismatched earrings are another highlight, featuring one pear- and one heart-shaped diamond.
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