Seven Shades of Majesty: Chaumet’s Joséphine Necklaces Bring Royal Drama to High Jewellery

If there’s one house that knows how to turn pure radiance into wearable royalty, it’s Chaumet. The Maison’s latest Joséphine High Jewellery creations don’t just sparkle—they command attention. With seven dazzling necklaces that toe the line between regal and rebellious, Chaumet proves that High Jewellery doesn’t have to whisper; it can roar—with diamonds, sapphires, and a whole lot of attitude.

Each piece is a masterclass in craftsmanship, straight from the legendary 12 Vendôme workshop, where polishers, setters, and mounters make magic happen. And when it comes to the gems? Only the best will do. Think significant carat weights, flawless cuts, and hues so hypnotic they might just stop time. These aren’t your grandmother’s heirlooms. They’re contemporary icons carved from legacy and laced with modern precision.

The Quiet Power of Purity

The first four Joséphine necklaces play it cool—but don’t be fooled by their delicate demeanour. Inspired by the aigrette motif that’s become synonymous with the collection, these pieces balance sharp design with a gentle grace that feels intimate, not ostentatious. They're all crafted in white gold and anchored by statement stones chosen with eagle-eyed perfectionism.

First up: a smooth 31.25-carat oval-cut Ceylon sapphire, cool as twilight and just as dreamy. Then there’s the unapologetically lush 15.83-carat Colombian emerald, pear-cut in homage to Empress Joséphine’s personal taste. For those drawn to something a little off-centre, a 5.88-carat Fancy Vivid Orange-Yellow diamond brings fire and flair, sitting boldly in its ornate frame. Finally, a 3.61-carat cushion-cut Mozambique ruby channels imperial power, nodding to the legendary Régent—once set in Napoleon’s coronation sword, designed by none other than Chaumet’s founder.

When High Jewellery Meets High Drama

If the first four necklaces are about whispered elegance, the last three are unapologetically theatrical. Inspired by the Empress’s love of fashion and grand soirées, these pieces are couture companions—designed to be worn like diamonds have just fallen from a dream onto your collarbone.

Sharp pear-cut diamonds form V-shaped silhouettes that recall the aigrette’s signature geometry, while the centrepieces are anything but background players. These stones are the main event.

Leading the charge is an 11.30-carat D FL Type II-A pear-cut diamond—so clear, it’s practically see-through royalty. Next, a plush 18.88-carat oval-cut Ceylon sapphire stuns with its icy composure and liquid light. And last, but definitely not least, is the 16.31-carat pear-cut Padparadscha sapphire, its pink-orange flush reminiscent of a sunset—or a peach at peak ripeness.

Chaumet’s Joséphine High Jewellery necklaces don’t just celebrate beauty—they elevate it, polish it, and place it on a pedestal for the world to admire. With each one more breathtaking than the last, they’re not just jewels. They’re declarations.

Declarations of power, of style, of the kind of femininity that doesn’t need permission to be loud, luxurious, and luminous. Just like Joséphine herself.