Chaumet in Majesty – Jewels of Sovereign Since 1780 exhibition to open in Monaco

THE exhibition “Chaumet In Majesty – Jewels of Sovereigns since 1780” is set to showcase the exquisite art of the tiara at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco under the patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II.

Collections de maillechorts

Mesh brooch with central diamond drop

Briar rose bud tiara

Expertly curated by Stéphane Bern and Christophe Vachaudez, the exhibition will present the stunning diadems for which Maison Chaumet has received global acclaim. It also intends to highlight the harmonious relationship between jewellery and the arts. 

Bayadère necklace

 

Pair of watches, Maison Chaumet

As well as the spectacular jewelry display, the exhibition will celebrate sublime feminine power through the outstanding women, empresses, queens and princesses of the European courts. Bern and Vachaudez promises to deliver never before seen jewels to the public including the ethereal flower tiara that once belonged to Edwina Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma. That particular piece was created in 1934 and entrusted to Maison Cartier who later sold it to Lady Edwina Mountbatten.

Replica of the ruby and diamond parure belonging to
Empress Marie-Louise

Edwina Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma

The exhibition will be separated into six distinct themes, allowing viewers to travel through a fantastic journey into the heart of Maison Chaumet’s prestigious creations. By doing so, one will bear witness to an incredible and unique 240 year evolution of Parisian jewelry.

by Maria Noyen

Presale tickets at €6 are available until June 30. The exhibition runs from  July 12, to August 28, 2019