Chaumet was founded in Paris in 1780 as jeweller to Napoléon and Joséphine. More than two centuries later, the maison still works from 12 Place Vendôme, and its design vocabulary — tiaras, the bee motif, the linked Liens, the wheat-ear naturalism of the Empire period — is one of the most recognisable in fine jewelry. Chaumet operates an authorised boutique in Vienna on Kohlmarkt. Almaz Jewelry serves a different, complementary purpose: a curated estate selection where collectors find references no longer in production, pre-owned pieces in excellent condition, and the kind of one-of-a-kind item the contemporary boutique rarely stocks.
Estate Chaumet — Why Collectors Choose It
A Chaumet piece bought new from the boutique is, by definition, a current reference. A Chaumet piece bought from the estate market often is not — and that is precisely the value. Discontinued Joséphine variations, vintage tiara-derived rings, Bee My Love pieces in proportions the current production has retired, classic Dandy cufflinks: these only appear through reputable estate houses. Each estate piece we offer is authenticated, condition-graded, and documented before it enters the case.
The Collections We Hold
Our Chaumet inventory rotates as pieces are acquired and sold. Recurrent presence includes the Joséphine collection (the aigrette and tiara-inspired rings that recall the Empress's own jewelry box), the Liens line (the maison's intertwining-link signature in white and yellow gold), Bee My Love (the honeycomb pavé motif that has become Chaumet's modern icon), Hortensia (floral high-jewelry inspired by 19th-century Paris), and historic Dandy men's pieces.
Authentication and Provenance
Every Chaumet item at Almaz is verified against the maison's hallmark conventions, internal reference numbering, and case-and-papers documentation. Where a piece predates current paperwork standards, our gemologist's appraisal travels with it. The Vienna market is small enough that authenticity matters; we have built thirty-four years of standing on getting it right.
Visit Us in Vienna
Almaz Jewelry • Stephansplatz 12, 1010 Wien • Monday–Saturday 10:00–18:30. Private viewings by appointment. Worldwide insured shipping. Call +43 1 512 00 85 or email office@almaz.jewelry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is estate Chaumet authentic Chaumet? Yes — estate refers to provenance (previously owned), not to imitation. Every piece is verified against Chaumet hallmarks and reference documentation before it is listed.
How does estate Chaumet pricing compare to the Kohlmarkt boutique? Discontinued references and pre-owned pieces are typically priced 20–40 percent below comparable current-production retail. The exact saving depends on age, condition, and rarity of the specific reference.
Can I service my Chaumet piece in Vienna? Almaz provides cleaning, sizing, and minor repair in-house. Movement servicing on Chaumet watches is referred to the maison's Vienna boutique or to authorised Swiss watchmakers.
