Chaumet has revealed a unique exhibition in Doha, paying tribute to nature and its influence on the Maison over the years.
Chaumet & Nature: Nature-Inspired Jewellery Since 1780, presents a unique sensory journey celebrating the wonders of nature, between earth and sky, between sky and sea, all through which the true essence of Chaumet is revealed.
From its inception in 1780, Chaumet has placed its creativity and savoir-faire at the service of nature, transposing its preciousness into jewellery. It has always looked to the earth’s flora and fauna, capturing the immensity of the sky, its stars and birds, and the infinite nuances of the sea and its treasures to create jewels imbued with emotion and symbolism.
Organised by Maison Chaumet in collaboration with Qatar Museums, M7, and Qatar Creates, Chaumet & Nature marks the first high jewellery exhibition of its kind ever held in Qatar. The exhibition spotlights more than 100 exquisite jewels from the French Maison’s collections as well as those of Qatar Museums, honouring the link both countries have shared since 1970s.
The exhibition tells the story of the Maison, it’s family history and its close relationship not only to nature but also to the Middle East. Highlights include a selection of exquisite tiaras, sourced from royalty, collectors and museums around the world, as well as jewellery pieces using some of the most innovative techniques known in the industry. It culminates with a celebration of Chaumet today and its vast use of nature as an inspiration for its designs. Featuring pieces from the past year’s high jewellery collections, it displays jewellery pieces using some of the the world’s finest gemstones. Highlights include the 2023 vine Necklace from the Le Jardin de Chaumet collection in 2023.
The exhibition also displays a series of jewellery sketches, marking the first step in the creative process. Among the 66,000 drawings held by Chaumet, a multitude of sketches and illustrations testify to the Maison’s long-standing and enduring devotion to the beauty of nature, a number of which are on display in Doha.
The final chapter of the exhibition celebrates the pearl tradition, something so closely linked to this region. Chaumet has long used the most beautiful pearls in its jewellery creations. The Maison started working with Qatari pearls began in the mid-20th century and has continued until today.
Chaumet & Nature: Nature-Inspired Jewellery Since 1780,, M7 – Msheireb Downtown Doha, November 1st to December 19th, 2024.
