Chaumet champagne reception: a night full of discoveries

October 4, 2013

7 min read

To celebrate the 233rd year of creation and to launch an exclusive one-week exhibition, Chaumet opened the doors of its Bond street boutique to selected VIP guests. I had the pleasure of giving an introductory talk on Chaumet’s extensive history, exclusive jewellery pieces and some jewellery making techniques. In the photos below you will see how jewellery-making tools were cleverly mixed in the showcases with the jewels, as the latest would not exist without the first.

All in all it was a wonderful evening, so I have put together a little gallery which gives an insight to what the night was like.

WORDS

Simon Martner is an internationally established jewellery and luxury photographer. With over 10 years experience and with clients from all over the world, you can always depend on stunning sparkly results from Simon Martner.

JEWELLERY TYPE:

Ring Necklace Engagement ring

BRANDS:

Chaumet

Ruifier – The Ultimate Industrial Chic Brand:

Jewellery Insights straight to your inbox.

Watches Watch trends

Watches and Wonders 2025: The Coolest Watch Novelties

With pastel pops, Pop Art influences, and playful twists on time itself, Watches and Wonders 2025 delivered a vibrant feast of creativity. Discover the fun new watches setting trends in Geneva this spring

by Rachael Taylor

Jewellery Styling

White Hot: Achromatic Jewellery is Having a Moment

Let’s explore the revival of all white jewellery and discover why this look is universally complementary – and a great investment.

by Rachael Taylor

Jewellery Profile

Reinventing Royalty: The European-Inspired Luxury Behind Isabel Gemology

I started 2025 with a series of articles titled ‘Jeweller of the Month’ to highlight the true talent among niche designers in the jewellery industry. For May, it is Isabel Delgado, the founder of Isabel Gemology, who I would like to shine the spotlight on.

by Katerina Perez

Watches Haute Horlogerie

Watches and Wonders 2025: Eight of the Most Artful Dials

From lovers kissing on a bridge to precious animals painted in enamel or gems, this year’s watch launches included timepieces with extraordinary dials that blur the line between watchmaking and wearable art.

by Rachael Taylor

KP Blog Personal blog

Birthday Wishes: Embracing the Power of Being Different

Today, I want to share my thoughts on embracing your inner self and channelling all that power into your biggest passions…

by Katerina Perez

Watches Watch trends

Flip the Script: Meet the Jewellers Creating Luxury Customised Watches

Jewellery designers are increasingly turning their artistic talents to the world of horology, customising luxury watches with unique embellishments that carry their personal style signatures. From reimagined Rolexes to gemstone-studded bezels, discover how jewellers are making their mark on the world of timepieces

by Rachael Taylor

Jewellery Collections

Iconic Revival: Boucheron Reinvents the Serpent Bohème Jewellery

That nostalgic feeling of seeing past creations—sometimes forgotten, sometimes iconic—sparking a rush of inspiration to reimagine and breathe new life into what once was. That's exactly what Boucheron has achieved with its latest revival: the Serpent Bohème Vintage collection

by Hirshi Sujanti

Jewellery Knowledge

Art Deco Innovation: Exploring the Iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Setting

The Mystery Setting by Van Cleef & Arpels stands out as a masterpiece of Art Deco ingenuity. As the world celebrates the centenary of Art Deco in 2025, we are taking the opportunity to spotlight one of the most technically ambitious innovations to emerge from this golden era of jewellery design

by Claire Roberts

Jewellery Collections

Emerald Odyssey: Chopard Unveils its Insofu High Jewellery Collection

There's nothing quite like the thrill of a new collection unveiling. But what truly excites me isn't just the sparkle and glamour – it's when a brand takes a bold and unexpected approach. This is exactly what Chopard has done with its latest Insofu High Jewellery collection, which all started with the extraordinary 6,225-carat 'Insofu' rough emerald. Let's take a closer look at the creations that have emerged from this incredible mineral specimen

by Hirshi Sujanti

Watches Haute Horlogerie

Watches and Wonders 2025: The Best Jewellery Watches

From diamond-drenched serpents to enamelled blooms and secret talismans, these new jewellery watches unveiled in Geneva embody the artistry, emotion and extravagance of high jewellery watchmaking for women

by Rachael Taylor

Jewellery Profile

Refined Character: The Ancient-Meets-Modern Allure of Dionysios Fine Jewels

The Dionysios signature is all about warm, soulful jewellery that’s characterful without being overtly historical or too starkly modern. Let’s take a closer look at some of the brand’s highlights…

by Katerina Perez