Chopard Happy 5 Heart
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pink Diamond
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1780s European Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
1990s Swiss Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Swiss Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold
1990s Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Yellow Gold
Chopard for sale on 1stDibs
In 1860, a 24-year-old son of a farmer, Louis-Ulysse Chopard (1836–1915), established the L.U.C. company — now known simply as Chopard, rather than by the founder’s initials — in Sonvilier, Switzerland. His initial work evolved from making mechanical movements to building the watches themselves, concentrating on making the pocket watch slimmer to carry for everyday use while also ensuring it was precise and reliable.
Early successes for Chopard included providing watches for the punctuality needs of the Swiss Railway Company. Recognizing the international market for Swiss watchmaking, Chopard traveled across Europe and Russia, with Czar Nicholas II becoming a client in 1912.
Chopard’s son, Paul-Louis, took over after Louis-Ulysse’s death in 1915 and expanded the business to La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 1937, the company relocated to the watchmaking center of Geneva, where they could mark their work with the prestigious Geneva Seal. (Paul-Louis’s son, Paul-André, took the reins in 1943.) Business thinned in the postwar years, and Paul-André’s sons declined the opportunity to take over for their father.
In 1963, Chopard was acquired by German goldsmith and watchmaker Karl Scheufele III and his wife, Karin. Under their ownership, Chopard added jewelry to its offerings. The popular Happy Diamonds wristwatch debuted in 1976 — it launched a collection, which now features bracelets, rings and other items. The distinctive watch sees dozens of glittering diamonds, loosed from their settings, moving freely around the dial.
The story goes that the in-house designer Ronald Kurowski was inspired by the kinetic glimmers of sunlight on a waterfall in the Black Forest. He would then develop the innovative system for the Happy Diamonds timepiece that he hoped would essentially mimic his experience in the woods.
A young Caroline Scheufele — Karl and Karin’s daughter, who would later become copresident and artistic director — led the introduction of a Happy Diamonds jewelry line in 1985, with her design for a playful clown pendant with a belly full of jittering precious stones. Subsequent lines and accessories such as the Happy Dreams bracelet, Happy Hearts collection and the Happy Sport watches further enhanced Chopard’s range of dynamic adornment.
The Scheufele family-run company continues to be synonymous with excellence in timepieces, such as its role as the official timekeeper for the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, creating all of its movements in-house. And Chopard is constantly developing its wares, from sunglasses and fragrances to recent introductions of high-end handbags.
Find a wide range of vintage Chopard wristwatches, necklaces, rings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is Chopard a good watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chopard has been manufacturing luxury watches since 1860. The watches are more fashionable than functional, but they're extremely high quality and on the same par as Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe.
- What is Chopard famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Chopard name is most famous for its luxury watches, jewelry and accessories. The company started in 1860 as watchmaker Louis-Ulysse Chopard gained fame for his exquisite skills. Its reputation is built upon the dedication to excellence and fine quality materials that are used in the production of its watches and other items. Shop a collection of Chopard watches, jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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