The Garden of Kalahari – earrings
An ultra-rare 342-carat diamond provides the stones for the most precious jewellery set ever produced by Chopard
It?s the story of an extraordinary flower that ?bloomed? in the desert, a gem born in an arid ? yet paradoxically fertile land.
It?s the story of a stunningly beautiful, pure and radiant stone whose beating heart proclaims the wonderment of natural treasures.
It?s the story of an absolute stone, The Queen of Kalahari diamond.
A brief history
The story of this stone is a journey. A journey through what makes Chopard so very singular and special, its artistic vivacity and technical virtuosity. It conveys the importance the Geneva-based Maison attaches to mastering all stages governing the creation of a piece of jewellery. At the helm of these endeavours, co-president Caroline Scheufele has consistently provided the impetus designed to guide Chopard towards pursuing excellence and exploring new territory. It is she that has followed the adventures of this extraordinary diamond step by step in the quest to ensure its lasting destiny. The discovery of The Queen of Kalahari, this exceptional 342-carat stone of perfect colour and absolute purity, has given rise to a set of 23 diamonds ? The Garden of Kalahari ? of which five weigh over 20 carats. Drawing upon the virtuosity cultivated in the field of artistic craft that has forged Chopard?s reputation, six fabulous pieces of jewellery have emerged from the High Jewellery worksho...