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NOVEMBER 11
The unique collection of Chaumet tiaras will be on display on November 16 at the halls of the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts. The Museum visitors will have a chance to see 9 authentic tiaras and 60 Chaumet tiara models that represent different historic periods and styles of art jewelry.
Among the tiaras that will be brought to Russia is the one that Napoleon gave to Maria-Louise on of their wedding day. The importance of this exhibition can hardly be estimated as Chaumet is the chronometer of French history from the consul sword of Napoleon to the "Кhesis", wrist-watch of Catherine Deneuve. During the centuries Chaumet jewelry was in the middle of the official life - ranging from the tiara of Maria-Louise to Anneau rings loved by the artistic beau monde all over the world. The Paris Museum at Vendome Place houses the models of all tiaras that were ever made by Chaumet jewelry house.
Russian Theme of Chaumet is represented by a well known tiara Triple Sun the origins of which can be traced to Russian traditional kokoshnik. Another example of high level of art jewelry and a specimen of Art Deco style is a tiara of the Duchess of Bourbon-Parme. Today Chaumet is a transnational corporation with 200 year experience that is famous all over the world. Among the friends of the company are Catherine Deneuve, Ornella Muti, Claudia Schiffer, Inesse Sastre, Paul Belmondo.
Source: Fashion Guide.ru
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