The venerable French Chaumet jewelry firm has roots going back to Nitot & Fils, jewelers to European Royalty in the 18th and 19th Centuries. The firm changed its name to Chaumet in the late 19th Century when Joseph Chaumet assumed control. From this time the Chaumet firm continued its tradition of creating magnificent jewelry for European Royalty and connoisseurs of well crafted French design and fine gemstones.