Chaumet ‘Radiant Sun’ (soleil rayonnant) aigrette with diamonds and emerald in platinum and silver, 1914-1916 [2880 x 4320]

The Chaumet ‘Radiant Sun’ (soleil rayonnant) aigrette was designed between roughly 1914 and 1916. It is a premier example of Belle Époque jewelry transitioning into the Art Deco style, created by Joseph Chaumet in Paris. It features a large sunburst motif, typically rendered in platinum and silver, centered with a significant emerald surrounded by radiant diamond rays. The soleil rayonnant design consists of a central, bezel-set, cushion-cut emerald, with multiple radiating diamond arms extending outwards, creating a powerful, celestial effect.