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Hunting Brooches
hunting pins – are designed according to old traditions for mainly individual families with their particular hunting grounds. The brooches may or may not include the family coat of arms. Because some hunting grounds are characterised by their unique flora and fauna, these are sometimes replicated on the brooch design;
Hubert Schmalix – Irony without pathos.
“In the 1960s and ‘70s, nearly every artist was creating jewellery as well. I wonder why this is no longer the norm today. It’s very exciting to work in a different métier, like jewellery, ceramics or glass.”
Feathers to Adorn – and Adore
For Köchert – the Imperial and Royal Court jewellers to the Habsburgs – it was somewhat of a challenge to transform the delicate feather into something precious and enduring.
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Jewels can be seen as an enhancement or a protection... personally I like to look at them as an adventure.
Jewels can be seen as an enhancement or a protection…..personally, I like to look at them as an adventure.
Every visit to the Köcherts is an experience! I love to dive into the stimulating world of wonderful stones and treasures, to learn more about the colours, special features and stories of the pieces of jewellery!
The right jewellery says more than a thousand words. Köchert also combines deep tradition with the most modern craft and design. You can find yourself in the splendor of the fantastic pieces.
Austrian history, like that of my family, is closely connected to the Köchert company. And you notice that immediately when you enter the historic shop on the Neuer Markt. The jewellery is simply unique and a wonderful combination of lived tradition and current design. Bravo!
I value the exquisite jewellery from Köchert as the very finest handicraft. The taste and style of the house, as well as the pleasant, personal relationship with the family are unique.
Nearly no other jewellery piece is as timeless as the classic diamond rivière necklace. For centuries, it has adorned maharajas, queens and film stars. Ready to shine like a princess?
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#diamondriviere #rivierenecklace #diamondnecklace #diamonds #girlsbestfriend #hautejoaillerie #highjewelry #timeless #likeaprincess #filmstarlook #koechert #kochert #köchert #diamondsareforever
Nov 19
Do you like to be in the spotlight? Or, if you prefer to make your special appearance away from the flash, our precious jewellery sparkles just as wonderfully in daylight! Night or day, a touch of glamour always looks supreme.
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#spotlighton #spotlight #makinganappearance #gettingready #glam #modelshoot #behindthescenes #kochert #koechert #köchert
Nov 17
Our jewelry generally loves to travel. But of course there are places particularly exciting. Sometimes pieces even make someone fall in love with them, all for the sake of being able to stay. So better watch out when you visit our current Monaco exhibition!
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#monaco #travelingjewels #jewelry #hautejoaillerie #hrh #carolineofhanover #princesscaroline #honoured #favouriteplaces #highjewelry #jewelrylove #sisistarsinaction #alexandraofhanover #princessalexandra #exhibitiontime #jewelryexhibition #koechert #kochert #köchert #hoteldeparis #montecarlo
Nov 15
Not the right hairstyle for the Sisi stars look? We have the solution: The stars, based on the original designs for Empress Elisabeth, are just as dazzling when worn around the neck!
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#sisilook #theempress #empresselisabeth #sisi #sisistars #diamondstars #stars #queenofnight #hautejoaillerie #highjewelry #necklace #collier #diamondnecklace #kochert #koechert #köchert
Nov 14
Dress rehearsal for your big entrance this evening? If you’re still missing that extra touch of sparkle for your night at the opera – then Maison Köchert is just around the corner, at Neue Markt 15.
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#bigentrance #operaoutfit #goingtotheopera #agate #diamonds #vienna #eveningwear #necklace #pendant #alleyesonyou #jewelry #kochert #koechert #köchert
Nov 12
Still thinking about what you’d like at the top of your Christmas list this year? We have a couple of suggestions...
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#hautejoaillerie #highjewelry #diamonds #timeless #girlsbestfriends #earrings #boucledoreilles #diamondearrings #diamantohrringe #showstopper #koechert #köchert #kochert #christmas #christmaspresent #perfectpresent
Nov 10
It`s never too early to plan your next gala outfit. After all, the next event is surely around the corner, and you want to be prepared! Aquamarine and spinel are always at your service.
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#galaoutfit #gettingready #makingplans #nextevent #beingprepared #aquamarine #spinel #chandeliers #necklace #earrings #jewelry #koechert #kochert #köchert
Nov 9
Pearls come in a variety of shapes and colour nuances. Irregular baroque pearls are often the most exciting choice – and reflect so stylishly the individuality of who`s wearing them.
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#pearls #baroquepearls #instyle #beautyoftheirregular #necklace #pearlnecklace #grey #greypearls #koechert #kochert #köchert
Nov 6
How was a tiara ordered in the olden days? Several design drawings were created, and then a decision-making model version was made – from metal!
After all, you wanted to be absolutely sure that you were spending your fortune on something exquisitely tasteful.
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#tiara #designprocess #decisionmaking #diadem #howto #orderingyourtiara #model #metalwork #crafting #bespoke #hautejoaillerie #highjewelry #backintheday #koechert #köchert #kochert #historylove #tiaramania
Nov 5
Already familiar with our X-Changeables collection? All the earrings consist of two parts - a top and a bottom - with each piece able to be combined, mix-and-match, with other pieces in the collection.
Here you can see onyx tops combined with a set of `Grandl` bottom pieces, a top pick for all hunters.
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#xchangeables #flexibility #choosehowtowearit #huntingjewelry #hunting #bepartofwhatyouwear #mixandmatch #matchyouroutfit #onyx #grandl #aekoechert #köchert #koechert #jewelry
Nov 2
Rock crystal is wonderful for creating delicate blossoms for your ears. The specially frosted surface lends a fine, velvety lustre that’s simply seductive!
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#rockcrystal #earrings #flowerpower #flowers #blossom #velvety #lustre #seductive #handmade #oneofakind #koechert #kochert #köchert
Oct 30
When talking to our goldsmiths, measurements take on a whole new meaning. It’s usually thought that everything comes down to the millimetre - but at Maison Köchert, it`s right down to the tenth of a millimetre and less! Precision is our modus operandi.
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#precision #modusoperandi #workshoplife #measurement #goldsmith #millimetre #newmeaning #koechert #kochert #köchert
Oct 28
What a joy to receive rare pieces of antique jewellery for repair! This wheat ear brooch from the 2nd quarter of the 19th century was once the centrepiece of a magnificent tiara. In keeping with the tradition of that period, all the ears of wheat can be removed individually. At the owner’s request, we were able to make an additional brooch with 2 of the ears of wheat – a piece more suitable for every day wear. Of course, the original form was preserved. What a true masterpiece!
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#repair #brooch #tiara #ears #wheat #bespoke #antiquejewelry #historylove #formertiara #convertiblejewelry #atelier #workshop #goldsmith #skill #craft #kochert #köchert #koechert
Oct 24
Today, we take light for granted. A simple touch of the light switch and everything shines. In the past, we used Shusterkugeln, or cobbler`s lamps, in our studio. These glass bulbs were filled with water and used to focus the random light coming from gas or oil lamps – thus providing concentrated lighting on the specific work at hand. Hard to imagine today!
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#shusterkugel #schusterkugel #cobblerslamp #glassbulb #water #light #howto #historictool #tool #craftmanship #jewellerslife #koechert #kochert #köchert
Oct 20
Pink and grey are beauty at play. Such an eye-catching match – yet with distinguished understatement. A perfect pairing for everyday adventures.
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#pink #grey #tourmaline #labradorite #necklace #ring #diamonds #jewelry #eyecatcher #perfectmatch #understatement #jewelrylove #koechert #kochert #köchert
Oct 18
The bow has a long tradition in our House. Empress Elisabeth was a great lover of bow designs, and enjoyed gifting Maison Köchert bow brooches for christenings and other occasions. Today, there’s still nothing like the bow. It’s dressy. It’s playful. It’s classic.
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#bow #tradition #empresselisabeth #thempress #imperialpresents #gift #perfectgift #diamonds #gold #dressy #classy #koechert #kochert #köchert
Oct 16
