Chopard’s 6,225-carat rough emerald named Chopard Insofu, was discovered in the Kagem mine in Zambia in 2010 and is one of the most important ever found in terms of both weight and quality.
Insofu, is a name showing respect for this emerald’s land of origin, as it means elephant in the Bemba language because of its shape evoking the animal’s trunk. In the upcoming years, the house will craft remarkable jewels from the stone of extreme rare purity and quality including Chopard’s forthcoming Haute Joaillerie collection.
“It is profoundly moving to be confronted with the beauty and mystery of such a treasure, collected from the depths of the earth, formed millions of years ago, and which has come to us at last to be enhanced by the hand of artisans who will reveal the full extent of its beauty while transcribing the emotions it arouses… Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by precious stones and lucky enough to work with some of the most beautiful in the world. For reasons that escape any form of rationale, some of them blow you away immediately, but the feeling that overcame me with the Insofu Emerald surpassed any emotion I have ever known. From the moment I saw it, I knew that it would be a hugely important stone for Chopard and I am immensely excited to begin this adventure today,” expressed Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s Co-President and Artistic Director.
