Jean Despres Jewelry

Sculptural cuff designed by Jean Després (1886-1980). Exceptional collector's piece, created in Paris France by the artist goldsmith Jean Després, back in the 1960. This cuff bracelet has been crafted with retro modernist patterns in solid .800/.999 silver with high polished finish and centering upon a sculpted double dotted band Weight: 62.67 Grams, (40.17 Dwt.). Size: 7 Inches, (18 Cm) can be expanded or closed to fit size. Measurements: The width is 30 mm (1.18 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the maker's mark JP inside a lozange cartouche and signed inside, "J. DESPRES". Jean Després He was born in 1889 in Souvigny, Burgundy, from glass blower parents, Jean Després starts his apprenticeship with a Parisian goldsmith, friend of the family, in 1905. First an industrial drawer for the military aviation during World War I, he took over his parents’ shop in 1920 and launched his goldsmith and jeweler workshop. He revealed himself to be an innovative creator with a unique way to work metals, and with new drawn shapes never seen before. He participated to his first show in 1926 at the Salon des Indépendants. Many shows and exhibitions then followed, such as the Salon d’Automne, the Salon of Decorative artists, and the Tuileries Salon. Jean Després chooses massive shapes rather than the classical goldsmith ornaments and avoids the use of precious gemstones in his jewel collection. His jewel production is defined by necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings where metals are combined with ivory, lacquer, ebony, onyx and sharkskin. His goldsmith pieces are inspired by the aviation aesthetic, crafted using hammered metals, and ample, generous and modern shapes. In the 1940’s, Jean Després is nominated President of the Goldsmith Syndicate, after receiving the Legion d'honneur, in 1938. The artist’s works will be collected in France and worldwide, even after his death in 1980. (Maison Rapin...

This original Jean Despres sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold hand hammered modernist bracelet is wearable 'fine art'. With five rectangular links resembling abstract collages...

These original Jean Despres sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold hand hammered modernist clip earrings are wearable 'fine art'. With a rectangular design resembling a abstract c...

Sculptural ring designed by Jean Després (1886-1980). Very rare collector's piece, created in Paris France by the artist goldsmith Jean Després, back in the 1950. This cocktail ring has been crafted with geometrics shapes in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and finished with hammered patterns. On top, with a platinum part for the setting of the diamond. Diamonds: Mount in a six-prongs setting, with 1 old European round cut diamond, 0.20 carats, F color, VS-2 clarity. Birthstone: Diamond for the month of April. Weight: 12.6 Grams, (8.07 Dwt.). Size: 8 sizeable. Measurements: 20 mm by 13 mm (Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the head of the eagle and the head of the dog for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and the platinum respectively, the maker's mark JP inside a lozange cartouche and signed by himself, "J. DESPRES". Jean Després was born in 1889 in Souvigny, Burgundy, from glass blower parents, Jean Després starts his apprenticeship with a Parisian goldsmith, friend of the family, in 1905. First an industrial drawer for the military aviation during World War I, he took over his parents’ shop in 1920 and launched his goldsmith and jeweler workshop. He revealed himself to be an innovative creator with a unique way to work metals, and with new drawn shapes never seen before. He participated to his first show in 1926 at the Salon des Indépendants. Many shows and exhibitions then followed, such as the Salon d’Automne, the Salon of Decorative artists, and the Tuileries Salon. Jean Després chooses massive shapes rather than the classical goldsmith ornaments and avoids the use of precious gemstones in his jewel collection. His jewel production is defined by necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings where metals are combined with ivory, lacquer, ebony, onyx and sharkskin. His goldsmith pieces are inspired by the aviation aesthetic, crafted using hammered metals, and ample, generous and modern shapes. In the 1940’s, Jean Després is nominated President of the Goldsmith Syndicate, after receiving the Legion d’Honneur, in 1938. The artist’s works will be collected in France and worldwide, even after his death in 1980. (Maison Rapin...

Designed and manufactured by the artist himself in the late Art Deco period, this ring by Jean Després is made of black onyx and silver. The ring...

Jean Despres 18k Yellow Gold Napoleon III Emperor 1865 Coin Pendant Vintage & French Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pendant. Truly ...

An onyx and 18-karat gold geometrical design ring by Jean Després. c. 1930 - 1950. Signed Jean Després. 750 and maker’s mark for Jean Després. While Despres started off making jewelry in silver and had no particular interest in precious jewelry, he did use gold, and this ring is a fine example of the limited 18-karat gold rings Despres made during the 1940's and 1950s. Deprés (1889 - 1980) apprenticed with a goldsmith at age 16 and emerged over the Art Deco years as a significant jeweler who drew from diverse influences to shape his unique creations: his friendships with the most avant-garde artists of the time, including Georges Braque and Picasso; and, his experiences during WWI designing aircraft parts, using functional shapes and factory models. He became renowned as a jeweler (a true studio...

An 18 carat gold seal ring with the symbol of the aquarius zodiac, master mark: Jean Després, France. weight: 9.5 grams ring size: 17.5 mm. / 7.5 US

A fine silver Libra zodiac pendant, on a fine silver torque, by Jean Després, post 1950s. The torque is approximately 14.5" long with 3" opening...

A pair of French Art Deco silver cuff links with by Jean Despres. Circa 1930's. Signed, J Despres and makers mark French mark for silver.

This beautifully illustrated book was written because at that time there was no monograph in either French or English devoted to this important Jeweller/Silversmith. As it says in th...

Express Shipping still available during Lockdown Jean Despres, Ring, Circa 1950 Hammered Silver Incised Signed ‘J. Despres’ by the artist and wear the poinçon d’orfèvre ‘JD’ Size 55...

An Art Deco amethyst ring in the industrial style with beaded shoulders, in 18k gold and sterling silver. Jean Després, France Top of ring mea...

Jean Despres, Rare Onyx and Silver (Marked) Pyramid Ring created in 1928. The signature engraved under the dome is slightly erased but still recognizable (Image 2 and 5) Size 52 (...

A striking Art Deco brooch in gold & platinum with diamond content 2.60 carats approximately. Marks: ‘JD’ monogram & J. Després in script. Eagle & Dog. cf. Jean Després...