Bold, vibrant and full of life, the remarkably ebullient gold jewelry of French brand Jean Mahie has dazzled collectors from the moment it first appeared. Featuring motifs derived from classical mythology and ancient architecture, Jean Mahie earrings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories are characterized by sinuous lines and simple, primordial shapes.
Painter and sculptor Jacline Mazard was at loose ends with her art career when her father-in-law, sculptor and goldsmith Jean-Marie Mazard, recognized her potential and invited her to join him in his workshop in the South of France. Self-taught, Jean-Marie Mazard shared his love of working with gold with his daughter-in-law, and the pair began collaborating in 1969 under the name Jean Mahie.
A shrewd businessman, Jean-Marie Mazard focused on efforts to market the pair’s striking creations, and with the support of a public relations executive, early publicity promptly resulted in acclaim and wide recognition. Their work eventually fit snugly alongside the candy-colored gems and bohemian fashions of the late 1960s and 1970s, an era of free expression and fascination with cultures around the world that yielded vibrant jewelry with global influences.
Working with 22-karat yellow gold, Jean Mahie’s founders produced bold designs that drew on architecture and artifacts of Mediterranean history, inspired by Jacline’s childhood, which took shape not far from the ruins of ancient Carthage in Tunisia. Their textured, sculptural link necklaces, cuff bracelets, dangle earrings and other pieces garnered praise from the likes of Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, both of which engaged in partnerships with Jean Mahie. Neiman Marcus later became the sole retailer of the brand’s jewelry.
Jean-Marie Mazard passed away in 1994. Jacline Mazard now designs alongside her son and daughter in their studio in New York City.
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Jean Mahie Exceptional One-of-a-Kind Organo Chic Pendant
By Jean Mahie
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 22k, by Jean Mahie. This breathtaking pendant by the renowned French goldsmiths Jean Mahie has a Modernist primitive vibe that is sophisticated and fun. All their piece...
22k Gold
Jean Mahie 22k Gold Link Chain
By Jean Mahie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Mahie Necklace. 18 inch Length 70 g Gold 22k Yellow Gold Vintage Mahie Rondo Link Necklace. Clasp signed JM and 22k Jean Mahie is a distinguished French jewelry house founded...
22k Gold
Jean Mahie 22k Gold Cross Pendant
By Jean Mahie
Located in San Antonio, TX
Sculptural Cross/Pendant signed JM 22k. Circa 1970's
22k Gold
Jean Mahie Vintage 22k Gold Heavy Chain Necklace
By Jean Mahie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Jean Mahie’s vintage 22k gold heavy chain necklace with oval textured links. Each link is uniquely hammered, making it both eye-catching and luxurious. The irregular, organic shape...
22k Gold
Jean Mahie 22 Karat Yellow Gold Sculpted Link Handmade Bracelet
By Jean Mahie
Located in Tampa, FL
A handmade Jean Mahie bracelet composed of textured sculptural links in 22 karat gold. This Jean Mahie bracelet captures the artist’s distinctive hand forged aesthetic, defined by richly textured surfaces and organic, asymmetric forms. Crafted in 22 karat yellow gold, the bracelet is composed of individually sculpted links joined by Mahie’s characteristic handmade oval connectors, creating a rhythmic, tactile design that feels both ancient and modern. The high-karat gold offers a deep, warm hue that accentuates the irregular contours of each link. As with all of Mahie’s work, the piece reflects a highly personal artistic process: modeled, carved, and finished by hand rather than cast from molds. The result is a bracelet with a strong sculptural presence that remains comfortable on the wrist, as shown in the accompanying wear image. Designer: Jean Mahie Metal: 22 Karat Yellow Gold Length: 6.5 Inches Weight: 38.3 grams Markings: Signed and hallmarked / 22k Condition: Excellent Why We Love It Signature Jean Mahie sculptural forms in richly toned 22k gold Handmade links with organic texture and presence A wearable example of the artist’s unmistakable design language Jean Mahie bracelet, 22k gold sculptural jewelry...
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,100 / set
Dm 1.13 in L 18 in
Jean Mahie 22k Gold Sculptural Abstract Pendant, 22k Chain (unbranded) Necklace
By Jean Mahie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Jean Mahie Materials: 22k Yellow Gold Weight: Pendant - 13.9 Grams Chain - 8.2 Grams Measurement: Diameter - 1 1/8 Chain - 18" Hallmarks: Maker’s Mark, 22K This exquisi...
22k Gold
Vintage Jean Mahie 22k Gold Sculptural Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Mahie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This signed Jean Mahie cuff is crafted in rich 22k gold and showcases the artisan’s unmistakable hand-wrought aesthetic. The openwork design reflects Mahie’s sculptural approach, whe...
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Mahie 22k Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Mahie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Jean Mahie 22k yellow gold cuff bracelet is a stunning example of exquisite craftsmanship and timeless design. Marked with the signature of the es...
22k Gold
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