With a history spanning more than 400 years, Mellerio is officially the oldest jewelry house in France. Known for their timeless and exquisite bracelets, rings, brooches and other pieces, Mellerio has counted the likes of Queen Victoria, Marie-Antoinette, Marie de' Medici and other historically important figures as clients.
Mellerio’s story began in 1613 with members of the Mellerio family — descendants of Italian immigrants — who worked as goldsmiths in Paris. During the late 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) sold his jewelry and trinkets in town fairs and near royal residences around France. Outside of the Palace of Versailles, his finely crafted jewelry caught the eye of Marie-Antoinette, who reportedly bought a bracelet featuring seven cameos surrounded by rubies.
Marie-Antoinette’s patronage helped broaden Mellerio’s reach as a jeweler for many French nobles and aristocrats, and, in 1796, he opened a store at 20 Rue Vivienne in Paris. In 1800, the business relocated to the Rue du Coq St. Honoré near the Tuileries Palace and, in 1832, moved again to 9 Rue de la Paix.
Today, Mellerio is owned and operated by the 15th generation of the Mellerio family. From their workshop above their historic boutique at 9 Rue de la Paix, they specialize in creating jewelry in styles such as Art Nouveau and Art Deco that is set with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and more.
Among Mellerio’s most coveted pieces are its decorative boxes and cases, gold and silver-gilt figurines and sculptures, dazzling bands and engagement rings. Their fine jewelry collection also features an impeccable array of bracelets, necklaces, earrings and a range of watches.
Throughout Mellerio’s illustrious history, the house has participated in numerous exhibitions, including the World Exhibitions in London in 1862, Paris in 1867, Vienna in 1873 and again in Paris in 1878 and 1900. Mellerio exhibited at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in 1925, which brought Art Deco to a global stage, and the New York World’s Fair in 1939.
Mellerio dits Meller continues its long-standing legacy as one of the world’s finest jewelers, attracting royalty, celebrities and discerning collectors of luxury adornments.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of antique and vintage Mellerio jewelry and objets d’art and vertu.
Mellerio Belle Époque Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Pendant Brooch
By Mellerio
Located in Roma, RM
An exquisite Mellerio pendant brooch from the 1910s, embodying the grace and refined lightness of the Belle Époque. Crafted in platinum and set throughout with shimmering old-cut dia...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Mellerio Natural Pearl and Diamond crescent Brooch in Gold, circa 1910s
By Mellerio
Located in Roma, RM
This elegant antique brooch by Mellerio dates to the 1910s, at the height of the Belle Époque / early Edwardian period, when crescent motifs were among the most refined and symbolica...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
Mellerio Brooch Bird Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Circa 1960
By Mellerio
Located in Paris, FR
MELLERIO Bird Brooch in 18 carat yellow Gold, the Eye setting a Ruby circa 1960. Small bird in profile on a branch, the body finely chiseled in imitation of the plumage, the twisted ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mellerio Birds Brooch in 18 Karat Gold Chrysoprases, Rubies, Diamond Circa 1960
By Mellerio
Located in Paris, FR
MELLERIO Birds singing on a Branch brooch in 18 kt yellow gold chrysoprase, ruby, diamond circa 1950-60 Brooch from MELLERIO in 18 kt 750/000 yellow gold, depicting 3 birds on a bran...
Ruby, Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mellerio Dits Meller 18K Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond Pavé Ribbon Clip Brooch 1940s
By Mellerio
Located in Monaco, MC
From the oldest jeweler in Paris — Mellerio dits Meller, established in 1613 and jeweler to the crowned heads of Europe — this exuberant clip brooch captures the playful vitality of ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mellerio sapphire and ruby clip earrings, French, circa 1940.
By Mellerio
Located in London, GB
Mellerio sapphire and ruby clip earrings. A matching pair, each set with seven round old cut natural unenhanced sapphires in open and closed back claw setti...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mellerio French Retro Gold Sapphire Wide Band Ring
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
The architectural, wide 18kt yellow gold band decorated across the front with a horizontal row of five circular-cut sapphires in platinum ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique French Edwardian Napoleonic Bicorne Hat Charm by Mellerio
By Mellerio
Located in PARIS, FR
Napoleonic Bicorne Charm by Mellerio dits Meller in 800 silver. Pendant in the shape of a bicorne hat, typical of the Napoleonic period, entirely made of silver and enameled in black...
Silver
Mellerio Vintage Sapphire and Yellow Gold Earrings, circa 1980
By Mellerio
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.50 carat sapphire, 18 karat yellow gold earrings made by Mellerio dits Meller; part of our diverse sapphire jewelry collections. These fine a...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mellerio Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
Italian made by Mellerio, 18k gold necklace with an emerald and diamond pendant. Necklace is 17" long, pendant - 26mm x 15mm. Emerald measures approx. 9.5 x 10.7 x 4.3mm, diamonds ap...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Mellerio Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring, circa 1960
By Mellerio
Located in London, GB
Mellerio Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Set with a central octagonal emerald-cut natural Colombian emerald with no colour enhancement and minor clarity enhancement in an open ba...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mellerio Platinum 4.60 ct Diamond Wing Earclips Gorgeous!
By Mellerio
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Ear Clips by Renowned Parisian Jeweler Mellerio Feature Round and Baguette Diamonds in a Custom Wing Design Designed as Climber Earring, worn high on the ear Length of each ...
Diamond, Platinum
Mellerio Wood and Gold Cufflinks, circa 1960
By Mellerio
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Mellerio cufflinks, set with two sections of dark wood and two alternate sections of 18ct gold, in circular discs, signed Mellerio, with chain link connections and ...
Gold
Pair of Mellerio Nail and Horn Cufflinks
By Mellerio
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Turn-of-last-Century cufflinks, each cufflink comprising a nail and hunting horn motif, with chain fitting, all in yellow gold, signed Mellerio 2355M, bearing Fench ha...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,500
H 1.88 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Belle Époque Platinum & Sardonyx Cameo Brooch/Pendant w/ Diamonds, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Extraordinary Belle Époque custom made hand carved sardonyx cameo brooch or pendant with retractable bail - the deep relief three layer sardonyx...
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamonds and Natural Pearl pendant / Brooch
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Art Deco Platinum Diamonds and Natural Pearl Pendant / Brooch This Art deco platinum diamonds and natural unique sunny design pendant / brooch is set with old cut natural white diamo...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1980s Mauboussin Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Ear Clips
By Mauboussin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Mauboussin ear clips set with round rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Numbered and signed Mauboussin Paris.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1910s Pearl Diamond Peridot and Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.12 carat diamond, pearl, peridot, ruby and 9 karat yellow gold, platinum set brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This...
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stylized 18k Yellow Gold Horseshoe Clip On Earrings, Rubies Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 18K yellow gold ruby, sapphire and diamond earrings. Each earring has one bezel set oval cabochon cut ruby approximately 5.3 x 4.5 millimeters. The rubies are deep pinkish r...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,479
H 0.18 in W 1.73 in L 1.02 in
2.71 Carat Cabochon Cut Chrysoprase Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 2.71 carat chrysoprase, 0.16 carat diamond and 0.07 carat ruby, 18 karat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery collections. This fine and impressive gemstone brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow and white gold. This vintage brooch has been modelled in the form of two stylised birds perched on a closed umbrella. The body of each bird is ornamented with an oval cabochon cut chrysoprase. The yellow gold simplified wirework style heads incorporate eyes represented by claw set round faceted rubies, with a combined carat weight of 0.07cts. The heads are further embellished with scalloped white gold wirework designs accented with six claw set eight-cut diamonds. Each bird is embellished with tapering wings and tails, accented with concertina detailing. The tapering baluster style umbrella features white gold accents to the curved handle and tip. The 1960s brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and sheath style fastening. The reverse of the setting is hallmarked with the French maker's mark and 18k gold mark (eagle's head). This French gemstone brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Condition This fine vintage French gemstone brooch is fine quality, set with impressive chrysoprase and rubies displaying fine colour and brilliance. The well colour matched supporting diamonds display a fine white colour and brilliance. The brooch is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with very clear French hallmarks to the reverse of the setting. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage chrysoprase...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold, Emerald and Diamond Owl Clip- Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Stunning 18K gold, Emerald and Diamond Owl Clip- Brooch 15.1 dwt with 2 round Emeralds, and 6 Round Diamonds marked made in France, Measured approximately: 29 mm and 24.77mm Inlay...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond and Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K Brooch. Marked EM. Circa 1960. Total length: approx. 5.20 centimeters / 2.05 inches. Total width: approx. 3.30 centimeters / 1.30 inches. Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 2.00 inches Width: 1.5 inch Metal: 18K White Gold...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Burma Ruby and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Opulent Cabochon Burma Ruby & Diamond Earrings set in 18kt Yellow Gold. Hugging close to the Ear and bordered on each side by a row of Diamonds whi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique natural pearl and 3.10 carat diamond, 15k yellow gold and platinum set brooch; part of our antique pearl jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique pearl brooch...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Elephant Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This brooch is an opulent work of art, with every detail carefully crafted to enhance the majesty of the elephant, which is rich in symbolism and elegance. The elephant’s trunk facin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.79 in W 0.52 in
Antique French Edwardian Mellerio dits Meller Horseshoe Lucky Charm Pendant 800
By Mellerio
Located in PARIS, FR
Mellerio Horseshoe lucky charm pendant in silver. Lucky charm pendant in the shape of a horseshoe on a hoof, entirely made of blackened silver. This piece of jewelry is signed Meller...
Sterling Silver
Mellerio, Platinum Diamond Brooch
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
This refined diamond brooch by Mellerio showcases a radiant floral rosette formed of concentric diamond clusters and delicately twisted wirework. Executed in openwork platinum, the a...
Diamond, Platinum
Mellerio French rifle 18k yellow gold brooch
By Mellerio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This distinctive vintage brooch by Mellerio is a refined and collectible jewel, showcasing the historic Parisian house’s mastery of whimsical form and impeccable gold craftsmanship. ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mellerio - L'Annel - 18-carat gold ring with Provençal engraving
By Mellerio
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Ring from the L'Annel Collection by Mellerio in 18-carat yellow gold (750/1000). This half-round band is engraved with the Provençal inscription: "Hors cest annel point n'ay d'amour....
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold and Diamond Mellerio Tartelette Ring
By Mellerio
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold tartelette ring set with sixteen brilliant cut diamonds different sizes (app. 0.4 carat, H, Vs) set in a half folded, white gold navette shape, signed and num...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
An 18 Carat Gold Mellerio Gold Ring with Diamond and Sapphire
By Mellerio
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold ring with an old brilliant cut diamond (0.5 ct, GH-I), with a halo of eight trapezium cut sapphires, signed and numbered: Mellerio, 35357, France. weight: 4....
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mellerio France 1960s Woven Gold Necklace
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
1960s vintage Mellerio 18k gold woven design necklace. Measuring 15" in length and 3/8" in width. Hallmarked Mellerio, Brevete, French eagle head marks. Weight - 79.3 grams.
Gold
Mellerio Sapphire Diamond Enamel Gold Flying Duck Brooch
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
Adorable flying duck brooch by Mellerio, adorned with diamond eyes, blue sapphires and enamel. Brooch measures 1 5/8" x 1.5". Hallmarked Mellerio, 3302 BB. Weight of the piece - 9.5 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
Mellerio Stomacher Diamond Brooch
By Mellerio
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable and rare circa 19th century stomacher brooch showcases the unparalleled artistry of Mellerio, the oldest jewelry firm in France. Crowned by a spray of diamond flowerheads, leaves and buds, this beautiful En Tremblant brooch moves with the wearer, creating countless light refractions and multiplying its brilliance. The brooch is convertible; the flowerhead panel and cascading trellis-work section can each be worn separately. The resplendent jewelry piece is punctuated by detachable pear-shaped diamond drops. Meant to draw the eye and elevate a woman’s ensemble and status, stomacher trembler...
Diamond
Mid Century Mellerio Paris GIA No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Mellerio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Mellerio Paris GIA No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring. Featuring one GIA certified oval mixed cut blue sapphire of approximately 3.70 carat, accompanied with cert...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Rare Mellerio Necklace Amethyst Yellow and White Gold
By Mellerio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare creation by Mellerio, an openwork two-tone gold necklace features eight cabochon amethysts. Comprised of the moving parts connected by hinges for flexibility. Its distinctive ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mellerio Paris Vintage 2.10 Carats Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Ring
By Mellerio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut ruby weighing approximately 1.10 carats - bright red in color Bezel set and flanked by two bezel set oval cut diamonds - K/L color Shoulders are channel set w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold