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 Natural Unenhanced Muzo 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
Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1915 This early Art Deco octagon shape engagement ring is handcrafted in platinum. The ring is centered with a sparkling old cushion cut diamond (7.10 x 6.5 x 4.15 mm, approxi...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Colombian Insignificant Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
Date Circa 1920 __________________________________ Metal Platinum Stone Diamond: approx o.6ct Emerald approx 1.15 ct ( GCS Report, Colombian, insignificant ) __________________________________ UK Ring Size M US Ring Size 6.25 Resizing Possible Yes __________________________________ Condition Excellent Comes with GCS Gemmological Report: Colombian, insignificant Dandelion Antiques Presentation box...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.41 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 1.41 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.81 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
A turn of the century emerald and diamond plaque dress ring, the central emerald estimated to weigh 0.35 carat, vertically set with 4 old brilliant cut diamonds on the top, bottom an...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.797 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Halo Engagement Ring featuring a 0.797 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.45 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Diamond Criss Cross Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
1980's Ladies Ring with Diamond Center and opposing Emerald Baguettes and full cut, clean & white Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.04 Carat Emerald Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
This amazing platinum cocktail ring is centered with a lovely emerald cut emerald that weighs 1.04ct. The emerald is accentuated by sparkling baguette cut diamonds that weigh 1.25ct....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art-Deco emerald and diamond ring, the octagonal-cut emerald weighing approximately 2.1 carats accompanied by GCS Report stating to be of C...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Muzo Green Emerald & Diamond Ring, Vivid Green and Transparent
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! This ring looks much much better in person and clean in emerald standards! This center emerald is around 0.78cts. This emerald has the correct vivid gr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, the square-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.7 carats, accompanied by GCS Report stating to be o...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.62 carat natural emerald and 0.84 carat diamond, 15 karat white gold vintage cocktail ring; an addition to our vintage jewelry collections. This impressive vintage emerald cut Emerald and diamond cluster ring has been crafted in 15k white gold. An impressive emerald cut 0.62 carat emerald is displayed in relief to the centre of twelve well colour matched, individually set, modern brilliant round cut diamonds totalling 0.84 carat. This fine vintage cluster ring has elevated bifurcated shoulders which blend seamlessly with the plain 15k white gold shank. This 1970s emerald ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. The vintage emerald and diamond cluster ring...
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, White Gold
An Edwardian emerald and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian emerald and diamond ring, the rectangular-cut faceted emerald estimated to weigh 0.6 carats and vertically-set between two old European-cut diamonds estimated to weigh ¼...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow 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
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