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Victor Mayer

German

Renowned for intricate and sophisticated jewelry, the Victor Mayer company has created personal adornments of the highest quality for over a century. Using complex guilloche and enamel techniques, the German manufacturer is known for its hoop earrings, pendants and cufflinks, while its authentic Victor Mayer Fabergé egg pendants, featuring delicate embellishments and exquisite enameling, have been especially popular with generations of connoisseurs.

Aftering studying at the Grand Ducal School of Arts and Crafts in Weimar, Germany, and training for three years in Vienna, Victor Mayer opened his jewelry business in 1890, in Pforzheim, Germany. His craftsmanship rapidly gained renown across Europe.

Ever mindful of evolving tastes, the company underwent three major style changes in Mayer’s lifetime, beginning with a focus on the Belle Époque of the late 19th century. It later adapted when Mayer saw that Art Nouveau was taking off around the world. The company remained operational during the first World War, and then once again adjusted its style to match the rising influence of Art Deco

World War II shut down the Victor Mayer company, as jewelry was considered a non-essential wartime industry. After the war ended, the company slowly reopened and experienced a slight uptick in business. 

Mayer died in 1946. His son, Oscar, and businessman Edmund Mohr managed the company together until the 1960s. Under Mohr and Mayer, it became a leader in producing fine accessories for gentlemen, while continuing to create jewelry for women.

In the 1960s, Mayer’s son, Hubert, and Mohr’s son, Herbert, succeeded their fathers. The duo steered the company in a new — but classic — creative direction. While in art school, Mohr had absorbed all he could regarding the artistic patronage of the Tsars. In the 1980s, he designed the company’s Esprit de Fabergé collection, which was modeled after the exuberant style of the master Fabergé crafters.

In 1989, the long-dormant House of Fabergé appointed the Victor Mayer company to be its workmaster until 2009. During this time, the company not only grew its customer base throughout Europe, Southeast Asia and North America, it revived the Fabergé jewelry line.

In 2005, Mohr retired, and his son, Marcus, took over the company’s management. Under his leadership, the Victor Mayer jewelry company continues to thrive and produce incomparable works of timeless elegance.

Find antique and vintage Victor Mayer necklaces, rings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs. 

Average Sold Price
$3,375
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Oval Signet Ring, 18k Rose Gold, Stratified Onyx 14.5*11.0 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Oval Signet Ring, 18k Rose Gold, stratified onxy 14.5 x 11.0 mm, with heraldic Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Victor Mayer

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Egg with Polar Bear, Vermeil, Blue Enamel, 32 diamonds, 90 rubies, rock crystal
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
The objet de vertu features a miniature polar bear crafted from rock crystal, resting on a sphere of transparent rock crystal. The piece is crafted from vermeil (925/- sterling silve...
Category

2010s German Art Deco Victor Mayer

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Vermeil

Cushion Shaped Cufflinks Structured Lines 925 Sterling Silver
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Cushion shaped Victor Mayer Structured lines Cufflinks 925 Sterling Silver, dimensions approx. 17 mm x 18 mm VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsm...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Victor Mayer

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Round Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold Raspberry Red Guilloche Enamel 2 Diamonds 0.26ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Round Victor Mayer Cufflinks, Globetrotter collection, 18k Yellow Gold, Raspberry Red Guilloche Enamel, 2 diamonds total 0.26 ct, G VS brilliant cut Reference: V1057/RH/00/00/102 Br...
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2010s German Edwardian Victor Mayer

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Round Disk Pendant 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel Guilloche Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant with star 18k yellow gold, Diskos Collection, middle blue vitreous enamel with ornamental paillon in the shape of a six-rayed star, diameter app. 15.0 mm ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Victor Mayer

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Signet Ring, 925/- Silver, Niccolo Onyx 10.5 x 9.5 mm, with Heraldic Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Hallmark Collection Antique Signet Ring, 925/-Silver, Niccolo Onyx 10.5 x 9.5 mm with Heraldic Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Victor Mayer

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Cushion Signet Ring, 8k Yellow Gold, Niccolo Onyx 12.0 x 10.5 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cushion Signet Ring 8k Yellow, Niccolo Onyx approx. 12.0 x 10.5 mm with heraldic engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Victor Mayer

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Signet Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis Lazuli 12.3 x 11.2 mm with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Oval Signet, 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis Lazuli, 12.3 x 11.2 mm, with heraldic Engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Victor Mayer

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Find a range of Victor Mayer jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Victor Mayer jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Victor Mayer diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 445, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 587 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. Contemporary and Victorian are among the most popular styles of Victor Mayer jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Jochen Pohl, and Polya Medvedeva Jewellery. Prices for Victor Mayer jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $67 and tops out at $100,190, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $5,298.

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