French Collectible Jewelry

Antique Miniature Portrait Pendant Brooch in 800 Silver, Depicting Queen Marie de’ Medici This exquisite antique miniature portrait pendant brooch is a fine example of 19th-century ...

“Si tous les gars du monde” by Line Vautrin, gilt bronze brooch representing a round of fourteen children dressed in long flowing garments. The piece is inspired by La Ronde autour ...

Description: Two-tone gold toiletry set, pouch with mirror, makeup case, and pillbox with shaded details. Metal: Gold Origin: Portuguese Brand: Dragão Weight: 549.68 grams Dimension...

Georg Jensen “Paris” bracelet, Design no. 30, with a lapis lazuli cabochon. Exceptionally rare and exquisite. Vintage sterling silver with a grape d...

This exquisite gold Avril Bubble Pendant Watch features a clear glass dome that showcases its intricate inner workings. The Saturn-like rings around the face ...

Rare Early Christian Dior Monogrammed Bowling Bag. Iconic design with the classic trotter pattern. Large round oversized bag with designer label plates. Original condition. No repair...

Olivier Pettit — Ceramic Cross Pendant with Geometric Motifs, Ochre-Brown Glaze, Signed Style Ceramic pendant by Olivier Pettit, featuring a beige-brown engobe and a finely incised ...

Large vintage collectible Guerlain Shalimar eau de cologne perfume bottle. Empty collectible glass bottle of the famous Shalimar perfume. Shalimar ...

Outstandind and very refined antique lace and silk parasol with a bamboo pole. This French parasol dates from the late 19th/early 20th century. It is crafted from exquisite French la...

Nina Ricci gold plated triple twisted necklace, 1980s A necklace with three twisted links by Nina Ricci. The necklace is gold plated. Marked in the clasp and on both sides of the l...

This exquisite 7.75 carat diamond Boucheron watch is both dazzling and dainty with its elegant, slim design accented by an array of sparkling diamonds. Boucheron ladies diamond oval/...

Claude Lalanne (1925-2019) A rare gilt-bronze dragonfly frame, France C. 1985, Signed on reverse Cl. Lalanne Artcurial 25/450. Measures: 4" high x 3...

Olivier Pettit — Ceramic Cross Pendant with Geometric Motifs, Ochre-Brown Glaze, Signed Style Ceramic pendant in the shape of a cross by French artist Olivier Pettit, featuring an o...

A Gold Finger-Ring Set with a Nicolo Intaglio of Eros Driving a ‘Biga’ Two-Horse Chariot Gold, gemstone France 19th Century Size: 51 (EU) K 1/2 (UK) 5 3/8 (US)
Weight: 4.6 grams
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La croix du Saint Esprit (The cross of the Holy Spirit), by Line Vautrin. Gilt bronze necklace. Large back links, on each side a series of five shrinking hearts. As a pendant, a wing...

Vetement Couture limited edition calfskin paperbag clutch messenger bag, fall winter 2019. Numbered, limited edition.

Lalique "Arethuse" Masque De Femme Art Deco Black & Clear Crystal set A set of 2 black resin pendants and a brooch with clear crystal on black resin and the pendants with twisted ...

Antique Diamond Brooch Gold and enamel set with rose cut diamond and enamel. Renaissance Revival brooch . Design: In the style of Carlo Giuliano, Robert Phillips, Charles Duron...

This antique ladies dresser set has no maker's marks but presumed to have been made in approximately 1900 in the 'Louis XVI' style. This seven piece...

A rare antique Egyptian Revival 22 karat gold bracelet, circa 1870. Gold weight 38.10 grams. This continental gold bracelet tests as 22 karat gold and is fitted with a green faience ...

20th century brass enamel chain and monogrammed black cloth regalia was worn by the Knights Templar of the Masonic fraternity for ceremonial meetings. Offered with a pewter and glass...

Description: 750 gold handbag with rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds on the arch, interior with two compartments and chain closure. Metal: Solid Gold Origin: French Brand: Eagle Hea...

A brooch in gilded bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin circa 1950s-1960s. The unusual model depicts the mathematical sign of infinity, on which appears in relief inscription of...

A silvered bronze Poudrier "Le loup et le renard" (The wolf and the fox). by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940s. The square box features a relief cast of two s...

Talosel tassel bracelet by Line Vautrin Bracelet composed of a succession of links supporting 15 beige Talosel tassels. Each tassel is inlaid with mirrors reflecting golden, bronze a...

Dimensions: L: 1 3/8in W: 1 3/8in This Pair of Vintage Coco Chanel Clip On Earrings are truly spectacular!! If you look at the photos provided you will see the attention to detail ...

A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin. Each element with f...

Wonderful unique piece made by hand by one of the most relevant fashion designers of the mid-century, Jacques Esterel, showing inside the signature, name of the piece, numbering 1/1 and creation date 57, a sublime work worthy of belong to any of the best fashion and design museums in the world given its relevance as the only known piece of this type that has been handcrafted and signed by Jacque Esterel himself. This fantastic rigid brass band shows beautiful acid etchings of Roman horse chariots and linear ornaments with three closing positions for different sizes. This band was placed on the head as a decorative accessory or crown known as a tiara...

Fine quality hand carved oval rose quartz pin brooch set in a 14K yellow gold frame. This is a vintage piece of estate jewelry circa 1910. The frame is an elegant thin oval setting w...

A Wonderful Vintage Lalique France Starfish Oceania Choker Necklace & Matching Earrings Set In Original Pouch & Box With Sticker Intact

Boucheron silver and vermeil minaudière French, circa 1960 Measures: Minaudière: Height 2.5cm, width 13cm, depth 8.5cm Case: Height 4cm, width 18cm...

An exceptionally rare and evocative vintage Chanel figural brooch, depicting a stylized female figure widely understood to represent Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel herself. Elegantly elonga...

Vintage Guy Laroche Brooch, made of green, blue and clear crystal inserted in a golden structure. Marked on the reverse. Condition: Excellent condition. Materials and Techniques: gi...

A Stunning Art Deco Design Cartier Black Lacquered Watch Box With Three Watch Compartments Fitred With A Grey Suede Interior, Chromed Metal Hardware With Cartier Branding To The Top ...

A stunning rare vintage Haute Couture bib necklace attributed to Maison Gripoix for Chanel. Made with Pate de Verre, a process perfected by famous French Atelier Augustine Gripoix in...

Pair of “Flowers” earrings by Line Vautrin. Pair of gilt bronze earrings enhanced with a white hot-enameled flower decoration. Equipped with clip clasps.

Rare Catherine Noll bracelet. Measurements : 9,5 cm x 9 cm / diagonals 11,5 cm x 11,5 cm / inner diameter 6,3 cm "Granddaughter of sculptor Alexandre Noll, Catherine Noll loved sh...

A large silver compact case with gilt surface and inset rubies by Boucheron Paris circa 1930s-1940s, of Art Deco period and style. The silver case is quote large compared to similar ...

Vintage Hermes Silver Bracelet 925 France. Vintage silver bracelet 925 representing horse bits connected between them by straps. Original velv...

Description: Toilet box, in solid 18k gold, fluted with a hinged lid, with two cut-out compartments, CARTIER brand. Metal: Gold Origin: French Mark: Eagle head Weight: 111.34 gr Dime...

Vermeil watch (925 silver, gold plated G 20M) Swiss Tank Must de Cartier model with blue dial. Automatic movement. The push button is adorned with a blue Lapis Lazuli. Dial dimen...

This striking pâte de verre pendant by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau presents a finely modelled moth in high relief, set within an oval plaque of rich translucent green glass. The insect is ...

This delicate pâte de verre pendant by Amalric Walter captures the ethereal beauty of a dragonfly in softly blended tones of green, blue, and opalescent hues. The elongated oval form...

Charming jewelry box or case. The box has a compartment for rings and 3 compartments for earrings, necklaces, bracelets, stones. Very interesting opening mechanism with pusher syst...

A really eye-catching sautoir (or long necklace) finished in twisted gold coloured metal chains, faux pearls and white wool. A lovely vintage piece of costume jewellery, extremely en...

Description: Clutch in shaded white gold with alternating interlaced grooves and a hinged flap. Metal: Gold Origin: European Brand: Absent Weight: 145.36 grams Dimensions: 11cm x 6c...

Description: Toiletry bag in three-tone yellow and white gold with defined diamonds, blue cabochons on the clasp and chain in a padlock pattern. Metal: Gold Origin: French Mark: Ill...

Joseph crossard French silver gold plated and Engraved traveling liqueur Bottle, 1900. A French Art Nouveau crystal bottle, richly decorated with gol...

Rene Lalique electric blue coloured glass 'Graines' Pendant. This pattern features a branch with berries. Threaded tassles and necklace. Engraved makers mark, 'Lalique'. Book referen...

Elegant pair of perfume cases created by Guerlain in 1996. Founded in 1828, Guerlain is one of the oldest and most prestigious French perfume houses, behind legendary creations such ...

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...

Magnificent 19th century pocket watch. The glass is detached and bumps at the sides. On the back on the watch, there is a perpetual calendar

Very pretty Longchamp shoulder bucket bag in brown grained leather. The bag has a leather drawstring to open and close it. The Longchamp leather logo is present on the front of the b...

Rene Lalique purple coloured Glass 'Lezards' pendant. This design features lizards. Engraved makers mark, 'Lalique'. Book reference: Marcilhac 1648.

A silvered bronze poudrier box "Ammonite" by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). In the 1940s, Line Vautrin designed a series that was inspired by the shape of na...

Rene Lalique black glass 'Grosses Graines' necklace. 9 beads. Book reference: Marcilhac 1500.

Amazing walking stick with a built-in horse sizer, crafted from bamboo with a silver-plated metal ferrule, dating from the early 20th century. Bamboo was a popular wood at the time, ...

**Late 19th Century Napoleon III Silver Dance Card with Cloisonné Decoration This 19th-century dance card features an Antique-style enamel decoration and hallmarks. It is in its o...

Very Good condition for this rare Horn Butterfly

1950s Leather Bag with Decorations and Golden Metal Clasp.