Each collection reveals a strong element of mellerios style, inspired whether by graphic lines, fauna or flora. Marieantoinette stopped her horsedrawn carriage and sent one of her entourage to look at the precious jewels that my ancestor was selling at the gates to versailles. French highjewelry house mellerio dits meller is one of the worlds oldest jewelers, with roots in the 16th century. Mellerio dits meller collaborates with alexandre vauthier. Jewels of the maharajas from the al thani collection before the exhibition opens to the public. A visit to mellerio dits meller, the oldest jeweler in the world february 8, 2016 by melissa rose bernardo a tour through the archives at the 403yearold, 14thgeneration familyowned french maison. Mellerio dits meller joaillier des reines beaux livres french.
The 11 pieces of high jewellery were the first to be designed by the new creative director, laureisabelle mellerio, who is the wife of. Mellerio dits meller sapphire silver vanity compact box, ca. Mellerio dits meller brooch commissioned by empress eugenie. A bracelet and marie antoinette the new york times. The maker of the mellerio shell tiara erik schoonhovens. Datasets available include lcsh, bibframe, lc name authorities, lc classification, marc codes, premis vocabularies, iso language codes, and more. As a public health precaution due to covid19 coronavirus, all smithsonian museums are closed temporarily and all public programs, events, and tours are canceled through july 1. The manual is the perfect pick for industry professionals and gemology students.
Another surprise of the celebrations was the publication of the monograph mellerio dits meller, joaillier des reines mellerio dits meller, jewelers of queens by vincent meylan, illustrated with beautiful images from the family archives. Right now the historic maison is working on a new inhouse style and in autumn 2016 its showroom will be transformed into a new genre. Mellerio in the spectacular second empire the adventurine. Aug 17, 2012 mellerio dits meller is the oldest familyowned jewelry company in europe, spanning 14 generations. As a reward, a royal decree was put forth allowing the.
An inspiration for new mellerio dits meller designs. An unbroken line of fifteen generations has led the firm in paris since 16. Category 1940s retro vintage mellerio dits meller jewelry. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Among mellerio dits meller s clients are celebrities, academy members and renowned intellectuals. Posts about mellerio dits meller written by thegemstandard mellerio dits meller unveiled two spectacular jewels to celebrate the end of paris couture week. It was on display with several other mellerio jewels, including the mellerio shell tiara now in the spanish royal family. Episcopal rings, yellow gold, inlay of beads or of rope motif around the stone citrine and amethyst, mellerio dits meller, 19th century. Dagger normal vat rules apply and the standard rate of vat will be charged on both hammer price and premium.
Mellerio dits meller joaillier des reines by vincent meylan. Mellerio dits meller, a sensational collection privee. It features more than 150 pieces made in india or europe associated with mughal emperors, maharajas, and their courts. The latter are huge because they were made to be worn over gloves, says gislain aucremanne. It gives its name to the mellerio cut, a 57facet jewel cut, shaped as an oval within an ellipse. The house became widely known throughout europe during the mid 19 th century when it participated in the universal exhibitions in. Interior designer for nearly 20 years, but also art historian graduated from the ecole du louvre, laureisabelle mellerio has added another string to her.
Mellerio dits mellers new collection is a manifesto of how the brand is ready for change and renewal. Mellerio dits meller, the french jewelry house, was founded in 16, and is still active today. Today or tomorrow, consumers are going to purchase and wear birthstones for personal or astrological reasons. In 16, an assassination plot to kill king louis xiii was uncovered by a chimney sweep also from lombardy. Mar 26, 2015 mellerio dits meller celebrates its 406th anniversary with a new collection and a book illustrating the history of the legendary parisian label. Mellerio dits meller ruby diamond 18k yellow gold jp size ring.
A paris jeweler assesses its 404year history to move ahead the. The mellerio shell tiara of the spanish royal family is unique. Members of all levels and their guests are invited to attend. Designed as a peacock feather set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds, mounted in gold and silver. The ring with ears of wheat on the shoulder, symbol of the transubstantiation, was created for the archbishop of rouen, monseigneur edmond frederic fuzet 18391915. A paris jeweler assesses its 404year history to move ahead. Paris fashion designer alexandre vauthier signes a high jewellery and jewellery collection for the house. A good listener is a natural fit for someone in need of unbiased attention, acceptance and understanding, when you book an appointment with me, you are securing a safe space to be your genuine self, and to hear your own thoughts out loud and clear.
Laureisabelle mellerio, an interior decorator by training and a freshly minted gemologist, quietly took over as artistic director of the mellerio dits meller. After decades of searching, the paris jewelry house mellerio dits meller received a telephone call last year from a young man in the loire countryside about an antiquelooking bracelet, a. Mellerio dits meller paris 1950s diamond platinum necklace. The ceo of high jeweler mellerio dits meller talks about her labels fivecentury heritage and its latest offerings. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Mellerio dits meller is a french jewellery house, founded in 16, and still active today. The hands of priests were also adorned with sumptuous models such as those in the yves gastou collection worn by the religious elder of the dogon tribe in mali or created by the jeweler mellerio. Originally from the lombardy region of italy, the family relocated to france as early as 1515. A belle epoque platinum and diamond dragon wings diadem, by. With jewelry for marieantoinette, brooches for princess mathilde and tiaras for the court of the netherlands, some of the biggest names in european royal history have cameos in the history of mellerio dits meller. Mellerio jp dits meller ruby diamond ring size gold 18k yellow 18k meller jp yellow mellerio dits ring gold ruby diamond size. Mellerio, or in full mellerio dits meller is the oldest firm of jewellers in europe and still active today. My focus is to inform gemological facts to astrologers, jewelers, and consumers on issues related to colored stones, diamond, pearl, and coral, because in all cultures they are part of birthstones.
These objects include jewelry to be worn on ceremonial occasions, weapons such as swords and daggers. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. If you have any curiosity and are eager to know a more about mellerio dit meller, i strongly recommend you to buy the book by vincent. In our experts opinion, the two central circularcut diamonds measuring approximately 5. Mellerio dits meller rose brooch for princess mathilde two snake bracelets by mellerio dits meller 1860 mellerio dits meller. The release of vincent meylans book mellerio dits meller.
Furthermore, deep in their cellar level, in a temperaturecontrolled room, you can see. In its pages, we can discover the fascinating history of one. Mellerio dits meller is internationally known for its unique skills. Mellerio dits meller joaillier des reines beaux livres french edition. It is no surprise then, that the parisian jeweller mellerio dits meller delivered this tiara to queen isabella ii of spain in. Mellerio left italy for paris because he heard there was opportunity there. The sculptural quality and the originality and naturalism of the design do not know their equal. French assay marks, stamped pt 950 for platinum and or for gold. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. Flowers and diamonds unite in mellorio dits mellor new jewels. Oct 3, 2016 mellerio dits meller brooch commissioned by empress eugenie in 1868. Archival books of jewelry orders from the 18th century, mellerio dits meller. This exhibition explores the cultural and material exchanges between india and europe through jewelry and precious objects ranging from the seventeenth century to the present.
This exhibition explores the cultural and material exchanges between india and europe through jewelry and precious objects ranging from the sixteenth century to the present. I want to bring astrologers, jewelers, and consumers together on a right platform. Mellerio dits meller has existed for 15 generations. In 16, an assassination plot to kill king louis xiii. With the 16th generation currently overseeing operations, the maison is intrinsically french and renowned for its bespoke designs, personal service and unwavering commitment to its craft.
Mellerio dits meller firm this book presents 35 medieval and renaissance rings in a private collection. Launch of a high jewellery collection inspired by lilies, including an exceptional piece, a collar necklace requiring 4 500 hours of work. Buy mellerio dits meller joaillier des reines beaux livres by vincent meylan isbn. These diamond flowers are by mellerio, see vincent meylans book on mellerio dits meller, page 384. It all started with the mellerio familys arrival in paris in 1515. It is no surprise then, that the parisian jeweller mellerio dits meller delivered this tiara to queen isabella ii of spain in 1867 as a wedding present to her daughter the infanta isabella, and that the famed jewellery maker oscar massin was responsible for the design and execution. Here is what joseph mellerio says in his book written in 1893. Around 1780 the family firm acquired a royal client who was to prove crucial to their subsequent success. Considered to be the oldest family owned european jewelry house, mellerio dits meller was founded in france in the year 16 and is still active today. Building family businesses that thrive for centuries. Todays diamond and pearl tiara, the mellerio shell tiara, is one of the most unique sparklers ever created by the jewelry.
The oldest family jeweller around, it is mellerio dits meller s 400 th anniversary this year, and far more will be unveiled by the brand in july during the citys bigger midyear couture week. The workbench guide to jewelry techniques, by anastasia young, is one of the most complete publications on metalsmithing and jewelry making. Oct 24, 20 mellerio dits meller joaillier des reines beaux livres french edition meylan, vincent on. I have no clue who bought it but if the dutch royals did buy it combining the. Each of these pieces of the beautiful collection privee of the house mellerio dits meller was designed by laureisabelle mellerio, who signs her first collection as artistic director. Oct 24, 20 prices including delivery for mellerio dits meller. Mens jewelry, signs and insignia the french jewelry post. May 20, 2017 like last weekends tiara, the dutch sapphire is often incorrectly said to have been made by mellerio dits meller. There has been a tiara on sale a number of years ago that looked very much like the roses worn by juliana and beatrix.
Joaillier des reines led to some surprise with regard to the news that the grand sapphire tiara in the dutch royal collection is not made by mellerio. Andre mellerio in the mellerio family by maurice denis, 1897. Mellerio dits meller smithsonian american art museum. From the collections of princess marie bonaparte and princess eugenie of greece and denmark. Mellerio dits meller, the oldest jewelry house in france, amazingly still remains active and in the hands of the founding family. Mellerio dits meller joaillier des reines beaux livres french edition french paperback october 24, 20. Olivier mellerio, general director of mellerio dits meller. In france the reduced rate is applied where the item is defined as a book for vat purposes.
Worlds oldest family jeweler celebrates 400 years with. The events surrounding the death of antoine mellerio in 1870 inspired robert browning s 1873 poem red cotton nightcap country. An amethyst and yellow gold parure 1825 an art deco pearl and diamond necklace 1925 the order book, back in the day. The order book, with worn leather jackets and pages yellowed by time, is worth its weight in gold. A paris jeweler assesses its 404year history to move. Mellerio, full name mellerio dits meller, is a french jewellery house, founded in and still active today. Jan 07, 2016 the book also indicates the tools and techniques youll need to kick off your first artwork project. The archives held at mellerio, including some accounts books dating back to 1780, tell of the incredible creations, dreamed up to present to queens jewelry unlike any other, steeped in emotion and sensitivity. That longstanding statement has been corrected numerous times over the past two decades notably, in a book about dutch jewelry by rene brus, and then again by vincent meylan in his book about mellerio.
The history of mellerio dits meller thus spans 400 years punctuated by significant dates which are shown on the diagram5 included in annex 1. They were purchased by king william iii on april 1888 and they are wild roses or eglantines. This book presents 35 medieval and renaissance rings in a private collection. These diamond flowers are by mellerio see vincent meylans book on mellerio dits meller page 384. Jewelry historian vincent meylan takes us through the mellerio dits meller story, in a new book from telemaque. Of all the diadems in royal vaults, the regal tiaras created by mellerio dits meller frequently rank as favorites among the tiara lovers of the world. The dutch sapphire parure tiara the court jeweller. The tiara was made by french jewelry house mellerio dits meller, which was particularly adept at creating jewels with the natural motifs that were so popular at the time.
Tiara page 1 royaldish is a forum for discussing royalty. Mellerio dits meller joaillier des reines beaux livres french edition french paperback october 24, 20 by. It claims to be the oldest family company in europe. The company also released a book, in french, chronicling its history, mellerio dits meller. A visit to mellerio dits meller, the oldest jeweler in the. Any visitors should ask to be shown to the company archives downstairs, where order and design books dating back to its beginnings are housed. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress.
See more ideas about jewels, jewelry and antique jewelry. Mens jewelry symbols and insignia these three rings are by mellerio dits meller, the oldest jeweler in terms of continuous operation, in paris and the most important supplier to the clergy since. The new collection prive by mellerio dits meller is the first. Mellerio dits meller joaillier des reines beaux livres.