Paris, otherwise known as the City of Light and the world’s fashion capital, is also, unsurprisingly, the mecca of fine jewellery and craftsmanship. A paradise for bijoux lovers where many household names like Cartier, Boucheron and Van Cleef & Arpels were set in stone. And if one were to ask where to visit in the glittering city, most would point to Place Vendôme—the ultimate address of high jewellery houses, ateliers and flagships. Think luxurious maisons of the finest, rarest quality, where the most exquisite pieces and exceptional service go hand in hand.
And of course, in a nexus of creativity and craftsmanship, there’s more that has come out from it beyond the obvious stalwarts—with an underbelly of independent jewellers and designers in Paris. These are folks that have carved out their own piece of the pie through a unique perspective and speciality. Whether it be conscious mining, unique mechanisms or ornate specifications that might appeal to the non-traditionalists, the list goes on.
If a trip to Place Vendôme is already on the cards for your next trip, how about looking beyond the famous and obvious and instead to these rising names and their respective ateliers located in the city? After all, you couldn’t be in a better spot when it comes to jewellery shopping in Paris. Here is Vogue Singapore’s shortlist.
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Founder Amélie Hyunh knows a thing or two about craftsmanship, especially after her time in one of the most prestigious jewellery houses on Place Vendôme. Most of her pieces feature the brilliance of natural diamonds as well as recycled gold, and are inspired heavily by the Art Deco movement.
1 rue de 29 Juillet
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Jem
Its name stands for Jewellery Ethically Minded (JEM); a mission that the label holds close in all its creations. It stands as the first French jewellery brand to be linked with the Fairminded industry, one that ensures ethical extractions from mines that have been committed to eco-responsible practices. Beyond gold and lab-grown diamonds, the label has also introduced pearls, which hail from farms that aren’t just of quality but also dedicated to preserving marine habitats.
10 rue d’Alger
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Gemmyo
What initially begun as an e-shop has evolved into something grand over the years. This French label manufactures its bespoke jewellery solely in France and recently launched an all-metal collection that features pared back designs for everyday wear.
74 rue de Seine
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Viltier
Headed up by two childhood friends Iris de La Villardière and Thomas Montier Leboucher, the duo oversees production in their their very own Parisian workshop—where each fine jewellery creation is handcrafted with unique precious materials.
46 rue de Verneuil
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Marie Mas
Movement with ease. That’s what a Marie Mas original aims to evoke in their wearer, where joy and fluidity can go hand in hand. Prior to establishing her own fine jewellery brand, Paris-based designer Marie Cabirou had cut teeth at Christian Dior, creating jewellery pieces for the maison’s couture shows. At Marie Mas, the magic lies in the patented moving techniques that work around the stones.
41 rue de Richelieu
