“A selection of timepieces from the 18th century to today, of which an important part are enamelled watches and watches made for the Chinese market, coming from a private collection which will attract a large number of connoisseurs, without forgetting the dynamic of vintage watches from Patek Philippe, Rolex and Audemars Piguet” says Marie Sanna-Legrand, director of Collector Timepieces.
The attraction for the Tiffany boutique came from the Charles Lewis’ completely different approach - the man liked using 92% pure metal and at the same time traveled the world and exhibitions in search for the most precious gems. The jeweller thus chose diamonds and rubies over their brilliance instead of carats. It is thus that in 1867 he received international recognition by winning the grand prix de l’artisanat for silver at the Exposition Universelle in Paris.
Since its creation in 1845, Tiffany & Co has defined the canons of elegance, celebrated the most beautiful romances, sealed the most sincere loves with utmost sophistication. It is at the heart of the blue coloured box now become iconic that are nestled the highly desirable jewels. All over the world, the blue Tiffany box has become a reference
Founded at 12 Vendome Square, Chaumet quickly began to represent high-end Parisian jewellery. The foundation of the iconic “Maison” shares links with France’s history, almost coinciding with Napoleon’s arrival to power – from then on the precious art of jewellery had a high-profile admirer in the figure of the Empress Joséphine. It must be said...
Ever since its foundation by Charles Lewis Tiffany in 1837, the company which took after his name has aimed to produce symbols of elegance – the Tiffany elegance marvellously befits the love stories which their products often seal. Against the background of an exceptional heritage, the complete works of Tiffany & Co. includes some iconic...
If the history of Van Cleef & Arpels began at the beginning of the last century, this high-end Parisian jewellery company never ceased to amaze the world through their magnificent compositions. One of the first jewellers to be headquartered in Vendome Square in 1906 was able, from an early stage, to support their craftsmanship with...
While French society was in a complete boom-time, Van Cleef & Arpels’ workshops at Vendome Square were preparing to give the world a piece which was very much of that era. The year was 1968, the Alhambra collection was constructed from a timeless symbol of luck – a four-leaved clover with minimalist lines, refined to...
Invented in the 19th century, in the United States, the zip is aimed at quickly closing the boots and clothes of marines and pilots. In 1938, the zipper was going to be given a whole new life through the creation of Van Cleef & Arpels masterful new piece. The Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson, suggested...
Since its foundation in 1845, Tiffany & Co. has set the standards of elegance, celebrated the most beautiful romances, sealed the most sincere love stories in exceptionally sophisticated attire. And it is at the heart of a mystical blue box that the most desirable jewelry found its niche. All across the world, the blue Tiffany...
The history of the jeweller Tiffany’s & Co began in the middle of the 19th century; when Charles Lewis Tiffany borrowed $1000 from his father in order to open a small stationary shop and a jewellery store in the centre of Manhattan. Quickly the store became a must-visit for stylish men and women who...
