Maison Mellerio dit Meller

In 1613, the family Mellerio founded one of the oldest family-owned jewelery houses in the world and moved to rue de la Paix, a few steps from Place Vendôme. Backed by five centuries of shared French history, thehe 15 generations have passed on their values ​​of work, creativity and discretion, and have succeeded each other, keeping them at the heart of their DNA. 

Lots of choices are waiting for you on 58 Facettes, rings, collars, bracelets, everything to meet your desires thanks to this prestigious house.

Mellerio: A unique heritage of more than 400 years

Over the generations, the family Mellerio has been able to highlight its creative know-how, whether in design or manufacture, thus allowing the House to be always in fashion and celebrated for the exceptional quality of its creations, ranging from Jewelry precious to fine jewelry. Today, the Maison's workshop is still located above its historic boutique at 9 rue de la Paix in Paris.

The Mellerio archives are exceptional, since the XNUMXth century the family has kept all the documents related to its activity, including the royal privileges granted by Marie de Medici and her successors, the registers and thousands of jewelry creations. These archives bring together many influences and trace the entire history of French jewelry, making it a constant source of inspiration for contemporary creations.

Mellerio, the jeweler of queens

In the 20th century, Jean-Baptiste Mellerio passed through the doors of the Palace of Versailles to become a supplier to the Court, and then opened a shop at 1799 rue Vivienne in 1815. His cousin Jean-François opened his in the rue de la Peace in XNUMX. Maison Mellerio quickly made a reputation for the quality and choice of precious stones, a refined craftsmanship and style, as well as a prestigious and international clientele.

 The following generations have continued to improve on what their predecessors had accomplished, driven by the passion for their profession and invested with a duty of transmission. Today, the fifteenth generation is ready to meet the challenges of this third millennium, thus perpetuating the intact heritage of this dynasty which is celebrating its fifth century of existence.

The Mellerio size

Since 1716, the Mellerio family has had the right to work gold and precious stones. They had in their hands exceptional stones, sourced from top brokers, and have sold crown gems from France as well as stones from Golconda, India. They also sold the mythical Polar Star, Sultan of Morocco and Head of Aries diamonds to the Russian prince Nikolay Yusupov in the 1850s. The natural diamond is one of the most spectacular expressions of their contemporary creations. 

They imagined their own "cut", the Mellerio Cut, in 2005. This cut is recognizable among all with its 57 facets, its oval inscribed in an ellipse and its asymmetrical shape inspired by the central emerald of the peacock feather brooch of Empress Eugenie. This size is now one of the favorites of the house's customers, especially for the originality it gives to the solitaires of the engagement rings.