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In 1613, the family Mellerio founded one of the oldest family jewelry houses in the world and set up on rue de la Paix, a few steps from Place Vendôme. With five centuries of shared French history, thehe 15 generations have passed down their values of work, creativity and discretion, and have succeeded one another while keeping them at the heart of their DNA. 

A large number of choices await you on 58 Facettes, of the rings, of the necklaces, of the 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 manufacturing, thus allowing the House to always be fashionable 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 archives of Mellerio are exceptional, since the 16th century, the family has preserved all the documents related to its activity, including the royal privileges granted by Marie de Medici and her successors, registers and thousands of jewelry creations. These archives bring together numerous influences and retrace the entire history of French jewelry, making them a constant source of inspiration for contemporary creations.

Mellerio, the jeweler of queens

In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Mellerio passed through the doors of the Château de Versailles to become a supplier to the Court, and then opened a shop at 20 rue Vivienne in 1799. His cousin Jean-François opened his in the rue de la Paix in 1815. The House Mellerio quickly gained a reputation for the quality and choice of precious stones, refined craftsmanship and style, as well as a prestigious and international clientele.

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

The size Mellerio

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

They imagined their own “cut”, the Size Mellerio, 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 Empress Eugénie's peacock feather brooch. This size is now one of the favorites of the house's clients, especially for the originality it gives to solitaire engagement rings.