Maison Mellerio dits Meller

In 1613, the family Mellerio founded one of the oldest family-run jewelry houses in the world and set up shop on Rue de la Paix, just a few steps from Place Vendôme. With four centuries of shared French history behind them, the15 generations have passed on their values of work, creativity and discretion, and have succeeded one another while keeping them at the heart of their DNA. 

A wide choice awaits you on 58 Facettes, of the rings, of the necklaces, of the bracelets, to meet your desires thanks to this prestigious House of Jewelry.

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 enabling the Maison to always be fashionable and celebrated for the exceptional quality of its creations. Today, the workshop of the Maison is still located above its historic boutique at 9 rue de la Paix in Paris.

Since the 16th century, the family Mellerio has preserved all its archives, documents related to its activity, including royal privileges granted by Marie de Medici and her successors, registers and thousands of jewelry creations. These archives bring together many influences and trace the entire history of French jewelry, making them a constant source of inspiration for contemporary creations.

To celebrate its 400th anniversary, the maison calls on the talent of the designer Édéenne, to offer a brand new collection named Les Lys (The Lilies), paying homage to this Florentine flower and more particularly to Marie de Medici and the kings of France, while being a symbol of purity and royalty. This collection thus celebrates nature in all its nobility, the grace of women and is a tribute to Marie de Medici. It embodies the quintessence of the art of jewelry. 

Mellerio, the jeweler of queens

In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Mellerio passed through the gates 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 own on rue de la Paix in 1815. Maison Mellerio quickly gained a reputation for the quality and choice of precious stones, refined workmanship and style, as well as a prestigious and international clientele.

Subsequent generations have continued to improve on what the previous ones had accomplished, driven by a passion for their profession and invested with a duty to pass on their knowledge. Today, the fifteenth generation is ready to take on the challenges of this third millennium, thus perpetuating the intact legacy of this dynasty that is celebrating its fourth century of existence.

The contemporary collections of the Maison Mellerio

Graphic

Known for its contemporary design, the Graphic collection is however an old collection that is no longer found on their site. Graphic offers jewelry with a modern and minimalist look where each piece plays on the contrasts between the color of the materials and geometric lines, mixing elegance and architectural simplicity. 

The Annel

The Annel is also another vintage collection composed of wedding rings, a symbol of continuity, engraved of inscriptions in Provençal: "But this ring has no love", like an eternal love.

Monterosa 

Monterosa is a figurative representation of the wild rose, the emblematic flower of the maison Mellerio. Sensual, feminine and poetic, these contemporary pieces are inspired by two historic tiaras of the maison, each decorated with a central rose: one commissioned by the Queen of Spain in 1867 and the other by the Queen of Italy in 1868.

Maglia

The Maglia collection finds its inspiration in the fishing nets hung on the walls of fishermen's houses. The diamonds seem to be perfectly set on the ring and float on this gold mesh as if by magic. A gold thread connects each one to the other, whose relief thus worked recalls the ropes of the nets. Each piece was faced with the challenge of finding the perfect balance between hold and flexibility, while being light and thin.

Garden 

Giardino pays homage to Italy, the native country of Mellerio, and more particularly to the Borromean Islands, in particular to Isola Madre, one of its three islands. Constantly inspired by both contemporary influences and old drawings from the archives, Laure-Isabelle Mellerio designed the pattern for this collection based on a 19th century drawing.

Color Queen 

With the Color Queen collection, color takes center stage. This bold collection combines vibrantly colored gemstones: rubies, emeralds, sapphires and other more exotic gems set in spectacularly designed frames that reflect the joy of living and creative genius of Mellerio. 

The Mellerio Cut

In 1716, the family Mellerio obtained the right to work gold and precious stones at a time when their use was highly regulated. They had in their hands exceptional stones, sourced from the best brokers, and have sold crown gems from France as well as stones from Golconda, India. They also sold the legendary North Star, Sultan of Morocco and Ram's Head diamonds to 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 size, 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 Eugénie. This cut is now one of the favorites of the customers of the maison, especially for the originality it gives to the jewelry and watches that present it.

The M Cut Watch

Formerly known as The Nine, there M Cut watch illustrates the commitment of Mellerio in exceptional watchmaking, with new models equipped with mechanical movement (ETA caliber, with leaf-shaped hour and minute hands), or with automatic winding in yellow gold, white gold or steel dials with a diameter of 36.95x30mm. Suitable for both women's and men's wardrobes, these models are equipped with calfskin or alligator leather straps, with a pin buckle that reproduces the emblematic oval of the Mellerio. 

This very particular shape, represented by an oval inscribed in an ellipse, is at the origin of the Beau Sancy diamond worn by Marie de Medici during her coronation and became the cut Mellerio among the initiated. CThe oval case is securely attached to the notched crown, allowing water resistance up to 30 meters deep.