Greatest Jewellers Of All Times

Alphonse Fouquet
Alphonse created pieces decorated with delicate interlaced motifs and set with gems miniatures and cameos and recognised as one of the leading Paris jewellers.

Fortunato Pia Castellani
In 1862 he displayed at the International Exhibition in London. Alessandro made jewellery decorated with early Christian symbols or Byzantine style mosaics which were very popular with visitors to Rome.

Carlo Giuliano
He made a number of Revivalist jewels in the style of Castellani in his Frith street premises and these were offered for sale in notable West End shops.

Rene Lalique
1860 to 1945 was famous for his Art Nouveau jewellery, he caused a stir at the Exposition Universalle in Paris when he exhibited his winged jewels, bronze figures and flowing lines of the Art Nouveau movement.

Carl Faberge
He encouraged his workforce to pursue new ideas and techniques and the Russian aristocracy loved his jewellery.

Henry Vever
He designed classic settings and floral themes using nature for his inspiration. The house of Vever became famous for using new techniques and different enamels.

Jean Schlumberger
Schlumberger's designs at Tiffany & Co. were remarkable for their whimsical interpretations of natural forms. He was especially inspired by sea creatures and other animals. Diana Vreeland wrote that Schlumberger "appreciates the miracle of jewels. For him, they are the ways and means to the realization of his dreams.