Vintage Mellerio Paris 18 Karat Yellow and Rose Collar
Beautiful woven collar
Made in France
Mellerio Paris Vintage Woven Collar Necklace 1970s–1980s
Founded in 1613 under the patronage of Marie de Médicis and favored by Marie Antoinette, Mellerio dits Meller is the oldest family-owned jeweler in Europe, a throughline of French cultural history that remains intact after over four centuries. Its atelier at 9 rue de la Paix has remained in continuous use since 1815, serving an elite clientele that has included Empress Joséphine, Queen Isabella II, and the house of Orléans.
A standout example of late 20th-century French high jewelry, this Mellerio Paris collar necklace is woven entirely in 18k yellow gold with an architectural finesse that feels as modern now as it did in the ateliers of 1970s Paris. Marrying old-world savoir-faire with the bold minimalism of the era, there’s a subtle play of tones within the gold, warm flashes of rosé emerging in certain light, setting this collar apart. It's a rare and stunning example of exquisite form, substantial weight, luxurious material, and a lineage you can trace directly to the court of Versailles.
