Marie-Antoinette to Princess Mathilde: The jeweller to French queens
- 9 years ago
In the heart of Paris, between the famed Place Vendôme and chic Rue de la Paix, lies one of the most prestigious jewellers in France: Mellerio.
The Mellerio family - native to Italy - run the oldest jeweller in France and have for more than 400 years served the famous and illustrious, including Napoleon III, Marie-Antoinette and the King of Italy.
The master craftsman: crimpers, silversmiths and polishers have been working away since 1815.
FRANCE 24 takes you on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour into this rarified world.
Visit our website:
http://www.france24.com
Like us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/France24_en
The Mellerio family - native to Italy - run the oldest jeweller in France and have for more than 400 years served the famous and illustrious, including Napoleon III, Marie-Antoinette and the King of Italy.
The master craftsman: crimpers, silversmiths and polishers have been working away since 1815.
FRANCE 24 takes you on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour into this rarified world.
Visit our website:
http://www.france24.com
Like us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/France24_en