JEAN MAHIE

Gold necklace In 22K (900) gold with forçat links, signed Jean Mahié and numbered 3298, French hallmark, length: 35 cm, gross weight: 127.16 grs A 22K gold necklace, by Jean Mahié Jean Mahie is the result of a partnership between Jean-Marie Mazard, a respected French businessman, and his daughter-in-law Jacline Mazard. With little experience and no formal training, they pursued their shared dream of becoming sculptors and launched their jewelry line in the late 1960s. They created bold and imaginative gold pieces to achieve their unique style that embodies primitive shapes and patterns. Each "Jean Mahie" piece is actually a tiny sculpture, entirely handcrafted in 22K gold. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier took an early interest in their work and sold their pieces at retail in the early 1970s. In 1971, they entered into an agreement with Neiman Marcus. They developed a successful partnership in both the United States and Europe. Jean Mahie is the result of a partnership between Jean-Marie Mazard, a respected French businessman and her daughter in law Jacline MazardWith little experience and no formal training, they pursue their joint dream of becoming sculptors and they launched their jewellery line at the end of 1960's. They created bold and imaginative gold pieces in order to realize their unique style that embodied primitive form and motifs. Each piece from" Jean Mahie" is actually a tiny sculpture, entirely handcrafted in 22K gold. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier showed an early interest in their work and retailed their pieces in the early 1970'sIn 1971, they formed an agreement with Neiman Marcus. They have developed a fruitful partnership both is USA and Europe.