IN THE JEWELRY WORKSHOPS OF PARIS, SINCE 1880
THE LIVING ARCHIVE OF CHAINS, GOLD MEDALS AND COSTUME JEWELRY
More than 500 pieces of art, created in almost 150 years of history
Chaînes et Cie quietly recounts with its Chaînothèque the succession and intertwining of the different currents of taste in French jewelry and fashion, from the end of the 19th century to the latest fashion shows. Specializing in handmade chains, Chaînes et Cie craftsmen guard the secrets of French manufacturing, standing out for their attention to detail and for their understanding of the aesthetic contribution of their products.
THE ORIGIN OF CONTEMPORARY MYTHS
The production of the Made in France chains takes place in Aubigny, a few kilometers from Paris, in an atelier dedicated to the main artistic references in the sector, such as the Mademoiselle chain, created together with Gabrielle Chanel, or the foxtail chain, a reference adored by Cleopatra since Ancient Egypt. Thanks to the contribution of the other companies in the group, such as Italcatene and Made Black, Chaînes et Cie is today able to offer the same product with updated quality standards, migrating towards materials that meet the new parameters of fashion and luxury, such as steel with PVD.
THE CHAINOTHEQUE
Many of the references collected over the years are still protected by copyright today. The consultation of the Chaînothèque, in fact, is supervised by our technical team, which offers exceptional support in understanding the artistic heritage hidden in the collection. The suggestions from the archive thus contribute to the development of new creations, where contemporary forms intertwine with the history of the fashion houses themselves and of the whole Paris.