1. The Vever Jewelers

The Name Vever is associated to French Jewelry Heritage as Henri Vever could be considered France’s first major jewelry Historian.  Scholar, artist, painter, book lover, Vever was the author in 1906-1908 of the key-reference publication: “French jewellery in the 19th century”. 

His family gained fame in the 19th century:

Originally hailing from East of France, where his father operated a jewelry store, Ernest Vever (1823-1884) completed an apprenticeship in Hanau (Germany) and Vienna, (Austria). He assumed control of his father's business in 1848 and worked to expand it. 

Following the French defeat against Prussia in 1870 and after acquiring French nationality, Ernest relocated to Paris and took over the studio of jeweler Gustave Baugrand, located at 19 rue de la Paix. In 1875, he was appointed “Président de la Chambre syndicale de bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie of jewelers and goldsmiths” and became actively involved in the associated school. He retired in 1881, passing his business on to his sons, Paul (1851-1915) and Henri (1854-1942), who had joined him in 1874. Paul was the manager, Henri the designer. The two brothers will hoist Vever to the firmament.