In the tapestry of time, A. Péry et Cie stands as a jeweled thread woven since its inception in 1875, when Monsieur Lucien Péry, a visionary in glove making, embroidered a new chapter by embracing the artistry of jewelry, starting with the delicate craft of gold chains.

As the 20th century dawned, Lucien’s son, Albert, became a luminary within the firm, forming artistic alliances with the eminent Maisons of Place Vendôme. Notably, a shimmering connection blossomed with Van Cleef & Arpels, akin to a gem finding its perfect setting. Archives unveil the inaugural piece—a golden bracelet—in 1925, marking the genesis of a harmonious collaboration.

Albert’s camaraderie with Renée Puissant, scion of Arpels and Van Cleef lineage, infused a unique vibrancy into the partnership. Péry et Cie, artisans of the ethereal ‘passe-partout’ jewels, breathed life into over 260 pieces, inspiring Renée to affectionately dub Albert as a ‘petit fleuriste.’ The Péry workshop became an alchemist’s den, birthing iconic Van Cleef creations—Ludo bracelets, Zip necklaces, and the menagerie of La Boutique animal brooches.

This symphony of craftsmanship adorned the luminaries of the era—Duchess of Windsor, Grace Kelly, and the discerning Doris Duke, who graced her wedding day in 1947 with a Péry et Cie gold and diamond choker.

The legacy blossomed through the generations, with Albert’s son Bernard orchestrating collaborations with illustrious houses like Mauboussin, Templier, and the venerable Tiffany. The baton passed to the capable hands of Bernard’s daughter, Brigitte, who expanded horizons, intertwining Péry’s artistry with the tapestries of Graff and Dior.

Beyond the glistening gems, Péry et Cie earned acclaim for both craftsmanship and technical prowess, embracing CAD programming as the 21st century dawned. In 2012, Brigitte Péry, custodian of this legacy, chose to entrust it to the Richemont Group, custodians of Van Cleef & Arpels, a fitting denouement to a saga spun in gold and studded with diamonds.