Antique accessories

Jewelers have always known how to create elegant accessories, well beyond jewelry, with objects such as cigarette cases, powder compacts, combs and hairpins. For men, tie pins and cufflinks also symbolize refinement.

These accessories, worn by both men and women, reflect the evolution of morals and fashion, particularly in the emancipation of women. At the beginning of the 20th century, taking out a cigarette case became an act of rebellion, just like wearing pants. Houses like Hermès, Cartier and Boucheron largely contributed to the elegance of these objects, combining luxury and functionality while influencing cultural trends.