If you are a lover of antique jewellery there are some really special places where you can see the best of the best of antique and vintage pieces, and today we’ve got a recommendation for you. 

The Gem Pursuit team recently took a business trip to beautiful Paris and while on their travels they visited the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. The museum houses pieces from some of the most iconic artists and designers such as René Lalique, Georges Fouquet, Henri Vever. Matthew is joined by a very special guest, our researcher Véronique Goguen, who travelled all the way from Paris to record with us in Dublin. They give you an in depth guide on visiting the museum, the pieces you should be looking out for and the ones that really grabbed their attention on their visit. 

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

• The incredible, diverse collection at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs
• What you can see from artists such as René Lalique, Georges Fouquet, Henri Vever
• The history of how the 5000 strong collection was obtained 
• A jewellery piece that revealed a hidden love affair 
• Tips for visiting the Musée des Arts Décoratifs

MORE INFORMATION

A French Belle Epoque sapphire and diamond ring 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8UAu0hMloP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 

An antique French diamond set ring

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8PqorQPfKW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 

Henri Vever’s Sylvia

https://www.vever.com/en/pages/sylvia 

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QUOTES

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is definitely renowned for its prestigious art nouveau collection. - Véronique Goguen

The pieces and the artists who also make them, they're really where jewellery transcends art. - Matthew Weldon 

This was a hidden love story. It's only when the son that was born from this affair donated the piece to the museum that they were able to confirm this secret love affair. - Véronique Goguen

If you can find a piece of jewellery and get the original gouaché drawing with it, it's extra special. - Matthew Weldon 

KEYWORDS

#paris #jewellery #artnouveau #brooches #jewels #louvre #french #MuséedesArtsDécoratifs