Lacquer in jewelry

French custom and limited series jewelry designer, lacquered jewelry

Jewelry lacquer is a material used to embellish and decorate jewelry, adding color, shine and texture. In our workshop, we use Hyceram, composed of 60% of micro-ceramics, 30% of organic matter and the rest is color pigment. This composition enables [...]

Pink October

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In this month of Pink October, dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer, we are keen to support this noble cause. As a jewelry workshop located in the same region as the SeinformerCancer association, we've decided to lend our committed support. Every purchase made during the month of October will not only benefit the [...]

Find us on Les Bijoux Précieux

Bijoux Précieux showcases the world of French jewelry. The entire Façonnier team is grateful to appear on their social networks. Collection Corset et Iris INSTAGRAM - @LESBIJOUXPRECIEUX FACEBOOK - @LESBIJOUXPRECIEUX We would like to thank Les Bijoux Précieux and Francéclat for recognizing Façonnier's French expertise. The history of French jewelry is [...]

The bangle bracelet: discreet but trendy!

The history of the bangle The earliest history of the bangle dates back some 5,000 years. This bracelet is very ancient and has been present in many civilizations, but with different meanings over the years. Among the Vikings, Greeks and Romans, it was synonymous with wealth [...].

How to show off your jewelry?

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Jewelry comes in an infinite variety of materials, shapes and colors. With so many choices available, it's easy to wonder which jewels to choose and how to wear them. In this article, you'll find advice from the experts at Façonniers, jewelry manufacturers for over a century now. Match your jewelry to your [...]

Jewelry in the 7th art

jewelry in the 7th art

Who hasn't dreamed of wearing or seeing a piece of jewelry from one of the most famous films in cinema history? We'd be lying if we said we didn't know any of these jewels, because today, without having seen one of these films, we know perfectly well which jewel is linked to it. When [...]

What is a Shaper?

What is a shaper and how do they work? That's the question we'll explore in this article. Back to basics! A "façonnier" is a person who makes a product with his or her own hands. They are often considered skilled in their craft, and take great pride in their work. Many craftsmen have [...]

Soft, porous stones

What are soft stones? Soft, porous stones are rarely used in jewelry. The first reason is that they are generally less precious than other stones (such as sapphire or ruby). Secondly, porous stones are more fragile and crumble more easily. They are [...]

Diamonds: between tradition and modernity

What is a diamond and why do we love it? When you think of gold jewelry, the first image that comes to mind is certainly that of a solitaire set with a sparkling diamond. Of all gems, diamonds are the most prized and precious. They have been considered precious stones since antiquity. [...]

Pink gold and Façonnier, a love story

The return of rose gold, to our great delight! More subtle and nuanced, rose gold adapts to all styles and seasons. At Façonnier, we're big fans of the marriage of rose gold and diamonds! The two complement each other very well, creating an elegant, timeless look. Its [...]

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