Notre savoir-faire

Gripoix Paris is a historic subcontractor of Parisian fashion.

The use of pâte de verre (glass paste) in jewelry-making was developed from the ancient techniques of glass bead artisans, evolving through collaboration with early fashion designers.

At the beginning of the 20th century, fashion stylists sought to accessorize their collections with the first couture jewelry pieces. This led to the rapid success of poured glass, as it allowed for the imitation of precious stones such as sapphire, emerald, ruby, amethyst, and topaz.

For over a century, Gripoix Paris has embodied the ultimate Haute Couture jewelry house. Through the rare and traditional craftsmanship of pâte de verre, today’s jewelers continue to express a unique vision of French artistry.

Each piece of jewelry begins as a drawing that brings it to life, ultimately transforming into a unique haute couture creation. Several skilled artisans contribute to the making of each piece—jewelers, enamelers, and gilders—true craftsmen who infuse these ornaments with their exceptional talents.

Whether transparent, translucent, or opaque, pâte de verre requires a rare expertise, now mastered by only a few artisans. Our pieces are infinitely repairable, and it is not uncommon to restore jewelry that is 50 years old or more.

Notably, Gripoix Paris enjoys an esteemed reputation in the vintage jewelry market. A Gripoix creation is often passed down from generation to generation.

With an entirely French production process, we guarantee our clients the highest quality craftsmanship.

Our exceptional savoir-faire has earned us the prestigious "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" (Living Heritage Company) label—a mark of recognition from the French state, awarded to companies that uphold excellence in traditional craftsmanship.