Maynier et Pinçon was a prominent 1920s-30s French jewelry workshop whose work typified the boldly graphic, geometric style of the Art Deco period, made with stunning craftsmanship. In addition to offering their fine creations on the Rue de Castiglione, Maynier et Pinçon manufactured for many elite jewelry houses, including Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, Marzo-Paris, and Lacloche Frères, who recognized the workshop’s fine craft. Notably, the workshop was run by the uncle of iconic jewelry designer Pierre Sterlé, where Sterlé began his prolific career as an apprentice. Today, jewelry by Maynier et Pinçon is highly collectible, as is it rare to find a piece by the remarkable workshop.

Overall Condition: One link is partially unhinged on one side. Light scratching to platinum consistent with age and use. Solder mark near clasp.

Round Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits)
Color: G-H.
Clarity: SI-I.

Baguette Cut Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits)
Color: H-I.
Clarity: VS-SI.

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