A custom made piece of jewellery...

WHY ?

According to a widespread idea, the most beautiful pieces of jewellery can be found only on Place Vendôme, and nowhere else. Along those lines, luxury is considered unaffordable, and custom-made fashion, flashy and out of reach. Well, I would like to prove you otherwise, as I take time to make you discover another part of my job : the work of mindful craftsmen, as opposed to salespeople who want to dictate what you should like. Yes, you can have jewellery impeccably made to your own taste, without bypassing quality.

I will be able to simply answer your questions and expectations during one or more appointements if necessary.

In my workshop, in a coffee house or in your own home, for an engagement, a surprise, with or without having a clear idea on your mind, whether you are in a hurry or planning to finalize a longtime, dear to your heart project, anything is possible…

Having a piece of jewellery custom made for you means defining a budget together. From there, we can adjust numerous parameters while the piece is being crafted.

The choice of the stone(s) is important and will depend on several characteristics (color, country of origin, size…). It is always possible to achieve something extraordinary.

The quality of the work can also influence the price of a jewel. Between a rather classic finish or a higher end touch, there is a large amount of work, techniques, products and craftsmanship that have to be accounted for.

I don’t own a stock nore a shop, and I work with very few selected, trusted partners. This unusual way of working allows me to create the piece you have always dreamed of without restraints.

The different stages of conception and realisation prevent from any risk of disappointing you, as it is often the case when your choice is induced by an experienced salesperson.

Bear in mind that my only publicity relies on your satisfaction…

CUSTOM MADE

The different steps of creating your piece

APPOINTMENT

The first step of the realisation will consist, for instance, in drawing together the outlines of your piece, establishing a budget and a planning, and discussing the details that matter to you.

If your mind is not set on a particular style, I will show you a selection of gems as a starting point.

GEMSTONES

Gems are often the central element of a jewel. It is an important choice to make, that will contribute to the uniqueness of your piece

If you want to skip on the traditional gemstones, you can choose from an array of other gems that are as beautiful as distinctive, whether we use them cut or in the rough.

DESIGN

If you have not exactly decided what your piece should look like, I will draw a few sketches from which you can start thinking and make suggestions.

This can be done in your presence or by email.

3D RENDERING

Thanks to my computer skills, I will be able to send you, according to your instructions and your choice of gems, a photorealistic 3D rendering that will show you in details your future piece of jewellery.

Thus, we can discuss all the features that will contribute to its uniqueness.

MODEL

I will then present you with a wax model of the piece. It will allow you to appreciate the general volume of the jewel and to try it on. At this stage, it is still possible to make changes.

This step is also important if you have trouble picturing a piece of jewellery from a simple sketch.

METAL CASTING

When the model matches your liking, it is then melted into the metal of your choice: sterling silver, yellow, white or rose gold, platinum… The result of this casting is rough. Then, it has to be reworked in order to smooth out the surface before applying any treatments to it.

GEM SETTING

The setting of a gem is a very important step. If it is not made according to rules, it can unsettle the balance of a jewel and ruin the subtle light fluctuations of the facets. This matters even more when several gems are placed on the setting.

FINITIONS

Last but not least, the final round takes place on the surface of the metal. The finish can be of different sorts: polishing, sandblasting, micro-hammering, satin-finishing…

All these effects can give your very own piece of jewellery a strong identity !

PORTRAIT

who is Max M. ?

Following in the footsteps of a long family lign of jewellers, I began to practice very early. After five years of training in Paris, I acquired solid bases, but I always yearned for what this very classical cursus lacked: creativity.
And a sense of Art is the extra emotion that will add life to skilled craftsmanship…

I then joined a contemporary jewellery design school. There, I applied myself to counter what I had learned, breaking down in order to rebuild.
But a piece you have to explain remains too elitist. I needed to find the right balance between thise two worlds.

It was only natural that I conceived my first jewellery collection in the family workshop, while working on other pieces.
A few years later, I decided to leave the nest. So here I am, creating custom-made jewellery, associating tradition with technology. Eventually, my craft stopped being a restraint to become the embodiment of my customers’ desires.

CONTACT

You make the first step, I take care of the rest.

Adress

If you want to tell me about your project or simply need some information, feel free to contact me. You can only visit me by making an appointment though.

70 rue René Boulanger 75010 Paris - FRANCE

+33 6 63 87 51 00

contact@maxm.fr

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