Rating and value of Jean Mahie necklaces, bracelets and rings

If you own a piece of jewelry created by or after the House of Jean Mahie, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services.

Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market.

Then, should you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of Jean Mahie jewelry

The house of Jean Mahie has created creations totally apart. Born of a partnership, the jewelry house is unique in the world and coveted by the greatest collectors.

Now, prices for these jewels can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. Their jewels are particularly prized, by buyers from all over the world.

The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €210 to €32,500, at the moment, a substantial gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to the house's jewels.

In 2021, a necklace adorned with an 18-carat yellow gold pendant from a collaboration between Cartier and Jean Mahie sold for €32,500, whereas it was estimated at €2,000 to €3,000. The upside potential for these creations is therefore enormous.

Order of value from a simple work to the most prestigious

The approach to gold at Jean Mahie

The jewelry house is totally unique in the way it produces its pieces, the style is offbeat from classic luxury houses. They offer rare and unique creations, made using pure materials, most often in or 18 or 22 carat gold.

This material is used with the principle of uniqueness, each piece is shaped by hand, without strict reproduction. The company describes itself as a " forgeron d'or " or goldsmith rather than a mere jeweler, with an approach that prioritizes artistic sincerity.

Jacline Mazard applies handwork that creates surfaces rich in relief to capture light. Gold is not simply a metal but a sculptural medium : the forms are architectural, inspired by Mediterranean ruins, ancient motifs and artisanal textures.

Some of Jean Mahie's pieces are very heavy, and this material density testifies to the commitment to gold as a substantial material. The combination of gold and secondary materials adds a more sophisticated dimension to the creations, with the presence of coral or other stones. Gold remains the primary material.

Jean Mahie, rising star of haute-jouaillerie

Contrary to what various sources tell us, Jean Mahie is the name of the jewelry house, not the designer. Jean Mahie is in fact a partnership between Jacline and Jean Mazard. Jean is the designer's father-in-law.

She is the one who designs the jewelry, yet the name of the house was registered by the two people who collaborate on a daily basis. Her father-in-law soon noticed her talent. She painted as a child and trained in iron techniques. She had the talent; Jean Mazard took care of the logistics. A businessman before Jean Mahie, he used his experience to create an innovative and unusual jewelry line.

Jacline is the one who designs and creates the models. The house's success is due to the rarity of its pieces and its artisanal approach. Unlike houses such as Van Clef & Arpels or Cartier, Jean Mahie is all about creation.

The marketing strategies are different, but the success is there, which has enabled the haute-joaillerie house to collaborate with Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. The jewelry resulting from these associations retains Jean Mahie's aesthetic line, while having the visibility and marketing distribution capabilities of the Place Vendôme houses.

The success of Jean Mahie

The succes story of Jean Mahie is due to the strategy of the unique piece, and the limited production by the house. Each piece of jewelry is crafted in 18 or 22-carat yellow gold, an exceptional material that is hardly ever used by jewelry houses anymore.

The jewels are very rarely distributed worldwide, only at Neiman Marcus. It was Stanley Marcus who, by chance, noticed a ring at a social dinner in New York and, thanks to this, obtained exclusive distribution rights for Jean Mahie jewelry in the United States.

They are not distributed in Europe, which is why the success of auctions for the Jean Mahie house can only increase, with prices tripling in 10 years.

The jewelry appeals because it's different. No small chains or mini gems at Jean Mahie, but handcrafted inspiration. Jacline Mazard grew up in Carthage, Tunisia, and is often inspired by the ancient period.

You quickly notice this influence in her unique creations, the jewelry is rather imposing, the pendants can measure from 3 to 5 centimeters.

Rings are also very important. The house is very much in vogue among jewelry collectors who would be willing to put a lot up for auction to get a piece of jewelry from the house, especially if it's a Cartier or Van Cleef & Arpels collaboration.

The DNA of the House of Jean Mahie

Jean Mahie made an unconventional entry into the jewelry world in 1969. They were among the first to design and sign jewelry under their own name for prestigious houses such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Previously, ateliers executed the designs of external creators, Jean Mahie reversed this relationship : the atelier became a creator and an exhibited brand.

The style has developed gradually since 1969, without conventional jewelry training, but through experimentation, intuition and personal adaptation. Jean Mahie claims no direct filiation, but seeks in his pieces to experiment with the reality of his time, while drawing a timeless density.

The gold conceived as the protagonist is Jacline Mazard's " l'ami fidèle ", she chose 22-carat gold for its sufficient hardness, since pure gold (24 carats) is too soft and would deform on mere bodily contact.

In 1970, Jean Mahie's creations were displayed in the Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels showcases on Place Vendôme in Paris. A Neiman Marcus agent reportedly saw these showcases, which led to the jewelry's entry into Neiman Marcus USA the following year.

The house of Jean Mahie sees itself not as a jeweler but as a sculptor or goldsmith. The act of creation requires concentration, meditation and mental effacement; the artist must disappear so that the object can speak.

Recognizing the house signature

Jean Mahie jewelry is not signed. They are unique creations, and it is impossible to find two identical pieces. That's why if you own or think you own a piece of Jean Mahie jewelry, it's essential to have it appraised.

Knowing the value of a work 

If you happen to own a piece of Jean Mahie jewelry or think you might, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using our form on our website.

A member of our team of experts and licensed auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your piece, as well as ad hoc information about it.

If you wish to sell your property, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account the inclinations of the market.