The value of Jean Mahie jewelry and creations

If you own a piece of jewelry created by or after 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, if 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 produced creations that are totally apart. Born of a partnership, the jewelry house is unique in the world and coveted by the greatest. Now, prices for these jewels can rise dramatically at the auctioneers' gavel.

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 €413,500, at the moment, a consequent discrepancy but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to the house's jewelry.

In 2021, a 22-carat yellow gold pendant was sold for €3700, originally estimated at between €1000 and €1500.

Order of value from a simple creation to the most prestigious:

Style and technique from the house of 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.

The creations display a primitive or archaic style, with organic forms and motifs inspired by antiquity, with a rough texture and the evocation of a quasi-archaeological aestheticism.

There is an influence of North Africa (Tunisia) and ancient ruins in the formal vocabulary, with inspiration from Carthage and ancient engraving. The house systematically uses high-grade yellow gold (22 carats) for its pieces, which reinforces the chromatic intensity and sculptural character of the jewelry.

Each piece is handmade, without standardization, and no two pieces are ever absolutely identical; uniqueness is claimed. The jewelry's aesthetic is often bold, even monumental for a piece of jewelry, with pronounced volumetry, play on relief and expressive surfaces.

The work is entirely manual (hammering, modeling, sculpting surfaces), without systematic recourse to industrial or mechanical techniques. The House of Jean Mahie also uses gold embossing to create textures, irregularities and reliefs, and the surfaces capture light in a dynamic way.

As 22-carat gold is relatively soft, it allows shapes to be sculpted and modeled with greater freedom. The treatment of the gold gives the jewelry an almost archaic dimension. There is no visible signature, and authentication is based on style and expertise.

Behind the name Jean Mahie

Contrary to what you may read on various sites, Jean Mahie is the name of the jewelry house, but not that of 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.

Businessman before Jean Mahie, he used his experience to create an innovative and unusual jewelry line. Jacline is therefore the one who designs and makes the models.

The house's success has been made by the rarity of the pieces and its artisanal side. Unlike houses like Van Clef & Arpels or Cartier, Jean Mahie is all about creation. The marketing strategies are different but the success is there.

Why so much success ?

Jean Mahie's succes story is due to the one-piece strategy, and the limited production by the house. Each piece of jewelry is made from 22-carat yellow gold, an exceptional material that is hardly ever used by jewelry houses anymore.

The jewelry is very sparsely distributed worldwide, only at Neiman Marcus. It was Stanley Marcus who happened to notice a ring at a social dinner in New York and, thanks to this, obtained exclusive distribution of Jean Mahie jewelry in the United States.

They are not distributed in Europe, which is why the auction success for Jean Mahie can only increase.

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

This influence is quickly noticeable in her unique creations, the jewelry is rather imposing, the pendants can measure from 3 to 5 centimeters. The house is very popular with jewelry collectors, who would be willing to pay a lot of money at auction to obtain a piece of jewelry from the house.

Market segmentation and house rating

Jean Mahie distributes handcrafted luxury products, positioned in the collectible and one-off jewelry segment. Jewelry in 22-carat yellow gold is the main medium valued, with few single pieces and low-priced jewelry.

The entry price is moderate : some pieces start around a few hundred euros for single jewelry, but major pieces reach very high amounts.

The target buyers are collectors of auteur jewelry, specialized jewelry galleries, collectors of decorative art and lovers of so-called " sculptural " jewelry.

The secondary market is dominant, with resale often via auctions or galleries specializing in vintage and collectible jewelry. Initial distribution is restricted, with some pieces sold via specialist retailers such as Neiman Marcus in the USA or luxury jewelry galleries.

The element of rarity is important insofar as the house claims unique pieces, with an absence of standard mass production, and this factor contributes to the valuation.

Recognizing the house signature

Jean Mahie jewelry is not signed. They are unique creations; it is impossible to find two identical pieces of jewelry. 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 creation

If you happen to own a piece of Jean Mahie jewelry or think you might, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the 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, not forgetting to send you 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 market inclinations.