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1973
Philippe Tournaire obtains the "poinçon de Maître" and the status of "Sculpteur sur métaux précieux". That same year, he set up his first workshop, which also served as his boutique. His career as a jeweler began where it all began: in the cellar of the family home near Saint-Germain-Laval in the Loire, a village of 1,500 inhabitants. Very quickly, his creations became the talk of the town, and the intimate, windowless setting proved unsuitable. Word of mouth praised the quality of her work, and the uniqueness of her jewelry attracted a growing number of customers.
1984
Philippe Tournaire moves into a town house in Montbrison, rue Tupinerie, which he adapts to house a workshop and a store, thus gaining visibility on the town's busiest shopping street.
1992
Launch of the iconic Alchimie collection. Jewellery designer Philippe Tournaire represents the stages of life: the square for the past, the triangle for the present and the round for the future. This motif becomes his signature.
The Alchimie trilogy ring was conceived for a trilogy competition organized by the Diamond Center in the 90s. It was first designed in two different ways and then produced in prototypes. The trilogy that was chosen was not Philippe Tournaire 's favorite: the prettiest on paper did not give the most beautiful effect in reality. This iconic Maison model required several years of evolution to achieve the perfectly balanced and harmonious version we have today.
1999
On the strength of its growing reputation, Philippe Tournaire opens a second boutique in Lyon's square d'or district. The Tournaire boutique is now located at 4, rue Childebert, in Lyon's Presqu'île district.
2004
The year of consecration with the opening of a third boutique in Paris, on Place Vendôme, the address of the world's greatest jewelers. This prestigious location gave Tournaire a new dimension, enabling it to expand internationally, with exhibitions in America, the Middle East and Asia.
2008
Mathieu Tournaire, son of Philippe Tournaire , joins the company. Inevitably, Mathieu Tournaire 's passion for Jewellery was passed on naturally by his father during childhood, as he spent a large part of his days in his father's workshop. However, the future designer didn't directly follow the path suggested to him. He began his professional life as a teacher, after studying history and anthropology. However, the growing passion that had been with him from an early age took over and eventually caught up with him.
2013
Fabienne Buccio, Préfète de la Loire, presents Philippe Tournaire with our nation's highest honor, the insignia of Chevalier in the Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur.
In the same year, Mathieu Tournaire becomes Artistic Director of the House and inaugurates the new headquarters on the outskirts of Montbrison. The new factory includes a new boutique, workshop and R&D offices.
2017
Lancement d’une nouvelle marque : Tournaire Décor.
Un nouveau département dédié à la décoration et aux objets d’arts adossé à la Maison de joaillerie qui maîtrise depuis plusieurs années tous les savoir-faire de bijouterie, joaillerie, prototypage 3D, fonderie, orfèvrerie… Ceci au sein de son atelier à Montbrison dans la Loire.
2022
Lancement d’une nouvelle marque : Tournaire Décor.
Un nouveau département dédié à la décoration et aux objets d’arts adossé à la Maison de joaillerie qui maîtrise depuis plusieurs années tous les savoir-faire de bijouterie, joaillerie, prototypage 3D, fonderie, orfèvrerie… Ceci au sein de son atelier à Montbrison dans la Loire.
L’histoire de Tournaire Décor a débuté avec des rencontres et des collaborations d’exception, notamment avec la marque de ski Lacroix, pour laquelle Philippe Tournaire a allié son expertise joaillière à l’univers du sport. Ce premier partenariat a ouvert la voie à de nombreuses autres collaborations prestigieuses.
Aujourd’hui la Maison Tournaire s'associe avec des entreprises pour des créations uniques ou des productions en série nécessitant ses savoir-faire historiques, mais aussi ses nouvelles techniques développées dans le domaine de la décoration, de l’art de la table, du design.
2023
In 2023, Maison Tournaire celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. Founded in 1973 in the cellar of the family home, the company has come a long way since then. Today, the founder's son, Mathieu Tournaire, presides over the House, carrying high the essential values that have animated it since its creation. To mark this memorable event, a book has been published, retracing 50 years of creations. In 2023, two new collaborations were launched: Le Parapluie de Cherbourg: La Maison Tournaire has teamed up with this iconic brand to create 4 unique umbrella models. Each umbrella is a work of art in its own right, combining elegance and functionality. Bic and Richard Orlinski: Together, they have created a new edition of the Bic pen, enhanced by a ruthenium finish. These partnerships illustrate the bold vision of Tournaire and its ability to go beyond the boundaries of traditional Jewellery .
House Tournaire
A HISTORY OF FRENCH JEWELRY
The Maison de Jewellery Tournaire was founded 50 years ago by Philippe Tournaire in the Loire region of France. Self-taught, its history and unique jewels combining architecture and Jewellery have brought it international renown.
Jewellery designer, since 1973
Beyond know-how
A l’image de ses créateurs Philippe et Mathieu, la maison Tournaire est toujours à la recherche de l’innovation, du bijou que l’on n’a jamais vu, jamais fait.
Jewellery designers
PHILIPPE & MATHIEU TOURNAIRE
As jewellery designers, they are revolutionizing the codes of traditional Jewellery with their unusual shapes and colors. Beyond fashion, since 1973 Tournaire has forged its style of character and elevation by drawing on its travels and encounters.
La Maison Tournaire opened its doors in 1984 in Montbrison, France, and today offers its jewelry in downtown Lyon on Rue Childebert, near Place Bellecour, and in Paris on the famous Place Vendôme. In Montbrison, Lyon and Paris, La Maison de Jewellery also offers a full range of jewelry repair services, jewelry transformation, custom jewelry design, gold buying and jewelry appraisal.
All creations are designed and crafted exclusively in our factory in France. To design and shape their jewelry, the two artist-jewelers use the noblest materials (yellow gold, white gold and gold pink), which can be set with exceptional gemstones selected by expert jewelers.
Know-how, creation, inspiration
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