Renowned for intricate and sophisticated jewelry, the Victor Mayer company has created personal adornments of the highest quality for over a century. Using complex guilloche and enamel techniques, the German manufacturer is known for its hoop earrings, pendants and cufflinks, while its authentic Victor Mayer Fabergé egg pendants, featuring delicate embellishments and exquisite enameling, have been especially popular with generations of connoisseurs.
Aftering studying at the Grand Ducal School of Arts and Crafts in Weimar, Germany, and training for three years in Vienna, Victor Mayer opened his jewelry business in 1890, in Pforzheim, Germany. His craftsmanship rapidly gained renown across Europe.
Ever mindful of evolving tastes, the company underwent three major style changes in Mayer’s lifetime, beginning with a focus on the Belle Époque of the late 19th century. It later adapted when Mayer saw that Art Nouveau was taking off around the world. The company remained operational during the first World War, and then once again adjusted its style to match the rising influence of Art Deco.
World War II shut down the Victor Mayer company, as jewelry was considered a non-essential wartime industry. After the war ended, the company slowly reopened and experienced a slight uptick in business.
Mayer died in 1946. His son, Oscar, and businessman Edmund Mohr managed the company together until the 1960s. Under Mohr and Mayer, it became a leader in producing fine accessories for gentlemen, while continuing to create jewelry for women.
In the 1960s, Mayer’s son, Hubert, and Mohr’s son, Herbert, succeeded their fathers. The duo steered the company in a new — but classic — creative direction. While in art school, Mohr had absorbed all he could regarding the artistic patronage of the Tsars. In the 1980s, he designed the company’s Esprit de Fabergé collection, which was modeled after the exuberant style of the master Fabergé crafters.
In 1989, the long-dormant House of Fabergé appointed the Victor Mayer company to be its workmaster until 2009. During this time, the company not only grew its customer base throughout Europe, Southeast Asia and North America, it revived the Fabergé jewelry line.
In 2005, Mohr retired, and his son, Marcus, took over the company’s management. Under his leadership, the Victor Mayer jewelry company continues to thrive and produce incomparable works of timeless elegance.
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Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 25 Diamonds 0.19 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, electric blue vitreous enamel, 25 diamonds, total 0.19 ct, measurements app. 25.0 mm x 36.0 mm About the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel 15 Diamonds 0.16 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, translucent electric blue vitreous enamel, guilloche, 15 diamonds, total 0.16 ct, H VS, brilliant cut,...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Vitreous Enamel 15 Diamonds 0.16 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, translucent electric blue vitreous enamel, guilloche, 15 diamonds, total 0.16 ct, H VS, brilliant cut, measurem...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, peacock blue vitreous enamel, gold paillons, 37 diamonds, total 0.29 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, measurem...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, peacock blue vitreous enamel, gold paillons, 37 diamonds, total 0.29 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, measurements app. 25 mm x 35 mm About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internationally renowned for elegant timeless designs and unrivalled expertise in historic craftsmanship. Lovers of the extraordinary appreciate the beauty of Victor Mayer's designs, which use extremely rare techniques such as genuine enamel or elaborate engravings. Since 1890, the company has stood for the finest jewellery Hand Made in Germany. It is an open secret that the most renowned brands, such as Fabergé, entrust the company with the production of their most exquisite collections. Reference: V1757/PE/00/00/102_48958/00/00/00/10256 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Victoria Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel: peacock blue, gold paillons Diamonds: 37 diamonds, total 0.29 ct, G VS brilliant cut Measurements: app. 25 mm x 35 mm Anchor Chain 48958/00/00/00/10256 is included, Length: 56 cm About lockets by Victor Mayer: Victor Mayer creates lockets to a degree of perfection and beauty matched by scarcely any other manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable. The bail is conveniently equipped with a clasp mechanism. > Send us two of your favourite photos. We fit them into your locket free of charge. About vitreuos enamel: The inimitably luminous colours are literally created "in the fire": layer by layer, enamel is carefully fired in at 800 degrees Celsius. During guilloching, the finest wave patterns are engraved into the gold, creating a unique depth effect. Vitreous means made of glass: the ancient technique is almost forgotten today and Victor Mayer is perhaps the last manufactory to master it at the highest level. About Paillons Paillons are shaped emblems of gold foil. They are fused to a pre-fired enamel grounding and coated with clear enamels. This creates an illusion of chased metal...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, peacock blue vitreous enamel, gold paillons, 37 diamonds, total 0.29 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, measurements app....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Fabergé Enamel and Diamond Locket Pendant Necklace
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold locket necklace by Fabergé. The locket features a centralised round brilliant-cut diamond, surrounded by intricate gold detailing on a rich blue guil...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1870 Geometric Enameled Oval Pendant Locket in 18kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare pendant locket from the Victorian Era. Exceptional piece, created in England during the Victorian period, back in the 1870. This important pendant locket has been made up ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 0.45 Carat Diamond Enamel and 16K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.45 carat diamond, enamel and 16 karat yellow gold locket pendant; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry collections. This stunnin...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold White and Blue Diamond Oval Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This simple and elegant S.Georgios designer pendant is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with granulation and Blue and White diamonds. This stunning jewel is microscopically decorated with granulation yellow gold...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K 750 Yellow Gold Royal Blue & Green Enamel Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Royal Blue & Green Enamel Locket Pendant Metal Type: 18k Solid Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 24.4 Grams Sizable: No Pendant Dimensions: Length: 50.0 mm...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Lapis lazuli 25 carats approx. Diamonds 0.35 carat approx. Chain sold separately Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
