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 Custom Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Raspberry/Silver Enamel Diamond 0.1ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, translucent opal raspberry, translucent silver fondant vitreous e...
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Oval Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Raspberry Enamel 43 Diamonds 0.55 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, opalscent raspberry vitreous enamel, 43 diamonds, total 0.55 ct G VS, measurements app. 24.7 mm x 14.8 mm About ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Oval Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Enamel 43 Diamonds 0.55 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant locket necklace 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, opalscent raspberry vitreous enamel, 43 diamonds, total 0.55 ct G VS, measurements app. 24.7 mm x 14.8 m...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Red Vitreous Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent red vitreous enamel, gold paillons, 37 diamonds, total 0.29 ct, G VS, brilliant cut, measurements a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent red 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/AR/00/00/102_48958/00/00/00/10256 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Victoria Material: 18k yellow gold Vitreous enamel: translucent red, 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 Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Duskypink Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Victoria collection, translucent dusky pink vitreous enamel, gold paillons, 37 diamonds, total 0.29 ct, G VS, brilliant cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid century 4.00 carat ruby diamond 18K yellow gold and silver pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Mid Century ruby and diamond pendant is a beautifully dramatic jewel from the 1950’s, featuring 9 oval cut rubies weighing approximately 4.00 carats in total. Their vivi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rhodium Two-Tone Round Ruby Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold custom-made. This gorgeous pendant is microscopically decorated - it has granulation work all the way arou...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, White 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
Vintage Oval Ruby Pendant in 18K Gold with Diamonds on a New Chain
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vintage oval cabochon ruby pendant set in 18K yellow gold with round diamonds. Chain is new (not vintage) and has a lobster lock.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Oval Ruby Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold fashionable round pendant is from Timeless Collection. This piece of jewellery is made of natural white diamonds in total of 0.4 Carat and oval shape natural ruby in t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Black Enamel Pendant Set In 18ct Yellow Gold
By Larry Jewelry
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous ruby & diamond black enameled pendant is set with an oval natural ruby and 20 round brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct yellow gold setting. The pendant is suspended from an...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
