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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Round Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Guilloche Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round pendant locket 18k yellow gold with pale blue and dark blue vitreous guilloche enamel made with historic tools from the late 19th centur...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Diamond 0.03 ct 21.0mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, blue and turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, 1 diamond, total 0.03 ct, H VS, brilliant cut, diamet...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Round Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue/Turquoise Enamel Diamond 0.03 ct 21 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round locket pendant 18k yellow gold, Hallmark collection, blue and turquoise vitreous enamel, guilloche, 1 diamond, total 0.03 ct, H VS, brilliant cut, diameter app. 2...
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
Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Opalescent Blue Enamel 5 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer customizable polished round locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, Merian Collection, opalescent middle blue vitreous enamel, 5 dia...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Locket
Located in Montgomery, AL
Vintage 18k yellow gold with blue enamel locket accented with a delicate rose cut diamond floral motif. A timeless keepsake with classic antique charm. *Missing 2 small rose cut dia...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Faberge Circular Enamel Diamond Set Locket 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1900.
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Faberge circular enamel diamond set locket in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1900. A rare, hand crafted yellow gold and platinum locket pendant by Karl Fabergé. Of circular shape, c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 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 Enamel Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Victorian pendant is a testament to 1880s craftsmanship. Made in 15 carat yellow gold, it features a captivating purple enamel oval, adorned at its centre with a lustr...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Large Antique Victorian 9K Gold Pearl and Blue Enamel Star Engraved Oval Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, seed pearl, blue enamel, and yellow gold locket, comprising nine seed pearls, within a blue enamel star, in 9 karat yellow gold. The locket is a large, statement size. ...
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gleam Sapphire Locket In 18ct Gold Vermeil
Located in London, GB
Set with four sparkling white sapphires, our timeless round 'Gleam' locket is perfect to mark life's special moments. The locket is suspended on our beautifully-textured, adjustable ...
Sapphire, Vermeil
