Description
Jean Louis Scherrer vintage costume jewelry
Born in 1936 in Paris, Jean Louis Scherrer graduated from the haute couture school (originally – Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne) in 1955. From that year on, Scherrer became an assistant at the Dior Fashion House, and was directly involved in the management until 1957. After the death of Christian Dior, the young designer continued his collaboration with Yves Saint Laurent, but left this brand in 1959.
In 1962, Jean-Louis opened his own fashion house, and in 1971 presented his first “Prêt-a-Porter” collection.
Like other haute couture houses, along with clothes and perfume, he designed costume jewelry which was an integral part of his collections. Noteworthy, he was one of the very few couturiers who personally prepared jewelry designs. According to art historians, it was not Yves Saint Laurent, but Scherrer who created most of Christian Dior’s mid-1950s jewelry designs.
Also, some of his jewelry was created at at Henkel & Grosse in Pforzheim, Germany (exclusive manufacturer of Dior jewelry). Traditionally marked with the initials “JLs” and “Paris”, or “Scherrer”, or “JL Scherrer” on oval base, these vintage pieces are highly collectible.
Dimensions
W – 2.5 CM
L – 37 CM
