Traditional Craftsmanship Workshop Joins Maison Boucheron for High Jewelry Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Boucheron, a prominent luxury jewelry brand, has expanded its High Jewelry expertise by acquiring a well-regarded workshop known for its traditional craftsmanship. Located near Place Vendôme in Paris, this strategic acquisition enhances Maison Boucheron’s production capacity for High Jewelry. The workshop, consisting of four companies, brings together about sixty skilled artisans involved in every aspect of crafting High Jewelry pieces. Founded by Cédric Gangemi, an entrepreneurial jeweler, these teams joined Maison Boucheron in October 2023 to collaborate with the brand’s historic workshop at 26 Place Vendôme, further elevating Maison Boucheron’s legacy in craftsmanship and innovation.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 6-Nov-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Kering (EPA: KER), a French-based multinational corporation specializing in luxury goods, continues its growth and development strategy with the recent acquisition of a prestigious High Jewelry workshop renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship. Situated in close proximity to Place Vendôme in Paris, this strategic move bolsters Maison Boucheron’s production capabilities within its historic High Jewelry workshop.

The newly acquired workshop comprises four distinguished companies: Blondeau, Belter, Chanson, and FG Développement, which have been collaborating under one roof since 2017. Together, these entities bring together a team of approximately sixty skilled artisans, including CAD designers, jewelers, lapidaries, setters, and polishers, all integral to the meticulous creation of High Jewelry masterpieces.

Founded by Cédric Gangemi, a young and accomplished French entrepreneur with a background in jewelry craftsmanship, this group represents the union of artistry and innovation. Mr. Gangemi’s journey from working at Chanson and Blondeau to taking over and nurturing these companies has culminated in this strategic partnership with Maison Boucheron.

The integration of these talented teams into Maison Boucheron, effective as of October 31st, 2023, marks a significant step in enriching the Maison’s High Jewelry collections. They will collaborate closely with the longstanding workshop located at 26 Place Vendôme, breathing life into Maison Boucheron’s legacy of craftsmanship and innovation.

This acquisition underscores Boucheron’s commitment to preserving and enhancing its heritage of crafting exquisite and timeless High Jewelry pieces.

“The acquisition of this High Jewelry workshop writes a new chapter in the history of the Maison. It will reinforce the production capacity of Boucheron’s historical workshop on Place Vendôme, enabling us to meet the increasing demand of our clients while maintaining the excellence of our craftsmanship” commented Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, CEO of Maison Boucheron.

About Boucheron

Founded in 1858 by Frédéric Boucheron, Maison Boucheron was developed through four generations of direct descendants. A visionary creator and the first of the great contemporary jewelers to open a boutique on Place Vendôme, Boucheron still embodies the excellence of Jewelry, High Jewelry and Watchmaking. The Boucheron style, bold and free, never stops inventing tomorrow’s classics. Today, Boucheron owns over 50 stores worldwide and is part of the international luxury group Kering.

Media contacts:

Kering

Emilie Gargatte
+33 (0)1 45 64 61 20
emilie.gargatte@kering.com

Marie de Montreynaud
+33 (0)1 45 64 62 53
marie.demontreynaud@kering.com

Boucheron

service.presse@boucheron.com

SOURCE: KERING