Specialties

1872-1882

• Cameos, Intaglios and engraved garnets.
• Gentlemen’s jewelry: Cuff Links, Lockets, Swivel Seals, Rings, Stickpins.
• Louis Desbazeille partnered with Derouen circa 1872.

1877

• Louis Desbazeille Opened his own firm.

1881

• Germain Desbazeille joined his father’s firm.

1882-1885

• Plique-à -Jour jewelry With Arabic, Persian and Japanese Themes.
• Hair Combs, Bookmarks, Hatpins.

1886

• Louis Desbazeille Retired.
• Germain used pierced cameos (à jour) in an attempt to boost their popularity.
• Concentrated on producing medal jewels accented with applied patinas and enamels.

1889

• Emphasis was on Medal Jewels.
• Commissioned ‘Cleopatra’ medal from Vernier

1895 –

• Commissioned Roty to create religious and irreligious medals.