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1878

• Joseph Marchak set up a jewelry and goldsmith’s workshop.

1889

• Joseph attends the Universal Exhibition in Paris which had a powerful influence on his work.

1894

• Marchak wins a Gold Medal in Antwerp.

1900

• Marchak wins a Sliver Medal at the Paris Exhibition.

1905

• Marchak wins Gran Prix at the Liege Universal and International Exhibition.

1913

• Alexandre Marchak joins the firm.

1917

• Known as the “Cartier of Kiev” Marchak employed 1850 workers.

1918

• Death of Joseph Marchak.

1919

• Alexandre sets up the “Joseph Marchak” jewelry business in Paris.

1922

• Partnership with Robert Linzeler creating famous Art Deco jewels.

1925

• Gran Prix at the Exposition des Arts Decoratifs.
• Partnership with Linzeler dissolved.

1946

• Alexander Diringer, previously of Cartier and Sterlé was hired as head designer.

1946

• Jacques Verger joined the firm.

1957

• Alexander Marchak left the firm – bought out by Verger.

1960-1987

• Bertrand Degommier is a partner and designer.

1988

• Verger sold to Baum.

2003

• The firm is renewed by relatives of Alexandre and Joseph in conjunction with designer Bertrand Degommler with a new collection.