Serge Thoraval
Serge Thoraval is a Paris jewellery house known for engraved silver bangles, bracelets and rings carrying lines of poetry. Its workshop and boutique are in the Marais.
| Designer | Serge Thoraval |
|---|---|
| Boutique | 16 Rue Chapon, Paris |
| Material | Engraved silver |
| Price range | About 100 to 500 euros |
| Website | sergethoraval.com |
What is Serge Thoraval?
Serge Thoraval is a Parisian jewellery brand named after its designer, who worked for fashion houses including Paco Rabanne, Lanvin, Agnès b. and Montana. After his death in 1999, former collaborators and associates continued his work.
Products and positioning
The house is known for engraved silver jewellery, particularly bangles, bracelets and rings carrying words of love and poetry. Engravings draw on writers such as Alfred de Musset, Charles Baudelaire and Alain. Pieces are typically priced between 100 and 500 euros.
- Engraved silver bangles and bracelets
- Rings with poetic inscriptions
- Messages on themes of love
Distribution
The brand's boutique is at 16 Rue Chapon in the Marais, Paris, with a large workshop at the back of the shop. Serge Thoraval also has a following in Japan, where it is presented as a popular French accessories brand and has produced limited-edition engraved bangles for film releases.
Why it matters
Serge Thoraval shows how a small atelier can sustain a recognisable signature, here personal engraved messages, and carry it into international markets well beyond its Paris workshop.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Serge Thoraval from?
Serge Thoraval is a Paris jewellery brand with its boutique and workshop in the Marais.
What is Serge Thoraval known for?
It is known for silver bangles, bracelets and rings engraved with lines of poetry and love messages.