Van Cleef & Arpels Bags and Purses. Van Cleef & Arpels was founded in 1896 by Alfred Van Cleef and his father-in-law Salomon Arpels in Paris. Their pieces often…
Faraone Bags and Purses. Faraone was particularly active during the 1940's to 1960's. We have not found much information on this company but it appears they had strong links with…
Théodule Bourdier was a noted goldsmith. He won at least two gold medals at the Exposition Universelles in Paris. In the treatise "French Jewellery of the 19th Century", Henri Vever…
Judith Leiber Beaded Bags. Judith Leiber founded her business in 1963 and has become renown for her innovative handbags / purses. They are not beaded in the technical sense of…
Tiffany & Co Beaded Bags. Tiffany & Co. was founded in 1837 by the jeweler Charles Lewis Tiffany and became famous in the early 20th century under the artistic direction…
Chanel Beaded Bags. The House of Chanel (Chanel S.A.) originated in 1909 when Gabrielle Chanel, aka Coco Chanel, opened a millinery shop at 160 Boulevard Malesherbes, the ground floor of…