Pearl Beads

Pearlescent mother-of-pearl is the most discreet and powerful material in couture jewelry. It sets light without reflecting it, makes a statement without shouting, and complements without dominating. It is the material of classic allure and silent audacity.

A Material, a Couture Heritage

The great Parisian maisons made pearlescent mother-of-pearl one of their signatures: the Chanel sautoir, the Dior drop, the Lanvin choker. Françoise Montague carries on this tradition by working with pearls in all their forms — baroque, round, and drop-shaped — according to the design of each piece.

The Atelier as Architect

Each pearl is selected individually for its orient, roundness, and depth of color. It is then pierced, knotted, or set according to the composition. The metal that accompanies it is gilded with fine gold by our Parisian master gilder. The result is a piece in which ornament gives way to the material itself.

For Those Who Make Their Statement Through Material

A Françoise Montague pearlescent mother-of-pearl piece is kept for the days that matter and worn on all the others, too. It is one of the pieces in our collection most certain to be passed down: from mother to daughter, and daughter to her own daughter.

Our Maison’s Commitment

Each Françoise Montague piece is delivered in its signature case, hand-sealed with our Maison’s heraldic wax seal. Secure payment (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Paypal, Apple Pay). Tracked shipping in France, Europe, and internationally. Tax refunds available in-store at 231 rue Saint-Honoré for our international clientele. After-sales service and repairs are provided for life by our atelier for all our creations.

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