Rhinestones

Rhinestones are brilliance without the weight. They allowed the great couture houses of the 20th century to offer luminous, bold pieces in dimensions impossible to achieve with precious stones. It is one of the great inventions of Parisian couture.

The Art of Rhinestone Composition

Creating a rhinestone piece requires an eye and a gesture. The distribution of stones, the orientation of the facets, the balance of sizes: everything is adjusted by hand in our workshop. A poorly composed rhinestone piece burns; well composed, it shines.

From Everyday to Galas

Françoise Montague rhinestones come in short earrings for daytime, long necklaces for evenings, and cuffs for ceremonies. Each format finds its audience. The Maison does not rank them: a discreet rhinestone worn every day is worth as much as an oversized rhinestone worn once a year.

A Material to Care For

Rhinestones are cleaned with a soft cloth. They are sensitive to perfumes and cosmetics sprayed directly. With these simple precautions, a rhinestone piece retains its brilliance for decades.

Maison Françoise Montague Since 1945

Our house has passed down three generations of Parisian couture jewelry expertise. Each purchase is delivered in a case sealed with the Maison’s wax seal. A handwritten note can accompany your order at no extra cost. Tax refund available in-store for international visitors, protected shipping worldwide. Our workshop’s repair service is open for life on all our creations — a Françoise Montague jewel is made to last.

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