Arthus Bertrand: An exceptional house since 1803

Founded in 1803 by Claude Arthus-Bertrand , bookseller-publisher and official publisher of the Ministry of the Navy, Maison Arthus Bertrand was originally a publishing house specializing in travel narratives .

A shift towards military decorations and emblems

In 1862 , his grandson Claude Arthus-Bertrand married Marie-Adelina Marion , heiress to the embroidery house of Emperor Napoleon III. Together, they redirected the company towards the manufacture of flags and military decorations .

1925: The beginning of Arthus Bertrand jewelry

In 1925 , André Arthus-Bertrand , Claude's grandson, diversified the House by launching a collection of baptismal medals . This marked the beginning of Arthus Bertrand 's jewelry adventure.

Expertise at the service of French distinctions

In the 1940s , his son Henri Arthus-Bertrand joined the family business. He was tasked with creating the grand collar of the Legion of Honour. in 1953 and the medal of the National Order of Merit in 1963.

Prestigious artistic collaborations

Renowned for its expertise in medals and jewelry, the House collaborates with great artists such as César, Niki de Saint-Phalle, Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne to reinterpret its creations.

A craft revisited by Camille Toupet

Since 2018 , Camille Toupet , the Maison's artistic director, has been revisiting historical techniques such as bas-relief, stamping, grand feu enamel and engraving .

Jewelry and ecological responsibility

Inspired by grosgrain ribbons and religious medals , the House creates environmentally friendly collections, notably incorporating 60% recycled gold .

French artisanal know-how

All creations are made in France, in the workshops of Saumur and Palaiseau . Nearly 90 artisans work there every day to bring Arthus Bertrand jewelry to life.

For over 200 years , Maison Arthus Bertrand has combined tradition and innovation to offer unique creations , from official decorations to high jewelry .