OUR KNOW-HOW

FROM DESIGN TO MANUFACTURING

Every Mayrena piece begins its story in Normandy, in my studio. This is where I let creativity lead the way and ideas take shape. But before a piece reaches you, it goes through several stages:

THE DESIGN

Every piece starts with an idea. A pencil, my notebook, and a good dose of inspiration — that’s the starting point of each jewel.

FROM SKETCH TO REALITY

To see if the idea holds up, we get hands-on. I test, I refine, and I fit the design to the body.

3D MODELING

It’s like drawing with absolute precision, exploring every detail from every angle — which also lets me communicate perfectly with my manufacturer.

CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THE SERVICE OF CREATION

1. MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES

Shaping the wire

Since the beginning, I’ve used this method to design and imagine new creations. Each metal rod is carefully cut, shaped using templates and tools, then hand-polished to achieve a flawless finish.

Handmade jewelry in the studio Minimalist jewelry 3D modeling

Lost-wax casting: an age-old technique

An ancient technique that allows metals to be cast with precision from a wax model. This is how Mayrena Paris jewelry is made.

Lost-wax casting Mayrena minimalist jewelry Jewelry making ear cuff

2. POLISHING AND ENGRAVING

Each piece is polished by hand in our workshops, with meticulous attention to detail. Every jewel is then carefully hallmarked, proudly bearing the Mayrena signature.

Polishing a bangle bracelet Engraving a silver bangle Vermeil bangle

3. HIGH-QUALITY PLATING AND QUALITY CONTROL

Each piece is plated with a 5-micron layer of gold, thicker than average.

Every creation undergoes rigorous quality control, ensuring certification by the prestigious RJC (Responsible Jewellery Council) label.

Silver ring and ear cuff Jewelry quality Silver finishes

OUR HALLMARKS

If you look closely inside your jewelry, you’ll notice a mark. This mark can have different meanings. In the case of Mayrena jewelry, you may find three distinct marks:

1. Gold-plated jewelry

This hallmark is that of our manufacturer. It certifies that the piece is Made in France and 18-carat gold plated, with a minimum thickness of 3 microns.

2. Solid silver or vermeil jewelry

This oval hallmark, called the responsibility mark, belongs to Mayrena Paris. It enables the legal import of jewelry into France. The symbol (a horseman) pays tribute to the equestrian world that inspires our creations.

This maker’s mark, in the shape of a lozenge, identifies the workshop that crafted the piece.

At Mayrena Paris, every jewel is the result of meticulous know-how. From design to 3D modeling, through molding, lost-wax casting, and hand polishing, each stage is carried out with absolute precision. Our pieces are made to be durable while upholding values of responsibility and ethics, supported by the RJC label.