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Roger Jean-Pierre Fabulous Sapphir Haute Couture Brooch
Exceptional design and quality for this French Haute Couture brooch made by Roger Jean-Pierre. Made of burnished metal, crystal stones and baroque simulated pearls, c.1960.
Signed: Déposé.
Collector's Item - where beauty meets history !

Roger Jean-Pierre was one of the most renowned paruriers of 20th-century haute couture. In the 1930s, he served as Commercial Director at Roger Model and Jean Clément, where he often managed relations with Schiaparelli with great diplomacy. It was there that he learned modeling techniques. He later became Director at Francis Winter, a parurier active from 1947 to 1958, where he worked for numerous couture houses including Balenciaga, Dior, Grès, and Balmain. The company Roger Jean-Pierre was founded in 1959.
From 1960 onward, he received awards in recognition of his work and his role in promoting the profession of parure. He abruptly ended his career in 1976. His right-hand man, Jacques Elophe, subsequently took over the house of René Le Marchand, which specialized in the production of buttons and designer bags, mainly for Givenchy, Nina Ricci, and Cartier.
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Design et qualité exceptionnels pour cette broche de haute couture française réalisée par Roger Jean-Pierre. En métal bruni, pierres en cristal swarovski et perles baroques d'imitation, c.1960.
Signée : Déposé.
Pièce de collection – beauté et histoire réunies !

Roger Jean-Pierre est un des plus célèbres paruriers de la Haute Couture du 20ème siècle. Il sera Directeur commercial chez Roger Model et Jean Clément dans les années 30 où il gérera souvent de façon très diplomatique les relations avec Schiaparelli. Il y apprendra le modelage. Ensuite il sera directeur chez Francis Winter, parurier de 1947 à 1958 où il travaille pour de nombreuses maisons de couture Balenciaga, Dior, Grès, Balmain,... La société Roger Jean-Pierre sera crée en 1959. C'est dès 1960, qu'il recevra des Oscars par rapport à son travail et son rôle dans la reconnaissance des métiers de la parure. Il arrêtera brutalement sa carrière en 1976. Son bras droit, Jacques Elophe, reprendra quant à lui la maison de René Le Marchand, spécialisée dans la fabrication de boutons et la fabrication de sacs griffés principalement pour Givenchy, Nina Ricci et Cartier.

  • Dimensions: 10 x 6.5 cm. (3.9 x 2.5 in.)
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition

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November 17, 2025 7:30 PM CET
Verviers, Belgium

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