ABOUT THE Jewellery Box d'un Petit Cœur
The Philosophy
d'un Petit Cœur
To preserve history through the objects that have been left behind. I endeavour to find a new home for a piece of jewellery with someone that will love and cherish it for years to come. My hope is to give that little piece of history the best chance of making it through to future generations by being passed down as heirlooms
"Match with your dream finds & enrich your collection with fine jewels with history"
- Rebecca
Founder & Curator
Welcome to the Jewellery Box d'un Petit Cœur, your antique and vintage jewellery online treasure trove! The Petit Cœur antique & vintage jewellery collection is brought to you, exclusively, online from the heart of the city of Paris, France. It is my pleasure to source the most delightful and unique hidden gems from across Europe, but with a special emphasis on antique and vintage French jewellery. Every piece in the collection is selected for its distinctive charm; they each embody an era gone by, telling a unique story and reflecting past styles and craftsmanship.
As a collector myself, I'm delighted to share these timeless pieces with you. My worldwide shipping ensures that you can enjoy these heirloom-worthy treasures no matter where you are. I invite you to discover the joy of owning a vintage or antique piece with a story to tell. The carefully curated selection is designed especially for those who adore and appreciate the beauty of the past with the next generation of antique and vintage jewellery collectors in mind.
Match with your dream finds and enrich your collection with fine jewels with history.
P'tit IN A NUTSHELL
My name is Rebecca and I have worked within the antique jewellery industry since 2014. In that time I have grown a passion for the history, the craftsmanship, the gemmology and the beauty that there is to appreciate when studying and wearing old jewellery. I'm a collector, a buyer and a dealer of antique and vintage fine jewellery.
I started the Jewellery Box d'un Petit Cœur to allow me to leave my home country, the UK, and move to France. The Petit Cœur office is based in Paris, France. My location in Europe allows me the extraordinary privilege to be able to search for jewels across neighbouring countries, and bring them to you in one place here in the online collection.
The collection is focused on French antique and vintage jewellery but as my jewellery career started in the UK, I have a special love and expertise for pieces with both English and French origin.
I absolutely love to be able to provide people with that perfect vintage or antique match! I dedicate myself to finding special and rare pieces which have individuality and that I also personally adore. Each piece I add to the collection gives me that feeling of awe and wonder when I examen it. My aim is to match these pieces up with their next long term home, to preserve these pieces of history and to make sure they are loved and cherished for as long as possible.
There is just one member of the Petit Cœur team and that is me! This means that each piece is found, sparkled up inspected and brought to you by myself. All communication you have will be directly with me. During my time working face to face with clients I was honoured to be a part of so many lovely stories and moments. This is why, as the Petit Cœur jewellery collection is online, I want to create as personal an experience as possible! Please ask any questions you may have; I am happy to offer my expertise and knowledge Don't hesitate to ask for special requests, I will always go out of my way to accommodate them when it is possible to do so.
A Q&A with Rebecca
HAVE YOU ALWAYS LOVED JEWELLERY?
I have always been a lover of beautifully made objects with history as well as the idea of the sentimentality of objects we hold dear and how they connect us. It wasn't until my early 20s that I found the perfect art form to celebrate these two interests. That was, of course, antique and vintage jewellery
WHAT IS YOUR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND?
I studied Art and Design at university. I have an Art Foundation from the University of the Arts London and a Bachelor of Arts in 3D Design from the University of Brighton. During my degree, I had the opportunity to both study jewellery history and design and make my own pieces by hand.
HOW DID YOU START IN THE TRADE?
I fell into the antique jewellery world by a very happy accident in 2014. Whilst studying for my degree, in Brighton, I decided to get a summer job between uni years. I saw an advert for a part time sales assistant in a long standing antique jewellers in the historic lanes and fell completely in love. I juggled my final year of university to make it work and have never looked back.
HOW LONG DID YOU STAY IN THE BRIGHTON LANES?
I worked in the lanes for five years. I was lucky enough to work amongst extremely knowledgable and experienced jewellers, dealers and business owners. I was not only taught by these experts, but completely inspired by their love and passion for the gemstones, the craftsmanship and the history of antique and vintage jewellery. I finished my time in the lanes as a manager and buyer for two independent antique and vintage
jewellers.
WHAT ARE YOUR JEWELLERY QUALIFICATIONS?
I have studied gemstones with the Gemological Institute of America; where I have gained two certificates. The first for completing their "Coloured Stones Essentials" and the second for their in depth "Coloured Stones" course. I also have over 10 years first hand experience, working with antique and vintage fine jewellery and gemstones.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START YOUR OWN ANTIQUE & VINTAGE JEWELLERY ONLINE COLLECTION?
Starting the Jewellery box d'un Petit Cœur allowed me to follow my dream of moving to France. Once I decided to take the leap, I invested in a few small pieces, started an instagram page and built it up from there. It is a small, one-person, business and I pride it on my passion and love for the pieces I sell.
PETIT CŒUR'S Values
The six core values that are at the heart of Petit Cœur. They are my promise and commitment to you and I will always do my utmost to make sure these values are met
I. THE BEST SERVICE
My priority is to bring you the most personalised, professional and friendly service. All your contact is with me; I am here to answer all of your questions and meet your requests when possible
II. YOUR SATISFACTION
The most important thing to me is that you are thrilled with your item. My promise is to do all I can to make that possible
III. PRESERVATION
My number one goal is the preservation of these beautiful objects. Each item is given a specific care instruction and I have a detailed care guide so you feel confident how your piece should be worn and cared for
IV. AUTHENTICITY
A detailed inspection is carried out on each item before it is listed. It is tested, measured and studied under a loupe. All marks are described if present and thoroughly researched
V. TRANSPARENCY
Each item is listed with a note on its condition as well as detailed visuals so you can make the best informed choice about which Petit Cœur treasure you want to take home
VI. SUSTAINABLITY
Having pieces you love enough to wear for a lifetime is at the heart of Petit Cœur. Investing in antique and vintage jewellery is naturally a more sustainable way to shop; Petit Cœur furthers this by making eco-friendly choices
A Little Bit ABOUT THE BRAND
Jewellery Box d'un Petit Cœur
ANTIQUE & VINTAGE JEWELLERY
WHY THE NAME Petit Cœur?
I wanted a name that represented where I am from as well as the country that I would be starting up my business in; the majority of the pieces I find are also normally either English or French, so these are the reasons behind the dual language name.
Petit Cœur translates directly as "little heart", however, it is used as term of endearment in French and can be heard when someone is addressing a loved one fondly.
WHY THE Double Hearts?
My educational background is in art and design; therefore it is important to me to make sure that my creativity and design skills are always being challenged in the work I do. This is why I was keen to do my own logo and branding. In addition to this I have also designed the website and I take all the photos for my business. The double hearts were inspired by my double heart locket, which can seen below in the my Personal Jewellery Box section.
TAKE A PEEK INSIDEMy Personal Jewellery Box
My Jewellery Profile
ERA: My favourite era is Victorian but I love pairing this with vintage pieces.
METAL: I don't mind the carat but it nearly always has to be yellow!
AESTHETIC: I tend to go for dainty and detailed pieces
GEMSTONE: I love a mixture. My favourites are diamond, garnet and emerald.
HAVE A FLICK THROUGH
the Petit Cœur Art Work
Coming soon...