Noble Ring By Philippe Tournaire

"In the beginning, I did not want to work in gold or in noble metals. My first creations were made of pebbles. Then an oil company came up with the idea of an original promotion. Each time the tank was filled, the driver would receive a fine stone. I used these stones in the first pieces of jewellery that I designed for friends. Eventually, by word of mouth, friends of friends began asking me to make wedding rings, medals, engagement rings... Orders came in on a regular basis and soon exceeded my production capacity. Understandably I wanted to exhibit my work, to have a real window display, so that more people could have access to my creations. So, in 1984, I decided to open a boutique in Montbrison, which is near my home town. During this period, I also exhibited in contemporary art shows, especially in Paris, Belgium, and Germany. I benefited greatly from meeting other artists. It forced me to stop being a lonely creator and to move on."
In Montbrison, a small town near Saint-Etienne, Philippe’s original and unique style earned him a faithful clientele. His reputation quickly spread, and soon reached Lyon. Philippe decided to open a second store in this city, the capital of the Rhone region. Several exhibitions in specialized shows drew much attention from Parisian but also from international clients. They were a demanding clientele, even blasé, who were always on the look-out for perfection and something fresh. In Paris, he caught the eye of the media. Because of his simplicity, charisma, and of course his talent, Philippe became the target of journalists from the feminine press who were constantly looking for “something else”; This well deserved attention allowed him to open a third store on the prestigious Place Vendôme in 2004. A dream, an accomplishment... not entirely, since he had yet to conquer the rest of the world. The true art of fine jewelry making, this is what this world needed! A jewellery in the noble sense of the term that will please those who share his sensitivity for authenticity.