Brand Guide
Lacloche Frères
Founded 1892 · Paris
From the Spectra Collection
Signature Collections
Art Deco Platinum & Diamond
1920s-1935Pristine geometry, millegrain edges, and stark contrasts. Their Deco work matches Cartier blow-for-blow in quality but trades at a massive discount because the American market largely lacks the brand education.
Mughal-Inspired Carved Gems
1920sTutti-Frutti style before it was a trademark. Carved rubies, sapphires, and emeralds set in platinum. Exceptional color matching and lapidary work.
Authentication Guide
Hallmarks
- ◆Pieces are frequently signed LACLOCHE FRÈRES or LACLOCHE PARIS, though early Art Deco pieces might only have discreet marks.
- ◆Accompanied almost exclusively by traditional French assay marks (eagle/dog heads).
What to Look For
- ✓A profound mastery of the Art Deco aesthetic, featuring incredible calibré-cut rubies, sapphires, and emeralds set without a millimeter of gap.
- ✓Exquisite geometric and Orientalist/Mughal inspirations, executed with a delicate, airy platinum framework.
Red Flags
- ✗Metals testing incorrectly against French assay marks.
- ✗Gaps, glue, or resin in calibré-cut sections where stones should be perfectly custom-cut to fit the channel.
- ✗Clunky, thick gallery wirework that lacks the refined lightness of genuine Parisian Art Deco fabrication.
Price Ranges
Best value era: 1920s-1935 Art Deco
What Dealers Look For
Lacloche represents the absolute zenith of the Art Deco period. Their vanity cases and geometric bracelets are ultimate collector items.
Marvel at how the pieces are put together. The tiny, perfectly fitted colored stones (often called 'mystery' or tight channel settings) are impossible to replicate cheaply.
Frequently Asked Questions
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