FERNAND DEMARET
(1929 - 2013)
Picture: Fernand Demaret and his wife Liliane Nathalie Mosselmans (© Thierry Demaret)
Fernand Demaret was a Belgian goldsmith based in Brussels. He is considered one of the pioneers in modern jewellery art.
His grandfather was a watch maker and his father was a jeweller.
The early Demaret production showed the influence of pre-Columbian civilization which had always fascinate him.
His wife Madame Liliane Nathalie Mosselmans introduced him to her friend André Lamy, a former student of the “Ecole des Métiers d'Art de Maredsous” who was creating beautiful modern abstract jewellery which inspired Fernand Demaret to turn to his style.
In 1961 he offered to André Lamy, to work in his workshops as well as to Claude Wesel and later to jeweller Bernard François (1968 - 1970’)
They form the “Demaret workshop” or “Groupe Atelier Demaret”, which, for ten years, allows young artists to experiment their creativity with precious materials. Their association was the first real opening in Belgium to the commercial sector to modern jewellery. By using the lost wax technique, he was able to combine different elements into an abstraction while still creating a baroque style.
Most of his jewels are Unique pieces.
Réf : Dictionnaire international du bijou, Ed du Regard - Bijoux Belges Contemporains, Ed Mardaga - http://www.bijoutierdemaret.be
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REF SQ2851035
Artist-jeweller: Claude Wesel
(Belgium 1942-2014)
18ct gold Articulated abstract
bio-mechanical bracelet
Length 16,5 cm.
+/- 57 g
Ca 1965-68
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REF SQ3228873
Artist-jeweller: Claude Wesel (Belgium, 1942-2014)
18ct yellow gold ring
Size 53
13.25 g
Ca 1965
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REF SQ4777801
A 18 ct gold and "Mabe" pearl ring designed by Claude Wesel for Fernand Demaret Studio
Size 52
14,4 gr
Marked : DEMARET - 0750 - Maker’s mark
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REF SQ5281287
A gold and diamond abstract brooch and pendant designed by master jeweller Claude Wesel for the famous Fernand Demaret jewellery in Brussels
Ca 1967
18ct gold, diamond brillant cut
Dimensions : 6,5 x 4 cm
Weight : 36,3 gr
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REF SQ6286226
ca 1970
18ct yellow gold and corals
Total weight : 36 grams
Dim : H 12,2 cm (4,8 inches)
Markings : artist’s stamp - 18ct gold tested/ no stamp
(neck ring optional)
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REF SQ2376440
ca 1980’
Gold 18K
Total weight : 58 gr
L 44 cm (17,3 inches)
Markings : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 18K gold tested/ no stamp
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REF SQ6481273
Ca 1970’
18ct white gold pearls and diamonds abstract pendant. Original creation by Claude Wesel for Ferand Demaret studio.
Marked : Demaret stamp - 750
REF SQ6233245
Ca 1980
18 ct yellow gold
Total weight : 105 gr44 cm
Marked : gold stamps - Maker’s mark
REF SQ6360724
Ca 1970
18 ct yellow gold, 2 opals, Tahiti grey pearl
Articulated bio-mechanical pendant.
72 Gr
Length 13,5 x 2,9 cm / 5,3 x 1,1 inches
Marked : Belgium - DEMARET -750-Maker’s mark
REF SQ6464046
Circa 1980’s
18ct yellow gold and Aquamarina cabochon
Weight 27,18 gr
Aquamarina 1,7 x 1,2 cm (0,67 x 0,47 inches)
Length necklace 37 cm (14,57 inches)
Pendant 3,6 x 2,7 cm (1,41 x 1,06 inches)
Marked : Demaret - artist stamp - 750
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REF SQ3504406
Circa 1970’s
18ct yellow gold
Pearl diameter 1,9 cm (0,75 inches)
L 2,6 cm (1,02 inches) - W 2,2 cm (0,87 inches)
Size 53
Marked : Demaret - 750
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REF SQ1177206
ca 1980
18ct yellow gold
Total weight : 27,7 gr
Dim : H : 9,8 cm (3,85 inches)
Marked : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 750
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REF SQ2266616
Can be worn with or without the removable drop pendants.
ca 1980’
18ct yellow gold and Polynesian black pearls
Total Weight : 35,5 gr
H : 8,cm (3,15 inches)
Marked : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 0750
REF SQ7752635
ca 1980’
18ct yellow gold - Onyx cabochon
Total weight : 26,3 gr
Dim : 4 x 2,6 cm (1,57 x 1,02 inches)
Size : 54 /55
Marked : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 0750
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REF SQ5672666
ca 1980’
18ct yellow gold
Total weight : 45,9 gr
Dim : 12,8 x 3,4 cm (5,05 x 1,33 inches)
Marked : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 0750
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REF SQ8100871
ca 1960’
18ct yellow gold
Total weight : 39 gr
Dim : 5 x 4,8 cm (1,96 x 1,88 inches)
Marked : (On the matching earrings) : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 0750
REF SQ4258758
ca 1980
18ct yellow gold
Total weight : 31,4 gr
Dim : 5,5 x 5,3 cm (2,16 x 2,08 inches)
Marked : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 0750
REF SQ1835457
ca 1980
18ct yellow gold
Total weight : 22 gr
Dim : 3,2 x 2,6 (1,26 x 1,02 inches)
Size 51/52
Marked : Demaret stamp - 0750 ( on the matching earrings)
REF SQ4286770
ca 1980
18ct yellow gold, amethyst
Total weight : 24 gr
Dim : 3,2 x 2,3 cm (1,26 x 0,90 inches)
Size : 55
Marked : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 0750
REF SQ4718788
ca 1980
18ct yellow gold, coral
Total weight : 32,5 gr
Dim : 6 x 5,2 cm ( 2,3 x 2,4 inches)
Marked : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 18K gold tested/ no stamp
REF SQ1102616
ca 1980
18ct yellow gold, diamonds and amethysts
4 Amethysts : 7 ct
4 Diamonds : 0,28 ct
Total weight : 41 g
L : 7,5 cm (2,95 inches)
Marked : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 0750
REF SQ8883805
ca 1980’
Gold 18K
Total weight : 23,7 gr
Dim : 4 x 2 cm (1,57 x 0,78 inches)
Size : 55
Markings : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 0750
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REF SQ6416150
ca 1980’
Gold 18K, 52,3 gr
Diam : 7,5 cm (2,95 inches) - H : 2 cm (0,79 inches)
Markings : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 0750
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REF SQ7705253
Detachable to wear as stud earrings
ca 1970’
Gold 18K
Total Weight : 47,8 gr
H : 8 cm (3,15 inches)
Markings : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 18K stamp (0750)
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REF SQ0612804
ca 1980’
Gold 18K
Weight : 32gr
Size : 3,2 x 2,5 cm (1,25 x 0,98 inches)
Markings : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 0750
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REF SQ6371402
ca 1980’
Gold 18K
Total weight : 57,5 gr
Diam : 7,5 cm (2,95 inches)
Markings : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 0750
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REF SQ4264003
A 4 articulated elements design inspired by « Les Merveilles d’Europalia Japon » (« The Wonders of Europalia Japan ») in 1989
ca 1989’
Gold 18K
Total weight : 53 gr
Diam : 6 cm (2,36 inches)
Markings : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 0750
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REF SQ4643028
Circa 2000
Gold and moonstone
Price on demand
Length 3, 3cm - Width 2, 5 cm
Size 56
Markings : losange - 750 - Artist’s stamp (stylised lion in a barrel) - W - Wesel
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REF SQ5874556
Original design by Claude Wessel for Fernand Demaret Studio
Circa 1970’
A 18ct ring with cabochon’s rubis, diamonds.
12 gr
Length 3,2cm Width 1,6cm
Marked : gold stamp - Demaret stamp - Wessel stamp
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REF SQ2477634
Circa 1980’s
18ct white gold, large barocco pearl, Diamond (0,55ct)
2,4 x 2,2 cm (0,94 x 0,87 inches)
Size 54 (could be resized)
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REF SQ0114078
ca 1980
18ct yellow gold and large amethyst
Total weight : 51,2 gr
Dim : 12,5 x 4,8 cm (4,92 x 1,89 inches)
Markings : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 18ct gold tested
Neckring sold separately, please inquire
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REF SQ7227078
Circa 1980’s
White gold and barocco pearl
L 4,1 cm (1,57 inches)
Marked : earrings unsigned/ Part of a set (Matching pendant and ring are marked)
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REF SQ7184011
ca 1980
18ct yellow gold
Total weight : 106 gr
Outer circumference : 47 cm (18,5 inches) - Internal circumference 38 cm (14,96 inches)
Marked : Demaret - artist’s stamp - 0750
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REF SQ3145183
18ct yellow gold - citrine
L 3 cm (1,18 inches) - W 2,3 cm (0,90 inches)
Size 55 (Could be resized)
Marked : artist stamp - 750
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REF SQ3668636
ca 1960
18ct yellow gold and moissanite
Total weight : 23,7 gr
Dim : 2,6 x 2 cm (1,02 x 0,79 inches)
Size : 53/53
Marked: 0750
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REF SQ4885825
Artist-jeweller: Claude Wesel (Belgium 1942-2014)
18ct gold brooch and pendant featuring a design of a figure seen from behind.
18,8 g
3,8 x 4,3 cm
Ca 1965-68
Marked DEMARET - Maker’s mark - 0750
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