Meet the team of experts and artisans at Maison Édouard Nahum, specializing in the creation of custom gold and diamond jewelry. Based in Paris, our team of jewelers, designers, and gemologists combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technologies like 3D design to create unique pieces. Whether for diamond rings, gold necklaces, or custom creations, our expertise in fine jewelry and precious stones guarantees exceptional pieces. Trust our master craftsmen to enhance your desires with personalized creations in gold, diamonds, and precious stones.
OUR TEAM
Experts in natural diamonds:
How do you select the diamonds used in Édouard Nahum's creations to ensure the highest quality in terms of cut, clarity, and provenance?
At Édouard Nahum, diamond selection is based on criteria of excellence that go far beyond the classic "4 Cs" standards—cut, clarity, color, and carat. We are committed to choosing only exceptional stones for each of our creations.
- Cut : Each diamond is cut to ideal proportions, maximizing brilliance and sparkle. A perfect cut allows light to reflect optimally, ensuring unparalleled sparkle.
- Clarity : We favor diamonds with minimal inclusions visible to the naked eye to ensure impeccable clarity. Each stone is meticulously inspected under a magnifying glass to identify even the slightest imperfections.
- Color : Our diamonds are selected from the color ranges closest to colorless (grades D to F), offering a purity of color that enhances our creations.
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Ethical Source : All our diamonds come from certified and responsible sources and are 100% natural, in compliance with the Kimberley Process , guaranteeing that they are not from conflict zones and RJC certifications.
Gemologist:
What are the essential steps in the analysis and selection of natural gemstones to guarantee their rarity and brilliance, characteristics of Maison Nahum creations?
At Édouard Nahum, the analysis and selection of precious stones follows a rigorous process. Each gem is chosen for its unique beauty and rarity.
- Identification of characteristics : We carefully examine each stone, analyzing its color, clarity, size and carat weight to ensure it meets our standards of excellence.
- Rarity : We favor rare gems such as Ceylon sapphires, Mozambique rubies or Colombian emeralds, whose provenance enhances their value.
- Purity and inclusions : Using specialized microscopes, we check the internal purity of each stone to ensure it offers unparalleled brilliance.
- Brilliance and Fire : We measure each stone's ability to reflect light and create a play of color, ensuring exceptional brilliance.
Crimper & Crimping Machine:
What is the process for setting diamonds and precious stones at Édouard Nahum to ensure aesthetics, safety and durability?
At Édouard Nahum, gemstone setting is a meticulous process that requires great technical mastery. Here are the main steps:
- Stone selection : Each stone is studied according to its shape and specificities to determine the most suitable setting method.
- Setting Preparation : By selecting stones of exceptional quality and rarity, we significantly increase the value of each piece, transforming each creation into a unique work of art.
- Secure fixing : Depending on the type of setting (claws, closed, rail, invisible, barrette), each stone is securely fixed, while preserving its shine.
- Quality Control : Each piece is carefully checked to ensure that the stone is securely set and that the whole is both durable and aesthetically perfect.
Jeweler / Jewelry Designer:
How does Maison Édouard Nahum manage to combine traditional know-how and innovation in the creation of unique and iconic pieces?
At Édouard Nahum, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to create pieces that are both timeless and innovative. Each piece is the result of a constant dialogue between the heritage of fine jewelry and the latest technological advances. Our artisans draw on ancestral methods, while incorporating innovations such as design
3D to design jewelry that pushes the limits of what is possible.
How do you respect the artistic vision of Édouard Nahum's creations while integrating modern and sophisticated artisanal techniques?
Édouard Nahum's artistic vision is driven by a quest for perfection and originality. Our artisan jewelers work closely with designers and 3D experts to bring creations to life that are faithful to the original sketches, while utilizing modern techniques.
This allows us to combine aesthetics and sophistication, while ensuring that each piece is not only a work of art, but also technically flawless.
3D Design Experts:
Could you tell us about a project or a key piece for which the use of 3D transformed the creative process at Édouard Nahum?
A notable example is a high-end diamond jewelry ring where 3D enabled the creation of a complex design, incorporating details impossible to achieve by hand. 3D design allowed us to visualize, adjust, and perfect every element of the design before production, ensuring absolute precision and a spectacular result.
How do you collaborate with artisan jewelers and setters to bring sketches and concepts to life while respecting Maison Nahum's standards of quality and innovation?
We work closely with jewelers and setters, transforming initial sketches into
Detailed 3D models. This allows us to test different configurations and ensure that each piece is both technically feasible and meets the House's quality standards. This method allows us to respect the artistic vision while exploring innovative options that enhance the final design.
Polishers & Polishers:
What are the most technical and meticulous aspects of your work to ensure the shine and perfect finish of the pieces at Édouard Nahum?
Polishing is a key step in revealing the beauty of a piece of jewelry. Each material, whether precious metals or stones, requires special attention to enhance its brilliance without damaging it. The tools and techniques used vary depending on the stone or metal, and each piece undergoes several polishing phases, from coarse abrasives to ultra-lustrous finishes, to ensure a perfect mirror-like shine.
How do you ensure consistent quality while working with materials as precious as diamonds and gemstones?
To ensure consistent quality, each step of polishing is carried out with precision and care. We work under powerful magnifying glasses to inspect each surface and use specific tools to avoid any scratches or damage. Close coordination with other artisans ensures that each piece achieves the desired perfection.
Sales Advisor / Reception:
How do you build trust with customers, especially in a luxury sector where every detail counts and expectations are very high?
At Édouard Nahum, trust is paramount. We make it a point to listen carefully to our clients to understand their needs and expectations. By sharing our expertise and creating a warm and respectful atmosphere, we establish a unique relationship with each client.
When offering customization options, how do you communicate with the workshops to ensure that the client's wishes are achievable and in line with the House's standards?
Personalization is at the heart of the customer experience at Édouard Nahum. When a client requests a bespoke piece, we work closely with our workshops, particularly the jewelers, setters, and gemologists, to ensure every aspect of the design is technically feasible. This coordination ensures that each creation reflects the client's vision while maintaining the quality standards for which our company is renowned.
What are the most common challenges you encounter and how do you ensure the experience lives up to the expectations associated with fine jewelry?
Our clients' high expectations for customization and quality can sometimes pose challenges, whether it's tight deadlines or complex technical requests. To prevent disappointment, we ensure transparent communication at every stage. If unforeseen issues arise, we respond quickly and find creative solutions to ensure a seamless, uncompromising experience, exceeding our clients' expectations.