Marc Alexandre Joaillier créatif
« I have learned to shape matter by allowing my mind to be shaped »
A great dreamer, attached to his childlike soul, Marc Alexandre has always shaped the objects that accompanied his awakening.
From the toys of his childhood to the jewellery of the jeweller he became, everything must pass through his hands; almost like a vital need, he must add, remove, transform, to give meaning to what he touches. A natural observer, inherently practical, he shapes the appearance of things according to his fertile imagination to celebrate the magic of life. It is no surprise that he found his fulfilment in this profession so close to the alchemists, where hand and mind come together in the transformation of elements to breathe life into matter, where Art consists of giving life to the work in an endless quest for improvement.
Some dates:
1983: Entered the profession
1993: Creation of the Marc Alexandre Workshop
Work for houses in Place Vendôme, independent designers, restoration of major industry signatures, bespoke work for private clients.
2000: First personal creations
2007: Title of Master Craftsman
« The way I view my profession has evolved over the years. The jeweller’s usual work consists of highlighting the stones within an aesthetic framework, » says Marc. « My approach is more sensory, my main pieces are invitations to travel, emotional narratives that open up the imagination… where the childlike spirit resides. I like to think that my creations are worn like a perfume and read like a tale; this is the artistic meaning I give to my work. »
Some of his personal creations
La nuit des temps
Les fleurs d'Arielle
Since time immemorial, the stars have illuminated the night for humankind. A celestial gaze above our heads, an endless well flooded with silence, a cradle of our tormented souls, an implacable mirror of the eternal question. The same question since the dawn of time… What if the answer were not hidden in the heart of the night?
The first inspiration, like the awakening of a romantic who offers the name of these flowers to the one through whom it all began.
Latest work guidelines
Fascinated by opal, which he had already showcased, Marc has worked to tame this mysterious and delicate stone. After spending a year understanding this fabulous stone to master its cutting, the time has come to set these jewels so that they reveal their enchantment.
La Dragonne
Le petit prince
« At the dawn of worlds, the lands were inhabited by legends. The people of that time valued dreams as much as life itself! Then one day the last hero killed the last dragon… Nowadays men only chase after illusions. Some stones carry within them the magic of those bygone times. »
In tribute to Antoine de St Exupéry, a great adventurer of life. Earthly and spiritual traveller. Wonderful storyteller of the states of the soul.
Master craftsman of Art, a state of mind!
All jewellery produced by Marc Alexandre is designed and crafted in his Parisian workshop. His creations are signed and numbered. Unique pieces are engraved with your Name.
Whether he works as a developer for professionals, in restoration for discerning collectors, on a bespoke commission or more modest projects, the same qualitative attention is given to each piece created.
For him, the workshop of a Master Artisan is above all a place where everyone should find the pleasure of a wish fulfilled. A setting that values the heritage of artisanal craftsmanship, a place dedicated to those who seek and prioritise these qualitative values and perhaps also those of listening and care from an artisan who loves his craft.
The Maison Marc Alexandre uses only responsibly sourced gold 100% from recycling to modestly contribute to preserving the environment.
« Thank you for taking the time to discover my world, some dreams come true, I am here for that, be the idea, I will be your hands… »
Contact
+33 (0)6 76 84 51 39
contact@marc-alexandre.com
