Illuminating Precious Moments Since 1936
In 2026, Maison FRED celebrates its 90th anniversary.
Nine decades of radiant and audacious creations: since 1936 Maison FRED has always done things differently.
This unique spirit has endured ever since and, even after 90 years, continues to shine with an unparalleled radiance: that of FRED, The Sunshine Jeweler.
90 years of light & radiance
“I realized that I was not learning a trade, but learning to love the trade, and even more, to love these stones that both contained and captured light.” Fred Samuel, A Jeweler’s Memoirs, 1992
90 years of light & radiance
“I realized that I was not learning a trade, but learning to love the trade, and even more, to love these stones that both contained and captured light.” Fred Samuel, A Jeweler’s Memoirs, 1992
90 years of audacity
"I drew on my audacity to build my company." Fred Samuel, A Jeweler's Memoirs, 1992.
90 years of audacity
"I drew on my audacity to build my company." Fred Samuel, A Jeweler's Memoirs, 1992.
90 years of going beyond
“Why wasn’t I born a fish? But fish don’t compete in races.” Fred Samuel, A Jeweller’s Memoirs, 1992
90 years of going beyond
“Why wasn’t I born a fish? But fish don’t compete in races.” Fred Samuel, A Jeweller’s Memoirs, 1992
90 years of wit and wonder
“More than reverie, I sought out fantasy among artists.” Fred Samuel, A Jeweler’s Memoirs, 1992
90 years of wit and wonder
“More than reverie, I sought out fantasy among artists.” Fred Samuel, A Jeweler’s Memoirs, 1992
90 years of excellence & savoir faire
"Alongside our artisans, we are driven by a passion for excellence, meticulously designing, sculpting, and polishing our jewels until they are flawless, both front and back." Fred Samuel, A Jeweler’s Memoirs, 1992
90 years of excellence & savoir faire
"Alongside our artisans, we are driven by a passion for excellence, meticulously designing, sculpting, and polishing our jewels until they are flawless, both front and back." Fred Samuel, A Jeweler’s Memoirs, 1992
90 years of passion for colored stones
“How could one leave the world of gemstones behind after a childhood spent dreaming of jade, amber and coral, wondering about the origin of such strange names as lapis lazuli, tiger’s eye and tortoiseshell, and imagining setting out in search of aventurine or moonstone?” Fred Samuel, A Jeweller’s Memoirs, 1992
90 years of passion for colored stones
“How could one leave the world of gemstones behind after a childhood spent dreaming of jade, amber and coral, wondering about the origin of such strange names as lapis lazuli, tiger’s eye and tortoiseshell, and imagining setting out in search of aventurine or moonstone?” Fred Samuel, A Jeweller’s Memoirs, 1992
90 years of optimism and faith in destiny
“I had always paid attention to signs, perhaps because of my childhood spent near the water, my daydreams of gemstones, and I had always been responsive to the world of signals and symbols, difficult to define in words and only perceptible through intuition.” Fred Samuel, A Jeweller’s Memoirs, 1992.
90 years of optimism and faith in destiny
“I had always paid attention to signs, perhaps because of my childhood spent near the water, my daydreams of gemstones, and I had always been responsive to the world of signals and symbols, difficult to define in words and only perceptible through intuition.” Fred Samuel, A Jeweller’s Memoirs, 1992.
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