Philippe Guilhem: Mashandy Origyne Collection Debuts in New Boutique in Megève

February 6, 2023

4 min read

I have watched the seeds of the Mashandy collection take root, flourish and grow into a complex and spiritual forest for designer and gemstone expert Philippe Guilhem. The latest phase of this offering, Mashandy Origyne, fuses ancient languages with patinated bronze and precious gemstones in a union that’s inspired by primitive art. To celebrate the launch, I was invited to the opening of a new Mashandy exhibition space in Megève, France, where Philippe has created a high jewellery universe full of mysterious beauty.

What starts as a simple retail space can quickly become an intriguing escape from reality when guided by the right hand. In December, I travelled to a French ski resort Megève to step inside one such space that’s drawn from the imagination of art jeweller Philippe Guilhem. It’s a boutique and exhibition space located on the main square that is dedicated to his Mashandy Collection – a pairing of the names of his two children, Masha and Andy, with his wife, Maria Verchenova. An unusual feature of the boutique is the arts from Oceania (mostly masks and statues) that are displayed alongside the jewels inside and out of the display cases. These weaved in original artefacts celebrate ancient cultures and were kindly provided by Anthony JP Meyer, the founder of the Meyer Oceanic Art & Eskimo Art Gallery in Paris, who collaborated with Philippe on merging Primitive Arts, Antiques and Fine Jewellery.

Rings in patinated bronze and topped with gemstones from the Philippe Guilhem Mashandy collection

The space in Megève is moody, earthy, and befitted with dark wood, stone, and lowered lighting to hint at a time when hunter-gatherer was a common job description among humans! It’s not quite stepping back in time, but there’s something enticing about seeing high jewellery pieces presented alongside art and sculpture from many generations ago!

A closer look at the sculptures at the new Philippe Guilhem Mashandy boutique in Megève

The new Philippe Guilhem Mashandy boutique in Megève features rings from the new Origyne collection

Historical artefacts are presented alongside fine jewellery at the Philippe Guilhem Mashandy boutique in Megève

The Mashandy collection by Philippe Guilhem contains rings crafted in titanium and set with coloured gemstone cabochons

Historical artefacts on display at the Philippe Guilhem Mashandy boutique in Megève, France

Philippe Guilhem Iryna ring with a 5.02 carat violet spinel and Chinese characters from the Mashandy Origyne collection

Philippe Guilhem Imisy ring with a 5.02 carat Mandarin garnet and Egyptian hieroglyphs from the Mashandy Origyne collection

Philippe Guilhem Vya ring with an 8.35 carat tsavorite and Arabic script from the Mashandy Origyne collection

Philippe Guilhem Isyce ring with a 3.74 carat sapphire and Greek lettering from the Mashandy Origyne collection

Philippe Guilhem Iryna ring with a 20.90 carat rhodolite garnet and classical Sanskrit embellishments from the Mashandy Origyne collection

A closer look at the Iryna ring with a 20.90 carat rhodolite garnet and classical Sanskrit accents from the Mashandy Origyne collection

Philippe Guilhem Iryna ring with a 5.02 carat violet spinel and Chinese characters from the Mashandy Origyne collection

Two rings from the Philippe Guilhem Mashandy Origyne collection including the Imisy ring with a 6.14 carat tsavorite and Cuneiform script (left) and another with a 5.02 carat Mandarin garnet and Egyptian hieroglyphs in bronze and rose gold

Philippe Guilhem Imisy ring with a 6.14 carat tsavorite and ancient Cuneiform symbols from the Mashandy Origyne collection

Philippe Guilhem Kyma ring with a 7.01 carat garnet and Hebrew lettering from the Mashandy Origyne collection

Philippe Guilhem Iryna ring with a 20.90 carat rhodolite garnet and Sanskrit details from the Mashandy Origyne collection

Philippe Guilhem Mykloss ring with a 9.37 carat garnet and Arabic script from the Mashandy Origyne collection

Philippe Guilhem Markiss ring with an 8 carat garnet and lettering from the extinct Phoenician language from the Mashandy Origyne collection

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Katerina Perez is a jewellery insider, journalist and brand consultant with more than 15 years’ experience in the jewellery sector. Paris-based, Katerina has worked as a freelance journalist and content editor since 2011, writing articles for international publications. To share her jewellery knowledge and expertise, Katerina founded this website and launched her @katerina_perez Instagram in 2013.

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Tsavorite Spinel Sapphire

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Ring

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Philippe Guilhem

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