OUR HISTORY
Jeweler since 1890
SINCE 1890, JEWELRY EXCELLENCE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND CREATION.
VAN DER BAUWEDE GENEVE embodies a unique vision of luxury. A family business passed down from generation to generation, it combines a legacy of exceptional expertise, a love of precious stones, and uncompromising creativity.
The story begins in 1890 with Alexis Van Der Bauwede, a prodigious watchmaker in Bruges at the age of 17. A passionate craftsman, he traveled throughout Flanders to offer his creations to local families, while also regulating the clocks of belfries and churches. In 1904, he opened the first Van Der Bauwede jewelry store in Bruges, laying the foundations for a lineage dedicated to the art of time and stone.
This passion was passed on to Michel, his son, who developed the house in Lille from 1949, then to his heir Pierre VAN DER BAUWEDE, who instilled a new vision anchored in traditional excellence but resolutely turned towards innovation.
Today, building on this legacy, I continue this family adventure. Trained at the Gemological Institute of America in Los Angeles, I manage our design workshop in Geneva and our production workshop in Valenza, Italy, a true capital of jewelry expertise.
This is where our unique, bold and meticulously crafted pieces come to life.
VAN DER BAUWEDE GENEVE is more than a name: it is an independent, free and non-conformist luxury house.
Each creation is conceived as a work of art: a perfect blend of technical precision, jewelry excellence, and artistic inspiration. Whether it's exceptional diamonds, rare stones, or fine watches, our pieces express a strong identity and a unique sensibility.
Inspired by art, architecture, nature, and contemporary trends, our collections combine strength, elegance, and mystery. We push the boundaries to create custom jewelry that conveys emotion and meaning. Pieces that tell a story—yours…
Glamour, aesthetics and audacity guide our approach, each creation is a signature.
Welcome to the world of VAN DER BAUWEDE GENEVA.
KNOW-HOW
Jeweler since 1890
With close partnerships with the most prestigious houses in the luxury sector, and renowned expertise in design and prototyping, the VAN DER BAUWEDE GENEVE workshops stand out for their excellence and capacity for innovation, whether in jewelry or watchmaking.
Driven by boundless creativity, the VAN DER BAUWEDE GENEVE teams are reinventing the techniques for mounting exceptional stones. In the serene calm of the creative studio, designers and prototype makers skillfully blend ancestral traditions and modern technologies to create unique and exceptional pieces.
Sometimes, the creation of a piece of jewelry takes several months, a period during which these passionate artisans work together to enhance the enchantment that characterizes each creation. Thanks to this constant quest for perfection, VAN DER BAUWEDE GENEVE pushes the boundaries of luxury craftsmanship, demonstrating that excellence lies as much in refined know-how as in an innovative vision.
MAXENCE
VAN DER BAUWEDE
Originally from Bruges and representing the fourth generation of an illustrious family of jewelers, Maxence van der Bauwede discovered the magic of precious stones and metals at a young age in the family jewelry workshop. Fueled by a creative instinct and guided by an inspired inner voice, he perfected his craft in Paris alongside the finest jewelers of Place Vendôme.
Fascinated by the idea that inspiration is born from providence, he has successfully combined tradition and audacity. Arriving in Geneva in the early 1980s as part of a collaboration with a prestigious Italian jewelry house, he opened his first workshop and worked with famous brands on the Rue du Rhône, working in both fine jewelry and watchmaking.
In the early 1990s, convinced that success lies in the ability to break free from established norms, Maxence van der Bauwede devoted his energy to the internationalization of his VAN DER BAUWEDE brand. Where jewelry often evokes immutable codes and traditions, he chose to follow his instincts by daring to offer original creations, without conforming to any specifications. This rare and audacious creative impulse is fueled by an intuitive sensitivity, making each work a subtle encounter between heritage and modernity.
THE SHOP
Jeweler since 1890
Modernism and tradition are combined in this setting located in the heart of Geneva, at rue de la Tour-Maîtresse 3.
This reinvented neo-baroque style makes the Van Der Bauwede boutique a haven of serenity that opens up to you, for the time of a meeting and more if you like.
Conceived as a precious object, the Van Der Bauwede boutique is made of noble and elegant materials, recalling the Flemish origins of the brand.
The 3 dominant colors, spinel black, pearly white and pearl gray, complement each other harmoniously and enhance this interior, which is intended to be cozy like a jewel box.
Sparkling with a thousand lights, the silver-chrome crystal chandelier adorned with gray satin lampshades dominates the imposing rounded window and thus marks the entrance to the boutique.
The architecture of the Van Der Bauwede boutique creates a refined atmosphere, with a modern and avant-garde style par excellence.
THE SHOP
Jeweler since 1890
Modernism and tradition are combined in this setting located in the heart of Geneva, at rue de la Tour-Maîtresse 3.
This reinvented neo-baroque style makes the Van Der Bauwede boutique a haven of serenity that opens up to you, for the time of a meeting and more if you like.
Conceived as a precious object, the Van Der Bauwede boutique is made of noble and elegant materials, recalling the Flemish origins of the brand.
The 3 dominant colors, spinel black, pearly white and pearl gray, complement each other harmoniously and enhance this interior, which is intended to be cozy like a jewel box.
Sparkling with a thousand lights, the silver-chrome crystal chandelier adorned with gray satin lampshades dominates the imposing rounded window and thus marks the entrance to the boutique.
The architecture of the Van Der Bauwede boutique creates a refined atmosphere, with a modern and avant-garde style par excellence.
