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Why choose Louise Vurpas?
Booking an appointment with Louise Vurpas means imagining and designing a piece of jewelry together: a unique creation that tells your story, shaped by her vision and artistic universe.
Schedule an appointment with your artisan jeweler in Lyon.
Let’s schedule an appointment at the workshop located at 5 Rue Chavanne, Lyon 1st, or remotely, to discuss your projects! The calendar below allows you to book a meeting directly with Louise Vurpas. If you’d like to chat before moving forward, feel free to call the workshop at +33 6 61 25 75 20.
Lyonnais designer Louise Vurpas has been gravitating around design, craftsmanship, and handmade work for nearly 15 years. Her work is part of a contemporary approach to jewelry, where traditional expertise meets a singular and modern artistic vision.
Choosing Louise Vurpas means choosing a contemporary vision of jewelry, where each piece transcends the object to become a creation imbued with meaning and identity.
Choosing Louise Vurpas means choosing an assertive and personal artistic universe that freely blends volumes, textures, and materials.
Choosing Louise Vurpas means choosing an artistic gaze and a bold approach to jewelry, already nourished since childhood by a burgeoning imagination. Indeed, her inspiration is built over time, through her experiences, memories, projects, and contemporary collections such as Pliée, Tournesol, or Tronches.
Choosing Louise Vurpas means choosing a designer capable of transforming an idea into jewelry. Whether your project is very precise, still vague, or simply at the wish stage, she will be able to guide you through the creative process.
Choosing Louise Vurpas means choosing attentiveness and dialogue. Each custom project is conceived as a collaboration: understanding your story, identifying your personality, and translating these elements into a piece of jewelry that reflects you.
Choosing Louise Vurpas means, finally, choosing a human relationship, where exchange and trust are at the heart of the creative process — essential values of craftsmanship and the creation of a unique piece of jewelry.
BESPOKE JEWELRY
Louise Vurpas, bespoke jewelry designer in Lyon
Louise loves family stories, and even more so, stories about family heirlooms. She is conscious of the emotional bond that forms between an object and its owner, as well as the trust placed in her. This is why she pays them special attention.
She enjoys "bringing old jewelry back to life," particularly for the concept of heritage, but also as part of a recycling approach.
She loves transforming materials, playing with shapes, and above all, engaging with you to find the piece that suits you, whether for a transformation or a custom creation.
Her expertise in contemporary jewelry brings a touch of modernity to her creative process.
The jeweler’s work concludes with the shared emotion of the client discovering or rediscovering the brilliance of an object whose sentimental value is priceless.
DISCOVER BESPOKE CRAFTSMANSHIP
Meet at Louise's workshop at 5, rue Chavanne, Lyon 1st
Before discussing Fine Jewelry, you should know that 5, rue Chavanne was more focused on fine (or even naughty) lingerie, with the well-known Vénus! Having remained closed for several years, this space has undergone a beautiful renovation, highlighting its beautiful and majestic Saint-Cyr stone walls and vaulted ceilings. Louise Vurpas has kept a taste for discretion from the former storefront!
Indeed, it is often in the greatest secrecy that unique, bespoke pieces are created: engagement rings and other jewelry for grand and beautiful occasions.
Also, do not think that if our door is shut, it means we are closed. For security reasons, the door only opens from the inside. Please do not hesitate to ring the bell, especially since Louise may be upstairs, busy crafting a piece of jewelry.
Once inside, you will discover a beautiful setting (naturally!) dedicated to jewelry design, artisan manufacturing, and other more exclusive pieces from the world of fine jewelry.
Christening medals
The baptism medal, a symbol of deep emotion, is one of the first pieces of jewelry received in a lifetime. At Louise Vurpas, these 18-karat gold medals are much more than simple jewelry: they are timeless creations, designed to celebrate precious moments such as a baptism, a birth, or a birthday.
Louise’s creations highlight classic figures like the Virgin Mary, angels, or Christ, as well as contemporary motifs such as the Tree of Life or the cross, thereby blending tradition with modernity. Carefully crafted in her Lyon workshop, each medal bears the mark of artisanal and local expertise, testifying to an attention to detail and a unique refinement.
Traditionally gifted by the godmother during a religious or secular baptism, the baptism medal symbolizes a new beginning, a unique adventure: that of life. Often accompanied by a gold chain gifted by the godfather, it becomes a personal piece of jewelry when engraved with a name, a date — that of the birth or baptism — or a meaningful message. Passed down from generation to generation, it stands as a witness to a precious family history.
With her vision and expertise, Louise Vurpas guides you in the choice and personalization of this piece. In her workshop, located in the heart of the historic jewelry district in Lyon, each creation is crafted with passion and precision, in respect of traditions and each client's wishes.
For any request or advice on choosing your baptism medal, contact us at 06 01 88 63 84 or at anthony@bijouteriefine.fr.
Engraving
While Louise can handle stamping letters and symbols directly in the workshop and now hand-engrave for a more random and authentic effect, we also work with an engraving specialist located just a few steps from the workshop. Please allow 65 euros per engraving (front or back)
Medal diameter
We typically offer 750/1000 gold medals with a thickness of 0.5 mm. Regarding the diameters and their respective prices (subject to change based on the price of gold / Updated: January 2026):
10mm - 375 euros
12mm - 525 euros
14mm - 720 euros
16mm - 960 euros
18mm - 1200 euros
20mm - 1480 euros
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Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands
Maggie & Andrew
Maggie and Andrew discovered Louise's work by chance, during a walk in the Saint-Georges district. Attracted by the jewelry displayed in the windows of the office on rue Saint-Georges, they were immediately immersed in Louise's artistic universe: a subtle blend of contemporary and traditional, bold and accessible, just like our space located in the heart of Vieux Lyon.
Maggie left with two pairs of earrings: the Ruban model in Vermeil and the Torsion model in Silver.
A few weeks later, they contacted us again with a special project: the creation of their engagement ring and wedding bands. Their special connection with France pushed them to work with a French artisan jeweler, a beautiful symbol for this project.
Several weeks of remote collaboration followed, punctuated by videoconference meetings and WhatsApp exchanges between Lyon and San Francisco, despite the 9-hour time difference.
Maggie had been particularly taken by an old custom creation by Louise and wanted to be inspired by it. Her favorite stones were diamonds and sapphires, and offering sapphires from Auvergne quickly became an obvious choice.
Louise Vurpas, tailor-made and you!
Julie le G.A magnificent discovery this designer. I gave her carte blanche for my engagement ring. Louise gives excellent advice, my ring is just sublime. An extraordinary creative sensitivity. Go for it with your eyes closed
Corinne G.I highly recommend Louise's work, who discreetly gets involved in your project in order to best meet your expectations: the result is elegant and successful. Do not hesitate to entrust her with your ring change or creation projects. Thank you Louise and have a great summer!
Marie O.I recommend Louise with my eyes closed! We went to Louise to make our engagement rings and wedding rings. The welcome is perfect, we feel immediately at ease, Louise gives very good advice and the result is magnificent. A unique moment with unique creations, go for it!
Sigo V.I love the jewelry invented and created by Louise ♥ They are for all tastes, and especially fine and refined as I like them. We had our wedding rings made. Louise knew how to listen and advise us according to our budget and our desires. Thank you and see you soon.
Aurelie G.Beautiful creations, I'm a total fan! I've asked Louise 3 times for jewelry creations/transformations, it's a marvel every time. The welcome is warm, the materials are of quality, Louise is perfectly attentive to her customers. I highly recommend!
Olivier K.Louise listens and does quality work, we made our wedding rings and several other pieces of jewelry and are delighted with them.
Clemence S.Louise is passionate, very attentive, available and professional. She was able to advise me while taking into account my wishes and desires. The result is superb! I recommend Louise with my eyes closed!