Debacq and Cie
The Parisian jewelry firm of Debacq traces its origins back to 1812. Raymond Sabe first set up his business manufacturing and trading gold jewelry. Then in 1838 Raymond gave the business to his nephews Félix, Victor, and Pierre Eugène. They joined with Sincie Debacq (the husband of Sabe’s neice) and called the firm Debacq & Sabe. This is also when they moved to 29 rue Royale Saint-Martin. In 1851 Debacq separated from the Sabes and they each did business independently. They maintained a collaborative relationship with Victor and Pierre Eugène who was a talented goldsmith. After eight years Debacq decided to join forces with Pierre Eugène Sabe and together they vastly expanded the scope of the firm which was now on the rue Réaumur. The partnership was not to last again and in 1868 Debacq bought out his partners. Later he established a new association with both his son-in-law's, Victor Peyret and Camille Batcave.
The new name became ‘Debacq & Cie’ and they were manufacturing a wider range of jewelry. Their jewels were often convertible that would enable a piece to be worn in a multitude of ways. Around this time the company is believed to have been employing twelve diamond polishers alongside the jewelry workshops and sales offices setting up a rather impressive company. They relocated to 105 Boulevard Sebastopol. Debaqc later passed away, and Victor and Camille were joined in the business by Victor’s sons Eugène & Marcel. They continued as Debacq, Peyret & Fils. Debacq business slowed and when Marcel Peyret passed away in 1925, it left his brother Eugène to carry on alone as Peyret & Cie. Business continued on the downward trend until it was revived in 1960 by Eugène’s son André. The company was finally sold in 1980.
The new name became ‘Debacq & Cie’ and they were manufacturing a wider range of jewelry. Their jewels were often convertible that would enable a piece to be worn in a multitude of ways. Around this time the company is believed to have been employing twelve diamond polishers alongside the jewelry workshops and sales offices setting up a rather impressive company. They relocated to 105 Boulevard Sebastopol. Debaqc later passed away, and Victor and Camille were joined in the business by Victor’s sons Eugène & Marcel. They continued as Debacq, Peyret & Fils. Debacq business slowed and when Marcel Peyret passed away in 1925, it left his brother Eugène to carry on alone as Peyret & Cie. Business continued on the downward trend until it was revived in 1960 by Eugène’s son André. The company was finally sold in 1980.
