Gold and silver smith in Paris, Stéphane Marant gave life to an old artistic trade that was lost in France at the end of the XIXth century, at a time when statues of the Virgin Mary in cathedrals were crowned, and crowns worn by awarded persons. There are numerous collectors, museums and cathedrals asking for the replication or refurbishing of old pieces of jewels, part of which is the famous "Queen's necklace", the crown of Empress Josephine and that of Virgin Mary and the Infant of the Cathedral of Chartres. Privilège also tailor made of sumptuous wedding tiaras and crowns intended for the winners of beauty pageants. A prestigious collection of crystal jewellery is created each season for the haute couture world and for the most refined and privileged customers.