Fashioned from materials such as Stryptor and gold, these cases were engraved, lacquered, adorned with guilloché motifs or embellished with precious stones. They feature several compartments intended to hold the various accessories indispensable for a woman of the world. Slipped into a black satin bag or simply clutched in her hand, this case could conceal a mirror, lipstick, powder compact, cigarette holder, lighter, as well as a miniature retractable watch. True to the Maison’s tradition of transformable jewelry, certain Minaudière clasps can be detached and worn as clips.

Sober, colorful or sparkling, over the years the Minaudière has exhibited a variety of designs echoing changing eras and influences. From the smooth black lacquers of the 1930s to the artistic and nature-inspired decors of the 1950s, not to mention the dreamlike compositions of the 2000s, their precious motifs offer a quintessential note of refinement to exalt feminine figures.