Debacq & Cie
 Logo of «Debacq, Peyret & fils Successeurs» circa 1930 | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Jewellery |
| Founded | 1812 |
| Founder | Raymond Sabe |
| Headquarters | |
Key people | Raymond Sabe, Victor Peyret, Sinice Debacq, Eugène & Marcel Peyret |
| Products | Jewellery |
Debacq & Cie is a distinguished French luxury jeweller established in 1812 by Raymond Sabe in the Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs neighborhood of Paris. The company remained under the leadership of Sinice Debacq and his heirs until the mid-20th century.
History
The origins of Debacq & Cie trace back to 1812 in Paris, where Raymond Sabe crafted and sold gold jewellery at 358 rue de la Porte Saint-Denis. In 1838, the enterprise was transferred to his nephews Félix, Victor, and Pierre Eugène. Together with Sinice Debacq—who was married to Sabe’s niece—they created "Debacq et Sabe" (also known as "Debacq et Sabe neveu"), opening a retail outlet at 29 Royale St Martin.
By February 1863, Francois-Philippe-Sinice Debacq and Pierre Sabe established "Debacq et Sabe jeune" located at 31 rue Réaumur.
Participation in the 1873 Vienna World Exhibition helped elevate Debacq’s international reputation.
Henri Vever’s 1908 publication La bijouterie francaise au XIXe siecle (1800-1900) features Debacq among leading jewellers during the French Third Republic. Entering the 20th century, "Debacq, Peyret & Cie" gained acclaim for its expertise in diamond jewellery.
After Sinice Debacq’s passing, the business was managed by his sons-in-law and grandsons under various names including "Debacq Peyret & fils successeurs," "Peyret & fils," and eventually "Peyret & Cie." Operations concluded in the 1950s. Subsequently, a fifth-generation descendant launched a new "Peyret" firm specializing in gold jewellery during the 1960s; this venture was divested before the century ended.
Production
Prior to World War I, Debacq created Art Nouveau designs alongside classic diamond-set pieces. The company was noted for employing the plique-à-jour enameling method to produce unique items such as a dragonfly brooch with delicate, translucent wings that fluttered with movement. Manufacturing activities halted during World War II.