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A.Augis

A. AUGIS

Découvrez les plus belles créations de la Maison A. Augis. Médailles de baptême, bijoux de naissance... Laissez-vous charmer par cette Maison Joaillière d'exception.

A. AUGIS, the jewel of a life

In the suburbs of Lyon, the A.Augis jeweller's shop has been making gold jewelry for young and old since 1830. A. Augis' vocation is to be the "first" of our jewels, the one we wear from the moment we are born, a medal that we will keep all our life and that will accompany us in each important step... This important symbolism still contributes today to the particular attachment to A. Augis jewels. Augis jewelry.

A. AUGIS, a historical reputation

It was Eugène Coquais who founded the company in 1830. A few years later, one of his daughters married a certain Charles Augis. Their son took over the company and made the jewelry business prosper. He gave it its name "A. Augis". In 2012, A. Augis joined forces with the Chevalier group and its label, Arthus Bertrand, a specialist in religious jewelry. Over the decades, the adventure and the family tradition have continued. Throughout the ages, the brand has always been able to adapt by offering collections that combine modernity and finesse and by establishing itself as an important and indispensable player in the jewelry industry in France.

THE LOVE MEDAL: THE EMBLEMATIC JEWEL OF THE BRAND

In 1907, Alphonse Augis, a third generation family member, was inspired by a poem dedicated by the poet Rosemande Gerard to her husband, the writer Edmond Rostand. Alphonse then created the love medal with these two verses "For you see each day I love you more Today than yesterday and well - than tomorrow" engraved on the pendant. The success of this jewel was considerable, it was translated into several languages and sold all over the world. To date, more than 2 million people have fallen for the love medal. The success of this medal is certainly due to the massive advertising set up at the time, the means were very important. At the end of the 1960's, A. Augis' love medal was on the back cover of Paris Match the week of General de Gaulle's death, a real achievement in terms of communication.

woman with love medal A.Augis

AN ANCESTRAL KNOW-HOW

Quality is the key word at A. Augis. Augis. At the beginning of the process, the sculptor shapes the material to give it the required appearance. The future jewel must then be pressed 5 to 15 times to obtain a flawless medal. The finishing touches are then worked by hand by meticulous and diligent craftsmen. This is how A. Augis can guarantee an irreproachable quality for its medals.

A. AUGIS, A BRAND THAT REINVENTS ITSELF

The art of innovation

If the love medal has always been a growing success and is now exported outside our borders, it is not only for its touching symbolism... It is also because A. Augis has always known how to innovate. The medals have evolved over time, varying their designs, inscriptions, backgrounds and surrounds to find their audience. True talismans, the medals never lose their beauty and are worn all their life in the hollow of the neck of the youngest as well as the oldest.

A.Augis and the woman

Historical brand, Augis is undeniably linked to children... But not only. For a few years now, Augis has been repositioning itself and turning towards women. The atmosphere has evolved to offer fine and elegant jewelry, small pendants to be engraved for moms and for all women looking for cute creations to curl up against their skin...

tree medal
heart medal

A.AUGIS AND CHILDHOOD

The Lyon-based company puts its know-how to work for children's jewelry. The extent of the collection allows everyone to find the medal that suits their child. Angel, Virgin Mary, cross, small character, in white or yellow gold, mother-of-pearl or openwork... Many customizable medals are offered to satisfy the little boy or girl who will receive this very special symbolic present! Religious or secular medals, the collections will amaze you with their simplicity and beauty. Augis also offers pendants and delicates. Sublimated by a gold chain, this gift is a sure value that will suit everyone, not only children!

The collections

ALL A.AUGIS JEWELRY

Engraving

The medal is a unique piece of jewelry that takes on a whole new dimension and becomes even more important when it has a special message. Personalization is possible on many Augis medals. First name, date or sweet word, let your heart speak and write a sweet message that will remain engraved forever... With engraving, the jewel becomes a vector of emotions and memories!