Our vision

For us, jewelry is more than just an accessory. They to others, to our memories, and to past and future generations. past and future generations. Everyone is free to give our creations creations the sentimental value that resonates in their hearts. At each piece of jewelry tells a unique story, forever sealed in their sparkling brilliance. We are proud to share this adventure adventure with you and celebrate together the unforgettable moments that make life - your life - shine!

The Maty brand

Making every precious jewel a priceless bond.

Manifesto

At MATY, we believe in the power of the ties that bind us to our memories and emotions. For three generations, our expertise as jewelers and watchmakers has has enabled us to shape these bonds with passion. Proud of our heritage, we are committed to enhancing every moment of of your life.

Our mission is to materialize the intangible by bringing give life to your emotions and engrave your most precious memories. Each jewel is a symbol of love, friendship and happiness happiness, the bearer of unique stories handed down from from generation to generation. Whatever your budget we're here to help you find the jewel of your dreams, the one that will sublimate you.

Our promises

Generosity
Every day, we do our utmost to make your experience experience by offering services and jewelry services and jewelry to match your every whim.


Proximity
We are committed to building a relationship with you based on simplicity, and sincerity, to establish a direct and authentic relationship.

Our promises

Requirement
Our DNA as watchmakers and jewelers drives us to constantly down to the smallest detail.


Passion
As a family business on a human scale, we are driven by are driven by passion and know-how, to create unforgettable to create unforgettable moments with you.

The Maty brand: Key dates

In 1951, driven by his passion for art and commerce, Gérard Mantion founded MATY.
A native of Besançon, at the time the capital of French watchmaking of French watchmaking, Gérard Mantion naturally turned to this Gérard Mantion first turned to this know-how. Involved with faith and sincerity in his project, he was keen to surround himself with a small team who shared the values that make us strong today: a love of our craft and the human touch.

1951

Gérard Mantion founded MATY at the age of 24

1951

1st MATY catalog
12 pages / 43 watches

October 28, 1951

1st MATY order
the beginning of a story!

1960

From watchmaker to jeweller:
watch and jewellery collection jewelry

1965

A cuff bracelet in rose gold and "reptile"-style mesh

1966

MATY Times watch gives the time in 2 time zones at once

1969

Creation of a jewelry workshop

1971

MATY compass watch
and thermometer

1978

Creation of SFM, Société Française de Manufacture en jewelry

1980

MATY wins the Coupe d'Or du Bon Goût Français!

September 19, 1988

MATY receives the "Laurier d'Or" for creation and elegance

May 17, 1993

MATY Opéra, a prime location for an emblematic store

1998

Special watch for the Football World Cup World Cup

2000

Launch of MATY.COM, France's 1st jewelry website

2000

Second-hand jewelry in our stores

July 8, 2000

The Legion of Honor
for Gérard Mantion

2009

Necklace set with a cascade of 100 gemstones to celebrate celebrate the 100th collection

2010

A superb ring imagined by Claire Riley as an embroidery of gold and diamonds

2016

Launch of our Vesontio collection, inspired by our watchmaking expertise

2018

Launch of our Diam synthetic diamond collection Emoi

2021

Launch of our Héritages watch collection

2021

Second-hand jewelry arrives on MATY.COM

2022

Launch of recycled gold with our Fouch collection

2022

Launch of our jewelry rental service

Our commitments over time

Art, nature and philanthropy

A lover of art, nature and animals, Gérard Mantion has also devoted himself to safeguarding moral and and humanitarian values as a member of the Red Cross, IRIS and the Red Cross and IRIS, and by creating partnerships between MATY and numerous humanitarian associations.

Know-how

L'Atelier de Création

Located in Besançon, our Atelier de Création satisfies your your desires for unique pieces, to create a jewel that you!

From special occasions to timeless keepsakes, our expert team will turn your ideas into reality, whether they are sketches or original ideas.

Choose from a variety of materials, gemstones and designs and designs, and bring your imagination to life! your imagination!

Our custom jewelry

Discover our jewelry customization service!

Engrave names or important dates to create a piece of jewelry that's uniquely yours. Choose drawings, symbols or even even photos to immortalize special moments.

Let your creativity shine through and make your jewel a piece a piece full of history and emotion.