EMIL MEISTER (founded 1881)

Goldsmith Emil Meister founded his company in 1881, in Zurich, Switzerland, and became recognized for his outstanding craftsmanship and skills working with precious metals, gems, and enamel work. By 1950, the company, then run by his son Walther Meister, began to expand into high-class jewelry and best-quality timepieces. The fourth-generation business has a long-standing reputation by maintaining the high standards of handcraftsmanship in their gold and silver workshops in Zurich. Meister 1881 Jewelry has been awarded a total of seven Diamonds International Awards for extraordinary creations and has been a member of the Diamond International Academy since 1968.