Force 10
The nautical cable as an iconic piece of jewellery.
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Fred
"Force 10 (câble nautique), couleurs, esprit Riviera"
Fred is a French jewellery Maison founded in 1936 by Fred Samuel, on Rue Royale in Paris. The brand stands out for its relaxed approach to luxury, inspired by the French Riviera and the nautical world. The Force 10 bracelet, created in 1966 and inspired by marine cables, has become a classic of French jewellery, infinitely customisable with its coloured cables.
Founded in 1936
Paris, France
Joaillerie, Design nautique
Iconic models
The most emblematic pieces of the maison Fred, illustrated by our authenticated examples when they are available.
Chance Infinie
The infinite ribbon, a symbol of luck.
Pretty Woman
L'hommage au film culte.
In stock
Our available Fred pieces
Every piece is unique, authenticated and photographed in our Paris workshops.
Le dossier Fred
Fred at a glance
Fred, founded in 1936 in Paris, France, holds a singular place in fine jewellery. The maison built its name on a precise territory: joaillerie, Design nautique.
Its unmistakable signature: force 10 (câble nautique), couleurs, esprit Riviera.
The Fred models to know
On the secondary market, the value of a Fred jewellery piece is decided first by the reference. Here are the lines our experts see most often — and those that resell best.
- Force 10 (1966) — The nautical cable as an iconic piece of jewellery.
- Chance Infinie (2015) — The infinite ribbon, a symbol of luck.
- Pretty Woman (2019) — L'hommage au film culte.
The pre-owned Fred market
Signed jewellery keeps a floor value tied to metal weight and stone quality; the maison's signature and the presence of the certificate add the decisive resale premium.
How we authenticate a Fred piece
Every piece that joins Monogram Paris follows the same protocol in our Paris workshops: no catalogue photography, no supplier imagery, only shots of the actual item.
- Maker's and fineness hallmarks read under a binocular loupe
- Precise weighing and metal density check
- Stones: colour, clarity, cut and setting examined (certificate where available)
- Clasps, hinges and engravings compared with the maison's references
- Two expert sign-offs before the listing goes live
Care and storage
- Clean with lukewarm soapy water and a very soft brush
- Remove the piece before sport, swimming and household products
- Annual setting check for claw-set stones
Buy, sell or request a valuation
Two routes: outright purchase, paid within 72h of authentication, or consignment, with a commission that decreases with your membership card (25% Blanche, 22% Or, 15% Noire).
On purchase, every piece ships insured within 10 to 14 business days, certificate of authenticity included. Our advisors answer any valuation request within 24h.
Frequently asked questions
- Which pre-owned Fred jewellery pieces can you find at Monogram Paris?
- Our Fred selection changes constantly: every piece is unique, authenticated and photographed in our workshops. The most frequent lines are Force 10, Chance Infinie, Pretty Woman.
- How can you tell whether a Fred piece is authentic?
- Our experts apply a five-point protocol (maker's and fineness hallmarks read under a binocular loupe, hallmarks, hardware, finishing, consistency of the markings), completed by an Entrupy analysis for leather goods. Every piece sold ships with its Monogram Paris certificate of authenticity.
- What is the delivery time for a jewellery piece bought at Monogram Paris?
- Allow 10 to 14 business days: the piece is authenticated, photographed, then shipped insured and tracked. Standard delivery is free from €1,000.
- Can I have my Fred piece valued free of charge?
- Yes. The valuation is free and without obligation, with an answer within 24h. You then choose between outright purchase (paid within 72h) and consignment.
Buy, value or sell Fred