pIn the heart of Paris, between the famed Place Vendôme and chic Rue de la Paix, lies one of the most prestigious jewellers in France: Mellerio. pbr The Mellerio family - native to Italy - run the oldest jeweller in France and have for more than 400 years served the famous and illustrious, including Napoleon III, Marie-Antoinette and the King of Italy.br The master craftsman: crimpers, silversmiths and polishers have been working away since 1815.br FRANCE 24 takes you on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour into this rarified world.