Minaudière
![Minaudière created in 1934 by Van Cleef & Arpels for millionaire Florence Gould.](/Images/godic/202501/27/Minaudiere_wiki1740.jpg")
A minaudière is a women's fashion accessory, generally considered a jewelry piece, intended to substitute for an evening bag. A case with compartments, it allows storage for several items in a small space, such as a makeup compact, lipstick, watch, reading glasses, or keys.