Price and value of your gold jewelry (rings, necklaces, bracelets...)

If you own a piece of gold jewelry, regardless of the company that created it, and would like to know its value, and if you don't know, the company or jeweler that made it, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its current market value. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.   

Rating and value of gold jewelry

Gold jewelry is highly sought-after by men and women alike. However, price differences can be considerable, depending on the model, carats, presence of precious stones and other criteria. Nowadays, the price of these jewels can rise considerably under the auctioneer's hammer. Buyers from all over the world are interested in sales of certain rare pieces, such as limited editions by Boucheron or Van Cleef & Arpels. The price at which they sell on the art market ranges from €200 to €428,800 at the moment, a considerable difference, but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to gold jewelry. In 2022, a Van Cleef & Arpels white gold necklace sold at Hôtel Drouot for €428,800. Here's a look back at past auctions by jewelry category.

Order of value from a simple piece of jewelry to the most prestigious

Reasons to auction gold jewelry

If you own a piece of gold jewelry and don't know how to sell it, auctions are the answer. Collectors use this method to find models that jewelry houses no longer offer for sale, or that are very rare in boutiques. Prices can reach unprecedented heights, even higher than those offered by jewelry houses when they sell new jewelry.

Jewelry houses in vogue  

Some houses have been more successful than others in staying on trend by producing timeless jewelry. Such is the case of Boucheron and Van Cleef & Arpels, two internationally renowned houses whose creations are sought after the world over.

The two houses produce different designs, but they both set new standards in jewelry.

Always copied but never equalled, the 4-leaf clover motif by Van Cleef & Arpels, held together by fine links in yellow or white gold, has stood the test of time.

Similarly, Boucheron's snake motif is timeless and a classic of luxury jewelry.

Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron, Cartier...: the added value of a signed jewel

On the auction market, many items of gold jewelry come up for sale every month. However, it's often the signed pieces that fetch the highest prices. But why? And how? Focus on the icons of the Place Vendôme.

Whether Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels or Boucheron, all three houses have represented and continue to represent French haute joaillerie. Their works, though copied, are unique and set fashion trends throughout the haute-couture seasons. Too often neglected, jewelry pieces are an integral part of any outfit.

All three houses have succeeded in producing iconic permanent collections. For as long as they've existed, they've been driving elegance and finishing women's outfits. 

In most cases, a signed piece of jewelry is worth more than an unsigned piece of gold. It's a question of quality, of the materials used, but also of prestige. Mid-range jewelry houses are following the trends set by Place Vendôme.   

However, unsigned gold jewelry has value not only because of the material, which can go up depending on the originality of the piece. White gold is also highly prized because it is particularly discreet.

Knowing the value of a jewel

If you happen to own a piece of gold jewelry, from any house, and would like to know its value, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your piece, as well as any relevant information about it. If you wish to sell your property, our specialists will also be on hand to help you find alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.