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

If you own a piece of gold jewelry, regardless of its creator, and would like to know its value, and if you don't know, the house or jeweler who 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. Thereafter, 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 in great demand, by both men and women. However, price differences can be considerable, depending on the model, carats, the 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 substantial gap but one that says a lot about the value that can be attributed to gold jewelry. In 2022, a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace in white gold was sold at Hôtel Drouot for 428,800€. Back to past auctions by jewelry category.

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

Reasons to sell gold jewelry at auction

If you own a piece of gold jewelry and don't know how to sell it, auctions are a solution. Indeed, collectors use this medium to find models that jewelry houses no longer offer for sale or that are very rare in boutiques. Prices can thus reach unprecedented amounts, more substantial than those offered by jewelry houses when they offer their jewelry new.

Jewelry houses in vogue  

Some houses have managed, more than others, to stay on trend by producing timeless jewelry. This is the case of Boucheron and Van Cleef & Arpels, two houses now known internationally and whose creations are sought after the world over.

Both houses produce different creations, but they both create taste in jewelry.

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

In the same way, Boucheron's snake motif is timeless and has established itself as a classic of luxury jewelry.

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

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

Whether Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels or Boucheron, all three houses have represented and still represent French haute joaillerie. Their works, though copied, are unique and guide fashion taste throughout the haute-couture seasons. Too often overlooked, jewelry pieces are nevertheless an integral part of an outfit.

The 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. 

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

However, an unsigned gold jewel has value not only thanks to the material, which can go up depending on the jewel's originality. White gold is also highly prized because it is particularly discreet.

Knowing the value of a piece of jewelry

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 our 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, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market inclinations.