Appraise and estimate the value of your Boucheron jewelry

If you own a piece of Boucheron jewelry, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services.

Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your jewel, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market.

Then, if you wish to sell your jewel, we will direct you to the best possible device to obtain the optimum price. The price of a piece of jewelry can vary depending on the year, the artist behind its creation, and the material from which it was fashioned.

 Cote et valeur d'un bijoux Boucheron

Jewels are emblematic pieces from the House of Boucheron, and must-haves of the women's wardrobe ; their success is no longer to be boasted.

The price at which they sell on the art and auction markets ranges from €1,400 to €267,500, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to your jewelry.

In 2016, a pair of platinum and 18k white gold ear motifs, depicting a stylized flower, each set with brilliant-cut diamonds, sold for €267,500, while estimated at between €180,000 and €250,000, more than twice its high estimate.   

Range in value from a classic gem to the rarest and most sought-after

Style and technique from the house of Boucheron

Boucheron is a fine jewelry house known for its use of classic gemstones (diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds) with a selection from among the finest gems on the market.

There is also a regular introduction of fine and ornamental pearls (lapis lazuli, jade, coral, malachite) to enrich the decorative palette. Boucheron stands out for its remarkable mastery of yellow, white and rose gold, platinum (from the early 20th century) and, more recently, its association with contemporary materials.

Boucheron holds a reputation as goldsmiths of excellence, with extreme precision in setting and mounting. The company has developed innovative techniques such as the invisible setting and the illusion setting, designed to magnify the stone and mask the setting.

The company is also famous for its taste for transformable pieces (necklaces that separate into bracelets, brooches that can be converted into pendants). Particular attention is paid to ergonomics and comfort, in keeping with the Parisian tradition of haute joaillerie.

Naturalistic motifs are part of its DNA, with flowers, foliage and emblematic animals always rendered with refinement, and an insistence on the play of light and transparency (stones are cut to capture and reflect light as much as possible). During the Art Deco period, there was a renewed interest in architectural and geometric forms.

The Boucheron style is characterized by a blend of classicism and innovation, combining French tradition with creative daring. The animal theme is an important part of Boucheron's identity, with flagship creations such as the Serpent Bohème.

Since the 2000s, there has been a return to the great historical signatures (animals, plants) that are modernized with contemporary techniques.

Boucheron has thus acquired a remarkable aesthetic positioning over the course of its existence, and is one of the most emblematic signatures of Parisian jewelry, associated with elegance and creative power.

The house is a stronghold of international jewelry, anchored at 26 place Vendôme since 1893, it was the first house to set up shop at this now mythical address. Its style embodies the fusion of nature, luxury and technical innovation, timeless yet constantly evolving.

The history of the house of Boucheron

The house was founded by Frédéric Boucheron in 1858 in the Palais-Royal. He was soon recognized for the quality of his gemstones and his creative audacity, and distinguished himself with naturalistic jewelry, notably his floral and animal motifs.

In 1893, Boucheron was the first jewelry house to set up shop on Place Vendôme, at no. 26. Frédéric Boucheron chose the sunniest corner to let the diamonds sparkle. This location went on to become a symbol of prestige, contributing to the house's image of modernity and innovation.

By the end of the 19th century, Boucheron was attracting a cosmopolitan clientele, including the Russian aristocracy, Indian maharajahs and the American elite. In 1928, the Maharajah of Paris commissioned an exceptional set of over 1,000 carats of diamonds and precious stones, a major milestone for the house.

Boucheron became synonymous with royal and princely jewelry, with prestigious customers such as Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain, Queen Farida of Egypt and also the Russian imperial family.

Guidelines

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the house adopted the sinuous, naturalistic forms of Art Nouveau, with jewelry inspired by nature (flowers, feathers, dragonflies). Boucheron also distinguished itself with refined watches and accessories.

The house played a central role in the aesthetics of the Belle Époque. In the 1920s and 1930s, the house adopted geometric lines, chromatic contrasts and large volumes, characteristic of Art Deco, and produced cuff bracelets, structured necklaces and graphic brooches, in keeping with the spirit of the Roaring Twenties.

Success again with an international clientele, reinforcing its status as an innovative house. After the war, Boucheron continued to explore animal and plant motifs, which became its signature.

In 2000, the house was acquired by the Gucci group (PPR, now Kering), repositioning the house as one of the jewelers of French jewelry. A creative relaunch takes place around the Serpent Bohème, Quatre and Animaux de Collection collections, which revisit historical codes with a contemporary approach.

The house expands internationally with numerous boutiques in major capitals, and is today considered one of the great signatures of global fine jewelry, alongside Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Chaumet.

Its identity rests on three pillars : technical innovation, naturalist and animal language and elegance linked to the historic location of Vendôme, with a prestigious clientele.

The Serpent de Bohème Collection

Serpent de Bohème is one of Boucheron's most emblematic collections. It is inspired by the animal in the interpretation where it is a traditional symbol of protection, wisdom and eternity.

The collection is a direct heritage to the history of the house as the snake was already a motif explored by Frédéric Boucheron as early as the end of the 19th century. It was born against a backdrop of liberated mores and bohemian spirit, making it a line in tune with its time.

The initial stylistic codes are an elongated drop paved with diamonds or precious stones, evoking the head of a snake. The meticulous workmanship of the twisted, textured gold is meant to recall the scales. The aesthetic is both organic and refined. From the outset, the collection offered rings, pendants and bracelets with a recognizable design.

Serpent de Bohème quickly became a Boucheron icon, adopted by an elegant and cosmopolitan clientele. The 1970s and 1980s see a broadening of shapes and sizes, with the creation of sautoirs and larger earrings.

The collection is relaunched and modernized in the 21st century and enjoys a new lease of life. It introduces new stones (turquoise, malachite, lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl, rhodolite) alongside classic diamonds.

It comes in mini versions, which are more accessible, and in haute joaillerie creations (pieces set with exceptional gems). The collection also includes transformable sautoirs, in keeping with Boucheron's tradition of modular jewelry.

Serpent Bohème thus stands out as a transgenerational line, and the symbol of Boucheron's ability to reinvent its heritage codes to adapt them to contemporary trends.

Recognizing a Boucheron creation

Boucheron jewelry is signed, and hallmarked according to the metal. However, there are many copies, which is why the expertise of your jewel remains very important.

Know the certain value of your jewelry 

If you happen to own a piece of Boucheron jewelry or think you might, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using our form on our website.

A member of our team of experts and licensed auctioneers will contact you promptly to provide you with an estimate of the market value of your jewel, not forgetting to send you ad hoc information about it.

If you wish to sell your property, you will also be accompanied by our specialists to benefit from alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market inclinations.