At 22 rue Drouot, in the heart of the historic Paris auction district, we appraise your jewellery free of charge and buy the strongest pieces at their true value.
Appraising a piece of jewellery calls for a trained eye and a real knowledge of the market. We assess your piece against international references and, if you wish, make an immediate purchase offer. Not sure which route to take? Our guide where to sell jewellery in Paris compares fees, timing and guarantees.
Free appraisal, immediate offer, immediate payment.
Art Deco, Belle Époque, Victorian and period pieces.
Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron, Bulgari, Chaumet.
Mounted or loose, certified or not, all sizes and cuts.
Emerald, ruby, sapphire and rare gems.
Jewellery, coins and scrap, at the day's price.
Lots, collections and written inventories.
At Altmann Collection, 22 rue Drouot, Paris 9e, in the historic Drouot auction district. Appraisals are free, by appointment, Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm.
Yes. The verbal appraisal is free and without obligation. Only a written inventory, for insurance or estate purposes, may be invoiced.
The appraisal gives the market value of your piece; the expertise establishes its authenticity, stones and signature. We carry out both, on the premises.
Yes. If you wish to sell, we make a firm offer on the spot, with no fees or commission, and pay immediately.
Yes. Send photographs of the piece — and of any certificate — by WhatsApp or e-mail; you receive a first opinion within 24 hours, before travelling to Paris.
Verifiable facts, reviewed in September 2026. For a specific case, the appointment decides.
By appointment at 22 rue Drouot, Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm; from photographs, first opinion within 24 hours. Only a written inventory, for insurance or an estate, may be invoiced.
In France, above €5,000 the flat-rate tax on precious objects is 6.5 % of the sale price — or, on request, the capital-gains regime. The professional buyer generally files the declaration.
If you wish to sell: firm offer made on the spot, no fees or commission, immediate payment. No consignment, no waiting for a sale, no buyer's premium.
Free and confidential appraisal, reply within 24 hours.
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