René Boivin

SELLING JEWELRY: IS YOUR JEWELRY VALUABLE?

SELLING JEWELRY: IS YOUR JEWELRY VALUABLE?

You already know everything about the taxes that come with selling precious jewelry thanks to our article What taxes when selling jewelry in France?. You want to know if the gold necklace lying at the bottom of your jewelry box is worth something? Or if the family ring you were gifted on your 18th birthday but no longer wear is from the famous Maison René Boivin? Unlike watches, it is a little difficult to determine the value of a piece of jewelry, especially if you own a treasure without knowing it. You never really know who to turn to and going to your local jeweler seems a little complicated. Very often he will not buy jewelry and if he does, he will of course try to buy it from you at a low price so you will never truly know how much your jewelry is worth. Did you know that most auctio...

What taxes when selling jewelry in France?

What taxes when selling jewelry in France?

As you rummage through your jewelry box for a nice pair of earrings to match your OOTD, you catch a glimpse of an old gold garnet necklace you inherited from your grandmother and realize you haven’t worn it in years… Instead of abandoning it, you decide it’s time to part with it by putting it up for sale. And you’re absolutely right! You can surely sell this necklace for a good price. However, you need to know that the sale of precious objects, whether that is jewelry, precious metals or art, may be subject to tax. If this all seems a bit fuzzy to you, don’t panic, LIKE A B. is here to help you! Let’s take a look at the French tax system and its specific features regarding capital gains on the sale of precious objects. René Boivin necklace at Véronique Bamps GemGenève ©BérengèreTreussar...

Christie’s: Our jewelry selection

Christie’s: Our jewelry selection

The end of the year is approaching and auctions are also a way of acquiring a piece of jewelry for your loved ones, while remaining reasonable on the prices. It is also the occasion to begin building a collection or to simply treat yourself. We have made a « wish list » for you for the next jewelry auction that will be held at Christie’s in Paris on December 5th. Yes, we know, there will be strikes in Paris, but do not panic, you can go see the collection to be auctioned until December 3rd and even follow and bid online whilst in the comfort of your own home. Isn’t that fantastic? We loved some of the pieces from the collection such as this beautiful diamond brooch “en trembleuse” by Harry Winston but also two wonderful pieces by René Lalique; one a dragonfly with a magnificent aquamarine...

How to sell your jewelry at auction

How to sell your jewelry at auction

Vintage jewelry is back in fashion! It may be the right time to consider selling your family jewels at auction to get the best price. There are forgotten treasures that sleep in the back of a safe or in an old jewelry box. These jewels from another time could certainly interest amateurs or collectors. So how do you go about it? Selling jewels at auction is definitely an option to consider and most certainly profitable. In fact, auction houses are often places where buyers but also sellers can make good deals, provided you choose the right auction house. We went to take a closer look at Christie’s auction house, the market leader in this sector. In fact, the first records of jewelry auctions at Christie’s dates back to 1795! It was most noted for the sale of Countess du Barry’s jewels, mist...

Gros & Delettrez antique jewelry sale

Gros & Delettrez antique jewelry sale

The Gros & Delettrez auction house presents a jewelry sale every three weeks at Hotel Drouot, often with more than 400 lots in the catalog. We wanted to know a little more about this auction house, which is so active and dynamic in terms of jewelry and attracts more and more collectors, gemstone lovers and professionals. Twenties necklace with pearl drops, diamonds, and sapphires – Lot 110 Gros & Delettrez © Bérengère Treussard 2018 We therefore went to 22 rue Drouot in Paris, near Hotel Drouot, to discover the jewelry department of Gros & Delettrez. We met Maître Charles-Edouard Delettrez and jewelry expert Capucine Veenendaal. They shared with us their passion and enthusiasm for holding sales with high-quality pieces. This house, founded in 1980 by two auctioneers, Maître Henri Gros a...

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