Expertise in precious stones jewelry Paris
Certified diamond and precious stones expert
As a family-owned business with over three generations of experience, we take pride in our certifications from reputable organizations such as IGI, HRD, and SSEF. Our parent company, located in Antwerp, the diamond capital of Europe, allows us to share our expertise and passion for gemstones with a city that shares the same enthusiasm for these precious stones.
You can trust our expertise to provide an accurate appraisal of your gemstones, and enjoy our honest and reliable services.
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Repurchase of precious stones
Free estimation within an hour for your precious stones
Our quick first evaluation service allows you to receive an estimate in record time. Simply send us a few photos, possibly with a certificate, and our team will immediately get to work to provide you with a preliminary estimate within hours. We will then contact you to give you an exact and definitive estimate in our office located in the heart of Paris.
Visit us for a personalized appraisal
Immediate payment after agreement without additional fees or commissions
About Elysée Expertise
3 generations of experience
As a family business based in the diamond capital of Europe, Antwerp, we want to share our expertise with those who share our love and passion for precious stones. Paris, famous for its world-renowned jewelry brands such as Cartier, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels and Chaumet, is the ideal place to offer our expertise. Élysée Expertise was born from this idea.
We are proud to offer our Parisian clients superior expertise, thanks to over 70 years of experience in the diamond and gemstone industry, as well as knowledge passed down from generation to generation, obtained through training and certification of cut diamonds and colored stones from renowned institutes such as IGI, HRD and SSEF. Our team of passionate professionals is committed to providing accurate and fair appraisals of the value of your precious stones, as well as high quality service to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Selling your precious stone in Paris
How do we determine the price of your precious stone?
When our experienced diamond dealers assess your gemstone, they consider various factors. Firstly, we identify the type of stone in your jewelry to ensure authenticity and prevent imitations. In the case of colored stones, we distinguish between precious (e.g. emerald, ruby or sapphire) and semi-precious stones (such as tourmaline, garnet, spinel, topaz, etc.).
For diamonds and precious stones, we conduct a comprehensive appraisal to determine their precise value. Our skilled diamond dealers take into account the “4C’s” – color, clarity, cut, and carat weight, which vary slightly for gemstones compared to diamonds:
“Cut grade” of the diamond
The cut of a gemstone maximizes its brilliance, luster, and overall beauty, making it an essential factor in determining value. A well-cut gemstone is more valuable than a poorly cut one.
Clarity
Clarity is determined by magnifying the gemstone 10x to examine impurities. A pure gemstone has higher quality and value, depending on impurity size, color, and location.
Color
Color is the most important factor in determining the value of a gemstone. The most valuable stones have a pure, vivid, and intense color with few inclusions. For instance, “Pigeon Blood” and “Royal Blue” are the most valuable colors for rubies and sapphires, respectively. Treatments to enhance color play an important role, but untreated stones like unheated rubies and sapphires with natural color are more valuable. The amount of oil in emeralds also affects their value.
Carat
Carat refers to the weight of your precious stone. This weight comes from the seed of a carob tree, which weighs 0.2 grams and was used in the past as a counterweight on the scales to weigh gems. A carat is therefore equivalent to 0.2 grams or 100 points and is always expressed as a decimal number with 2 decimal places (for example: 1.50 ct or 150 points). The higher the carat weight, the rarer the stone, which increases its value.
Lastly, the origin of the gemstone influences its value. Colombian emeralds, Burmese rubies, and sapphires from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) are highly valued due to their inclusions and color shades.
Which precious stones spark our interest?
We are mainly interested in rubies, emeralds and blue sapphires from Burma, Colombia and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). We have the most knowledge about these types of gemstones and can make an accurate estimate and offer you a fair price.
Our experts are ready
Get a free estimate whithin the hour!
We can make you an estimate based on a few images. This way you have a quick idea of the value of your jewelry piece. We then make you an appointment in our office for a final estimate.
Drop by for a tailored valuation
Immediate payment after agreement without additional fees or commissions
Elysée Expertise
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Contact
+33 607 89 27 21
info@elysee-expertise.fr
Rue la Fayette 56, 4eme étage
9me arrondissement de Paris