10 Must-Have Jewels From Paris Joaillerie

Gold and diamond ring, 'Exquises Confidences', Boucheron, circa 2000.
Estimate €2,400–2,600

Gold jewelry will forever be in fashion and every woman should have a statement ring. This Boucheron ring incorporates delicate flowers and fine chains with diamonds into a bold design.

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Natural pearl and diamond ring, 1920s.
Estimate €7,000–10,000

This attractive 1920s style ring is set with a natural pearl with subtle cream overtones which will delight pearl lovers. Natural pearls have always been a staple for any jewelry collection and, as they become increasingly rare, an auction is often one of the best places to find them.

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Sapphire and diamond ring.
Estimate €5,000–7,000

More women are looking to coloured stones as an alternative to diamonds when looking for their engagement ring, in particular sapphires. This wonderful example is set with a natural 5.53 carat sapphire from Ceylon in a classic halo design.

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Diamond double clip brooch, 1940s.
Estimate €4,000–6,000

As the demand for brooches increases, this would be an excellent addition to any jewelry collection. The bold and undulating ribbon design often found in 1940s jewels can be separated into two separate brooches, as a final flourish to any outfit.

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Yellow sapphire and amethyst ring, Paul Iribe, 1930s.
Estimate €7,000–14,000

All collectors look for rare and unusual pieces. This ring is by Paul Iribe, a 20th century designer who was well established in many creative fields due to his collaborations with great names such as Jean Cocteau, Paul Poiret and Coco Chanel. It is rare for an Iribe jewel to come onto the market and this is a fine example of his modernist style.

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Yellow beryl and diamond ring, Buccellati.
Estimate €6,000–8,000

The design of this ring is sure to attract discerning lovers of the Italian house’s designs. It is especially noteworthy that the ring is unusually set with a yellow beryl, within the recognizably delicate metal work which we see in Buccellati jewels.

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Rubellite ring, Verdura, circa 1950.
Estimate €4,000–6,000

Pink tourmaline has always delighted jewelry buyers due to its intense shade of pink. Verdura has set this striking stone in a substantial mount of rope design which, although made in 1950s, looks very contemporary.

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Convertible diamond and gem-set ring, Van Cleef & Arpels, 1970s.
Estimate €5,200–8,200

Many collectors look to have a jewel to suit every outfit in their jewelry box. This ring by Van Cleef & Arpels has an interchangeable centre, allowing the wearer to choose between lapis lazuli, chrysoprase and yellow gold depending on their style and mood.

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Rock crystal pendant, Boucheron.
Estimate €3,000–4,000

Historically the centre of the jewelry world has always been Paris, symbolised by Trajan’s column on the Place Vendôme which was erected in 1806 by Napoleon. This wonderful pendant has a delicate engraving of the column and was created by the French jewelry house, Boucheron. This is surely a jewel for those who understand the history of jewelry design.

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Amethyst and diamond brooch/pendant, Jean Vendome, circa 1984.
Estimate €4,000–6,000

Appreciators of the Modernism in jewelry will appreciate this striking design by Jean Vendome, one of the pioneers of this movement. His pieces are often recognizable by the use of rough, unpolished stones set, within an abstract design which often looks to architecture for inspirations as well as delicate floral motifs.

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