What to Do With Jewellery You No Longer Wear? Sell It at the Best Price

Drawer, safe, jewelry box… We all have jewelry we no longer wear. A gift that no longer suits our taste, an heirloom we dare not wear, a ring from a past life. These pieces lie dormant, yet they hold real market value.

At Diamantaire Paris, we buy back your unused jewelry — gold, diamonds, gemstones, luxury watches, designer pieces — at the best price, with immediate payment.

Which unworn jewelry has value?

You would be surprised at the value of some pieces sitting in a drawer. Here is what sells best:

Gold jewelry

Any piece in 18-karat gold (750/1000) has a minimum value based on the gold price. In 2026, 18K gold is bought back at around €55 to €65 per gram. A 20g bracelet is therefore worth at least €1,100 to €1,300 in gold alone. Add gemstones and the brand, and the value can double or triple.

Diamond rings

Your engagement solitaire, eternity ring, cocktail ring… If the diamond is over 0.30 carat, it has significant value. A 1-carat solitaire of decent quality is bought back between €3,000 and €8,000.

Designer jewelry

Signed pieces from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron, Chaumet, Tiffany, Messika, Bulgari benefit from a significant brand premium. A Cartier Love bracelet is bought back at €3,800 to €5,500 — far above its gold value alone.

Luxury watches

A Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Cartier or Jaeger-LeCoultre, even an old one, can be worth several thousand euros. Your father or grandfather's watch may be more valuable than you think.

5 good reasons to sell your unused jewelry

1. They lose value locked away — trends change, models go out of style. Better to sell when demand is strong.
2. Risk of theft or loss — unworn jewelry is often poorly insured. Better to turn it into secure cash.
3. Fund a project — travel, renovation, real estate purchase… your jewelry can become the capital for your next endeavor.
4. Refresh your collection — sell what you no longer wear to buy what suits you today.
5. Simplicity — declutter, simplify your life. Unworn jewelry brings nothing.

How does it work in practice?

1. Contact us — by phone, WhatsApp, or by coming directly to our salon
2. We examine your jewelry — free appraisal in 30 minutes, no obligation
3. We make you an offer — transparent, detailed, based on market prices
4. You are paid immediately — same-day bank transfer if you accept

No commission, no hidden fees, no pressure. If our offer does not suit you, you leave with your jewelry, under no obligation.

Get your jewelry appraised for free

Take your jewelry out of the drawer and discover its value. The appraisal is free and without obligation.

43 Rue Beaubourg, 75003 Paris — Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6:30pm
Free appraisal, immediate payment, guaranteed best offer

Visit our salon — Appraisal in front of you in 30 minutes

We welcome you without appointment in our appraisal salon in the heart of the Marais, a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou. The appraisal is done in front of you, using professional gemological instruments. You leave with a firm offer and, if you accept, immediate payment by bank transfer.

Diamantaires Paris OG
43 Rue Beaubourg, 75003 Paris
Metro: Rambuteau (line 11) or Arts et Métiers (lines 3 & 11)
Open Monday to Friday, 10am—1pm and 2pm—6:30pm
Parking: Beaubourg (2 min walk)

Free appraisal, no obligation. Immediate payment. We beat any competing offer.

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