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Pre-owned rings: signed jewellery and stones of character<\/h2>\n

A second-hand ring gives access to creations that are no longer offered new: discontinued models, antique stone cuts, period settings. It also makes it possible, for the same budget, to aim for a higher stone quality. Every ring shown here is appraised in Saint-Tropez before being put on sale, and important diamonds come with their gemmological certificate.<\/p>\n

What we offer<\/h2>\n
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Family<\/th>What to look at<\/th><\/tr>\n
Diamond solitaires<\/td>Carat weight, colour, clarity, cut, GIA or HRD certificate<\/td><\/tr>\n
Signed jewellery rings<\/td>Maker's mark, serial number, house engraving<\/td><\/tr>\n
Coloured stones<\/td>Origin, any treatment, saturation and liveliness<\/td><\/tr>\n
Wedding bands and rings<\/td>Gold fineness, width, comfort on the finger<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

The four criteria of a diamond<\/h2>\n

The value of a solitaire is read along four axes, the 4Cs<\/strong>. Carat<\/strong> measures weight, not apparent size. Colour<\/strong>, graded from D to Z, distinguishes perfectly colourless stones from slightly tinted ones. Clarity<\/strong>, from FL to I, describes internal inclusions. Cut<\/strong>, often the most overlooked, governs fire and brilliance: a well-proportioned stone visually outshines a heavier stone that is poorly cut.<\/p>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

Can a pre-owned ring be resized to fit me?<\/h3>\n

In most cases, yes. Resizing depends on the setting, on whether there are stones on the band and on the metal. We tell you the possible adjustment margin before purchase.<\/p>\n

Do you provide a certificate?<\/h3>\n

Every piece is sold with a certificate of authenticity. Important diamonds also have an independent laboratory report when one accompanies the stone.<\/p>\n

I am looking for a specific model I cannot find online<\/h3>\n

Our stock turns over quickly and not every piece is published. Describe what you are looking for, house, stone, finger size and budget: we will alert you as soon as a piece matches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Rings by house<\/h2>\n

The ring shank, the size engraving and the setting read differently from one house to another. Our selection of pre-owned rings by signature.<\/p>\n