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Pre-owned bracelets: gold, diamonds and signed jewellery<\/h2>\n

The bracelet is the piece of jewellery that is seen the most, and the one where the quality of workmanship is felt immediately on the wrist. The articulation of a chain, the hold of a bangle, the security of a clasp: these are details of craftsmanship, invisible in a photo, that we check piece by piece in Saint-Tropez before anything is put on sale.<\/p>\n

The main families<\/h2>\n
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Type<\/th>Character<\/th><\/tr>\n
Rigid bangle<\/td>Worn alone or stacked, closed or open shape<\/td><\/tr>\n
Cuff<\/td>Wide, structured, a statement piece<\/td><\/tr>\n
Supple chain<\/td>Curb, anchor, Venetian, following the shape of the wrist<\/td><\/tr>\n
Diamond rivi\u00e8re<\/td>Line of calibrated stones, an evening piece<\/td><\/tr>\n
Signed bracelet<\/td>Recognisable models from the great houses, with hallmarks and number<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

What gives a bracelet its value<\/h2>\n

The weight of gold accounts for part of the price, but the essential lies elsewhere: the house signature, the condition of the surface, the quality of the set stones and above all the integrity of the clasp<\/strong>. A tired clasp, or one replaced with a non-conforming part, brings down the value of a collector's bracelet. We systematically check how it works and how it is marked.<\/p>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

Can a bracelet be shortened or lengthened?<\/h3>\n

A supple chain can almost always be adjusted by removing or adding links. A rigid bangle has to be chosen in the right size from the start: its diameter is hard to change without altering the piece.<\/p>\n

How do you check the gold?<\/h3>\n

By reading the fineness and maker's hallmarks, supplemented by a metal test when the hallmarks are worn or doubtful. The fineness we state is always the one we have verified.<\/p>\n

Do you buy back bracelets?<\/h3>\n

Yes, through direct purchase, or on consignment for signed pieces. Send us photos of the piece, the clasp and the hallmarks for an initial estimate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Bracelets by house<\/h2>\n

Each house has its own codes, materials and check points. Browse our selection of pre-owned bracelets sorted by signature.<\/p>\n