At Héritage de France®, we distinguish between antique, vintage and recent jewelry according to when each piece was made.
We primarily consider antique jewelry to include pieces dating from the second half of the 19th century through the 1940s. Jewelry from the 1950s through the 1980s is generally classified as vintage.
Recent jewelry refers to pieces made during the following decades, primarily from the 1990s to the present day.
This classification clearly distinguishes the period in which a piece was made from its status as pre-owned jewelry.
A vintage piece is jewelry genuinely made during an earlier period, generally between the 1950s and 1980s according to the classification used at Héritage de France®.
A recent piece was made later. Its design may be contemporary or inspired by historical styles without being a period piece.
The term pre-owned jewelry, however, does not refer to any particular period. It simply means that the piece has previously belonged to someone else.
Antique, vintage and recent jewelry can therefore all be pre-owned.
Our selection includes rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants and brooches made during recent decades.
These pieces may feature diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and other gemstones, set in 18k gold or platinum.
Some are unique pieces, while others come from established jewelry houses or represent designs characteristic of their period.
As with our antique and vintage jewelry, we pay particular attention to design, proportions, quality of craftsmanship, gemstones and overall condition.
The pre-owned market offers the opportunity to purchase jewelry that already exists rather than limiting the choice to newly produced pieces.
Recent pre-owned jewelry may also feature designs, proportions or models that are no longer available today.
Quality remains essential. Before purchasing a piece, its gemstones, settings, clasps and any signs of previous repair or alteration should be carefully examined.
For signed jewelry, signatures, hallmarks and any serial or reference numbers should also be assessed.
Recent decades of French and international jewelry design have produced many pieces that have become closely associated with particular jewelry houses.
With signed pre-owned jewelry, identification should never rely solely on appearance. Construction, quality of craftsmanship, hallmarks, signatures, numbers and, when available, accompanying documentation should all be examined.
A signature is an important element, but it should always be considered together with the other characteristics of the piece.
At Héritage de France®, recent and pre-owned jewelry is selected according to criteria comparable to those applied to our antique and vintage pieces.
We examine precious metals, gemstones, settings, clasps, hallmarks and signatures when present.
The condition of each piece is also assessed, and restoration may be carried out when necessary before it is offered for sale.
For important gemstones, a report from an independent gemological laboratory may provide additional information.
At Héritage de France® in Paris, we offer a selection of recent pre-owned jewelry alongside our antique and vintage pieces.
Rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and pendants are individually selected for their design, materials, gemstones and quality of craftsmanship.
Our selection therefore covers several periods of jewelry design, from 19th-century antique pieces to jewelry made in recent decades, while maintaining a clear distinction between antique, vintage and recent pre-owned jewelry.
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