You come to visit our charming French capital and wish to to know where to buy antique jewelry in Paris ? You live in Paris and you wish to buy an antique jewel for a gift? Don’t panic, we have some addresses to advise you.
At Maison Mohs
If you are looking to buy antique jewelry, Maison Mohs may be the place for you. We created Maison Mohs more than two years ago and we are specialized in antique jewelry from the 19th century to the end of the 20th century (vintage jewelry).
If you are looking for an Art Deco or Art Nouveau ring set with old cut diamonds or colored stones (sapphire, emerald, ruby, etc.), Maison Mohs has a wide selection of rings that can be seen on the site in the “antique ring” section. You will also find antique necklaces from the 19th century, men’s jewelry and even mixed or gender-neutral jewelry such as single earrings, rings and bracelets with a clean design.
If you wish to try on an antique jewel, to appraise a ring or a precious stone, just make an appointment and we will be happy to welcome you in our offices, in the heart of the Marais.
Website : Maisonmohs.com
Instagram : @maison.mohs
The Fabian De Montjoye Gallery
Fabian de Montjoye is an antique dealer, gemologist, specialized in antique jewelry. He has owned his gallery for nearly 26 years.
Fabian de Montjoye offers exceptional antique jewelry. Mainly specialized in the art of intaglio, cameo and glyptic, Fabian presents antique rings from Antiquity to the middle of the 20th century. For cameo and Roman intaglio enthusiasts, this is the place to be. The antique jewelry he presents can be seen on his website fabiandemontjoye.com
Fabian De Montjoye’s gallery is located at 177 rue Saint-Honoré in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.
Website : fabiandemontjoye.com
Instagram : @fabiandemontjoye
Galerie Pénélope
Galerie Pénélope was founded in 2009 by Camille Cuvelier, a gemologist by training. Camille was trained by a former antique dealer specialized in jewelry and also by the great jewelry house Chaumet.
If you are looking for quality gems, Galerie Pénélope offers a wide selection of antique rings set with important sapphires, emeralds, rubies, diamonds and opals. In the selection of its jewelry, you will find all periods: from the 18th century, through Belle Époque, Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry, to vintage jewelry.
Galerie Pénélope is located in the heart of the Montmartre district, you can make an appointment by contacting her directly here.
Website : galeriepenelope.com
Instagram : @galeriepenelope
The Galerie Parisienne
The Galerie Parisienne is a must for lovers of modern jewelry. The gallery was founded in 2006 by Emmanuelle Chassard and Sébastien Moinet-Béchar.
It mainly exhibits modern jewelry signed by René Boivin, Georges Fouquet, Jean Després, Jean Dunand; but also names of great houses like Cartier, Boucheron or Bulgari. The Parisian gallery also presents artists’ furniture and art objects. If you are looking for an antique jewel or a signed art object, this gallery is the place to be.
The Galerie Parisienne is located at 26 rue de Seine, in the antique dealers’ district, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
Website : Lagalerieparisienne.fr
Instagram : @lagalerieparisienne
La Galerie Isabelle Subra Woolworth
The Isabelle Subra Woolworth Gallery is currently run by Lou Woolworth. Lou’s mother and grandmother both specialized in antique jewelry. Lou has taken over the business and is presenting exceptional antique and signed jewelry to the public.
In this gallery, you will find everything from a 19th century fishbowl to a Line Vautrin talosel brooch and why not an 18th century Italian gold and chrysoprase ring. If you want to buy antique jewelry, artists’ jewelry or signed jewelry, this gallery is the place for you.
The Isabelle Subra Woolworth Gallery is located in the St Germain des Prés antique district, at 51 rue de Seine, in the 6th arrondissement.
Instagram : @isabelle_subra_woolworth
Bonus : le marché aux puces de Saint Ouen
The Saint-Ouen flea market in Paris gathers a large concentration of antique and second-hand galleries. It counts more than 5 million visitors per year. It is impossible not to find antique jewelry to buy in this mythical place of Paris.
You will find fashion jewelry, vintage jewelry, jewelry, signed jewelry. In short, everything that is possible to see in the world of antique jewelry.
The Saint Ouen flea market is accessible by metro and is open every weekend of the year, from Friday from 8am to 12pm and from Saturday to Monday from 10am to 6pm.