Antique jewellery & pearls
Sell pearls & precious objects
in Tel Aviv
Natural pearls, cultured pearls (Akoya, Tahiti, South Sea), Mikimoto necklaces, antique parures, fine jewelry collectibles — our network appraises and buys your pieces.
A specialised pearl expertise
The pearl market is complex. A natural pearl can be worth twenty to a hundred times more than a cultured pearl of the same appearance. Distinguishing the two requires a trained eye, radioscopy, or lab certification.
We work with specialised gemmologists. For meaningful pieces, we can arrange a complementary laboratory expertise (CGL, GIA).
Accepted: necklaces, sautoirs, parures, pearl strands, pearl rings and earrings. All origins (Akoya, Tahiti, Australia, South Sea) and natural pearls.
Pearl evaluation criteria
Natural vs cultured pearl: significant value difference.
Akoya (Japan), Tahiti, South Sea (Australia), freshwater (China).
Shape, lustre, orient, surface, color — all noted by labs.
Diameter in mm: a 9-9.5 mm strand is worth far more than a 6-6.5 mm one.
Pearl buying in practice
Photos
Describe your strand or parure, attach good photos.
Expertise
In Tel Aviv: visual inspection, clasp and knots verification, tests if needed.
Estimate
Transparent offer based on real value and market liquidity.
Payment
Immediate bank transfer after acceptance.
Our craft in pictures
FAQ
How do I know if my pearls are natural or cultured?
By eye it is very difficult. Clues: age (pre-1920 more likely natural), weight, irregularities. Only lab radioscopy certifies one or the other.
Do you buy Mikimoto strands?
Yes. Mikimoto necklaces are very sought-after, especially complete with signed clasp and original box.
Do damaged pearls have value?
A pearl with severely altered lustre loses most of its value. A strand can often be re-strung to restore visual coherence.
How much is a good Akoya strand worth?
A 7-7.5 mm Akoya strand of good quality starts at several hundred dollars. Hanadama strands (the highest Akoya grade) can reach several thousand.
Maisons we frequently buy
Free Tel Aviv appraisal
What is your diamond or signed piece really worth?
Send us photos and a description: within 24 business hours, you receive a transparent price range, with no obligation.