SAPIR, the journal

Doing justice to jewelry workshops… at last!

The savoir-faire of jewelry workshops, and their place in the shadow of the great Houses of the Place Vendôme.

How can you tell whether the professional appraising your jewelry is offering a fair price?

Who appraises and buys jewelry in France, and how can you tell whether they know their trade?

Ten professional tips to tell whether your jewelry is worth its weight in gold

The ten signs that tell you whether there is a treasure in your jewelry box.

Gold in jewelry: the notion of carat, history and practice

The notion of carat and how gold has been worked throughout history.

Taxation and the sale of jewelry in an estate

How is the sale of jewelry taxed in a French estate, and how should it be approached?

Selling jewelry: how to have it appraised by a professional

Selling jewelry often requires the help of a professional. How should one be chosen?

The families of gems

Diamond, corundum, beryl, garnet, zoisite, quartz: a short guide to the families of stones.