As the oldest high-end jewelry boutique on the legendary Place Vendôme in Paris, dating to 1893, Boucheron stands for history, sensuality and avant-garde style. The French fine jewelry house has created iconic rings, necklaces and other adornments over its more than 160-year history for royalty like the Russian imperial family, the Maharaja of Patiala and Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. It has also received popular acclaim for its modern designs and playful motifs such as serpents and cats.
Since its founding in 1858 by Frédéric Boucheron with a boutique at the Palais Royal arcades, the maison has sought to create unforgettably unique pieces, push the boundaries of innovations in jewelry design and celebrate the opulence of gold. Many of its pieces are sculpted in gold by expert goldsmiths so that the material becomes a design element in its own right.
At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron. Later, Frédéric’s son Louis became especially interested in the Art Deco style as well as accessories like cigarette holders, bags and belts.
Boucheron is most famously known for its sources of inspiration: nature, animals and the earth. Its iconic Serpent Bohème collection, introduced in 1968, references the curves and scales of the animal with pear-shaped motifs and coiled accents adorned with diamonds and other precious stones like turquoise, lapis lazuli and malachite. (A 1960s-era Boucheron brooch featuring a lavish mound of artfully assembled round and baguette diamonds set in platinum is a dinner-party conversation starter from any angle.)
Frédéric Boucheron gave a serpent necklace to his wife as a symbol of love and protection. Leopards, hummingbirds, deer and hedgehogs are referenced in the Animaux de Collection, while high-end 3D technology in the Nature Triomphante meticulously re-creates flower petals, ivy branches and other organic forms.
Boucheron also pays homage to Paris, the city where it was founded. The octagonal shape of the Place Vendôme is translated into the geometric Liseré pieces, and the Clou de Paris motif — which is integral to the house's Quatre series — is inspired by the cobblestones on its streets. Since 1859, when Boucheron introduced a collection of pocket watches, the maison has also regularly created timepieces with the same elegance and refinement as its jewelry.
Despite having such a long legacy, Boucheron has always been ahead of its time. Its creative collections and bold jewelry remain coveted and cherished. In 2018, its flagship in the Place Vendôme reopened after a restoration under its current owner Kering.
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An 18k Gold Boucheron Chain with woven links
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k gold necklace of braided round links signed and numbered: Boucheron, B 3383140, the French assay mark for 18k gold and a French master's mark. weight: 151.47 g length: 60 cm ...
18k Gold
$8,995Sale Price|28% Off
Boucheron Quarte White Gold Black Edition Ring
By Boucheron
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Boucheron Quarte White Gold Black Edition Paying homage to the Boucheron codes, the Quatre Black Edition ring celebrates the Maison’s savoir-faire and the skill of sculpting preciou...
White Gold
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Boucheron Paris Emerald Ruby Diamond Braided Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By Boucheron
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, the bracelet features an elegant braided design, a style strongly associated with the bold yet refined aesthetics of mid-century French jewelry....
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Boucheron Serpent Bohème ring multi-pattern
By Boucheron
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Delicately polished yellow gold beads form a ring crowned with diamonds-paved Serpent Boheme motifs. A ring like a ray of sunshine around your finger. 64 round diamonds 0,5 carat
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Boucheron 18K Gold Sapphire Floral Bouquet Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and timeless, this vintage Boucheron brooch is beautifully crafted in rich 18K yellow gold as a blooming bouquet of flowers. The sculptural gold leaves gracefully frame clust...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
BOUCHERON PARIS 18k Yellow Gold Mariner Rope Motif Cufflinks 1970s Vintage
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Boucheron Paris 18k Yellow Gold Mariner Rope Motif Cufflinks 1970s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pair of cufflinks. The cuf...
Yellow Gold
Sapphire Yellow Gold Boucheron Paris Estate Cufflinks
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
These Boucheron Paris Estate Cufflinks exude timeless elegance, crafted with 18kt. Yellow Gold and stunning Sugar loaf Cut Blue Sapphires. Circa 1960's, they make an unforgettable ad...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Boucheron Paris Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Necklace Earrings Set 1970s
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and feminine, chic French set consisting of a necklace and a pair of earrings created by Boucheron in Paris in the 1970s. The set is made of 18k yellow gold, carved angel ski...
Coral, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,525Sale Price|20% Off
Boucheron Platinum & White Gold Ring with Fancy Yellow Diamonds
By Boucheron
Located in Braintree, GB
Boucheron ring, crafted in platinum and white gold. Classic double band design with pavé-set diamonds on the shoulders Centre set with an eye-catching fancy yellow emerald cut diamon...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$17,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Boucheron Paris Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 10.42 Ctw In Diamonds And Tourmalines
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Boucheron. This gorgeous clip-on earrings, is one of the most ultimate creations from the jewelry house of Boucheron. A magnificent pair from the Boucheron collection privee, crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Each piece is embellished with a terrific selection of natural earth mined diamonds and two Brazilian vivid pink tourmalines. This statement earrings are fitted with retractable posts and comfortable French omega backs for fastening clips. Diamonds: Mount in flush and pave settings, with 280 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 7.16 carats, white colorless E/F color, VVS-VS clarity. Tourmalines: Mount in the center in four prongs, with 2 oval cabochon cut (8 x 6 x 5 mm) of natural Brazilian pink tourmaline of 3.26 carats. Birthstone: Tourmaline for the month of October. Weight: 21.70 Grams, (13.91 Dwt). Measurements: 27 mm by 27 mm (1.06 x 1.06 Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with French marks, the head of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the 18k gold, the maker's mark Ste B., associated to Societe Boucheron, the mark for the assay of the gold, the unique serial numbers and signed, "BOUCHERON OR .750 E76762". Boucheron Frédéric Boucheron founded the Maison Boucheron in Paris in 1858. To this day, the Boucheron jewelry...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
BOUCHERON Facet Solitaire Diamond 0.47ct E-VVS2-VG 18K White Gold Ring US 5 3/4
By Boucheron
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item No. 31280431 ■Brand: BOUCHERON ■Name: Facet Solitaire Ring ■Material: 1P Diamond (D0.47ct E-VVS2-VG), 750 K18 WG White Gold ■Comes with: Boucheron box, case, GIA certificate (O...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Square Bar Cufflinks
By Boucheron
Located in Simpsonville, SC
A striking embodiment of elegance, these cufflinks by Boucheron showcase the brand's dedication to refined craftsmanship. Fashioned in 18K gold, the cufflinks feature a sleek, linear...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold