Boucheron Serpent Bohème: Value Guide
Frédéric Boucheron's snake has guarded the house since the 19th century — the Serpent Bohème distils it into a graceful teardrop motif. Boucheron's most romantic everyday line. What yours is worth and how to sell it in the UK.
What Is Your Serpent Bohème Worth?
Send a photo — including the signature and any box or papers — for a free, no-obligation valuation. We reply within one working day.
The snake is Boucheron's oldest talisman — Frédéric Boucheron gave his wife a serpent necklace to protect her while he travelled. The modern Serpent Bohème keeps the legend but pares it back to a single elegant motif: a teardrop "snake-head", repeated and graduated, light enough for every day yet unmistakably Boucheron.
What is Serpent Bohème?
The signature is the teardrop motif — a stylised snake head — used singly or in graduated multiples, often bead-edged and set with a diamond, or a coloured stone (or in plain gold), across rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings in yellow, white and rose 18ct gold. Toi et Moi rings and multi-motif pieces are popular. Genuine Boucheron is signed, numbered and hallmarked.
What drives the value
Diamonds & stones
Diamond and gem-set motifs above plain gold; pavé pieces highest.
Motifs & size
Multi-motif and larger (L/XL) pieces above small single-motif rings.
Box & papers
Original certificate and box add value and reassure on authenticity.
Condition
Crisp motifs, intact stones, bright gold.
What is a Serpent Bohème worth in the UK?
Resale depends on diamonds, motifs, gold and completeness — indicative bands:
Indicative only — your piece depends on diamonds, motif count, gold, condition and papers. Send a photo for a free, accurate valuation.
Selling Your Serpent Bohème
What we look at when buying Serpent Bohème:
- Authenticity — Boucheron signature, serial, hallmark.
- Diamonds — Plain, single stone or pavé.
- Motifs — Single vs multi, size (S/M/L/XL).
- Type — Ring, pendant, bracelet, earrings.
- Completeness — Box and certificate.
We buy Boucheron directly — fair prices, immediate payment, no auction fees.
How to sell a Serpent Bohème in the UK
Send clear photos of the piece, the Boucheron signature and hallmark, and any box or certificate. We confirm authenticity, assess the diamonds and gold, and give an honest figure with immediate payment — no auction commission. More on our sell your Boucheron jewellery page and the Quatre guide.
Boucheron in stock
Value Your Serpent Bohème
Send photographs of the piece, the signature and any papers — we'll give you an honest, no-obligation valuation.
⚠️ Strictly by appointment only — no walk-ins at either showroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Boucheron Serpent Bohème — common questions.
Does Boucheron Serpent Bohème hold its value?
Diamond-set and multi-motif pieces resell well as a Boucheron signature; small plain-gold pieces sit closer to material value. Boucheron has limited UK resale competition, which helps. Box and papers help.
What is the teardrop motif?
It's a stylised snake head — Boucheron's oldest emblem — pared back into a simple, wearable teardrop, used singly or graduated across the collection.
How much is mine worth?
It depends on diamonds/stones, the number and size of motifs, gold weight, condition and papers. Send a photo for a free, accurate valuation.
How do I know mine is genuine?
Genuine Boucheron is signed, numbered and hallmarked, with crisp bead-edged motifs and cleanly set stones. Send photos of the signature and we'll confirm.
Do I need the box and papers?
No — we buy without them, but the certificate and box increase value and speed the sale.
Can you value it on WhatsApp?
Yes. Message +44 7494 214652 with photos of the piece and signature and we'll reply, usually within a working day.
Send Us Your Photographs
Attach photos of the piece and the Boucheron signature. We'll respond within one working day.