Caillou Paris

Caillou Paris is a French online jewellery retailer focused on antique and vintage pieces. Operating through its e-commerce site caillou-paris.fr, the company presents itself as a curated destination for authentic old jewellery — earrings, necklaces, brooches, rings and bracelets — selected from chosen antique dealers. Each piece is described as cleaned, verified and, where necessary, restored before being offered for sale, so that the buyer receives a unique treasure with a documented history. The brand's stated raison d'être is rooted in a personal story: the founder describes following her parents to antique fairs as a child, becoming fascinated by the stones her mother wore and bought, and later training as a gemmologist. That background informs the selection process, which combines gemmological expertise with a treasure-hunter's eye. Caillou Paris positions antique jewellery not merely as second-hand goods but as carriers of history and emotion — objects made by artisanal craftsmanship that have survived across centuries. The product range is organised around categories of antique jewellery: old earrings, necklaces, brooches, rings and bracelets. Individual pieces are presented with detailed product pages, including named items such as a Belle Époque gold and diamond ring. The site also publishes editorial content on topics such as diamond cuts through history and the symbolism of stones like the sapphire, reflecting an educational approach aimed at demystifying the purchase of antique jewellery. Commercially, Caillou Paris operates a direct-to-consumer online model with secure payment by card or PayPal, and offers instalment payment through Alma. Shipping is insured and delivered against signature, with free returns within 14 days of receipt. Customer service is available by email and telephone. The company also offers try-on appointments in Paris for selected pieces, and can send a ring sizer within France. Each purchase is accompanied by an invoice that serves as a certificate of authenticity, listing the characteristics of the jewel — designation, weight, metal and so on — a document that can be used with insurers in case of damage or theft. The brand addresses a growing interest in second-hand and vintage consumption, particularly among women attracted to vintage for reasons of taste as well as sustainability. By making antique jewellery — sometimes centuries old — accessible and less intimidating, Caillou Paris aims to position itself as a trusted intermediary between antique dealers and modern buyers. Its editorial tone is personal and passionate, emphasising uniqueness, authenticity and the emotional value of owning a piece with a past.

Caillou Paris is a French online jewellery retailer dedicated to antique and vintage pieces. Its history is closely tied to the personal background of its founder, who describes having followed her parents to antique dealers' fairs as a small child. At first more interested in hot dogs than in the objects on display, she gradually developed an eye for antiques and a taste for collecting. She was particularly fascinated by the jewellery her mother bought or received as gifts, and it was her mother who first introduced her to stones such as aquamarine and amethyst, sparking a lasting fascination with the colours created by nature. A formative question drove the project: why produce what already exists? Antique jewellery, in this view, bears witness to past lives, to an era and its tastes, and represents the sum of artisanal skills. The founder found it wonderful that the care invested in jewellery-making allowed such objects to cross the ages and reach the present day. This conviction became the foundation of Caillou Paris. The brand's ambition is shaped by the growing enthusiasm for second-hand goods. Many women are drawn to vintage not only out of a desire to consume better and preserve the living world, but also out of taste. Yet acquiring an antique jewel can be intimidating. By making accessible pieces that are sometimes several centuries old, the founder hopes they will become transmitters of stories, carriers of emotions and witnesses to their owners' life moments, both great and small. The aim is to discover pieces that will be unique and precious treasures, like their future owners. Operationally, Caillou Paris selects these wonders of the past from antique dealers and presents them on its website. The founder describes herself as a passionate gemmologist, a treasure hunter and an indefatigable curious person. This gemmological expertise underpins the curation and authentication process. Before being offered for sale, each piece is cleaned, verified and restored if needed, so that the purchase gives full satisfaction and the chosen jewel becomes a unique treasure for its buyer. The company operates as an e-commerce business with a range of customer services designed to build trust in remote purchases of high-value antique items. Secure payment is available by bank card or PayPal, with the option of paying in several instalments through Alma. Shipping is insured and delivered against signature. Customers have 14 days after receipt to change their minds, with free returns. Assistance is available by email at contact@caillou-paris.fr or by telephone. For rings, the company can send a ring sizer by post within France, and most antique rings can be resized, with some exceptions such as American wedding bands. Try-on appointments are possible in Paris for certain pieces, and customers hesitating between several jewels may request to try up to three items. Each purchase is accompanied by an invoice that serves as a certificate of authenticity, detailing the characteristics of the jewel such as designation, weight and metal. This document can be used with an insurer in the event of damage or theft. The website also features editorial content, including articles on the history of diamond cuts and on stones such as the sapphire, described as the stone of September and historically perceived in ancient Rome and Greece as a powerful talisman against poisons, evil spirits and witchcraft. Such content reflects the brand's educational approach, helping buyers understand and appreciate the antique jewellery they are considering.

Curated online boutique for authenticated antique and vintage jewellery, bridging antique dealers and modern buyers with gemmological expertise and restoration before sale.

• Belle Époque gold and diamond ring "Basia"

  An antique Belle Époque ring in gold and diamonds, offered at $2,150, with product page guidance on ring sizing, try-on appointments and authenticity certification.

• Antique earrings collection

  A curated selection of antique earrings sourced from chosen antique dealers.

• Antique necklaces collection

  A curated selection of antique necklaces.

• Antique brooches collection

  A curated selection of antique brooches.

• Antique rings collection

  A curated selection of antique rings, most of which can be resized.

• Antique bracelets collection

  A curated selection of antique bracelets.

1. 1Bijoux anciens et vintage - Vente en ligne | Caillou Pariscaillou-paris.fr
2. 2Notre raison d'être – Caillou Pariscaillou-paris.fr
3. 3Bague Belle époque en or et diamants "Basia" - Bijoux anciens – Caillou Pariscaillou-paris.fr
4. 4Les diamants de taille ancienne | Caillou Pariscaillou-paris.fr
5. 5Wikidata Q135779127wikidata.org