{"id":1921,"date":"2025-02-23T17:35:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T17:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arvernes-gemmes.com\/collection-purchase\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T11:34:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:34:54","slug":"collection-purchase","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arvernes-gemmes.com\/en\/collection-purchase\/","title":{"rendered":"Collection Purchase"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id1921_8ef5eb-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1921_8ef5eb-af > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1921_8ef5eb-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1921_8ef5eb-af > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1921_8ef5eb-af > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1921_61e95f-67{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1921_61e95f-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1921_61e95f-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1921_61e95f-67\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Collection Purchase: Gems, Minerals, Rare Pieces&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you own a collection of minerals, gems, or rare pieces and wish to sell them, we offer a purchase service.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_cb9695-ce, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_cb9695-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_cb9695-ce\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 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class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\">Evaluation Process<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">To evaluate your pieces, please send us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A detailed description<\/strong> of each piece (species, geographical origin, desired price; for gems, dimensions and weight in carats)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overall photos<\/strong> of your collection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Individual photos<\/strong> of each piece, accompanied by a scale for minerals (e.g., a ruler)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19\"]{margin-bottom:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_2d2dc9-19\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fe_mail kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 4h16c1.1 0 2 .9 2 2v12c0 1.1-.9 2-2 2H4c-1.1 0-2-.9-2-2V6c0-1.1.9-2 2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"22,6 12,13 2,6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\">Send your photos and descriptions by email to <a href=\"mailto:contact@arvernes-gemmes.com\"><strong>contact@arvernes-gemmes.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_0953ac-20\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_folder-open kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M572.694 292.093L500.27 416.248A63.997 63.997 0 0 1 444.989 448H45.025c-18.523 0-30.064-20.093-20.731-36.093l72.424-124.155A64 64 0 0 1 152 256h399.964c18.523 0 30.064 20.093 20.73 36.093zM152 224h328v-48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48H272l-64-64H48C21.49 64 0 85.49 0 112v278.046l69.077-118.418C86.214 242.25 117.989 224 152 224z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\">For large files, please use <strong>WeTransfer<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_f4f707-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_f4f707-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_f4f707-56\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_f4f707-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_f4f707-56\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:unset;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_f4f707-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_f4f707-56\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_f4f707-56 mark.kt-highlight, 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110.1c-9-9-21.2-14.1-33.9-14.1H416V48c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48H48C21.5 0 0 21.5 0 48v320c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h16c0 53 43 96 96 96s96-43 96-96h128c0 53 43 96 96 96s96-43 96-96h48c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-32c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16zM160 464c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48s21.5-48 48-48 48 21.5 48 48-21.5 48-48 48zm320 0c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48s21.5-48 48-48 48 21.5 48 48-21.5 48-48 48zm80-208H416V144h44.1l99.9 99.9V256z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\">Geographic Mobility<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We travel throughout <strong>Auvergne<\/strong> for the appraisal and purchase of your collections.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_68ba04-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_68ba04-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_68ba04-43\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 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mail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upon collection<\/strong> if delivered in person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_c5e198-63, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_c5e198-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_c5e198-63\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_c5e198-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_c5e198-63\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:unset;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_c5e198-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_c5e198-63\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_c5e198-63 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1921_c5e198-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1921_c5e198-63\"] 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