Marie Betteley

Welcome to a World of Rare Jewels, Treasures and Experiences


Here you’ll find exquisitely crafted jewels and treasures from the most fascinating places in the world, as well as opportunities to personally experience the stories behind them through our remarkable tours and lectures. We can also help you buy and sell with confidence thanks to expert advice and dealer services from Marie Betteley, our founder and leading gemologist and authority on rare, antique and vintage pieces from Russia, France, England, Austria-Hungary, the United States, Italy, Portugal, India, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned collector and traveler or just starting out, we’re excited and honored to take on a beautiful journey into history, culture and craftsmanship. ENJOY!

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Aleta Sheffield

Marie, if there is ever anything I want to purchase, I will go to you first. I could not have been more thrilled with my purchase. I have received so many complements on it. It is just unique and gorgeous – and not like anything you could find these days.  I LOVE it.

– Aleta Sheffield

2017-05-23T12:18:24+00:00

– Aleta Sheffield

Marie, if there is ever anything I want to purchase, I will go to you first. I could not have been more thrilled with my purchase. I have received so many complements on it. It is just unique and gorgeous – and not like anything you could find these days.  I LOVE it.

R.R.

“[The Russian Old Believer’s cross with Cyrillic inscriptions] came today and it's lovely. Although I can't read a word of it, the words will be very legible to my friend. We talk by phone frequently and I'm so excited it will be hard to keep quiet. Fortunately, I don't want to steal my own thunder. Thanks for everything.

– R.R.

2017-05-23T12:23:16+00:00

– R.R.

“[The Russian Old Believer’s cross with Cyrillic inscriptions] came today and it's lovely. Although I can't read a word of it, the words will be very legible to my friend. We talk by phone frequently and I'm so excited it will be hard to keep quiet. Fortunately, I don't want to steal my own thunder. Thanks for everything.

B.A.

I just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying my ‘new’ Tiffany watch. The whole experience of being in your gallery and purchasing the watch was fun and everyone was thorough and helpful with the process. Thanks!

– B.A.

2017-05-23T12:23:42+00:00

– B.A.

I just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying my ‘new’ Tiffany watch. The whole experience of being in your gallery and purchasing the watch was fun and everyone was thorough and helpful with the process. Thanks!
Marie’s book, Beyond Fabergé, Russian Imperial Jewelers, will be finished in August 2017 and published soon after. To be first to get your copy, click here and we’ll keep you up to date on the book’s availability.

Photos of St. Petersburg by R.M. Brown, Jr.