Metals & Hallmarks
Purity marks, assay symbols, country marks and maker's stamps that can help identify where and how a piece was made.
THE JEWELRY REVIVAL RESEARCH DESK
What Is Your Jewelry?
Send us the clues. We will help research the metal, stones, maker, age, construction and comparable market information behind your piece.
START AN IDENTIFICATION REQUESTWhat We Research
From an unreadable hallmark to a piece with an unknown history, we examine the details that can reveal what your jewelry may be.
Gemstones
Visual characteristics, likely gemstone families, settings and the additional testing needed before a firm identification.
Maker & Period
Signatures, construction, design language and comparable examples that may point to a maker, region or era.
Comparable Values
Relevant online asking prices and available sold examples for pieces with similar materials, maker and construction.
Condition & Construction
Wear, repairs, replaced components and workmanship details that may affect desirability and market value.
Next-Step Testing
A clear explanation of which in-person tests, documents or professional reports may be needed to confirm an identification.
Photographs That Help Us Identify Your Piece
Clear, close photographs make a major difference. Include as many of the following as possible.
Full front view of the entire piece
Back, underside and side views
Every stamp, hallmark, signature or number
Clasp, hinge, setting and construction details
Measurements and total weight
Any box, receipt, appraisal or known history
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Tell Us About Your Piece
Complete the form with everything you know. We will review the request and contact you with the next step.
After submitting, reply to our email with clear front, back and hallmark photographs of your piece.