About The Jewelry Appraisal
Welcome to The Jewelry Appraisal (thejewelryappraisal.app), your premier digital resource for identifying, authenticating, and researching fine, antique, and vintage jewelry pieces.
Editorial Expertise & E-E-A-T Policy
Our articles and identification guides are authored and reviewed by certified gemological appraisers and jewelry historians.
Lead Contributor: Dr. Eleanor Vance
Senior Gemological Appraiser & GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Alumna with over 18 years of experience in vintage jewelry hallmarking, diamond grading, and estate auction valuation.
Our Testing & Research Methodology
- Hallmarks & Purity Reference Charts: Verified against official national assay office standards (United Kingdom, France, United States, and International Millesimal Fineness conventions).
- Era & Style Authentication: Stylistic criteria cross-referenced with museum collections (Metropolitan Museum of Art, V&A Museum) and auction house records.
- AI Appraisal Assistant: Trained on extensive visual datasets to assist collectors in instant preliminary hallmark and gemstone recognition.
Official iOS App
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Scan hallmarks, identify gemstones, and appraise antique & fine jewelry instantly on your iPhone & iPad with AI.
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