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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