1. Jewelry Identifier
  2. Guides

* Guides

Read any piece of jewelry,
from a photo.

How to identify the metal, hallmark, gemstone, and era from a single picture — and estimate what it's worth before you ever take it to a jeweler.

* Reference

Look anything up: six reference databases

The guides go deep on one question; these indexes cover everything — every hallmark, gemstone, karat, price, assay office, and gem lab.

  1. Guide01

    How to Identify Jewelry from a Photo

    Point your camera at a ring and read the metal, hallmark, gemstone, and an estimated value in seconds — here's exactly how.

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  2. Guide02

    How to Identify a Ring from a Photo

    Read the stamp inside the band, name the metal and stone, and tell the style — how to identify a ring from one photo.

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  3. Guide03

    How to Identify a Necklace from a Photo

    Find the stamp on the clasp, name the chain type, and tell real gold from plated — how to identify a necklace from one photo.

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  4. Value04

    How Much Is My Jewelry Worth?

    Metal floor + stones + brand. How to estimate jewelry value from a photo — and why resale is less than the appraisal.

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  5. Gemstones05

    Is My Diamond Real? How to Tell at Home

    Fog it, float it, read through it — seven at-home tests that separate a real diamond from moissanite and CZ, and when to get it certified.

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  6. Hallmarks06

    What Do the Numbers Stamped on Jewelry Mean?

    750 is 18K gold, 585 is 14K, 925 is sterling silver. The full purity-stamp chart — plus what GP and GF really mean.

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