Jewelry Collectibles: Guides & Valuations

June 18, 2026 • Jewelry

How to Read Jewelry Hallmarks and Maker’s Marks

How to find and read the tiny marks on jewelry: gold and silver purity marks, plating marks, maker's marks and signatures, and assay and date…

What Makes Costume Jewelry Valuable?

Costume jewelry value is about maker, materials, era, and condition — not metal weight. Why signed designers (Trifari, Haskell) command premiums and how to spot…

Is Inherited Jewelry Real Gold or Costume? How to Tell

How to tell if inherited jewelry is real gold or costume: hallmarks, weight, plating wear, stone settings, safe at-home checks, and when to get a…