Counterfeit Jewelry & Watches

Identifying Counterfeit Jewelry & Watches

Our Experts at the Velvet Box Society offer a service for identifying counterfeit jewelry and watches. In fact we have been in the process of documenting counterfeit hallmarks and copies for nearly 20 years and continuously have been working on a book of counterfeits.
To learn more about our authentication services please Contact Us.

Our Authentication Services

Services and Fee Schedule

Find out if your jewelry is antique, a reproduction, a marriage, genuine, or counterfeit. This includes Metal or Gem testing for most items. This service is good for items from the late 1500’s to today!

Here is a list of some of the makers, designers, famous, and infamous jewelers we may be able to help with. NOTE: we have not added all of the designers to this list so if you do not see yours don't fret we still can probably help!
Makers Biographies

Service Costs:

Verbal Historical Evaluation: $50
Written Historical Evaluation: $295
Maker Identification: $350 (hallmark help)
Designer Authentication: $550
Verbal Hallmark Evaluation: $275
Add Photo on Appraisal: Additional $25 per item

*Rush Service available on most services
*Some items may require advanced testing (there is an additional cost for advanced testing)

*Note: Rush service fee is generally double the cost of the original service but could be more: please contact us for Rush Services
*Note: All pricing does not include shipping and will be billed separately based on service selected
*Note: Some items may require advanced testing.
*Note: Please see all terms and conditions on our website as well as in our finished appraisals