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DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 562 — Real vs. Fake: Spotting Fake “Antique” Jewelry on Marketplace
Online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, Etsy, eBay, and Poshmark are flooded with jewelry falsely advertised as “Victorian,” “Edwardian,” “Georgian,” “Art Nouveau,” or “Art Deco.” Some listings are honest mistakes, but many are deliberate misrepresentations designed to sell modern costume jewelry as rare antiques. For beginners and casual buyers, these fakes can be extremely hard to spot.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 562 provides a complete, beginner-friendly, non-destructive workflow for identifying fake antique jewelry safely and confidently. This guide explains how to evaluate craftsmanship, metal composition, gemstone authenticity, hallmarks, construction methods, patina, and stylistic accuracy using the same observational techniques employed by professional authenticators.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify authentic antique craftsmanship such as hand-cut stones, early setting styles, and hand-engraving
Distinguish real antique metalwork and solder joints from modern machine-made construction
Evaluate gemstone cuts, symmetry, inclusions, and settings appropriate for each historical era
Read hallmarks correctly and recognize laser-etched modern marks, fake gold stamps, and misused “925” stamps
Interpret natural vs. artificial patina and understand how real age affects metal surfaces
Identify correct period clasps, catches, hinges, and findings — and spot modern hardware giveaways
Recognize design motifs unique to Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco jewelry
Detect major red flags in online listings, including vague descriptions, blurry photos, inconsistent styles, and too-good-to-be-true pricing
Research items accurately using hallmark databases, museum references, period catalogs, and auction archives
Apply a complete non-destructive 11-step workflow to determine whether a piece is antique, misidentified, or modern imitation
Whether you browse online marketplaces, collect antique jewelry, inherit family pieces, or simply want to avoid costly mistakes, this guide gives you the essential structure required to separate genuine antique jewelry from the overwhelming number of reproductions being sold today.
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Online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, Etsy, eBay, and Poshmark are flooded with jewelry falsely advertised as “Victorian,” “Edwardian,” “Georgian,” “Art Nouveau,” or “Art Deco.” Some listings are honest mistakes, but many are deliberate misrepresentations designed to sell modern costume jewelry as rare antiques. For beginners and casual buyers, these fakes can be extremely hard to spot.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 562 provides a complete, beginner-friendly, non-destructive workflow for identifying fake antique jewelry safely and confidently. This guide explains how to evaluate craftsmanship, metal composition, gemstone authenticity, hallmarks, construction methods, patina, and stylistic accuracy using the same observational techniques employed by professional authenticators.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify authentic antique craftsmanship such as hand-cut stones, early setting styles, and hand-engraving
Distinguish real antique metalwork and solder joints from modern machine-made construction
Evaluate gemstone cuts, symmetry, inclusions, and settings appropriate for each historical era
Read hallmarks correctly and recognize laser-etched modern marks, fake gold stamps, and misused “925” stamps
Interpret natural vs. artificial patina and understand how real age affects metal surfaces
Identify correct period clasps, catches, hinges, and findings — and spot modern hardware giveaways
Recognize design motifs unique to Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco jewelry
Detect major red flags in online listings, including vague descriptions, blurry photos, inconsistent styles, and too-good-to-be-true pricing
Research items accurately using hallmark databases, museum references, period catalogs, and auction archives
Apply a complete non-destructive 11-step workflow to determine whether a piece is antique, misidentified, or modern imitation
Whether you browse online marketplaces, collect antique jewelry, inherit family pieces, or simply want to avoid costly mistakes, this guide gives you the essential structure required to separate genuine antique jewelry from the overwhelming number of reproductions being sold today.
Digital Download — PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access