Authenticate This! jewelry or Seller!

[atlcoach]

Photo's are a little blurry but I don't see any issues with it. Some of the older round tags do not have the copyright symbol. From what I can see, all looks okay.

Thanks! It's at Tiffany now being cleaned. The girl in cust service said all the markings looked good. I suppose if it isn't real they will tell me when I pick it up tomorrow? This is my first second hand Tiffany purchase so I was a little nervous about it!

 

[xxsparklexx]

Hi,
could someone take a look at the attached pics of an 1837 bangle and give me their opinion?

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/allblue67/P1080383_zps7df9a697.jpg

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/allblue67/P1080382_zpsdae2c205.jpg

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/allblue67/P1080378_zps8a19b1bd.jpg

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/allblue67/P1080375_zpscbb552f8.jpg

thanks

Anyone? I need to decide whether to keep it or return it

 

[stacybg]

Can someone please authenticate this for me (already bought it so listing has ended) TIA!

David Yurman 7mm bracelet with Blue Topaz Sterling /14k Gold
230918296252
lwgm_collectables
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230918296252?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Here are some extra pictures I've taken:

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[Dysfunctnl_Doll]

Its hard to say what the issue was…..seeing something in person doesn’t compare to seeing the jewelry in hand but I do feel like this is authentic. Its very unusual, almost unheard of, for Tiffany to do some sort of service the piece however, then send it back it you. As a general rule, Tiffany won’t do anything, clean it or service it, if its not authentic.

It doesn’t happen often but sometimes vintage pieces can be challenging when they are sent for service, especially if they have been modified. I ran into this myself two years ago. I had a very old, 1970’s bracelet that I sent to New York for service. Ten years ago however, I had several of the jump rings replaced by a non Tiffany jeweler. The piece also had an ’accident’ and the area that had the hallmark signature was damaged. It was melted back into place but in doing so, it slightly distorted the markings. The bracelet sat in the New York service center 3 weeks before I got a call from a customer service rep telling me there was an issue with the authenticity. I asked for a manager explaining the issue and asked for a second opinion, preferably from a rep with experience in vintage jewelry. A week later, it was repaired without issue and sent back to me.

I agree that the techs should know and recognize Tiffany jewelry but I guess it all depends on the experience and knowledge of the tech who gets the piece to work on. If the pendant you have tests for true silver and has a real diamond then that leans towards an authentic piece. When the tech gets an older piece like this and they don‘t know its history, they need to go back into the achieves to verify that it is a Tiffany design. Since this item you have appears to have a loop on the back, maybe they were looking for a pendant. If this item was originally a brooch or pin (and I think it was. The ’T’ signature on this piece was used mainly in gentlemen’s jewelry) and they can’t match it to an original Tiffany item, that could raise a flag. If you want to pursue the issue with Tiffany, I think its an issue worth pursuing with them.

Thanks Sadie I am waiting for the ala moana tiffany & co to get back to me. Not sure what the deal is? The seller is crazy though....extorted positive feedback and said he would fully refund me....of course he lied. And to top it off, sent demeaning and harassing emails. I was professional the whole time. He has been reported to eBay....this whole thing has been a nightmare!

 

[atlcoach]

I noticed some interesting verbiage on my receipt for a bracelet I dropped off at Tiffany for repair yesterday. Guess we can't count on them to authenticate items even when paying for repair or cleaning.

"Our examination of the item has been and will be limited,
and neither this receipt nor any document or statement
made with respect to any service shall constitute our
appraisal or opinion as to the genuineness, value,
manufacture, provenance, age or value of any item
received or serviced or of any stone contained in any
item."

 

[misslarabear]

Hi. I was wondering if anyone would authenticate this Cartier mini Love ring. Thanks for your help!!!

 

[artsygirl83]

Hi there! I would greatly appreciate if someone could help me authenticate this necklace. I purchased it used and am hoping it is real. I previously bought a mini bow necklace that turned out to be a fake, so I am really hoping that I didn't get scammed again. Many thanks in advance!!

 

[Dysfunctnl_Doll]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tiffany-Ste...lJ%2FvqM5T%2FyV7vJo1o%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc


i bought this about a month ago....originally thought it was ok....but having doubts since ive been encountering other questionable pieces. the hallmark looks like it had some kind of accident? or is it fake? thanks

 

[sadiesthegirl]

Hi there! I would greatly appreciate if someone could help me authenticate this necklace. I purchased it used and am hoping it is real. I previously bought a mini bow necklace that turned out to be a fake, so I am really hoping that I didn't get scammed again. Many thanks in advance!!

I see a few things that stand out as a red flag and do not look right. The bow design is so widely faked, its a design I recommend buying directly from Tiffany because of this.

 

[artsygirl83]

I see a few things that stand out as a red flag and do not look right. The bow design is so widely faked, its a design I recommend buying directly from Tiffany because of this.

Oh, ok thanks for taking a look. I thought for sure it was good this time since it came with all of the original packaging as well as a copy of the receipt.

 

[artsygirl83]

I see a few things that stand out as a red flag and do not look right. The bow design is so widely faked, its a design I recommend buying directly from Tiffany because of this.

Here is a link to the listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221186424402?redirect=mobile

I am going to try to return it. Could you please let me know what doesn't look right? Thanks again!

 

[Jewelsjewels]

It's Sagittarius

Great, thank you for solving the mystery! I found 1991 add online for this Paloma Picasso signs of zodiac collection, looks like these pieces are very rare.

 

[elusion]

Could anyone let me know if this is real or not?

Thanks!

 

[Carrie357]

Just a general question. As far as I know, there are some counterfeits that are made with the exact same materials, and look identical (they use real ones to make 1:1 fake ones), so basically the only difference is the craft works. Say a Cartier Love Ring, a mini w/o diamonds is 950USD, a fake one is around 550USD, which is almost the same price as second-hands. Does this mean the only way we could know if it was a fake is to go to a store?

 

[zeusthegreatest]

i've got tiffany horseshoe necklace and would like to confirm its authentic please. i bought it from http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140913905698?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 and took my photos now. it appears tiffany had changed the markings on this style of necklace? as other listings on ebay have the horseshoe (same one in platinum) marked differently. ex: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TIFFANY-CO-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 and http://www.ebay.com/itm/STUNNING-Au...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 and http://www.ebay.com/itm/TIFFANY-CO-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557. my photos are here and i thank you very much in advance for your expertise and your time! the lock appears to have 950 stamp as well, but it is very hard to see or photograph.