How to Spot Fake Tiffany Jewelry on Ebay
Auctioning and selling sites like eBay became popular because of their ease of use and their ability to conduct commerce with buyers and sellers all across the country and across the world. However, those advantages can also work against eBay users. Fraudulent merchandise often makes its way to eBay auctions because buyers are not able to inspect the merchandise prior to purchasing it. Tiffany jewelry is often copied because of its value, and people looking to buy Tiffany jewelry online should do so carefully. Spotting fake Tiffany jewelry on eBay requires some investigation and diligence. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Examine both the price and the other stock of the seller. If the price is much lower than it should be or if the seller has multiple "Tiffany jewelry" pieces for sale, the pieces are likely fake.
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Read the feedback for the seller before purchasing any jewelry. Look for phrases such as "fake Tiffany" in the comments. The site allows buyers to leave seller feedback for this reason -- to reward honest sellers while making it tougher for disreputable sellers to continue conducting business.
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Look at the links of the jewelry if photos are provided. The links should be completely smooth because they are soldered together on authentic Tiffany jewelry. If photos are not provided or if the photos are clearly stock and not the actual piece, do not purchase it.
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Check the base of the lobster clasp of the piece if you can see it in the photos. The base of it should have the numbers 925 stamped into it.
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Search for the "Tiffany & Co." or the "T & Co. 925" marking on the jewelry. Chain and pendent combinations from Tiffany will have that marking on both the chain and the pendent most of the time. If the piece on eBay doesn't have this, it is likely a forgery.
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See the color of the piece in the photograph. Tiffany pieces typically appear dark silver or gold when photographed. If the jewelry looks whitish in the photo, it is often fake.
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Go to the Tiffany website and compare photos of the real deal with photos on eBay.
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Ask the seller questions through eBay's communication system. If the seller is not answering right away or won't provide additional photos on request, be wary and look elsewhere.
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Comments
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my bracelet was made in Spain. Purchased right out of the store.
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For tip #1 not all Tiffany jewelry was made in the U.S.A. Some of the Vintage/ Estate jewelry was made in Italy, Spain, Mexico, & Germany.
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Heaps helpfull
