How to Identify Authentic Tiffany Jewelry

Make sure you're purchasing the real thing.

Tiffany jewelry is pricey for a reason. You are not only buying a bracelet, necklace or ring, you're buying the Tiffany name and Tiffany quality. Sellers of jewelry that looks like Tiffany may just be offering you clever replicas for the same prices as authentic Tiffany jewelry. A careful buyer will know how to identify real Tiffany jewelry based on price, quality and clear signs that you are looking at the genuine article. Don't allow yourself to be duped by unauthorized dealers.

Instructions

1. Consider the price of the object. Tiffany jewelry does not go on sale, nor does it have a factory wholesale outlet. Tiffany jewelry is in such high demand that all of the items are full-priced, notes TiffanyGuide.com. If a new item is not full price or a used item is less than 30 percent off of the full price, it likely isn't real. Remember that you are paying top dollar for the real Tiffany.

2. Make sure that the Tiffany item was made in the United States. Tiffany & Co. does not have any factories in China, nor will authentic Tiffany items come from China. If purchasing from an online auction site, check the location of the seller and how many Tiffany items are being sold. A large amount indicates a replica maker.

3. Examine the links on the necklace or bracelet. Real Tiffany jewelry features soldered links that are so smooth you can barely tell where they are attached. They will never have links that have been pinched together, warns eBay Guides. Look for the utmost in quality from your Tiffany piece to make sure that it is authentic.

4. Look for the .925 sterling indication on all silver pieces. An authentic Tiffany item will have some heft to it and may even be heavier than it looks due to the solid sterling silver it is made of. All pieces made with silver will have ".925" engraved somewhere on the piece, usually the clasp or pendant. Yellow and white gold pieces can be appraised by a jeweler to tell if they are genuine or not.

5. Find the "Tiffany & Co." engraving on the piece. Without it, it is a clear fake. If you find the engraving, examine the letters for a thin and clear font. Blurry or thick engravings indicate a fake. You can identify authentic Tiffany jewelry by searching for and finding the Tiffany & Co. logo somewhere on the piece.

References

• Tifanny Guide: How to Spot Real Tiffany & CO Jewelry from a Fake
• Ebay Guides: How to Spot Fake Tiffany Jewelry