Start with the seven-photo jewelry checklist to capture the complete piece, marks, construction, stones, and condition. Then use the jewelry value factors guide to build stronger comparisons from material, maker, condition, provenance, and sold evidence.

Looking at a piece right now? Choose the matching ring, necklace, bracelet, earring, or watch identifier guide, then scan your clearest photo with GemPeek to turn those visible clues into useful search terms and an estimated value range.

Find the clue that unlocks your search

Jewelry identification rarely depends on one dramatic detail. The useful clue may be a number inside a ring, the shape of a bracelet clasp, a signature behind a pendant, the fastening on an earring, or a reference on a watch case. Our guides show where to look, how to photograph it, what vocabulary to use, and how to compare pieces that are actually similar. Each article links its sources and connects you to the next relevant guide, so your research can move from a broad visual match to a focused answer.

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