Jewelry Mark Database

The SebastianCharles Jewelry Mark Database is a free reference recording 42 maker's marks and signatures from 30 jewelry houses, with the period each mark was in use and where on a piece it is normally struck.

Aldo Cipullo

• Cipullo Signature, 1970–1984

Asprey

• Asprey London Hallmark, 1900–Present

Boucheron

• Boucheron Paris Signature, 1893–Present

Buccellati

• Buccellati Signature, 1920–Present

Bulgari

• Tubogas, 1940–Present
• Serpenti, 1948–Present
• BVLGARI Roman Signature, 1970–Present
• B.zero1, 1999–Present

Cartier

• Cartier Paris Eagle Head, 1900–1914 — inside ring shank, clasp tongue
• Cartier Paris Hallmark, 1914–1924 — reverse of brooch, inner band
• Trinity, 1924–Present
• Cartier London Hallmark, 1925–1947 — inside bracelet link, clasp
• Love, 1969–Present
• Cartier Modern Signature, 1970–Present — inside shank, clasp interior

Chaumet

• Chaumet Paris, 1900–Present

Chopard

• Happy Diamonds, 1976–Present

David Webb

• David Webb Signature, 1948–Present

David Yurman

• David Yurman Cable Signature, 1980–Present

Fabergé

• Fabergé / M. Perchin, 1886–1903

Fred

• Fred Paris, 1966–Present

Garrard

• Garrard London Hallmark, 1900–Present

Georg Jensen

• Georg Jensen Oval Mark, 1945–Present

Harry Winston

• Harry Winston Signature, 1940–Present

JAR

• JAR Paris, 1977–Present

Lalique

• Lalique (Jewelry Period), 1890–1910

Marcus & Co.

• Marcus & Co. Signature, 1900–1942

Marina B

• Marina B Signature, 1978–Present

Mauboussin

• Mauboussin Paris, 1925–Present

Mellerio dits Meller

• Mellerio Signature, 1850–Present

Ole Lynggaard

• Ole Lynggaard, 1963–Present

Piaget

• Piaget Signature, 1960–Present

Raymond C. Yard

• Yard Signature, 1922–Present

René Boivin

• Boivin (Unsigned, Archive), 1920–1970

Repossi

• Repossi Signature, 1980–Present

Seaman Schepps

• Seaman Schepps, 1930–Present

Tiffany & Co.

• Tiffany & Co. Sterling (Era of Order Number), 1870–1965 — underside, inner band
• Tiffany & Co. Modern Signature, 1965–Present — inner band, clasp, reverse

Van Cleef & Arpels

• Van Cleef & Arpels Paris, 1920–1950 — clasp reverse, brooch pin assembly
• Mystery Set Signature, 1933–Present
• Alhambra, 1968–Present
• VCA Modern Signature, 1970–Present — inside shank, clasp

Verdura

• Verdura New York, 1939–Present

How do I identify a jewelry maker's mark?

Signed jewelry is normally marked on the reverse of a brooch, the inner band of a ring, or the clasp of a necklace or bracelet. Look for a signature, a workshop punch, an assay mark and a serial number — the combination dates the piece more precisely than the signature alone. Match what you find against the maker entries above.

What is my signed jewelry worth?

SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells signed and period jewelry at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.