Tiffany Art Deco Hallmark

[twosanguinehearts]

Happy Sunday! I’m looking at a ring that’s being sold as Tiffany from the Art Deco period. Attaching two photos of the hallmarks, which look different to me than any others I’ve seen. I know hallmarks on antique Tiffany pieces are all over the map - I’ve seen the Lang University references, etc. - but I haven’t seen one like this. The ring does seem old from what I can tell, and perhaps the hallmark was stretched at some point along the way during resizing, etc?? Would love everyone’s thoughts!

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

Yes, but I wanna see the pretty part!

 

[twosanguinehearts]

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

Ahhh, antique Tiffany & Co

 

[twosanguinehearts]

Ahhh, antique Tiffany & Co

I know, I love antique Tiffany…but want to make sure this is actually it!

 

[LilAlex]

No way to know, imo. The hallmark looks a lot newer that the "750," which has authentic-looking wear to it. And the Tiffany part is a different font and inconsistent spacing and letter height. Posing it on a brand-new Tiffany (-colored) felt pouch is also a classic "reseller" move.

Buy it if you love it but assume that it is not Tiffany.

The one vintage/estate one-off we have with an engraved Tiffany maker's mark (hollow shank; too delicate to stamp) was represented as "no way to authenticate" and not as "Tiffany for sure!"

 

[kgizo]

This is a tough one. The design of the ring is very pretty. Some of the rose cuts don’t seem well matched. Is it possible to see the underside of the ring to see the construction?

 

[twosanguinehearts]

This is what they have. I know that box isn’t the original, just a photo prop. There’s a return window, just not sure what I want to do!

 

[Lookinagain]

Have you tried doing a Google Image search to see what pops up?

 

[twosanguinehearts]

Have you tried doing a Google Image search to see what pops up?

I did! Other non-Tiffany rings pop up, but not this one exactly.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I’m no expert but the metal work doesn’t look as clean as I would expect if a Tiffany

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I am not trying to be a jerk when I say this, but I don’t think anyone here can say with absolute certainty that this is genuine Tiffany. If the appeal of the piece is that it is a genuine Tiffany then you will probably have to pass on it. It only part of the appeal is the name and you otherwise love the ring for what it is, then buy it.

 

[Lookinagain]

I did! Other non-Tiffany rings pop up, but not this one exactly.

I just tried it and this one, and one more popped up. Clearly copies of something. Maybe of Tiffany?

Elongated Edwardian Antique Ring 14K White Gold Over 2.1 Ct Simulated Diamond | eBay

We advise removing this product when being exposed to any type of substance or chemical. We will try our best to help you. therefore apparent flaws at this magnification are either, not visible with the unaided eye or are photographic artifact.

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[lala646]

I agree with @LilAlex. It feels like those stamps don't entirely match. One appears very aged, the other seemingly more "fresh". Could always be down to a trick of the angle of the photo, but I would be suspicious.

I recently shared an antique Tiffany ring of similar vintage on Somebody's Gotta Buy This Piece, and this was the mark. Clearly worn, as expected from a piece from that era.


Last thought. I feel like, for a Tiffany ring of this vintage, with such intricate metalwork, it would be made from Platinum, not 18k.