Overview
Gold Earrings and Jewellery: identification and appraisal guide
Photograph the jewellery item and packaging for Gold Earrings and Jewellery together before taking separate close-ups of the visible details. Treat the exact product name and visible markings on the jewellery item as an identity check. Photographs of wear belong in the condition sequence.
Identification details
- Product name: Gold Earrings and Jewellery
- Category: gold item or jewellery
- Marks and details to photograph: the hallmark, stated material and fineness, weight, dimensions, maker and serial number
Match the product name Gold Earrings and Jewellery against the exact product name and the visible markings on the jewellery item before relying on the outer packaging. Retake any mark that cannot be read.
Photographs and condition
Make the markings readable by photographing full front and back, hallmark or fineness mark, clasp, dimensions, weight, receipt, box and accessories. Keep the item and its packaging in the same photo sequence.
Without cleaning anything, photograph surface wear, dents, repairs, clasp, stones, attached non-metal parts and packaging. Do not rearrange parts simply to make the item appear complete.
Storage, accessories and handover
Until collection is arranged, keep each item in a separate soft pouch. Do not polish, file or test it before the markings and weight are photographed.
When preparing for collection, keep each item with its receipt, certificate, box and any removable parts.

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To arrange a first look at the jewellery item, send the photos by WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. State the collection location and keep all accessories together.
Hong Kang can flag missing views after seeing the full item, hallmarks, clasp, weight, dimensions and any serial number. Identity, condition and accessories are then checked together at handover.