Methodology Evidence

How identification is supported

The database brings evidence together. The expert remains responsible for the final conclusion.

1. Search and filtering

Professionals can filter the archive by type, maker, brand, period, material, certificate, assay mark, sale, location, description, engraving and market context. Filters are designed for investigation rather than shopping.

2. Visual search

An uploaded image can be compared with visually related records. Results should be read as leads: similar settings, silhouettes, materials, stones, proportions or motifs can guide the expert toward comparable records.

3. Source review

Whenever possible, records preserve a link to the original source. The source should be reviewed before relying on a match in an appraisal, insurance, sale, publication or due-diligence workflow.

4. Similarity and confidence

Similar products may be surfaced through shared identifiers, certificates, stock numbers, makers, marks, materials or visual proximity. A similar result is not by itself proof of authorship, authenticity or provenance.

5. Human expertise

The service accelerates research and comparison, but it does not replace physical inspection, gemological testing, provenance analysis, legal checks or the judgement of a qualified professional.