Authenticity & Condition

We describe each piece we list in good faith, to the best of our knowledge; any specific testing or authentication is stated on that item's eBay listing. This page explains our sourcing and description practices, and what happens if a piece is not as described — where the eBay Money Back Guarantee and the return terms on each listing apply.

1. Sourcing

Our inventory is drawn from estate acquisitions, private consignments, curated auction and estate-sale purchases, and trade-ins from collectors we've worked with. We do not knowingly purchase or resell counterfeit, replica, stolen, or misattributed goods, and we decline consignments where provenance cannot be reasonably established.

2. How we describe each piece

Depending on the item, our description may reflect a visual inspection of hallmarks or maker's marks, a metal test where warranted, or a comparison of construction, findings, and wear to period-correct examples. We describe only what we can reasonably support from the item in hand; verification methods vary by piece and are not the same for every listing. Some higher-value eBay listings may also carry eBay's own Authenticity Guarantee, which is administered by eBay's independent verification partners — where that applies, it's noted on the listing.

3. Designer and branded pieces

Branded jewelry, luxury goods, and signed collectibles are described as authentic only when supporting hallmarks, serial numbers, packaging, or paperwork are present and consistent with the maker's known production. When any element is missing or ambiguous, we either describe the piece as "unsigned," "attributed to," or "in the style of," or decline to list it.

4. Condition

Because our items are vintage or pre-owned, expect signs of age. We describe condition in plain language in each listing and try to be consistent about what terms like "excellent," "good," or "as-is" mean, but the listing description and photos for the specific item you're considering are the definitive record — not general category language on this page.

5. Photography and disclosure

Every listing includes photos taken to show the item's actual condition, and we try to disclose anything we notice — chips, cracks, dents, missing pieces, tarnish, or repairs — along with measurements where relevant. Colors may render slightly differently on your monitor than in person.

6. Appraisals and valuations

Descriptions and listing prices are for informational and sales purposes only. They are not formal appraisals and should not be relied on for insurance, tax, or resale valuation. For those purposes, we recommend engaging a qualified independent appraiser.

7. If a piece is not as described

If you believe an item is materially not as described, please contact us — we'll work with you, and you're also covered by the eBay Money Back Guarantee and the return terms on that listing. See our Returns policy for how returns work.

8. Repairs, restoration, and cleaning

We disclose any known professional repair or restoration in the listing when we're aware of it. We avoid overcleaning or polishing pieces where doing so would reduce collector value.

9. Gemstones and treatments

Where a piece contains gemstones, we disclose known or suspected treatments based on visual and reference evidence where we can. We are not a gemological laboratory and do not issue formal lab reports; a description like "believed to be natural" reflects our good-faith assessment, not a lab finding. We identify lab-grown, synthetic, or simulant stones as such whenever we can determine them, and say so plainly when we can't be certain.

10. Provenance and history claims

When we share the story behind a piece, we describe only what we can reasonably substantiate. Claims tied to a specific person, event, or maker are made only when we have some support for them, and any documentation we have is noted in the listing.

11. Cultural property and prohibited items

We do not knowingly list ivory, protected wildlife products, unprovenanced archaeological artifacts, unlicensed cultural heritage items, or items whose sale is restricted under U.S. federal or state law. If we learn a listed item may fall into these categories, we remove the listing.

12. Questions before you buy

If you'd like additional photos, close-ups of a hallmark, weight, measurements, or more context on a piece, please contact us before purchase — we'd rather answer questions up front than have you rely on assumptions this page doesn't make for every item.