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Appraisal Case Studies
Real appraisal cases from pieces that come through our Seoul showroom — what we look for, what we find, and what it means for buyers and sellers.
October 17, 2026 · Jessi, Concierge
No Box, No Papers, a Natural Diamond: Why We Still Could Not Call It Genuine
A Bulgari Divas' Dream mother-of-pearl necklace with natural diamonds. The engraving, the finish, and the weight did not add up.
October 17, 2026 · Jessi, Concierge
We Open the Case Back First: How We Spot a Fake Passed Off as Genuine
A Cartier Ballon Bleu whose serial number registered on Cartier's own website. The watch itself told a different story.
October 14, 2026 · Jessi, Concierge
Spotting a Fake Boucheron Quatre Classic Diamond Ring
It looked just like the real thing. The order of the engravings, the workshop mark, and a lab-grown diamond gave it away.
October 14, 2026 · Erin, Concierge
How Much Gold Does Polishing Really Remove? We Weighed It
We weighed Cartier and Tiffany pieces before and after polishing. One polish took off about 0.09–0.31 g of gold.
October 13, 2026 · Jessi, Concierge
Spotting a Fake Bulgari Divas' Dream Necklace
It passed the acid test and matched the genuine weight and size. Under the microscope, the engravings and the diamond told a different story.
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