Valuation, authentication and guidance on buying or selling — by a gemmologist certified by HRD Antwerp.

Whether you have inherited a piece, are considering a purchase, or simply wish to understand what you own, Julian Lafosse brings together two rare skills: a gemmologist's technical eye for stones and settings, and a historian's knowledge of how jewellery was made, and when.

What the service covers

Estimation of value · Authentication and dating · Identification and grading of stones · Advice before buying or selling · Reading of hallmarks and maker's marks

How it works

Consultations take place by appointment in Uccle, Brussels. Bring the piece, and leave with a clear understanding of what it is, where it comes from, and what it is worth.