How to Identify Jewelry Pieces with Claude
Identify jewelry pieces with Claude and ToolRouter. Determine the style, period, and hallmarks of unknown jewelry for collectors and resellers.
Tool
Identify an unknown jewelry piece by style, period, and hallmarks. Claude is ideal for identification work where nuance matters — discussing the implications of the identification, flagging ambiguities, and recommending when a professional appraisal is worth seeking.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Jewelry Visualizer tool:
- Upload a clear photo of the piece — both the front and any visible hallmarks.
- Run `identify_piece` and `identify_hallmark` through `jewelry-visualizer` to generate the identification.
- Ask Claude to interpret the findings — how confident is the identification, what are the implications for value, and when would a professional appraisal add certainty?
- Save the identification notes alongside the piece photo for the collection record.
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Jewelry Visualizer tool
Use jewelry-visualizer to identify this brooch. I found it at an estate sale and want to know the approximate period, style, and what the stamps on the back mean. Review the identification and tell me what the findings suggest about its value range and whether a professional appraisal is worth pursuing.
Tips
- Photograph hallmarks separately with high magnification — small marks need maximum resolution for accurate reading.
- Ask Claude to explain the confidence level of the identification — 'likely Victorian' is different from 'confirmed 1890s London assay'.
- For resale purposes, ask Claude what additional documentation would increase buyer confidence alongside the identification.