Documenting your artifacts is important in preserving much  needed information and increasing the value of your collection. Due to the reproduction of artifacts flooding the market it raises the need for a professional opinion to be sure that your collection has only authentic relics and that you are not deceived into buying and collecting artifacts made to look old and authentic. 

   This will not only let you know if your artifacts are authentic it is also good for your children or the next owner that may inherit or purchase your collection. By then much of the information may be forgotten or lost, not to mention the amount of fakes that will be in circulation in 20 - 30 years. Do not wonder any longer if you have authentic or reproduction artifacts. A papered relic not only gives one peace of mind, it raises the value of your collection. Have your pieces papered and display it with confidence and pride at a price we all can afford. 

    My C.O.A.'s come with a water mark, my signature, numbered, and also embossed. My C.O.A. design is below just scroll down. Thanks!!!

    Hello my name is Stacy Sievers, and I have been collecting Indian relics for over 25 years since I was a 15 year old boy. I have such a passion for authentic artifacts that I want to do what I can to help keep this hobby free from reproductions made to deceive you. I do not mind the selling of reproduction, but I believe they should be engraved with the knapper's initials, and "not" made to appear ancient. Let me help you keep this hobby authentic.  

    The "artifaker" knows that a $100.00 + what ever the type may be, has higher chances to get sent off for a evaluation from a authenticator. So, now the "artifaker" is making a living / killing by making the $20.00 to $50.00 dollar points and at that price people don't want to pay the $30.00 to have it authenticated by some of the top leading Authenticators so most people don't send it off for a evaluation. Well, now you can, my fee is $10.00 per artifact + $7.00 return shipping for up to 5 points.  I want to help fight fraud and be here for your authentication needs.

    I offer great discounts on several evaluations at one time, and a great discount on collections. All those who purchase arrowheads at "especially" E-bay, other auctions, web sites, yard sales or even from local collectors are at serious risk of having fake artifacts in your collection, that you think of as an investment but are indeed waisting your hard earned money on fake reproductions.

    I want to be here for you at a price that all of us can afford. I can have your evaluations done and in the mail back to you within 5 - 10 business days after I have received it. This will help you on those short return policies. "OR" if you need a same day turn around service let me know before you mail them out. 

    Currently, I am only authenticating knapped flint / Chert artifacts. No banner stones or other hard stone axes, Celts, shell, bone, or perishable artifacts at this time.

    My method of determining authenticity uses both UV fluorescence and high-powered stereo-optic microscope. I study the flaking pattern, mineralization, flaking, organic deposits, mineral growth, hinge fractures, basal grinding, traces of metal residue from modern tampering, sanding scratches, The correct natural patination from the "reported" regions.