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How to Know if Jewelry is Real: A Comprehensive Guide

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

The ability of jewelry to be authenticated, or when we say it is real jewelry, can substantially impact its value. Read on and traverse the intricacies of identifying authentic pieces and understanding the telltale characteristics of real and fake jewelry to make more informed purchasing decisions. For Gemstone Authenticity 1.

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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

A generalist appraiser has to value everting from coffee makers to oriental rugs to Russian teacups to antique spinning wheels. Identification. It may require research, as when faced with unknown maker's marks on the bottom of a piece of pottery. So, how do they do that? It may not be immediately obvious what the object is.

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The Ultimate Guide to Written Jewelry Appraisal

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Hallmarks and Documentation Jewelry with clear hallmarks and documented origins is typically easier to authenticate and appraise accurately, which thus positively influences its value. Authentication An appraisal authenticates and verifies the quality and characteristics of your jewelry. diamond, sapphire, etc.),

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Evaluating Your Collection

Penrose Appraisals

The proper identification of materials sometimes requires testing, which may require the assistance of an expert. Rather, color can be an important indicator of age or authenticity. Many times, this has to do with being able to read labels, hallmarks, maker's marks, etc. An interesting category. Although it could be!

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The Ups and Downs of Collecting Celluloid Jewelry

WorthPoint

Lines and striations were added to make it look more authentic. Celluloid is also light in weight compared to other plastics like Bakelite, so that’s another valuable identification clue. Unusual designs, décor, and artist-signed pieces are the most sought-after and generally higher priced.

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Decoding Jewelry Appraisals: A Comprehensive Guide

John Thomas Jewelers

Appraisals signify authenticity. Appraisers may identify and describe gemstones and metals in their documentation, but that doesn’t mean they’ve authenticated them. Appraisers look for skill involved in its creation, or any artistic or historical significance. They might be convenient, but they’re not exactly accurate.

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Investing in Yu-Gi-Oh Cards - A Collectibles Cautionary Tale

Penrose Appraisals

The Ancient Fairy Dragon card you have in your hand may be the one that sold for $1,200 or it may be the one that only sells for a dollar depending on not much more than a series of identification numbers on the card front. Ebay has added authentication services recently to try to address this (as they have with tennis shoes!)