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La Jolla Jewelry Appraiser Earns Prestigious Master Gemologist Appraiser® Designation

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

This distinction is awarded exclusively by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) to professionals who meet stringent criteria, including extensive appraisal experience, advanced gemological knowledge, and adherence to rigorous ethical standards.

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What Does a Jewelry Appraiser Actually Do?

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

Thorough Examination Using Gemological Tools Every appraisal begins with a close inspection of your jewelry using specialized tools like microscopes, diamond testers, and gemological instruments. Heres what really goes on behind the scenes of a professional appraisal: 1.

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Marie-Antoinette's Storied Pink Diamond Heads to Auction Today at Christie's NY

Jewelry Judge

” Graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) as a natural Fancy Purple-Pink with SI1 clarity, the stone was likely unearthed in India’s fabled Golconda region, the source of some of the world’s most legendary diamonds. Credits: Jewelry images courtesy of Christie's.

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Appraising Information

James Farrow Company Jewelry Appraisers

This blog is written for selfish reasons. I don’t begrudge my California Gemological friends a single dime of their fees. I want to discuss pricing and selection of appraisals. I am in Delaware. My pricing is normally $80 for the first piece appraised, $60 for the second and $40 for every one after that.

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White Gold vs. Silver: What is the Difference?

GIA 4Cs

Find Your Perfect White Gold or Silver Ring with Help from GIA At the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), we offer expert knowledge and set global standards on gems and jewelry. You can also explore our educational tools, such as the 4Cs of Diamond Quality and the GIA 4Cs Blog for diamond and jewelry buying tips.

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Comparison between Jewelry Appraisal Value and Selling Price: Understanding the Distinctions

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

In this blog, you will understand the elements differentiating jewelry appraisal value from the selling price of jewelry. Gemological Institute of America Graduate Gemologist since 1986, and Gemological Institute of America Accredited Jewelry Professional. One has a higher value than the other! Robert Hurt is a G.G.,

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Needed and unneeded appraisals

James Farrow Company Jewelry Appraisers

After performing numerous gemological tests on it, I determined it was also Man-made. Needless to say, she did not need an appraisal. Another client in Kansas City had a Colored Stone ring that her mother purchased 50 years prior. This was different than what the mother was originally told. The client anxiously said to me, ”.