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Why Get a Diamond Appraisal for Your Engagement Ring

GIA 4Cs

The appraisal also records the precious metal used for the setting and the approximate weight and quality of any side stones or melee diamonds that it contains, as well as the quality of the workmanship and overall condition of the ring. The appraisal then states an estimated value. ct center stone, 0.81 How do I find a jewelry appraiser?

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Art vs. The Elements

Art Peritus

If possible, relocate smaller sculptures indoors during storms or extreme weather conditions. Ensure sculptures are anchored securely to their bases to withstand high winds or seismic activity. Ensure Comprehensive Documentation & Appraisals Regularly update appraisals every 3 years to ensure proper valuation in case of loss or damage.

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A quartet of key art market players join forces to form ‘super group’ consultancy

The Art Newspaper

L-R: Brett Gorvy, Philip Hoffman, Ed Dolman, Patti Wong, Alex Dolman Courtesy of Emilio Madrid Four of the art market’s leading figures have joined forces to establish a new consultancy firm to manage top-level clients and their collections through what they say are unprecedented shifts in the trade.

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The Past and Future of Indirect Costs: An Interview with Hilary Craiglow

Association of Research Libraries

To keep our members informed about this complex issue, we interviewed Hilary Craiglow, who is the library consulting practice lead at Attain Partners and a national expert on indirect costs as they relate to research libraries.

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Saudi Arabia helps cultural businesses reach global audiences

The Art Newspaper

The CDF provides a range of solutions, from consultations with experts to enhance managerial, financial, and technical capabilities, assistance with costs relating to setting up businesses, knowledge-sharing workshops, and access to financing.

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What does a so-called ‘buyer’s market’ look like at Art Basel?

The Art Newspaper

Now is the time to buy—it is the best time I have ever seen,” says Philip Hoffman, the founder of the Fine Art Group consultants. While the quality of offerings at Art Basel this year is very good, sales are slow and expectations are modest. Deals will close, but at 20-30% below the asking price.” Bourgeois spider to a huge $2.5m

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Commercial goes pastoral: the draw of showing art in the open air

The Art Newspaper

The house, set in 20 acres of parkland, has been in Daisy’s family for 300 years and she, Bill and their young children moved there from London in 2020.

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