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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Descriptions/Identification (authentic, age, provenance, dimensions, etc.) As a result of the assignment condition, you are making the following extraordinary assumptions: Items existed as of the effective date Condition of the items (good, fair, etc.)

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Florida Couple's Road Trip to Crater of Diamonds Park Nets 3.36-Carat Diamond

Jewelry Judge

They took their find to the park’s identification center, where staff confirmed it was indeed a 3.36-carat ” he called out. “Oh yeah, right,” Jennifer joked in reply. But upon closer inspection, even she was stunned.

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Cleveland Museum of Art acquires rare Giambologna marble sculpture

The Art Newspaper

Its identification as the work once thought lost is now well-established. “I Following its sale to the European collector in 1998, the work was frequently on view in exhibitions, including a landmark show in Florence in 2017-18, The Cinquecento in Florence: Modern Manner and Counter-Reformation , at the Palazzo Strozzi.

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Knots, Spirals, and the Symbolic Power of Celtic Art

Invaluable

Collectors When it comes to identifying period vs. reproduction pieces, there are some identification tips you can follow. Tips for Attributed to Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co: Art nouveau pearl, diamond and opal mosaic pendant. Sold for £7,500 GBP via Bonhams (September 2022).

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Associate Curator of Invertebrate Zoology

SPNHC

Responsible for the continued development, identification and research use of these collections, being predominantly marine and terrestrial mollusks, of over two million specimens, with… Source This is a full time, exempt position.

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Identification of the Appraiser’s “Client”

Appraisal Course Associates

Identification of the Appraiser’s “Client” (by Dave Maloney) Critical to proper appraisal problem identification as well as to the proper establishment and maintenance of the all-important appraiser-client relationship is the identification of which party is the appraiser’s “client.”

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Estate Jewelry: Assessing Value, Finding Buyers, and Maximizing Profit

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

This comprehensive guide provides invaluable insights into estate jewelry appraisal, buyer identification, and strategies for maximizing profitability. Whether you’ve inherited estate jewelry from a loved one or acquired it yourself, understanding its true worth and how to effectively sell it is paramount.

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