The Fourth Edition contains information and addresses developments in the jewelry industry and appraisal profession. It’s a must-own guide for those in the jewelry industry and essential for appraisers.
First published in 1981, this is still the definitive guide for professionally appraising jewelry.
Topics include:
- The different types of appraisals and the many fields they apply to
- How to protect yourself when accepting jewelry to be appraised
- How to evaluate synthetic and treated gemstones
- What to charge for appraisals
- Fair market value
- Mediation and arbitration
- How to be an expert witness
- Provenance and chain of custody
- Sample appraisals, contracts and forms
Gemological knowledge is not all that is required in appraising jewelry. This book introduces the reader to the methodologies of appraising and setting up a professional appraisal service.