Gems and Jewelry Appraising: Techniques of Professional Practice

The first comprehensive guide to the standards, procedures and ethics of appraising gems, jewelry and other valuables, now revised and updated. This practical guidebook contains expert advice, combined with detailed descriptions, photos, case studies, pricing data, key documents and more. Helpful and informative, this guide offers all the information that jewelers, gemologists, and students of jewelry appraisal will need to establish an appraisal business, handle various kinds of appraisals¿for insurance, divorce, inheritance, liquidation, collateral and tax donation¿and provide an accurate, verifiable estimate of value. Topics include: ¿ Opening an appraisal service and establishing a professional image ¿ Handling insurance replacements ¿ Identifying, measuring and weighing gemstones ¿ Conducting market research ¿ Examining and evaluating antique jewelry ¿ Valuing watches, coin jewelry, carvings and other articles ¿ Legal and ethical aspects of appraisingMiller, Anna M. is the author of 'Gems and Jewelry Appraising: Techniques of Professional Practice', published 2008 under ISBN 9780943763538 and ISBN 0943763533.