Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising

There is more to appraising jewelry than just being parable sales and a value determination. Then, all this information, with clear jewelry descriptions, must be able to put a dollar value on an item. The title of ap­ succinctly put together with photographs and deliv­ praiser distinguishes the individual who is able to iden­ tify, witness, estimate status, excellence, or potential­ ered to the client. ity, and to determine the authenticity of an article. Today's jewelry appraiser should also be cognizant of the vicissitudes of fashion, how changes impact the Many factors impact on a thorough appraisal, espe­ jewelry market in a substantial and vital manner in cially on estate and period jewelry. Developing all this expertise is a lot to ask of practi­ both design and style. A careful look must be given to tioners who only a decade ago were barely making a study of color psychology with an awareness of why distinction between a well-written sales receipt and a specific gemstones and their colors and enamels of cer­ tain colors were used in different periods. Industrial professional appraisal report.

Inhaltsangabe1. The Professional Appraiser.- Primary Function of the Appraiser.- Primary Objective of the Appraiser.- Value Definitions and Their Applications to Jewelry Appraisals.- Purpose and Function of an Appraisal.- 2. Appraisal Concepts and Principles.- Valuation Approaches.- Finding Information.- Using Price Guides.- Judging Quality.- Recording Condition.- 3. Making Correct Identification.- Using Symbols, Motifs, and Ornamental Styles as Identification Guides in Estate and Period Jewelry.- Motifs and Designs Used in Various Cultures.- Decorative Motifs.- Using Color as a Clue to Jewelry Dating.- Cut of Stones.- Supplemental Identification Information for Antique Jewelry.- 4. Estimating Values.- Finger Rings.- Earrings.- Necklaces.- Pendants.- Chains.- Bracelets.- The Brooch.- Beads.- Pearls.- Charms, Seals, and Trinkets.- Cufflinks, Studs, and Stickpins.- Reverse Crystal Intaglios.- Pocket Watches and Wristwatches.- 5. The Appraisal Document.- Information to Be Included in a Jewelry Appraisal.- Appraisal Document Critique.- Using Limiting and Contingent Conditions.- Fair Market Value Document.- Jewelry Appraisal (Sample).- Appendices.- Diameters and Corresponding Weights of Round, Well-Proportioned, Brilliant-Cut Diamonds.- Proper Nomenclature of the Specific Parts of a Brilliant-Cut Diamond.- New Diamond Cuts.- Formulas for Unusual Diamond Cuts.- Precious Metal Prices.- Average Trade Prices (per Carat).- Table of Comparative Ring-Size Equivalents.- Guide to Gemstone Handling.- Colored Stone Grading Report.- Cubic Zirconia Stone Conversion Chart.- Birthstones through the Ages.- Manufacturers and Wholesalers of Antique Reproduction Jewelry.- Auction Galleries That Hold Jewelry Sales.- Pearl Facts.- Appraisal Terms.- Author Catalog Terms.- Enamel Terms.- Pearl Terms.