Over the years, jewelry appraisals have become more and more a technical sort of trade. The needed jewelry appraisal equipment used to require little more than a loupe, a light, and a hand held spectroscope.
That’s changed.
Meeting the AGA or AGS minimum requirements for a gem lab now costs well over $30,000 and it seems to go up every year. Diamond color masters, not CZs, for example, are required by nearly every appraisal society as part of their credentialing process. Tools for separating lab-grown diamonds from naturals are essential in any modern gem lab.
It’s not possible to do a proper job without the proper tools. Both AGA and AGS have specific minimum requirements for this.
Unveiling the Value: Why a Jewelry Appraisal is Your Priceless Investment Appraise my Jewelry, whether it’s an heirloom diamond ring, a contemporary designer necklace, or a sentimental charm bracelet, holds more than just aesthetic appeal. It embodies memories, milestones, and … Continued