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| P: 10/24/2004 6:47:14 PM | |
raddygast Cut Rock Total Posts: 179 Last Post: 12/4/2006 Member Since: 10/20/2004 |
A number of people here have suggested Richard Sherwood. The truth is, I don't know the first thing about this process. Assuming I procure my own stone through an online dealer, OR through a local jeweller who shows me samples, I would definitely want to have the thing independently assessed. I will probably be given a 1 to 2 week period to do this. Is it best to go local? I'm in Toronto and I'm sure there are many qualified gem labs here. Hoping somebody has a suggestion. And, what should I be looking for? Do appraisals actually guess at an average market value, or do they just certify the gem's physical characteristics, likely origin, cut, and so forth? I would be looking to assess either some species of corundum (ruby or pink sapphire) or spinel. Are "appraisers" different from "labs"? I read somewhere that an appraiser does his work much more subjectively and based on "gut" than the labs do, partially because they don't have the mega-costly equipment the big gem labs have. So which service should I be looking for? |
| Posted: 10/24/2004 6:47:14 PM | |
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| P: 10/24/2004 7:52:27 PM | |
Mayacamas Rough Rock Total Posts: 83 Last Post: 12/22/2007 Member Since: 10/3/2004 |
Go to Pala gems web site- there is a great article on appraisals, what they mean, what they are worth, and what your insurance company does with it!
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| Posted: 10/24/2004 7:52:27 PM | |
| P: 10/25/2004 2:18:57 PM | |
Richard Hughes Cut Rock Total Posts: 320 Last Post: 10/14/2008 Member Since: 9/27/2004 |
Here's the link to that article: How to Choose a Jewelry Appraiser Richard W. Hughes |
| Posted: 10/25/2004 2:18:57 PM | |
| P: 10/25/2004 9:26:42 PM | |
Vincent Pardieu Cut Rock Total Posts: 408 Last Post: 3/7/2008 Member Since: 1/21/2004 |
Laboratories identify gemstones. Appraisals are people who try to tell you what could be the value of your stone in the market. Its completly different job. Appraisal usually need first to get the stone identified correctly and then they do their job. But in the case of color gemstones to put a price is something very difficult most of the time as price depends on the place you are and many other factors. Basically one of the best definition of price for gemstones I've heard is "the maximum amount of money one is ready to pay to get this particular gem". All the best, Vincent Pardieu, "travel addicted gemologist". |
| Posted: 10/25/2004 9:26:42 PM | |
| P: 10/25/2004 10:50:18 PM | |
Bertrand Ideal Rock Total Posts: 622 Last Post: 8/17/2009 Member Since: 7/13/2004 |
Not to contradict Mogok - but some places are both a lab and provide an appraisal – all in one stop. They will provide a grading using some system (like GIA) and provide an estimated appraisal.
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| Posted: 10/25/2004 10:50:18 PM | |
| P: 10/26/2004 12:48:11 PM | |
Gale Cut Rock Total Posts: 472 Last Post: 2/23/2007 Member Since: 7/3/2004 |
Are you in the Toronto area? There is an appraiser in Thornhill called Martin Sheffield. There is a website (http://www.usacerteddiamonds.com/).
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| Posted: 10/26/2004 12:48:11 PM | |
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