[Jewelry making - Article 00025] - Re: [Orchid] Appraisals

[LSHancock]

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>      Should only GIA or AGS trained people do such appraisals?  Also,
>     are there any good books out there on the basics of appraising?  My
>     thanks for any suggestions! 

    All GIA or other such lab will do is provide information and
    documentation on a stones quality.  They do not put a value on the
    item.  There are as many good books on the subject of appraisals as
    there is on bench work.  The problem is that appraising demands a
    broad knowledge that does not come easily.  I compare appraisals to
    bench work in this way; technically anyone with two hands and two
    eyes and a brain should be able to size a ring, but it doesn't mean
    they can do it well or efficiently.  You should depend on someone
    who does this work professionally. 

    One possible solution would be to find an independent appraiser who
    could come to your store once every month or so to do an appraisal
    clinic.  It is a great way to bring customers into your store and
    increase the professionalism of your business.  There are about 100
    appraisers listed in the JCK directory under estate appraisers
    alone.  It may take some work to find someone, but it will be worth
    it. 

Larry

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