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best place for appraisal?
I have a newbie question- I recently was given a very
nice sapphire/diamond bracelet and I would like to determine its price. Are there any general recommendation for appraisals? I'm near Santa Fe, which has a lot of high-end jewelers, but, should I seek out one that specializes in estate jewelry, one that is accredited, or is any large shop good enough? Rough information - bracelet has 22 carats of sapphire and about 3 carats of small diamonds. It is quite a beauty but I'm clueless about it. thanks, Bob Devine |
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Are there any general recommendation for appraisals?
Since the jewelry appraisal business is unregulated, just about any one can call him/her self an appraiser. You might want to start with with credentials. The American Gem Society (AGS) is an association dedicated to setting and maintaining the highest possible standards of business ethics and professionalism in the jewelry industry. The firm owners, principals, or employees must have a high level of gemological knowledge. There are two AGS members in your area: Faustin Chavez RJ Chavez Fine Jeweler, Inc. De Vargas Mall 171 Paseo De Peralta Santa Fe NM*87501 P: 505-988-8009 F: 505-988-1016 Valerie Fairchild Fairchild & Co., Inc. 110 W. San Francisco Street Santa Fe NM*87501 P: 505-984-1419 F: 505-989-3577 Gemological knowlege is one half of the equation. Appraisal knowlege is the other. Here are more associations that uphold appraisal standards: American Society of Appraisers Appraisers Association of America, Inc. International Society of Appraisers National Association of Jewelry Appraisers Hope this sets you on the right track. Michael F. Matz, GIA Diamonds Graduate |
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