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GIA or ISG or Neither?

GIA or ISG or neither?

Question: Hello, I always had an interest in gems and in the back of my mind, I always wanted to go to GIA to become a gemologist.

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I would like to work with stones, matching up with color and clarity to be set in jewelry but I don’t want to manufacture jewelry. I am more interested in the quality side if that makes sense.

My question to you… Continue reading GIA or ISG or Neither?

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Quick and Easy Jewelry Appraisals

Quick and Easy Jewelry Appraisals:

Yes I know I have been a bit lazy – actually I have been very busy – but that’s another story!

Perhaps GUILTY is more the word I should have used 8)

You see I wanted to make sure I could Post new information to you guys each and every day. Then that got sidetracked to ‘each and every week’. Well it seems a month has gone by and I have failed you.

Bummer!

But apart from my Day Job (running this website) I also have over 40 other… Continue reading Quick and Easy Jewelry Appraisals

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Jewelry Insurance Tips

Jewelry Insurance Tips…

Personal Jewelry Insurance is a necessary evil. As crime and drugs increase, the risks involved in having Antique and Estate Jewelry just lying around your home seem to treble.

It becomes a nightmare and we are just not sure what to do..

But there are some real and practical things we can all do – and trust me, they help….

Here are some timely pieces of advice, but by no means comprehensive.

If you have special circumstances, it may pay you to go one step further and get some professional advice… Continue reading Jewelry Insurance Tips

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Jewelry Disasters

How to Avoid A Jewelry Disaster…

If you were subscribed to our website, Newsletters, Courses or Reports you would have received a copy of the email written below. We thought it was so important that we have once again reproduced it here on our Blog, together with a few replies we received at the time.

The Katrina Hurricane in the Gulf ranks right up there with the very worst of Natural (or human) disasters.

This article was written within a few hours of the News hitting the airways.

Please feel free to add any comments… Continue reading Jewelry Disasters

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Jewelry Security

Security Advice For Your Jewelry…

For you to enjoy your treasures, they need to be somewhere close and accessible, but NOT in the Bedside Jewelry Box.

if it looks like gold, it must be gold… Right?

This myth can work in OUR Favor, so we should think about the following advice and ACT on it…

Jewelry BoxAs mentioned – your treasures need to be somewhere close and accessible, but NOT in the Bedside Jewelry Box.

Although we DO advise a Jewelry Box on… Continue reading Jewelry Security

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Diamonds To NOT Avoid

Why are there Diamonds you should NOT Avoid?

Because if you owned any of these – you’d be a very happy person indeed…

Large diamonds are exceptionally rare and only about 80% of all harvested diamonds are gemstone quality. Most of the well-known diamonds that have been deemed famous are not always the highest quality or the most beautiful.

The diamonds that are the most famous are usually famous due to the interesting stories behind the diamond itself.

The Great Star of Africa is currently listed as the largest cut diamond in the world. It is… Continue reading Diamonds To NOT Avoid

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Alexanders Fun Guidelines To Follow While Selecting Pearl Necklace Sets

The classic beauty of a pearl necklace never loses its cache. They will lend a sophisticated touch to just about any outfit making them a must have accessory. They are very popular as wedding gifts and are the birthstone for people lucky enough to have been born in June. Pearls which are produced naturally are rare and expensive while cultured pearls can give you the same beauty with a much lower price tag. Even with close inspection most folks are not able to distinguish between natural pearls and cultured peals. There is a wide selection of pearls which are used… Continue reading Alexanders Fun Guidelines To Follow While Selecting Pearl Necklace Sets

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Jewelry Business Mistakes

You’re already making these SEO mistakes – I did.

When I signed up for StomperNet’s new free “7 Deadly SEO Mistakes” course, I was only really doing it to check out how StomperNet had put it together.

I mean, I already “know” SEO, right?

And I DID already know a lot of the stuff in the reports and videos they’ve sent so far.  SEO fundamentals haven’t changed since the 90’s.  But then I dared myself to check my sites for these mistakes anyway, and SHAME ON ME!

I KNOW what I’m supposed to be doing… Continue reading Jewelry Business Mistakes

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Jewelry Cost Estimator

Jewelry Cost Estimator:

There have been several tools available to the Jewelry Trade which have been both expensive and highly jargonised – assuming that the end used (gemologists and Valuers) understand how to complete the requested information.

But there has never been a simple software system which the General Public could use. Until Now!

And that was a Shame because it did two important things at the same time.

  1. It Standardized the Value which helped to create uniformity from one appraiser, jeweler, value to another, thereby breaking the wild swings in price.
  2. It Created
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Buying Diamond Anniversary Bands At Reasonable Costs

There are particular pieces of jewelry that are worthy for certain occasions. Diamond anniversary band is a piece of jewelry that suits a specific occasion. Diamond anniversary band is a perfect gift for the loved one to celebrate any anniversary. There are however certain main features that must be regarded before preferring a diamond ring.

Choosing A Diamond Anniversary Band

Diamond anniversary bands come in variety of sizes and styles. The ring usually has two parts which are ring setting portion and the gemstone part. While selecting a ring, knowing four Cs of diamonds can be very helpful. These include cut… Continue reading Buying Diamond Anniversary Bands At Reasonable Costs

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How To Choose Your Diamond Rings

Of all the rings that were ever designed to impress or send a message to someone the eternity ring was created. A simple princess cut diamond ring as it is better known. There are of course many other designs and types of princess cut diamond rings that are used, but the eternity ring has kept the rankings for all time for this cut.   If money is not the main concern for any spoilage for a woman then you simply cannot ignore adding a princess cut diamond pendant to the collection that you may have started. Yes, when… Continue reading How To Choose Your Diamond Rings

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Choose The Right Custom Engagement Ring Setting

Picking a great custom engagement ring setting is not always an easy task.  There are many different types and styles to choose from and it is easy to find yourself overwhelmed in the process.  As a result, many people find that they rely on custom engagement ring designers to help them choose the right custom engagement ring setting.

Everyone wants to pick out just the right ring for such a special occasion.It is a good concept to collect handful of information before you start thinking about about what kind of custom engagement ring setting you should choose.  The more you know about… Continue reading Choose The Right Custom Engagement Ring Setting

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Shopping For Custom Engagement Ring Design Online

Presenting your fiancé a customized engagement ring is very special however all of us can not do it within a reasonable budget.Present your fiancé a ring that she will love and that is catered according to her taste.  There are a few ways you can lower the costs of your ring while still using a custom engagement ring design. 

Tips for Saving Money on Custom Engagement Ring Designs

First of all, don’t go the fancy, giant jeweler in town.  There are many smaller jewelers that can give you just the ring you are looking for without the jaw-dropping price tag.  Use the… Continue reading Shopping For Custom Engagement Ring Design Online

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How To Customize Diamond Engagement Ring

There is no better way to surprise your future fiancé than by giving her a custom diamond engagement ring.Diamond rings are the quintessential engagement rings that all women love.It,s beauty magnifies manifolds when customized.   How to Customize

There are two ways to create a custom diamond engagement ring.Quite a few jewelers offer styles and designs that you can work off of as a base.  On the other hand, you can also create a 100% custom diamond engagement ring by hiring a jeweler to make the ring you are envisioning in your mind a reality. 

There are a… Continue reading How To Customize Diamond Engagement Ring

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Tips For Designing Your Own Custom Engagement Ring

What better way is there to surprise your fiancé than by giving her a custom engagement ring? There are many ways you can customize an engagement ring.  The internet has made it a lot easier to design a custom engagement ring.  You can just click through and find many different pictures of stones, settings, and more. 

Factors to Consider

The most important factors to consider when getting a custom engagement ring are the shape and setting.  First you have to know what type of geometrical shape your fiancé likes.  Don’t choose a certain shape just because you like… Continue reading Tips For Designing Your Own Custom Engagement Ring

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Get A Beautiful Engagement Ring With The Help Of A Designer

Selecting an ideal engagement ring for your fiance is a big decision.  It marks a new chapter in your life and can cost quite a bit of money as well.  Many people decide to get help from a custom engagement ring designer to make sure that they are able to get just the right ring for the occasion.

A custom engagement ring designer is capable of taking your opinion and turning it into a beautiful ring.  If you are looking for something special this is a great way to go.   As you are creating a custom engagement ring, be prepared… Continue reading Get A Beautiful Engagement Ring With The Help Of A Designer

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Benchmark Online Jewelry Appraisal Package For A Do-it-Yourself Solution...


Online Jewelry Appraisal Benchmark Package The quick and easy online package with the fastest possible result - Why? Because you fill in a simple multiple choice form and print your Certificate to your printer at Home or Work.

By doing the work yourself (took my Granddaughter 7 minutes and she was only eight years old) you make your selections following the easy multiple choice forms. You will need a plastic ruler and maybe an eyeglass, but that is all the equipment you need.

You see the software behind this amazing new program took a team of Gemologists and Valuers and Antique Jewelry Dealers nearly three years to develop. The Mission Goal was to make it so simple - ANYONE could do it!

I think we succeeded!

The program will also keep your data for 7 years in our Secure Server, so no matter what happens, you can always get an 'Emergency Certificate' should the need arise - BUT WE HOPE NOT!

This is an almost INSTANT solution to your Jewelry Appraisal Problem.

Click here for full details: Benchmark Package


Enhanced Packages With Qualified Appraisal Advisory Service Included...


Online Jewelry Appraisal Enhanced Package The Enhanced Jewelry Appraisal Package is perfect for ensuring your Online Jewelry Appraisal Self Assessment Kit is completed correctly.

Once you have finished entering your data, let our Professional Gemologist Valuers take one last look at your information.

If they find anything 'Not Quite Right' they will send you a personalized email report with all the details needed to correct your Kit before you print.

Not only that, but they will also ensure you have maximized all the possible options for you, so you will get the full Insurance cover you require.

An easy option to 'Enhance' your appraisal solution.

Click here for full details: Enhanced Packages


Deluxe Packages with Technical Staff Assistants To Do The Work For You...


Online Jewelry Appraisal Deluxe Package The Deluxe Jewelry Appraisal Solution is our classic 'Hands-Off' program, when you are either NOT SURE if you can complete the assessment form by yourself - OR - in the event you simply do NOT have the time (or inclination) to do the work for yourself.

Then we can do it for you.

At the Jewelry Appraisal Center we have several qualified and highly trained Technical Assistants who can complete the work on your behalf. Once they have all the details required, they usually complete the Appraisal Certificate inside 48 hours.

In order to participate in the Staff Assist Program however; you will need the original Store Receipts, eBay transaction information or old OUT-OF-DATE appraisals which you need upgraded into today's current value.

If you have used any of our Staff Assistants before and wish to use the same one again (subject to availability) then you can request them to look after you once you have registered. Please be aware they are very busy and can only help so many clients in a single day.

This Deluxe Option is like having your own Gemologist Appraiser work on your jewelry for you, and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Click here for full details: Deluxe Packages

When Should You Use The Appraisal Advisory Service?


Appraisal Advisory Service The Appraisal Advisory Service is included in the Enhanced Package and at a discounted price. You will find it more than simply 'Useful' because of the advantages it provides.

For those past clients who may wish to add this service to one of their existing jewelry appraisals, it is also available as a Stand Alone Program - a clever way to maximize your appraisal valuation, especially if you are going to sell your jewelry in the future.

This allows our qualified gemologist and appraiser to 'Look Over' your online jewelry appraisal Kit BEFORE you print your Certificate to ensure everything has been entered correctly.

Click here for full details: Appraisal Advisory Service...

Let Our Staff Assist Program Do The Work For You


Staff Assist Program We understand that not everyone has the time or the inclination to complete an online jewelry appraisal for themselves. So if you fall into that category - don't worry - the Staff Assist Program has been discounted AND included into our 'Top-Of-The-Range' Deluxe Package.

Simply send us your original Store Receipt or eBay description - or better yet - an old 'Out-Of-Date' appraisal with the weights, sizes and qualities listed, and one of our highly trained Technical Assistants will complete the work for you. Too easy...

If you have already purchased kits in the past but wish to use this as a separate service, it is available by booking one of our staff today!

Click here for full details: Staff Assist Program...


Total 'Hands Off' Service with Annual Renewal Warranties


Extended Warranty Jewelry Appraisals In a recent survey, one of the most asked for inclusions was a way to 'Automate' the annual renewal on clients appraisals.

Generally this is required by your Insurance company each year or so, especially if the price of Gold or Gemstones has risen (or fallen) by more than 10% percent.

Customers simply wanted an easier way to get an upgrade without going through the procedure again - after all - the data is still in the database, so why type it all in again?

So we arranged an annual renewal payment with a HALF PRICE DISCOUNT as a standard option, but you can now UPGRADE that to our EXTENDED WARRANTY SERVICE where we do all the work for you each year.

Click here for full details: Extended Warranty Upgrade...

Ask The Appraiser

If you have anything you would like to ask then use this BIG RED BUTTON to Ask The Appraiser.

Ask the Appraiser and start your Online Jewelry Appraisal Now!

PLEASE DON'T ASK ME TO VALUE ANYTHING!

It is illegal for me to do that because I can't see, feel, test or measure the item in question.

YOU CAN - BUT I CAN'T...
The reason is you may have the original documentation, an eBay Seller description or an old 'Out-of-Date' appraisal with all the details listed, plus you can see feel, measure and test the item yourself.

Home Study Course

For those of you who might like to complete a Home Study Jewelry Appraisal Course - Please click on the Image to get more information...

If you simply wish to complete an Online Jewelry Appraisal right now, you can do so by starting your own Jewelry Valuation Benchmark Package

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