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Do Jewelry Values Increase Over Time?

Do Jewelry Values Increase Over Time Question: Hi, I have a marquis cut diamond ring set in white gold with a carat weight of 1.20.

It is described as “fine” in clarity and cut. (it also has baguettes on either side)

I have an appraisal dated from around 1963 that valued it at 1,000.

Do you think that the price would go up since then? Or do you think it wouldn’t have changed much.

Thanks! Amber

P.S. I also have many many other pieces (some gold and opal pieces, old pins, necklaces, earrings etc) that… Continue reading Do Jewelry Values Increase Over Time?

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White Gold v. Platinum

White gold v. platinum Question: My boyfriend and I are looking at wedding sets.

How is white gold’s value in relationship to platinum?

What is a better choice?

Answer: G’day Brenda and many thanks for your query.

In the precious metals, silver is the cheapest followed by gold and then Platinum. As of today, PURE gold is US$828 per ounce while Platinum is US$1458 per ounce.

ALMOST DOUBLE.

So if you can afford it – PLUS – if you love the Platinum color (remember the white color won’t ALWAYS be in fashion (Think the… Continue reading White Gold v. Platinum

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How To Value Before You Buy

How To Value BEFORE You Buy Question: I am interested in buying a diamond ring and I need your advice.

I have seen two that I’m interested in, but need you to tell me what you think.

Please could you give me a rough guide on the value, and price I should pay, based on the details provided.

  • 0.50ct
  • Color G
  • SI Clarity
  • Platinum 2.8gr

and

  • 2ct
  • F-G Color
  • vs-si
  • Platinum Diamond ring

Many thanks for your time.

Answer: G’day Michelle and many thanks… Continue reading How To Value Before You Buy

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Longines Watch Appraisals?

Longines Watch Appraisal Question: Hello this is Stacey. I am interested in appraising a watch I got from my great grandmother.

My fear is that I spend money to have it appraised and it’s worth nothing.

I have looked for hours online and e-bay and such and I can’t find a watch just like it anywhere.

Antique Gold WatchIs this a good thing.?

It is a Longines, 14k solid gold watch. It’s believed to be from the late 50’s early 60’s. I have a number from the… Continue reading Longines Watch Appraisals?

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Gold verses Titanium

Titanium vs. silver Question:

Hello, I have a Titanium engagement ring and while shopping for a wedding band I found one by Vanna K made in gray silver with pave sapphires set along all three sides of the ring.

The dealer told me that my silver engagement ring will cause loss over time to the gray metal from scraping up against it, since silver is more durable than gold.

Is this true or do you reflect he was just hoping for us to cough up for the added cost to have the ring ordered in gold?… Continue reading Gold verses Titanium

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Thoughts on Silver Gold and Platinum

Palladium vs. gold Question:

Hello, I have a Palladium engagement ring and while jewelry searching for a marriage band I came across one by Vanna K made in ashen gold with pave rubies set along all three sides of the ring.

The merchant told me that my gold engagement ring will cause loss over time to the ashen metal from resistance up against it, since gold is more durable than platinum.

Is this true or do you reason he was just hoping for us to cough up for the extra cost to have the ring ordered in… Continue reading Thoughts on Silver Gold and Platinum

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Assay Office Values?

London Assay Office

I recently received a query from an unknown visitor to this blog with a simple – yet quite unusual comment on the different values to a wedding band made in the UK.

Here is their question…
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hi I was wondering if London assay office marked on 22ct gold wedding bands are worth more than any other assay office?

Wedding BandI have a 22ct 4mm wedding band dated 1959 assay mark London and was going to sell it but wasn’t… Continue reading Assay Office Values?

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Free Ring Valuations

Ring Valuation Question: hi, this maybe a little vague, but i’m hoping you can give me a rough valuation on two pieces of jewellery.

9k yellow gold ring. white opal, 7 opals MTGW 2.084ct

18k yellow gold ring. Majestic pink sapphire MTGW 0.839ct

Many thanks regarding this…

Answer: G’day Mark and many thanks for your query.

The short answer is NO!

I can’t see it, feel it, measure or test these items so how can I give you an answer? It is illegal for me to do so without confirming it is, what you… Continue reading Free Ring Valuations

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Will The Jeweler Steal My Diamonds?

Will The Jeweler Steal My Diamonds?

This question comes up more often than you think and is a great concern for many people. When I received a question from Christina, I thought it would be a timely reminder of how this Myth began.

Here is Christina’s ‘Ask The Appraisers’ plea…

I am very unfamiliar with jewelry and my mom gave me some advice. I’m just not sure how to go about it.

Diamond RingMy grandmother passed down her wedding ring to me… Continue reading Will The Jeweler Steal My Diamonds?

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Chlorine and White Gold Reaction

Chlorine and White Gold Reaction:

Hi, I wore my engagement ring, which is yellow gold with a diamond set in white gold.

When I went swimming, some, but not all, of the “white gold” section has gone almost black/ dark silver.

Can white gold have this reaction or has the jeweller just encased the diamond in silver?

Your response would be most appreciated….

Answer:

G’day and many thanks for your query

White Gold and Diamond Cluster RingYou are not going to… Continue reading Chlorine and White Gold Reaction

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Professional Jeweler – Don’t Think So…

Professional Jeweler – Don’t Think So…

I received an ‘Ask The Expert’ question over the weekend but didn’t get around to answering it until this morning.

It highlights two major points – The first was Barbara’s Question which was straight forward enough. You can see that, together with my response below – but the WORST part was the ‘So Called Service’ her jeweler provided.

Who knows what he charged her for this rubbish…

So here is a photo as supplied to the client.

I have followed it with an example image of our ONLINE… Continue reading Professional Jeweler - Don't Think So...

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Curious On Jewelry Value

Curious on value…

Question: Hi I have a gold ring that my father left me. It is a gold ring with a large oval ruby in colour stone in it.

Inside the ring it has the markings as follows…

H.C&S crown(not the word but a crown symbol)

18

(-+ ( Yes it is an anchor east west in direction)

E

Any help in determining its value would be great

Cheers

Answer: G’day Dave and many thanks for your query

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Understanding Jewelry Appraisal Services


Appraisal Case Studies and Solutions


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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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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