Professional Gemologist Appraiser

Carved Ivory Jewelry Question: I have a necklace and bracelet set that is hand carved (I think ivory).

The carvings are of sea animals.

The World Market for Unworked Ivory, Tortoise-Shell, Whalebone, Whalebone Hair, Horns, Antlers, Hooves, Nails, and Claws Including Powder and Wastes Thereof: A 2004 Global Trade Perspective

Price: $795.00

There are three separate bracelets, two of which have the same animal carvings, although one has smaller carvings. I can email a photo if you would like to see them.

Thank you so much for any information you may have about these...

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Cameo Earring: Master jewelers who are efficient and decidedly computerized can often arrange better prices for their skills than those performing the same task, and also provide a expeditious turnaround when accomplishing them.

Nineteenth Century Cameos: A Price and Identification Guide

Price: $29.24 USD

To begin with, the earring appraiser is a observer that the item really existed...

This is important for filling in an insurance claim for the shortfall of your earring which might required written evidence as to the condition of your earring at a certain point in time.

This is why an appraiser will require on examination of your earring when updating an insurance appraisal.

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