Professional Gemologist Appraiser

These are the FAQs applicable for the Trade

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   I have looked around but can’t see any discounts for the Trade. I am an eBay Powerseller.

   You will find generous discounts available to all types of sellers - and buyers - and wholesalers, manufacturers or ANYBODY who buys and sells jewelry. Use the [Jewelry Trade] or the [Gem Trade] tabs available on the top menu and follow the prompts to get your discounts.

You may also ask a question relating to Jewelry or Gemstone Trade Appraisals here…

If you have a problem or query, then you can always use the Jewelry Forum available from the top right menu. You do NOT need to register to ask one of our experts a question - just be patient.

This section is really for the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about Jewelry Appraisals, so if you have a specific question - use the Forum as suggested above.

We trust this will help you in your decision to use the D-i-Y Jewelry Appraisal Software system for yourself.

General Appraisal Questions:

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   Can I select a date other than the current date on which the appraisal is made?

   The simple answer is No. The system has been designed to avoid fraud as much as possible, so each individual Certificate is time stamped in the database with a unique code and Valuation number ID. The date comes from that code so it can’t be backdated or altered.

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   I wanted to do an appraisal on a loose gemstone. Will this system let me do that?

   No - and YES!

   We have a sister website which just does loose gemstones. You can reach it from the top tabs [Gemstone Appraisals] available from the top menu bar on every page of the website.

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   I did a search but when I went to the page it says it is only available to Members. Why is that?

   We have hundreds of pages available on our website - and in fact, we have five sites linked together to bring you one of the very best jewelry and gemstone resources on the web.

   But to do that, and bring you as much FREE content as possible, we have to exclude some of our ‘Special pages’ just for our Members. The cost is very reasonable and has many advantages. Read about Members Benefits here and get unrestricted access to all five of our sites.

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   I just bought your “Jewelry Appraisal Kit” on 1 Oct 2007.

   Am I to understand that your “Jewelry Appraisal Kit” is for one (1) appraisal only?

   The system has been designed to be exactly the same as you going to your local high street jeweler or gemologist/Valuer.
   ie: One fee for one item for one appraisal for one certificate.

   There never has been a jeweler in the world who would do ALL you jewelry for just one low flat fee, and this is standard throughout the world.

   Sorry you were under that misapprehension? But at this low fee, together with a discount on any other items you wish to value, we are streets ahead of the competition and provide excellent service for the one time fee.

   Why not take advantage of your discount Certificates for new items? The prices are listed in the Valuation Manager. You might be pleasantly surprised at just how inexpensive they really are…

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   Is there a Special section for the Trade?

   You will find the Jewelry Trade FAQs here…

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   iv got a ring with 18k on it and 15 c OR 15 o
   on it is it worth anything

   Questions like this would be better on the Jewelry Forum where there are other experts to help you. You can find the link in the top tabs of every page.

Payment and Registration:

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   I have registered for PayPal, and they have done the billing, but I cannot register for your site. The response keeps telling me that I have filled out the form wrong.

   If you are having problems with registration - either because Paypal did NOT re-direct you to the login page, or because you Pressed the ‘Return to Merchant’ link in Paypal - Then you would NOT have received the correct page to start your Appraisals.

   However; if you have the Paypal receipt, you will find a code there which will allow you to register yourself.

   Please use this Registration Link to enter your details including your Paypal Transaction number which will step you through the process to retrieve your registration code again.

   Alternatively you can contact Support where you will receive instructions through your email program to direct you to the correct login registration area.

Please feel free to ask your personal questions regarding Online Jewelry Appraisals.

Three Jewelry Appraisal Choices:

This came in a few days ago and unfortunately it demonstrates a serious lack of knowledge when it comes to getting an appraisal done on jewelry.

The question is typical of several I receive through the week, both here at the Jewelry Appraisals Center, and also at About.com as one of their ‘Experts’.

I understand that people just want a “Rough Idea,” but as a Gemologist and Valuer, it would be wrong of me to give it, and I state my reasons below.

You may find the question and my subsequent answer, both informative and - to be blunt - truthful…

Here Is The Three Jewelry Appraisal Choices Question:

I am trying to find out what the value of my sister’s old engagement ring is. There is a card with the ring that describes it, and is as follows:

Shape/Cut: Pear Shape Brill Cut
Measurement: 6.82 x 4.75 x 3.38 mm
Weight: 0.70 Carat
Color: Near Colorless (I)
Clarity: SI(2)
Polish/Symmetry: Good / Good
Desc: One 14KT yellow gold mounting (ring), Weighing in total approx. 2.8 DWT., stamped “14K LID .70″ with logo, containing one natural diamond (set in 14KT white gold).

Thanks you for your time.

Here is my ANSWER:
G’day (Name removed for privacy) and many thanks for your query

You have all the information you need to get an up-to-date valuation appraisal.

You can either go to your local FRIENDLY jewelry who may NOT be a qualified Gemologist/Valuer and have them scribble a quick guesstimate on their letterhead - OR…

You can go to a fully qualified Appraiser and have them do a complete identification and written appraisal for which they will charge you a fair, but large sum - OR…

As you have all the information you need, why not Do-it-Yourself by filling in multiple choice questions right here at the Jewelry Appraisals Online Center. We charge a single flat fee and there’s a super discount if you purchase more than one appraisal Kit.

>>>> - Read the Information Letter Now…

As I mentioned in my ‘Ask The Appraiser’ Podcast on the Main page of the website - we are here to help you, but we can’t do the appraisal for you because we can’t see, feel, measure or touch the item in question - BUT YOU CAN as thousands have done before you. Getting a FREE Appraisal can never be a good option.

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If you have not had the chance to read some of the terrific information on appraisals yet, I suggest you return to the Appraisal Center and start clicking. Read all the advice first and then decide which one of the three options above you would like to do.

Hope this helps…

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