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The Practical Guide to Jewelry Appraising

Cos Altobelli
Certified Gemologist Appraiser
American Gem Society
This is the definitive work in
jewelry appraising.
Important topics include:
- 24 different types of appraisals and reports
- Take-in Procedure
- Valuation of Treated Gemstones
- Marketing and Advertising
- Fees and Updates
- Specific Descriptions
- Fair Market Value
- Documentation
- Mediation and Arbitration
- Sample Appraisals
- Contracts and Forms
- Expert Witness
- 16 Personal Case Histories
It is a common mistake to think that gemological knowledge is all that is required in appraising jewelry. This book introduces the reader to the methodologies of appraising and setting up a professional appraisal service.
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