Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising: Antique, Period, and Modern

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ISBN: 9780943763422 | 0943763428
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Copyright: 1/1/2004

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In this companion volume to GEMS AND JEWELRY APPRAISING, 2ND EDITION, the first comprehensive book on appraising, Registered Master Valuer Anna M Miller offers a comprehensive guide to antique, period, and contemporary jewellery identification and appraisal. Offering clear, practical, insightful guidance with a wealth of photos and figures, the book contains expert information, case studies, typical problems, pricing data, and key documents.

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
The Professional Appraiser
Primary Function of the Appraiser	p. 2
Primary Objective of the Appraiser	p. 3
Value Definitions and Their Applications to Jewelry Appraisals	p. 3
Purpose and Function of an Appraisal	p. 4
Appraisal Concepts and Principles
Valuation Approaches	p. 7
Finding Information	p. 22
Using Price Guides	p. 23
Judging Quality	p. 24
Recording Condition	p. 24
Making Correct Identification
Using Symbols, Motifs, and Ornamental Styles as Identification Guides in Estate and Period Jewelry	p. 28
Motifs and Designs Used in Various Cultures	p. 29
Decorative Motifs	p. 32
Using Color as a Clue to Jewelry Dating	p. 37
Cut of Stones	p. 40
Supplemental Identification Information for Antique Jewelry	p. 40
Estimating Values
Finger Rings	p. 53
Earrings	p. 60
Necklaces	p. 65
Pendants	p. 70
Chains	p. 73
Bracelets	p. 75
The Brooch	p. 78
Beads	p. 92
Pearls	p. 96
Charms, Seals, and Trinkets	p. 107
Cufflinks, Studs, and Stickpins	p. 109
Reverse Crystal Intaglios	p. 113
Pocket Watches and Wristwatches	p. 116
The Appraisal Document
Information to Be Included in a Jewelry Appraisal	p. 125
Appraisal Document Critique	p. 126
Using Limiting and Contingent Conditions	p. 128
Fair Market Value Document	p. 129
Jewelry Appraisal (Sample)	p. 131
Valuing the Unfamiliar
Reproduction Jewelry	p. 145
Asian Antique Jewelry	p. 146
Berber Jewelry	p. 157
Appendices
Diameters and Corresponding Weights of Round, Well-Proportioned, Brilliant-Cut Diamonds	p. 159
Proper Nomenclature of the Specific Parts of a Brilliant-Cut Diamond	p. 160
New Diamond Cuts	p. 160
Formulas for Unusual Diamond Cuts	p. 166
Millimeter to Carat Conversions	p. 166
Table of Comparative Ring-Size Equivalents	p. 167
Guide to Gemstone Handling	p. 168
Colored Stone Grading Report	p. 172
Cubic Zirconia Stone Conversion Chart	p. 174
Birthstones through the Ages	p. 175
Manufacturers and Wholesalers of Antique Reproduction Jewelry	p. 176
Auction Galleries That Hold Jewelry Sales	p. 176
Pearl Facts	p. 177
Working Agreement (Sample)	p. 178
Affidavit Page for Estates (Sample)	p. 179
Glossary
Appraisal Terms	p. 181
Auction Catalog Terms	p. 182
Enamel Terms	p. 183
Pearl Terms	p. 184
Bibliography	p. 187
Index	p. 191
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