Article Identification Research 
WorthPoint
JULY 5, 2024
After so many years of doing jewelry research, I’ve learned when to put in the effort and when to accept things as unmarked mysteries and let them go. In my opinion, the seller didn’t adequately research the piece before deeming it to be unsigned Joan Rivers. It’s not always easy, though. Have I overlooked some things along the way?
Fine Art Estates
JANUARY 7, 2022
Christine Guernsey, a professional appraiser whose interview appears in Part 3 of this article, indicated that a professional written appraisal of a single artwork would at a minimum cost $450 and would more realistically cost between $600 and $800. Start to finish means inspection, research, and report preparation.
WorthPoint
MAY 31, 2024
One fun thing I did was surprise adults at the flea market with my solid glassware identification skills. You have to research each piece of glass individually to determine the value of each plate, bowl, tumbler, and serving piece. You’ll also be able to research your finds more appropriately to get the values right.
Penrose Appraisals
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
If you are planning on cash donations, this article is not for you. Note that all of these, except for appraisal, require you to do some research and possibly actual legwork to determine an acceptable answer. An appraiser is trained in this kind of market research and likely spends much of their time monitoring market conditions.
MIR Appraisal
DECEMBER 17, 2019
With the dawn of the Internet Age it has become much easier for those of us who are not particularly experienced in the identification of rare or valuable books to make semi-educated guesses on what we have and what their value may be. Butler’s Fledgling for which she had paid $5.99, only to find that it had been signed by the author!
Imperial Gem Lab
MAY 13, 2019
Check out post on 6 questions to ask an appraiser before hiring their services In order to sell your jewelry, the first thing you will need is an appraisal report that ensures the quality of the items and entails regarding the items identification.
Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers
DECEMBER 8, 2023
This article will walk you through finding a qualified jewelry appraiser to empower you to make informed decisions about your valuable items. Step 1: Research Certified Appraisers Online Directories. Qualified jewelry appraisers must have undergone extensive gemology, diamond identification, and grading training.
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