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How Do Pawn Shops Appraise Jewelry?: Understanding the Process

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Testing and Verification The appraiser could use acids or electronic testers to conduct tests to confirm the authenticity of the metal's purity. Magnification instruments and specialized gemological procedures may be utilized to determine whether a gemstone is genuine.

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What Are the Different Types of Jewelry Appraisals

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Professional appraisers have the necessary expertise and understanding to accurately determine the worth of jewelry based on current market trends, gemological standards, and industry best practices. They may also conduct tests such as gemological analysis, metal testing, and examination of hallmarks or maker's marks.

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The Four C’s of ASA’s Gems & Jewelry

Imperial Gem Lab

Our training is designed to ensure that we can perform the necessary testing and research that is needed to provide the answers you need, when you need them. Rest-assured we are not acting out of self-interest nor are we influenced by external factors that might impact the integrity of your valuation.

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ASA Newsroom - Personal Property - Untitled Article

ASA Newsroom - Personal Property

Charles Carmona, GG, ASA, has been traveling the world for five decades in search of knowledge and experience to help in his gemstone testing and appraisal businesses in downtown Los Angeles, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, China and Bangkok, Thailand. As a consultant to the World Bank, he has established gemology schools in Madagascar and Tanzania.