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A qualified appraiser organization will require background references, thorough training, testing criteria, and a rigorous code of ethics, which appraisers maintain. Credentials and Qualifications Verify the appraiser’s credentials and qualifications. Choose someone whose skills align with the nature of your collection.
Even the various appraiser associations don’t have any kind of standardized testing for credentials. They do require members to take a test in appraising specific areas in order to get certified. Even the various appraiser associations don’t have any standardized testing for credentials.
Choosing an Appraiser: When selecting an appraiser, it's essential to choose someone with the necessary expertise, credentials, and impartiality. They may also conduct tests such as gemological analysis, metal testing, and examination of hallmarks or maker's marks.
These credentials required extensive education, testing and many years of proven experience and diligence. Our society has developed its own cut, color and clarity standards. The ICGA title is the highest title that can be obtained in the entire jewelry industry.
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.
A professional appraiser should have appropriate credentials and expertise in the specific type of antique being appraised. These credentials can indicate that the appraiser has been tested and has the necessary knowledge and expertise to provide an accurate insurance appraisal.
Credentialed appraisers are trained and tested by reputable organizations, ensuring that they can provide accurate, defensible valuations. Why Accreditation Matters Accreditation demonstrates that the appraiser is not only knowledgeable, but also adheres to a professional code of ethics and industry standards.
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. I actively buy from sellers all over the world and in our store.
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