Gems & Jewelry Appraising: Techniques of Professional Practice

Gems & Jewelry Appraising: Techniques of Professional Practice
by Anna M. Miller, Gail Brett Levine

Gems & Jewelry Appraising: Techniques of Professional Practice
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Author: Anna M. Miller, Gail Brett Levine
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-07-30
ISBN: 0943763533
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Gemstone Press

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Summary of Gems & Jewelry Appraising: Techniques of Professional Practice

The premier book of its kind, now updated and expanded. Gems & Jewelry Appraising, 2nd Edition covers all the standards, procedures, and ethics of appraising gems, jewelry, and other valuables.

Each step involved in conducting an appraisal is fully explained, with photos, case studies, key documents, worksheets and pricing data included. Registered Master Valuer Anna M. Miller gives professional guidance and step-by-step instructions on how to:

Build a clientele
Set fees
Get publicity
Handle insurance replacement claims
Photograph gems and jewelry
Research and write reports
Test metals
Research provenance
Master the different approaches to valuation
Use price guides
Understand legal and ethical aspects of appraising
And more!

This resource offers all the information that practicing or aspiring appraisal professionals will need to establish an appraisal business, handle various kinds of appraisals, and provide an accurate, verifiable estimate of value.

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