How to Value Loose Diamonds – Natural Gemstones And Opal

Gemstone Appraisals for the rest of us.

While our advice is, and has always been, to get your Gemstones and Diamonds valued or appraised by your local, professional gemologist Valuer, it remains our belief that in the ‘majority of cases’ and taking into account the costs involved (your professional Valuer charges a reasonable fee for their skill and the work carried out), our Self Appraisal Valuation can be equal to the task for a fraction of the specialized service, in a shorter time frame, and costs much less – Lots Less….

So don’t ask ‘Why’ – Ask yourself… Continue reading Gemstone Appraisals

Introduction to Gemstone Specification Lab Reports

Gemstone Appraisals and what they mean to you.

For most of us, the thought of getting a Gemological Specification Lab Report or Appraisal on your gemstones is NOT at the top of your list, but it should be, and this is why.

To often clients assume that their gemstones are either….

• Not Valuable enough to bother
• Covered by their Household insurance
• Safe in the bottom of the drawer, so they won’t get lost.

All of these are WRONG and we cover some suggestions in our… Continue reading Introduction To Gem Lab Reports