Gemstone Appraisals Center

duel question concerning uncut pricing
Question: 1 is a Ruby a very dark red garnet? and how do I determine the pricing on my sapphires and possible rubies?
Your reply will be extremely helpful. Thank you…
Answer: G’day and many thanks for your query
Your first gemstone you have described as being a ruby - but then say it [...]

Dating Jewellery and Gemstones:
I forgot to ask…around what time did they start marking gold w/K?
Or what time period did they just use hallmarks on the gold jewellery?
This would help me date it somewhat.
Thanks. Nancy
G’day Nancy and many thanks for your query
But you are going to be VERY disappointed with the answer, because they have [...]

appraising my Alexandrite ring Question:
My mother has an Alexandrite ring bought in Egypt by her mother about 45-50 years ago.
Where is the best place to get it appraised.
Also my mother does not want to have to send it off for valuation.
Thanks for your help…
Answer:
G’day Leah and many thanks for your query.
One of the most [...]

Gemstones and the Birthstones for Each Month:
 
Regardless if you’re male or female, birthstones are often worn as jewelries even during the ancient times. However, the gemstones of today are much more colorful, beautiful, and rare. Usually, the gemstones are set in a metallic background for ornamentation. Gemstones can be semi precious or precious. You [...]

Antique Birthday Gemstone History:
Every gemstone has its own story. Some fascinating enough to be heard, others are just the same old story. But it wouldn’t matter how old the story is for as long as it’s important enough to be heard. To know the history of an antique gemstone is all worthwhile especially when you’re [...]

The alluring amber has always attracted the gemstone lovers with its potential for creating artistic jewelries. In the vintage collections as well as in the modern designs you will come across ample use of this bright luminescent stone. Starting from necklace and earrings or finger rings to pendants and bracelets, amber can add a touch [...]

How To Sell Your Gemstones Question: Hello, I recently inherited about 40 decent sized Emeralds (not the greatest) but not really low quality either.

Gemstones: Quality and Value, Volume 1
Price: $137.75 USD
About 20 star ruby’s as well in the same condition.
What is the range for these types of gem stones (low to high) and in your [...]

What are created diamonds Question: what is the real difference between mined and created diamonds?
Beside the price of course

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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 [...]

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.

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To often clients [...]