Jewelry Appraisal: what is it, cost & how its done!

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We have Louise Van Colen, an FGA geologist and certified appraiser to talk to us about everything you need to know about having your jewelry, gemstones and engagement rings appraised!
We will cover the different elements that are evaluated such as the quality of materials used, the quality of craftsmanship and origin. How you need an appraisal for your insurance. For the second half of the video, we will do a behind the scenes of Louise during her process in which she will be appraising a ruby and diamond ring and the steps + equipment during the process.
f you would like to send us your jewelry or gemstones for appraisal please send us an email at info@fineandflux.com or for any other inquiries such as custom design and bridal.
you can also view our custom jewelry gallery here to see my latest work!:
fineanflux.com/pages/custom-j...
An appraiser is a certified professional who typically holds a GIA or FGA degree where they have completed a set number of courses and passed a final exam. The degree provides students with advanced training in jewelry, diamonds, and colored gemstones. Gemologists, however, are not qualified to identify the value of jewelry. Appraisers hold further credentials and expertise in estimating the price and value of gemstones.
When getting your jewelry appraised, the appraiser starts off by identifying the gem (is it a real diamond, a natural stone? etc.). A piece of jewelry can receive a Replacement value (highest) or a Liquidation value (lowest). This can be important when you, for example, receive an heirloom. Depending on where the piece of jewelry is from, how old it is, and the craftsmanship, its value could vary. Using a collection of intricate tools, appraisers determine the authenticity and treatment of the jewelry. Using all of their findings, appraisers will then create a price estimate.
When spending over $5000 on a piece jewelry, your insurance company will require a certified appraiser to evaluate its value before insuring it. A jeweler will not ensure a center stone, therefore, insure a valuable gemstone may require an appraisal.
It generally takes around 3 to 7 business days, depending on how busy the appraiser is. An appraisal can cost an average of $150-250.
We offer appraisals for gemstones/diamonds for the price of $150 for the appraisal of a complete ring. We take around 3-7 business days, however, rush orders are a possibility if needed. If clients are shipping jewelry to us for appraisal, we offer shipping insurance for the full retail price. If you would like to send us your jewelry or gemstones for appraisal please send us an email at info@fineandflux.com or for any other inquiries such as custom design and bridal, you can also view our custom jewelry gallery here to see my latest work!:
fineanflux.com/pages/custom-j...
If you would like to send us your jewelry or gemstones for appraisal please send us an email at info@fineandflux.com or for any other inquiries such as custom design and bridal.
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Fine and Flux Jewelry is a jewelry brand that specializes in custom design and engagement rings. We create all our jewelry in-house, in a homely studio downtown Montreal, Canada, free shipping worldwide!
We create all our jewelry videos to entertain and educate you so you have a better understanding on how it's made, how to make an educated purchase, and also what to look out for.
Do not try anything you see in these videos at home.
For more information or to book an online appointment please write to us at info@fineandflux.com and we will be happy to get back to you quickly.
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Jewelry Appraisal FAQ
02:19 Who Can Appraise Your Jewelry?
03:59 What is evaluated in an appraisal?
05:11 Appraiser VS Labs like GIA?
06:08 How we do an appraisal behind the scehne-
08:33 How we identify lab vs natural diamonds
10:10 Testing the gold karat

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@jeanreed1975 Жыл бұрын

I had a friend who took her beautiful engagement ring to a jeweller to evaluate the diamond before ensuring the ring. The jeweller took the ring out of her view to his work room to do the assessment. When he brought the ring back to the front of the store she could see the diamond color was different and he quoted a value that was lower than what it cost her fiancé. She is convinced the jeweller switched the stone. He firmly denied any fowl play. Don't let jewelry out of your sight in such situations.

@Sam-fp8zm 7 ай бұрын

that is horrible if it is true.

@momof1576 5 ай бұрын

That happened with my grandmother’s watch

@Sam-fp8zm 5 ай бұрын

they probably sell moissanite and say it is diamond too coz they look identical and they both test positive on the diamond testers

@IllyAssassin 2 ай бұрын

Yall just be talking they sell whatever u pay for moissanite isnt a fake diamond its own gemstone you mean selling cvd or lab diamonds as real diamonds it wouldn't be moissanite moissanite is actually requested and wanted @@Sam-fp8zm

@mragatetv 11 ай бұрын

thanks for reviews❤

@DominiqueFlux 11 ай бұрын

Of course! :)

@sergioortega5869 Жыл бұрын

hey güerita that tester is that what's it called I like it and I think it's better than the ones I just bought and. what to calibrate and even so. they decompose

@dylanherrera8769 Жыл бұрын

Cool Video! I would like to do professional appraisal some day.

@matthewtucker8994 2 ай бұрын

Great info

@DominiqueFlux 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sergioortega5869 Жыл бұрын

The Gold with simply seeing it by color. it tells you what grade it has of gold and there it shows that it is 14 carat

@alhamdulilahsubhaallah3318 4 ай бұрын

The light blue means it's a diamond with fluorescents, what color will your machine show with a diamond that doesn't have fluorescents?

@10code4 2 ай бұрын

I like this video, very informative 😊but I will become more educated about this career before I am comfortable with an appraisers estimate 😊

@user-if3mh2xm1f 5 ай бұрын

Are you here in San Antonio Texas, my Dad and I need to get out diamond appraised. He has a 5cart Ruby and I own a 2cart pink diamond.

@DominiqueFlux 5 ай бұрын

Hi no sorry we are in Montreal, but there will definitely be local appraisers in Texas

@imstillaliveimstillalive928 Жыл бұрын

i need to look more this video using but using tools by microscope,. for to learn all the most gemstone names as typically the sign to look inside surface,..👍🙏

@Christian-182 10 ай бұрын

Where do you go to school for this? What’s the best route?

@DominiqueFlux 10 ай бұрын

To become a gemologist and appraiser? There are 2 schools, GIA and FGA that wlI would look into

@sharminofficial7100 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I like your review. Please allow me to send some jewelry product for review.

@QuadDerrick Жыл бұрын

my address is ....

@sergioortega5869 Жыл бұрын

hey güerita if you already have diamonds and all kinds of precious stones then when someone asks you to marry you and as an engagement ring. give you a diamond ring It will no longer be funny even if it is a pigeon blood Ruby. So what would I give you? I a ring and stone a pea😂

@rainbowstar2775 Жыл бұрын

I LIKE👍🏻her job but I can't afford all those equipments. However I can pretty much differentiate lab grown and earth mined diamonds using a simple jeweler's loupe and common sense.

@theneighborsdog7087 11 ай бұрын

Shady jewelry stores must love you