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Item specifics
- ISBN
- 9780943763422
About this product
Product Information
This one-of-a-kind reference is an essential working guide for all appraisers, jewelers, antique dealers, collectors, auctioneers, insurance adjustors and gem labs.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Longhill Partners, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0943763428
ISBN-13
9780943763422
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30259894
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Jewelry, Antiques & Collectibles
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Length
11in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Weight
29.7 Oz
Item Width
8.5in
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising (3rd Edition) : Antique, Period and Modern
Lccn
2003-020392
Edition Description
New Edition
Lc Classification Number
Nk7304.M5 2003
Table of Content
PREFACE IX ACKNOWLEDGMENTS XI CHAPTER 1 THE PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER 1 Primary Function of the Appraiser 2 Primary Objective of the Appraiser 2 Value Definitions and Their Application to Jewelry Appraisals 3 Purpose and Function of an Appraisal 4 CHAPTER 2 APPRAISAL CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES 9 Valuation Approaches 9 Finding Information 24 Using Price Guides 25 Judging Quality 26 Recording Condition 27 CHAPTER 3 MAKING CORRECT IDENTIFICATION 29 Using Symbols, Motifs, and Ornamental Styles as Identification Guides in Estate and Period Jewelry 30 Motifs and Designs Used in Various Cultures 31 Decorative Motifs 34 Using Color as a Clue to Jewelry Dating 39 Cut of Stones 42 Supplemental Identification Information for Antique Jewelry 42 CHAPTER 4 ESTIMATING VALUES 55 Finger Rings 55 Earrings 62 Necklaces 67 Pendants 73 Chains 76 Bracelets 78 Brooches 81 Beads 95 Pearls 99 Charms, Seals, and Trinkets 108 Cuff Links, Studs, and Stickpins 113 Reverse Crystal Intaglios 117 Pocket Watches and Wristwatches 120 CHAPTER 5 THE APPRAISAL DOCUMENT 129 Information to Be Included in a Jewelry Appraisal 129 Appraisal Document Critique 130 Using Limiting and Contingent Conditions 132 Fair Market Value Document 133 Sample Jewelry Appraisal 134 CHAPTER 6 VALUING THE UNFAMILIAR 149 Reproduction Jewelry 149 Asian Antique Jewelry 150 Berber Jewelry 161 APPENDICES 163 Diameters and Corresponding Weights of Round, Well-Proportioned, Brilliant-Cut Diamonds 163 Proper Nomenclature of the Specific Parts of a Brilliant-Cut Diamond 164 New Diamond Cuts 164 Formulas for Unusual Diamond Cuts 170 Millimeter to Carat Conversions 170 Table of Comparative Ring-Size Equivalents 171 Guide to Gemstone Handling 172 vii CONTENTS Colored Stone Grading Report 176 Cubic Zirconia Stone Conversion Chart 178 Birthstones through the Ages 179 Auction Galleries That Hold Jewelry Sales 180 Pearl Facts 181 Working Agreement (Sample) 182 Affidavit Page for Estates (Sample) 183 GLOSSARY 185 Appraisal Terms 185 Auction Catalog Terms 186 Enamel Terms 187 Pearl Terms 188 BIBLIOGRAPHY 191 INDEX 195
Edition Number
3
Publication Year
2004
Format
Hardcover
Reviews
"Beautifully illustrated. You will find expert inforamtion and clear insightful guidance on all aspects of appraising" - Antiques & Collecting Magazine, August 2004.
Target Audience
Trade
Features
New Edition
Number of Pages
216 Pages
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