Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising Antique, Period, and Modern
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
1990, 1990
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1990 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. The Professional Appraiser
- Primary Function of the Appraiser
- Primary Objective of the Appraiser
- Value Definitions and Their Applications to Jewelry Appraisals
- Purpose and Function of an Appraisal
- 2. Appraisal Concepts and Principles
- Valuation Approaches
- Finding Information
- Using Price Guides
- Judging Quality
- Recording Condition
- 3. Making Correct Identification
- Using Symbols, Motifs, and Ornamental Styles as Identification Guides in Estate and Period Jewelry
- Motifs and Designs Used in Various Cultures
- Decorative Motifs
- Using Color as a Clue to Jewelry Dating
- Cut of Stones
- Supplemental Identification Information for Antique Jewelry
- 4. Estimating Values
- Finger Rings
- Earrings
- Necklaces
- Pendants
- Chains
- Bracelets
- The Brooch
- Beads
- Pearls
- Charms, Seals, and Trinkets
- Cufflinks, Studs, and Stickpins
- Reverse Crystal Intaglios
- Pocket Watches and Wristwatches
- 5. The Appraisal Document
- Information to Be Included in a Jewelry Appraisal
- Appraisal Document Critique
- Using Limiting and Contingent Conditions
- Fair Market Value Document
- Jewelry Appraisal (Sample)
- Appendices
- Diameters and Corresponding Weights of Round, Well-Proportioned, Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
- Proper Nomenclature of the Specific Parts of a Brilliant-Cut Diamond
- New Diamond Cuts
- Formulas for Unusual Diamond Cuts
- Precious Metal Prices
- Average Trade Prices (per Carat)
- Table of Comparative Ring-Size Equivalents
- Guide to Gemstone Handling
- Colored Stone Grading Report
- Cubic Zirconia Stone Conversion Chart
- Birthstones through the Ages
- Manufacturers and Wholesalers of Antique Reproduction Jewelry
- Auction Galleries That Hold Jewelry Sales
- Pearl Facts
- Appraisal Terms
- Auction Catalog Terms
- Enamel Terms
- Pearl Terms