| Many thanks for taking the time to read this | | | | valuations flow from this one rate.So the |
| compact jewelry article entitled 'How to | | | | answer lies in some form of accepted standard |
| Value your Jewelry at Home or Work'. You are | | | | which must be based on sound principles, |
| about to discover the intricacies and | | | | backed by REPEATABLE formulas which can be |
| formulas that highly qualified Gemologists | | | | expected to be 'around the same figure' no |
| and Valuers are using, right now, to evaluate | | | | matter where you go in the world.And |
| and appraise gold, silver and platinum | | | | thankfully, it is. Gold is Gold is gold... |
| jewelry.But before we begin, I would simply | | | | right?The calculations used (behind the scene |
| like to bring you 'up to speed' on what will | | | | so you never need to see them) in our 'Online |
| be required. As you know, the art of valuing | | | | Jewelry Valuation Self Appraisal Kit' knows |
| jewelry takes many years to learn (over five | | | | from your answers to multiple choice |
| years before you can graduate) and then it | | | | questions, exactly 'What's it worth'. Easy |
| takes several more years to gain the | | | | eh?Go to the Valuation Appraisal Centre to |
| necessary experience to 'get it | | | | uncover the secrets of just how stress-free |
| right'.Gemologists don't all become Valuers | | | | it is to value your own jewelry at home or |
| because of this high level of study, which | | | | work (The address is listed at the bottom of |
| doesn't include the expense of Microscopes | | | | this article) and let the 'Kit' do it for |
| and Refractometers and Dichroscopes and and | | | | you.Like humans, not all gold is created |
| and....In this program we don't even want to | | | | equally.Thankfully. A lot will depend on what |
| explain what these pieces of equipment are | | | | part of the world you come from and certainly |
| because firstly; they are too expensive (you | | | | can dramatically change the value of any |
| can pay thousands of dollars just for a | | | | jewelry item.You may have wondered about that |
| binocular microscope) and secondly because | | | | VERY yellow gold which comes from the Middle |
| you are not a trained jeweler, and probably | | | | East or Asia. Is it the same as the gold on |
| don't want to be.So don't let that put you | | | | Sixth Avenue or Hatton Garden in old London |
| off because we are NOT trying to turn you | | | | Town?Why is it that jewelers talk about CARAT |
| into professionals overnight. That would be | | | | weight in diamonds and gemstones, but also |
| wrong of us to even try.We don't want the | | | | use the term CARAT when it comes to the |
| Jargon either. Just some simple facts. What | | | | quality of gold. Are they the same thing?We |
| we are going to achieve is nothing more than | | | | will certainly be looking into that term in |
| a simple understanding of what you need to | | | | an upcoming issue.You see, when it comes to |
| know, to at least get a 'Slippery Grip' of | | | | Gold (this does not apply in quite the same |
| basic terms. The hardest part is NOT the | | | | magnitude for Silver or Platinum items) |
| testing or algorithms involved but mainly the | | | | because it comes in more than one color and |
| correct and systematic identification of what | | | | more than one quality.You have the typical |
| your are trying to value. The calculations | | | | yellow gold, a green gold, the ever popular |
| are nothing more than a natural outcome, | | | | white gold which is currently making a bit of |
| which just proves what can be accomplished | | | | a comeback, and the sought after 'Rose gold,' |
| using the most simple school mathematics. If | | | | fashionable in Victorian and Vintage |
| you can multiply and divide, and add money, | | | | Jewelry.Each of these will have a different |
| you can do this course.We assume you are | | | | price structure when it comes to appraising |
| trying to get a 'Ball Park' figure on | | | | your jewelry. Nothing dramatic, but a |
| something you own, or want to own, or sell, | | | | difference anyway.Yet the bottom line could |
| or insure. Which brings us to the first | | | | add several hundreds of dollars to a Bracelet |
| question.What exactly is a Valuation or | | | | or ring, so you will need to know 'How to' |
| Appraisal?All of the calculations and | | | | spot these distinctions in metal.So how do |
| procedures done throughout this series of | | | | you do it? By using the best tools a Valuer |
| articles are built into our 'Online Jewelry | | | | can possess (your eyes) while employing the |
| Valuation Self Appraisal Kit' which does all | | | | greatest skills you can learn (how to measure |
| the work for you. Why? So you don't have to. | | | | things). Once you have these handy little |
| Simple...You can go to the Valuation | | | | methods in your arsenal, the rest is just a |
| Appraisal Centre, to discover how easy it is | | | | matter of arithmetic.So watch out for your |
| to value your own jewelry at home or work | | | | next issue of this mini-course, where we'll |
| (The address is listed at the bottom of this | | | | reveal the single most important |
| article) and discover why we use it | | | | consideration when it comes to valuing ANY |
| ourselves.This is an important yet sadly | | | | jewelry.regards and please watch the road. |
| overlooked concept.People, just like you, | | | | David Foard F.G.A.A. Fellow of the |
| simply want to 'Know what it's Worth' but | | | | Gemological Association of Australia and |
| that's a very subjective statement. For | | | | former member of JATVC - The Valuers Council |
| example:What's it worth to you?Does it have | | | | (retired).P.S. If you are really serious |
| sentimental value?If it does, there is no way | | | | about getting a Valuation Appraisal done |
| we can measure or calculate for that. It's a | | | | quickly and easily with minimum effort.... |
| personal thing.What's it worth on EBay?That | | | | then go to the Valuation Appraisal Centre to |
| depends if you are a Buyer or a Seller. At | | | | discover just how easy it is to value your |
| the end of the day the value lies in what two | | | | own jewelry and reproduce a Certificate on |
| people agree upon.What's it worth if you | | | | your own Printer at home or work (The address |
| bought it from your neighbor?What's it worth | | | | is listed below) and follow the advice given |
| to them or what's it worth to you?These are | | | | there. Couldn't be any easier.P.P.S. |
| two different things.What's it worth when | | | | |
| your local Jewelry Store has a 50% Off Sale? | | | | If you administer a website or publish an |
| | | | ezine, please feel free to use this article |
| Are you really buying a bargain or is it | | | | as long as you leave all links in place, do |
| just another ploy to get your money.What's it | | | | not modify the content and include our |
| worth if it's stolen?Does this value | | | | resource box as listed below. Although it's |
| represent the true figure?If you were 'Fagin' | | | | not compulsory just send me an email at and |
| in Oliver Twist, what was it worth to him?Bet | | | | let me know if and where you used it. If you |
| Fagin had a different price in mind when he | | | | need other great content - complimentary of |
| traded with the Artful Dodger.But what if you | | | | course - then drop me a line at the email |
| were the jewelry owner. What's it worth then? | | | | address given - 'cause I've got Gallons of |
| | | | the stuff....David Foard has spent over 30 |
| | | | years in the Antique Jewelry Trade as a |
| The Insurance company might have a different | | | | qualified gemologist and member of the |
| view to you. After all, they want to replace | | | | Valuers Council. Get a FREE 10 part |
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| premium for the privilege, of course, but it | | | | grabbing yourself a |
| still remains very loose.Tip: A 'Valuation or | | | | |
| Appraisal' is generally accepted as a price | | | | fistfull of Hints - Tips and Secrets. |
| based on Insurance assessment. ALL other | | | | |