Gems & Jewelry Appraising (3rd Edition) (Gemstone Press)

The premier book of its kind and a comprehensive guide to the standards, procedures and ethics of appraising gems, jewelry and other valuables. Gems and Jewelry Appraising offers all the information that jewelers, gemologists and students of jewelry appraisal will need to establish an appraisal business, handle various kinds of appraisals--for insurance, divorce, inheritance, liquidation, collateral and tax donation--and provide an accurate, verifiable estimate of value.