Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising : Antique, Period, and Modern / edited by Anna M. Miller.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Miller, Anna, Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mineralogy.

Arts.

Fine Art.

Local Subjects:

Mineralogy.

Fine Art.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 180 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed. 1990.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 1990.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

There is more to appraising jewelry than just being parable sales and a value determination. Then, all this able to put a dollar value on an item. The title of ap­ information, with clear jewelry descriptions, must be praiser distinguishes the individual who is able to iden­ succinctly put together with photographs and deliv­ tify, witness, estimate status, excellence, or potential­ ered to the client. ity, and to determine the authenticity of an article. Today's jewelry appraiser should also be cognizant Many factors impact on a thorough appraisal, espe­ of the vicissitudes of fashion, how changes impact the cially on estate and period jewelry. jewelry market in a substantial and vital manner in both design and style. A careful look must be given to Developing all this expertise is a lot to ask of practi­ tioners who only a decade ago were barely making a study of color psychology with an awareness of why specific gemstones and their colors and enamels of cer­ distinction between a well-written sales receipt and a professional appraisal report. tain colors were used in different periods. Industrial In the past few years bold changes have taken place developments, from machine stamped jewelry, the use in this field. It is now understood that standard ap­ of aniline dyes in clothing, and development of the praisal concepts and principles can be applied to the electric light, have influenced design and use of gem­ stones.

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.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-4615-9717-X