2024
Do you know the current value of your gems and jewelry?
WNC's Private Gem and Jewelry Expert, in Asheville, Will Provide You With Unbiased, Accurate Answers
GIA Graduate Gemologist
+ Certified MasterValuerTM International Gem and Jewelry Appraiser
Your Personal Jewelry Buying Consultant - In-person Local, or Online / eBay
Gemstone Certifications
Identifying & Authenticating Diamonds and Colored Stones
(Determining Natural, Synthetic, Treated, Imitation, Lab-created and Enhanced Stones)
Licensed Investment Diamond Broker, Ramat Gan, Israel
Appraisals
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Gemstone Identifications, Authentications, Second Opinions
Appraisals
An appraisal is an important legal document that needs to be researched and written correctly, to stand up in court or for an insurance claim, when you need it.
To do so, it needs to be issued by the right authority, a properly credentialed gemologist who is additionally trained in valuation science, i.e., appraising.
If not, unfortunately you won't know you have a problem until you need to use an appraisal to make a claim and it's rejected or downgraded.
"Free" appraisals by the Sellers of jewels are especially problematic due to a conflict of interest, and usually inflated valuations. They won't stand up in court.
That's a common practice intended to play on your ego . . . but you pay the price with higher-than-necessary premiums.
Learn the real market value of your jewel with a professional appraisal.
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2nd Opinions
Gemstone Identifications and Authentications
The only way to accurately know the identity of a stone, and whether it's natural (and furthermore, if it's untreated or treated!) or lab-created, or a synthetic, or a composite of two or more materials, and more - is to analyze it using several lab tests.
It's best to keep in mind that the color of a stone is one of the most unreliable ways to identify a gem. Never rely on color exclusively.
Use this service if you possess a found gem, inherit gems and jewelry, or want to confirm an online or auction acquisition.
A gem ID will provide trade name; gem variety (when necessary); species & group; whether it's natural, synthetic, treated, etc.
Please note that a gem identification is not an appraisal; i.e., it will not have any valuation attached to it. For this you'll need to purchase an appraisal.
SCHEDULE A 2nd OPINION OR GEM IDENTIFICATION BY CLICKING HERE
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As Your Expert Personal Buying Consultant
~ For Local Purchases of Important Diamonds and Other Jewels
Shopping for an engagement or anniversary ring, or other fine jewel, BEGINS with your imagination, dreams, and desires.
But the world of fine jewels is a complicated one requiring expert guidance from someone who is profesionally trained and experienced in the gem markets.
This service is for those who are comfortable using professionals like physicians, lawyers, financial planners, and other professionals to ensure quality outcomes.
Consider partnering with an expert consultant graduate gemologist about buying choices, about quality, price, and future value.
Click below to arrange for a free consultation to see if this service works for you!
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Get a Consultation Before You Bid or Buy ONLINE!
All you need to do is send me the link / URL of the jewel you're interested in! It's that simple. I'll review
- the listing details (both what's stated and unstated);
- any photographs (a gemologist sees clues in photos but isn't seduced by them), and;
- and I'll grill the Seller for you, asking questions you wouldn't know to ask.
- Then, I'll email or call you with the findings and recommendations.
Edward Blomgren, PhD
Graduate Gemologist (GIA)
MasterValuer InternationalTM Gem and Jewelry Appraiser
[Clinical psychologist, ret.]
As WNC's independent gemologist, I work with a small number of private clients who demand accurate and honest appraisals and gem and jewelry consultations.
View current Fee Schedule here
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Please note: I don't do consultations on, or appraise, raw crystals, "rough," or rocks with embedded crystals. I work with cut and finished gemstones and jewelry only. In the Asheville area, I can recommend experienced rock hound and jewelry maker, Christopher Pelletier. Contact him at [email protected] to discuss fees and your needs.
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