Jewelry Appraiser

If you’re older than 10, then you’ve likely heard the phrase, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” While that expression might be true, a diamond’s value doesn’t rest on how much a girl loves it. Instead, as a Jewelry Appraiser, you understand fully it stems from the quality.

So, how does one measure quality? They take the gem to you, the Jewelry Appraiser. As a Jewelry Appraiser, you have a lot to consider. When a piece of jewelry is presented to you, you first identify any gems, stones, silver, gold, or other materials. To pick out the real from the fake, you use special magnifying glasses to see every beautiful angle, cut, and color variation. You, also take a closer look at the mounting style and the types of fasteners used.

Bracelets, rings, necklaces, pendants, and watches are more than just gems. There is an art involved in designing and making one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. The smallest detail can change the value of the piece. So you carefully weigh the piece, evaluate the design, and use your findings to establish authenticity.

Finally, you estimate the value. You gather all your findings, compare the item to similar items you’ve seen, and give an educated estimate based on your knowledge of the current trends in the market. Sometimes, you will have to give the customer the bad news that their family heirloom is worthless on the resale market. But on a good day, a garage sale find could net the owner thousands of dollars.