Illustrated Guide To Jewelry Appraising: Antique, Period and Modern - Hardcover
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.
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Anna M. Miller, G.G., M.G.A., R.M.V, is a jewelry historian, author, lecturer and instructor.
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The developer of the Master Valuer Program, a jewelry appraisal course that has been taught worldwide, she currently consults with individuals and companies on buying, selling, appraising, and interpreting the jewelry arts.
Miller is the author of five books on gems and jewelry, including Cameos Old and New and Gems & Jewelry Appraising.
"An intensely practical guide....valuable to many audiences." -- Gem Correspondent
"Anna Miller's book is destined to become the classic text for jewelry appraisers, as well as jewelers, auctioneers, students, and collectors of jewelry." -- National Jeweler
"For a person who wishes to make his or her living appraising, this book will be an invaluable resource." -- Jewelers' Circular-Keystone
"This fine book...is strongly recommended for anyone involved in, or contemplating involvement in, the gem and jewelry appraisal process." -- The Appraiser, The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
"[A] welcome addition to any appraiser's reference shelf." -- Gems & Gemology, The Gemological Institute of America
"Anna Miller's book is destined to become the classic text for jewelry appraisers, as well as jewelers, auctioneers, students, and collectors of jewelry." -- National Jeweler
"For a person who wishes to make his or her living appraising, this book will be an invaluable resource." -- Jewelers' Circular-Keystone
"This fine book...is strongly recommended for anyone involved in, or contemplating involvement in, the gem and jewelry appraisal process." -- The Appraiser, The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
"[A] welcome addition to any appraiser's reference shelf." -- Gems & Gemology, The Gemological Institute of America
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- PublisherSpringer
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 041298931X
- ISBN 13 9780412989315
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages180
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