gem appraisal
Jewel value assessment
Gem appraisal is the professional evaluation of a gemstone's quality and monetary value.
Appraisers assess characteristics like cut, clarity, color, and carat weight, then assign a dollar figure based on current market conditions.
The resulting document serves insurance, estate, and resale purposes: I got a gem appraisal before selling my grandmother's ruby ring.
- weightMeasure of heaviness
- cutSeverance or reduction
- gemologistPrecious stone specialist
- clarityState of being understandable
- valueImportance or price
hardness scale · stone · ethical sourcing · certification · loupe · authenticity · family heirloom · fluorescence · spectroscope · polarizing filters · market trends · jewel · provenance · facets · rough cut · inclusion · rarity · blood diamond
- collectibles appraisalsports memorabilia, authentication
- gem tradegem cutting, gem cutter, gemologist, rough stones, loose stones
- gemstonesdiamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire, pearl
evaluation vs. physical work
gem appraisalgem cutting
Shaping raw stones
gem setting · stone cutting · faceting · gem mining · jewelry repair