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Learn what you can expect to read in a jewelry appraisal and discover the standards that jewelry appraisers should follow when they perform an appraisal.
Jewelry Appraisals & Lab Certificates
Jewelry appraisals and lab certificates are two important types of reports about your gemstones and jewelry, but they do not serve the same purpose.
A Guide to Choosing a Professional Jewelry Appraiser
Pala International provides this excellent tutorial to help you select a qualified jewelry appraiser.
American Society of Appraisers
ASA appraisers can specialize in numerous areas: diamonds and unmounted colored gemstones, contemporary jewelry, art and designer jewelry, Native American and/or other collectible ethnic jewelry, antique and period jewelry, gemstones rough, gemstone carvings or mineral specimens.
Appraisal Report - ISA
The International Society of Appraisers lists items you should see in an appraisal, and offers advice about services you should avoid.
Carat 5.0 - Jewelry Appraisal Software
Windows software for professional jewelry appraisers. You can download a free demo before you purchase the software. Purchases handled by download.
How To Select a Qualified Appraiser
Good advice to help you select a qualified personal property appraiser. By William D. Hoefer, Jr.
Frequently Asked Questions
An excellent Q&A about the appraisal process as performed by Nancy Stacy, Master Gemologist Appraiser®.

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