We have Louise Van Colen, an FGA geologist and certified appraiser to talk to us about everything you need to know about having your jewelry, gemstones and engagement rings appraised!
We will cover the different elements that are evaluated such as the quality of materials used, the quality of craftsmanship and origin. How you need an appraisal for your insurance. For the second half of the video, we will do a behind the scenes of Louise during her process in which she will be appraising a ruby and diamond ring and the steps + equipment during the process.

f you would like to send us your jewelry or gemstones for appraisal please send us an email at [email protected] or for any other inquiries such as custom design and bridal.
you can also view our custom jewelry gallery here to see my latest work!:
https://fineanflux.com/pages/customj...

An appraiser is a certified professional who typically holds a GIA or FGA degree where they have completed a set number of courses and passed a final exam. The degree provides students with advanced training in jewelry, diamonds, and colored gemstones. Gemologists, however, are not qualified to identify the value of jewelry. Appraisers hold further credentials and expertise in estimating the price and value of gemstones.

When getting your jewelry appraised, the appraiser starts off by identifying the gem (is it a real diamond, a natural stone? etc.). A piece of jewelry can receive a Replacement value (highest) or a Liquidation value (lowest). This can be important when you, for example, receive an heirloom. Depending on where the piece of jewelry is from, how old it is, and the craftsmanship, its value could vary. Using a collection of intricate tools, appraisers determine the authenticity and treatment of the jewelry. Using all of their findings, appraisers will then create a price estimate.

When spending over $5000 on a piece jewelry, your insurance company will require a certified appraiser to evaluate its value before insuring it. A jeweler will not ensure a center stone, therefore, insure a valuable gemstone may require an appraisal.

It generally takes around 3 to 7 business days, depending on how busy the appraiser is. An appraisal can cost an average of $150250.

We offer appraisals for gemstones/diamonds for the price of $150 for the appraisal of a complete ring. We take around 37 business days, however, rush orders are a possibility if needed. If clients are shipping jewelry to us for appraisal, we offer shipping insurance for the full retail price. If you would like to send us your jewelry or gemstones for appraisal please send us an email at [email protected] or for any other inquiries such as custom design and bridal, you can also view our custom jewelry gallery here to see my latest work!:
https://fineanflux.com/pages/customj...

If you would like to send us your jewelry or gemstones for appraisal please send us an email at [email protected] or for any other inquiries such as custom design and bridal.


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Fine and Flux Jewelry is a jewelry brand that specializes in custom design and engagement rings. We create all our jewelry inhouse, in a homely studio downtown Montreal, Canada, free shipping worldwide!
We create all our jewelry videos to entertain and educate you so you have a better understanding on how it's made, how to make an educated purchase, and also what to look out for.
Do not try anything you see in these videos at home.
For more information or to book an online appointment please write to us at [email protected] and we will be happy to get back to you quickly.
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Jewelry Appraisal FAQ
02:19 Who Can Appraise Your Jewelry?
03:59 What is evaluated in an appraisal?
05:11 Appraiser VS Labs like GIA?
06:08 How we do an appraisal behind the scehne
08:33 How we identify lab vs natural diamonds
10:10 Testing the gold karat