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Our Services
Jewelry Appraisal and Gemological Certificate features detailed information describing your jewelry item including:
a. Type of appraisal (insurance replacement value, fair market value, etc.)
b. A digital photograph
c. Description of the article(s):
- Type and style of article (engagement ring, bracelet, etc.)
- Mounting and finish
- Quality (fineness), color, and type of metal
- Method of manufacture (cast, die struck, handmade, etc.)
- Stamping – such as karatage, manufacturer’s trademark
- Condition
- Total weight of article(s) and total weight of gemstones
d. Description of diamonds and colored stones:
- Nature (natural, synthetic, assembled, etc.)
- Number of stones and type of settings (prong, channel, pave, etc)
- Shape or cut (round brilliant, princess, channel, etc.)
- Measurements and estimated weight, actual or estimated by formula
- Color, clarity (for colored stones – hue, tone and intensity).
- Phenomena, if any (asterism, change-of-color, orient, etc.)
e. Estimated value
f. Gemologist/Appraiser's signature
Full page laminated appraisal certificates come packaged in a protective sleeve embossed with the LAIGL logo.
Watch Evaluation and Appraisal Certificate features detailed information describing your watch item including:
a. Type of appraisal (insurance replacement value, fair market value, etc.)
b. Movement (jeweled, quartz, etc.) caliber number
c. Functions/Features: day – date, three counter chronograph, moon phase, etc.
d. Model/Reference Number
e. Serial Number
f. A description of the case: crystal, bezel, crown, etc.
g. Dial: (original, refinished, custom, etc.) style of hour markers and hands, any functions/features.
h. Bracelet/strap: original, custom, etc. Measurements and buckle style.
i. Quality (fineness), color, and type of metal (any engravings also are included).
j. A description of the gemstones, colored lacquer or other decoration on the dial, case and the bracelet.
k. Condition
l. Estimated value
m. Gemologist/Appraiser’s signature
Full page laminated watch certificates come packaged in a protective sleeve embossed with the LAIGL logo.
Diamond Grading and/or Appraisal Certificate Features detailed information describing your diamond including:
a. Type of certificate
b. A digital photograph
c. Description of a diamond
- Shape and cutting style
- Measurements
- Carat weight
- Finish (polish, symmetry)
- Clarity
- Color
d. Estimated value
e. Gemologist/Appraiser signature
Full page laminated certificates come packaged in a protective sleeve embossed with the LAIGL logo.
Colored Stones Grading and/or Appraisal Certificate Features detailed information describing your colored gemstone including:
a. Type of certificate
b. A digital photograph
c. Description of a colored stone
- Shape and cutting style
- Measurements
- Carat weight
- Clarity
- Color (hue, tone and saturation)
- GIA Gemset ID
- Phenomena (if applicable): asterism, color change, chatoyancy, orient, etc.
- Refractive Index
- Specific Gravity
- Hardness
d. Estimated value
e. Gemologist/Appraiser signature
Full page laminated certificates come packaged in a protective sleeve embossed with the LAIGL logo.
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