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| Jewelry lab certificates | 25 Jan 2008 |
| The Difference Between Jewelry Lab Certificates and Appraisals Most people have both jewelry lab certificates and appraisals for their valuable jewelry, but the two documents are not one in the same. They serve different purposes and contain a different set of information that is helpful to jewelry owners, as well as to people who are looking for new jewelry to purchase. Jewelry lab certificates and appraisals often go hand in hand, but the lab certificate is a document that describes information about an unmounted gem stone, like a diamond that has not been set into any piece of jewelry, while the appraisal provides detailed information on the market value of a piece of jewelry, whether it is unmounted or already set as a ring, earrings, or necklace for example. Choosing Labs and Appraisals When selecting jewelry lab certificates and appraisals on jewelry that you are considering to purchase, it is best to select an independent company that provides these documents rather than rely on the documents created by the company that you are planning to buy your jewelry from. Otherwise, you face the potential for the lab or appraiser to be biased, since they will benefit from the sale of jewelry. If you already have jewelry lab certificates and appraisals on your existing jewelry, but are unsure of their accuracy, it may be worthwhile to have your items appraised again to see what their current market value is. Jewelry Lab Certificates Jewelry lab certificates are written reports that detail unmounted gemstones rather than completed pieces of jewelry. The certificates include information about the diamonds (or other gemstone) cut and shape, as well as the stone's color and clarity grades as decided by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Lab certificates contain specifics about the carat weight as well as the dimensions of the diamond, taking into account the stone's angles. Once the lab certificate is drawn up, it should not change unless the stone is physically altered or it is found at a later date that the gem stone was evaluated incorrectly the first time. Jewelry Appraisals The entire reason people obtain jewelry lab certificates and appraisals is to document the dollar value of the diamond, whether it is for personal investment purposes, or in order to have a physical record of the gem stone for insurance purposes. It is also great documentation to have if you ever decide to sell your jewelry at a future date, or pass it down to family members. It is wise to have your existing valuable jewelry appraised in case it is stolen, or in the event you go through a divorce or estate settlement. Before purchasing a new piece of jewelry you can also get it appraised to get a good idea what the market value is on the piece before shelling out large amounts of money to pay for it if it isn't worth the amount of money they are asking for the piece. | |
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| Royalty diamonds | 25 Jan 2008 |
| When did diamonds first become recognized as precious stones and used for jewelry? The earliest reference to them has been found in a Sanskrit document dated around 300 BCE. They were associated with the gods and were used to decorate religious icons and statues. | |
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| Jewelry wholesale online | 24 Jan 2008 |
| Buying jewelry wholesale online is quite easy, and most of the time, it is an enjoyable shopping experience. In fact, many people prefer this method of buying jewelry wholesale simply because they find a much wider selection at much lower prices. | |
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| How to buy jewelry wholesale | 24 Jan 2008 |
| Buying jewelry wholesale is really quite easy. The Internet gives you access to all of the wholesale jewelry companies you could ever need to make your selections, so you can buy exactly what you want or need – at very competitive prices. | |
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| Jewelry wholesale dealers | 24 Jan 2008 |
| Many people think that if they try to talk to a jewelry wholesale dealer that they will get better bargains. In the case of buying in bulk, they are absolutely right! Most jewelry wholesale dealers will offer you a lower price if you are buying in bulk – but if you are just buying one or two pieces, it really doesn’t pay for them to offer you prices below the wholesale price. | |
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| Jewelry wholesale sources | 23 Jan 2008 |
| If you are in the jewelry business or thinking about getting into the jewelry business, you need to find jewelry wholesale sources. Finding these sources isn’t as difficult as you might think – they are everywhere, and if you have access to the Internet, you literally have the world of jewelry wholesale at your fingertips. | |
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| Jewelry wholesale boxes | 23 Jan 2008 |
| If you make your own jewelry or buy wholesale jewelry that is not in a box, you will need a source for jewelry boxes! Your customers will want their jewelry to arrive in nice display boxes that can be wrapped or presented to the person they bought the jewelry for. | |
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| Jewelry wholesale | 22 Jan 2008 |
| Making jewelry is not only fun, it is actually very easy. It just takes a lot of creativity, and a little skill. In fact, you could easily start your own jewelry wholesale company by making jewelry yourself. | |
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| Jewelry wholesale catalog | 22 Jan 2008 |
| So you want to sell your jewelry? Well, selling jewelry wholesale is a big business, and you definitely need a catalog of your offerings! Making a catalog isn’t as difficult as you might think. First, you have two options: an online catalog or a print catalog. | |
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| Jewelry wholesale pricing | 22 Jan 2008 |
| Pricing is an issue that many people in the jewelry business often worry about. However, there is a method that you can easily use, whether you purchase jewelry wholesale or make your own jewelry. Pricing is very important. | |
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| Jewelry wholesale beads | 21 Jan 2008 |
| When purchasing wholesale jewelry beads, you must use care. You don’t want to end up with beads that aren’t worth anything to you! Selecting beads takes a lot of thought – we aren’t talking about plastic beads that children use to make jewelry. | |
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| Jewelry wholesale | 21 Jan 2008 |
| Selecting jewelry isn’t hard, when you can see it and touch it. However when you purchase jewelry wholesale, you often won’t have this opportunity before making a purchase, since most of these purchases are made online or through mail order. | |
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| Jewelry wholesale repair | 18 Jan 2008 |
| If you make jewelry wholesale, then you definitely need to know how to make repairs to the jewelry that you sale. If you can offer your clients free or discounted repairs, you will find that you have better customer relations. | |
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| Jewelry Wholesale: Diamonds | 18 Jan 2008 |
| There may come a time in your jewelry making career when you need to select diamonds for a special piece you are working on. Buying diamonds is much like buying any other gem – you find one that is the right size or shape for the piece you are making and you purchase it. | |
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| Jewelry wholesale eBay | 18 Jan 2008 |
| eBay is a great place to find almost any item that you can imagine. Jewelry wholesale auctions are quite common on eBay, and in many cases, you cannot beat the deals that are offered here. However, there are also many con artists that operate through eBay, and you have to use caution. | |
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| Jewelry Wholesale Supplies | 17 Jan 2008 |
| No matter what you may need jewelry wholesale supplies for, there are a variety of sources for obtaining them. However, in most cases, you will find the least expensive supplies through online sources. | |
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| mothers charm pendant | 17 Jan 2008 |
| There is no greater gift for a mom than one that represents the love her family has for her. What better way to show mom how much you care than with a mother's charm? There are plenty of options available on the market today and you can find one that suits your mom's personality and personal style as well as your affection. | |
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| custom wedding rings | 16 Jan 2008 |
| Your wedding day is a special occasion that you will always remember. Why not keep an icon of your union that is created specifically for you and your spouse? Custom wedding rings are ideal symbols of your unique union that are certain to carry fond memories with them. | |
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| custom wedding rings | 16 Jan 2008 |
| Everyone has their likes and dislikes. Some people want to be similar to everyone else and others like to stand out in a crowd. We all have our opinions on our preferences. Some of those opinions are to agree with others and others are to disagree depending upon our personality. | |
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| National gem emeralds | 16 Jan 2008 |
| The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC is home to so much that's rare and wonderful on the planet. One of the more spectacular collections is the collection of gems in the Museum of Natural History. | |
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