Boston Gem Laboratory
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Appraisal Process:
- Statement of metal type and testing
- Net weights of metal (grams or penny weights)
- Jewelry measurements
- Manufacturing process (custom design, hand fabricated)
- Jewelry finish
- Condition of item
- Trademark and hallmark
- Description of setting (style and motif)
- Grading of gemstones w/weights and measurements
- Notation of treatments
- Type of grading system used
- Light analysis for diamonds
- Cut analysis for diamonds and colored stones
- Plotting for diamonds where applicable
- Digital photographs
- Period jewelry design and motif, circa date and provenance
"Jewelry is replaced by the description and not by the price on the appraisal."
List of Gemological Instruments
Sample Appraisals: Appraisal #1 ~ Appraisal #2 ~ Appraisal #3