by Neil Beaty | Apr 28, 2023 | American Gem Society (AGS), Education, Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser, Jewelers, Jewelry Appraisals
What is an Independent Certified Jewelry Appraiser (ICGA), why do you need one, and how do you find them? Well, if you’re in the Denver Metro area, you’re in luck. We provide independent jewelry appraisals, you can click here to schedule an appointment. But what...
by Neil Beaty | Apr 17, 2023 | Diamond Education, Education, Engagement Rings, Jewelers, Lab-Grown Diamonds
Have you noticed that it’s getting harder and harder to sell lab grown diamonds? This is a tale about how Lab Grown and Natural Diamonds hold their value, with some pointers on how to sell the former in 2023. Summary People trying to Sell Lab-Grown Diamonds find the...
by Neil Beaty | Mar 21, 2023 | Diamond Education, Education, Jewelry History, Lab-Grown Diamonds
A funny thing has happened in the diamond business in the last 10 years or so. Man made, or lab grown diamond sellers have successfully changed the diamond narrative from a technical one about size, weight, clarity, color, etc. to one about ethics. Labor relations....
by Neil Beaty | Feb 14, 2023 | "Value", Cut Color Clarity Carat, Diamond Education, Gemological Institute of America, Jewelry
Nearly everyone who is shopping for a diamond is familiar with the 4C’s: clarity, color, cut, and carat weight. It’s the traditional GIA grading scale for colorless diamonds. www.gia.edu literally wrote the system and they have a free tutorial on their site. If you...
by Neil Beaty | Jan 13, 2023 | "Value", Education, Jewelry Appraisals
With nearly every appraisal, after exchanging pleasantries, the first thing to happen will be the appraiser will ask you your purpose or intended use of the appraisal. Many find it to be an odd question. What Difference Does it Make? A lot. Any statement of...
