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Certificate of Jewelry Appraisal features detailed information describing your jewelry item including:

  1. Type of appraisal (insurance replacement value, fair market value, etc.)
  2. A digital photograph
  3. 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
  4. 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.)
  5. Estimated value
  6. Gemologist/Appraiser's signature
Full page laminated certificates come packaged in a protective sleeve embossed with the LAIGL logo.

Diamond Appraisal

Certificate of Watch Appraisal features detailed information describing your watch item including:

  1. Type of appraisal (insurance replacement value, fair market value, etc.)
  2. Movement (jeweled, quartz, etc.) caliber number
  3. Functions/Features: day – date, three counter chronograph, moon phase, etc.
  4. Model/Reference Number
  5. Serial Number
  6. A description of the case: crystal, bezel, crown, etc.
  7. Dial: (original, refinished, custom, etc.) style of hour markers and hands, any functions/features.
  8. Bracelet/strap: original, custom, etc. Measurements and buckle style.
  9. Quality (fineness), color, and type of metal (any engravings also are included).
  10. A description of the gemstones, colored lacquer or other decoration on the dial, case and the bracelet.
  11. Condition
  12. Estimated value
  13. Gemologist/Appraiser’s signature
Full page laminated certificates come packaged in a protective sleeve embossed with the LAIGL logo.
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Diamond Grading and/or Certificate of Appraisal features detailed information describing your diamond including:

  1. Type of certificate
  2. A digital photograph
  3. Description of a diamond
    • Shape and cutting style
    • Measurements
    • Carat weight
    • Finish (polish, symmetry)
    • Clarity
    • Color
  4.  Estimated value
  5. e. Gemologist/Appraiser signature
Full page laminated certificates come packaged in a protective sleeve embossed with the LAIGL logo.
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Colored Stones Grading and/or Certificate of Appraisal features detailed information describing your colored gemstone including:

  1. a. Type of certificate
  2. b. A digital photograph
  3. 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
  4. Estimated value
  5. Gemologist/Appraiser signature
Full page laminated certificates come packaged in a protective sleeve embossed with the LAIGL logo.