by webservicesdesk | Feb 5, 2016 | Az gemologist, AZ Jewelry Appraisal, gemologist, Uncategorized
Gemologists see enough pristine, lovingly crafted jewelry every day to know some of the most cherished, enticingly priced baubles around come not necessarily from names like Cartier, Tiffany, or even Jared, but independent artisans. In fact, handmade pieces are well...
by webservicesdesk | Dec 11, 2015 | Az gemologist, AZ Jewelry Appraisal, gemologist
Finally, it’s hip to be square; the geometric jewelry is on the rise, and it’s taking shape quite rapidly that any of the designers expected it to. This set of simple yet unique kind of jewelry in the form of dainty triangles and rectangular pendants, bold...
by webservicesdesk | Nov 25, 2015 | Az gemologist, AZ Jewelry Appraisal, gemologist, Jewelry Appraisal
Jewelry appraisal is a trade of expertise rooted in the most quantifiable, objective considerations – “What does the state of the piece and its gems suggest about the overall market value of and demand for it?” That doesn’t mean AZ Jewelry Appraisal doesn’t...
by webservicesdesk | Jul 20, 2015 | AZ Jewelry Appraisal, gemologist, Glendale Jewelry Appraisal
The art and science of gemology is still a relatively new field in the jewelry industry. It only began in the 19th century and, even then, becoming a qualified gemologist didn’t occur until 1908 in Great Britain. The United States didn’t get its first certification...
by webservicesdesk | Jul 9, 2015 | AZ Jewelry Appraisal, gemologist, Glendale Jewelry Appraisal
A diamond is forever, this we know – for the ad parades tell us so. Meanwhile, experienced jewelry appraisal experts and gemologists worldwide must ask themselves within shifting market realities and evaporating profits what “forever” is really worth. Titanic...
by webservicesdesk | Jul 1, 2015 | AZ Jewelry Appraisal, gemologist, Glendale Jewelry Appraisal
Remember at the end of Star Wars: A New Hope when Princess Leia presented awards to Han, Luke, and Chewie for their assistance in destroying the first Death Star? Most people tend to focus on the awards ceremony itself—with the proud, jovial music, it is a noteworthy...
Robert Connelly GG (GIA), GD, AGA, NAJA, ISA AM has examined and appraised several thousands of pieces of exquisite jewelry the world over since beginning his exploration of the jewelry industry in 1989 as an international wholesale buyer and seller in Brazil and United States. A Graduate Gemologist finishing with at the top of his class with a 97% rating from the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad, CA, he established AZ JEWELRY APPRAISERS in 2013 to serve a complete array of appraisal needs within the Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff areas following an educational global odyssey in gemology.
Recent Comments