Half the excitement of what we do at AZ Jewelry Appraisals comes from knowing that we often hold priceless pieces of history in our hands. Granted, that might sound as though we assign some pretty lofty importance to examining and professionally estimating the value...
There’s so much to fine jewelry beneath those precious metals and artfully polished and cut stones. Underneath it all, the most celebrated crafters in the world see to it that each piece fills its wearer with a singular irreplaceable spirit. Something much more than...
Ever wonder how the jewelry industry looks on the other side of the pond? No, our Scottsdale jewelry appraisal is not talking about the UK but instead a country across the bigger pond: China. If you have been keeping up with the news about China over the past few...
When it comes to purchasing housewares, there is perhaps nothing more exhilarating than finding great deals on items that would otherwise cost an arm and a leg. Weeding through items at garage sales and thrift stores can often lead to surprising finds, such as first...
As AZ jewelry appraisers, we like to frequent the Internet to see what news is going on both locally and globally in the jewelry business. It not only provides ample information for us on trends and reports but also can be beneficial to you, the consumer. How so? Take...
When you think of jewelry theft, what comes to mind? For some people, it may perhaps be a high-stakes break in of a jewelry store involving men in ski masks. Or perhaps a person mugged on the streets, forced to give up their watch, cash, and any other belongings to...
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.
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