Here in the US, we frequently hear from politicians the need to decrease our dependence on foreign imports. This topic is typically limited to fossil fuels and is argued in order to open and support more mining sectors. Our estate consultant recently read that India...
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...
About Me
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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