October 29, 2009
Go-To Person
I receive many inquiries on the American Gem Society web site from individuals about their jewelry. Some just want to know what it is – or what quality it is – and what it’s worth. I don’t get pictures – and even if I did, I still couldn’t answer their questions.
Perhaps they’re afraid to go to a store and ask a professional, but that’s where I send them. A true professional would NEVER evaluate or value an item they cannot see.
Did I just use the word, NEVER? A word I don’t like to use because there are always exceptions? The exception here would be called a hypothetical appraisal – and these are commonly done only when the item is GONE – not available to see.
A true professional will able to answer these questions and care. These questions are important – especially to the individual who’s asking them. The Go-To Person for jewelry is the American Gem Society titleholder – a true professional. …Dii
