Gemstone Trade Valuation Centre

Topaz Values?

Topaz Values Question: I recently purchased an "Imperial" topaz gem from H. Stern in Brazil for a significant amount of money. Upon returning to Canada and getting it appraised I found out that it (apparently) is pink/precious topaz. The appraisal was a bit lower ($500 Canadian less) than what I bought it for, but still in the same ballpark.

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Cat’s Eye Gemstones?

Identification of Cat's Eyes Question: Greetings from Australia. I have inherited what I thought was cat eyes jewellery but I find they look nothing like the images on google. My cats eyes are round, dime-size and have a eyeball look about them.

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Colored Diamond Values

Colored Diamond Values Question: Hello, last week I found a 1.34Ct rootbeer colored diamond, cubic in shape with slight valley like fissures. Stone reflects metallic with rootbeer flashes. Would a stone such as this have a higher value to a collector, or to have, "someone professional?" evaluate it?

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Alexandrite Appraising

appraising my Alexandrite ring Question: My mother has an Alexandrite ring bought in Egypt by her mother about 45-50 years ago. Where is the best place to get it appraised. Also my mother does not want to have to send it off for valuation.

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Coral Beads

Coral Beads Question: Is it okay to buy coral bead jewellery if it has cracks in some of the beads. Will these worsen with age and can they be repaired? Thanks - Chandara Here's My Answer: G'day Chandana and many thanks for your query Like most things in life - perfect costs more. The perfect diamond costs more than one with