Gemstone Trade Valuation Centre

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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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 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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It is really an attractive stone.

Thanks…

Answer:

G’day Alan and many thanks Continue reading Colored Diamond Values

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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Thanks for your help…

Answer:

G’day Leah and many thanks for your query.

One of the most confusing Continue reading Alexandrite Appraising

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 Continue reading Coral Beads