Appraisal Resources: Jewelry
About.com
All about jewelry appraisal and the appraisal process, with links to pages explaining how to choose a jewelry appraiser and what to expect on an appraisal report
Website: http://jewelry.about.com/od/jewelryappraisals/Jewelry_Appraisals_the_Facts.htm
After Five Appraisals
Talks about what a jewelry appraisal is and why you need one, what to look for in a jewelry appraisal and questions to ask to help you decide if you need your jewelry appraised
Website: http://www.afterfiveappraisals.com/whyanappraisal/
American Society of Appraisers
The American Society of Appraisers is an organization of appraisal professionals and others interested in the appraisal profession. International in structure, it is self-supporting and independent.
Website: http://www.appraisers.org/
Appraisal Basics
The Gem Lab site explains what a jewelry appraisal report tells about your jewelry and why it is important to have your jewelry appraised.
Website: http://www.thegemlab-icga.com/appraisalbasics.html
Appraiser Under Oath
Presented by Appraiser Under Oath
Website: http://www.appraiserunderoath.com/public.htm
Appraising the Appraiser
Characteristics of a good appraiser and appraisal services are explained on this Web site by The Gem Lab.
Website: http://www.thegemlab-icga.com/appraisingappraisal.html
Chubb Collectors
Describes what is involved in a jewelry appraisal and replacement-cost appraisal for insurance purposes
Website: http://www.chubbcollectors.com/Vacnews/index.jsp?form=2&ArticleId=164
Chubb Personal Insurance
Excellent site that explains why a jewelry appraisal is important for insurance purposes and explains the components of a jewelry appraisal report
Website: http://www.chubb.com/personal/understanding_app.jsp
Diamond.com
Another excellent jewelry glossary of terms, useful for jewelry appraisal
Website: https://www.diamond.com/customer/glossary_popup.jsp?index=a
Directory Jewelry
Huge glossary arranged alphabetically with probably all jewelry terms defined and explained - useful for jewelry appraisal.
Website: http://www.directoryjeweler.com/jewelinfo/
Info about Jewelry - glossary
Gem and jewelry primer from The Gem Lab for purchasing jewelry outside the United States and information about appraisals
Website: http://www.thegemlab-icga.com/travelersguide.html
Jewels by Stacy Appraisals
These are links to professional appraisal or gemological organizations, and to sites offering relevant information to consumers of jewelry or jewelry appraisal services.
ASA
Website: http://www.jewelry-appraisal.com/500_Links_We_Like.htm
Majon International
This site explains why to get your jewelry appraised, how you can benefit from a jewelry appraisal, jewelry insurance, jewelry sales, and finding a good jewelry appraiser
Website: http://www.majon.com/articles/Jewelry/diamond_jewelry_587.html
Palagems.com
Good advice about selecting an appraiser & insuring your jewelry
Website: http://www.palagems.com/choosing_an_appraiser.htm
Price of Diamonds
Comprehensive news and information about diamonds
Website: http://priceofdiamonds.org/
Palagems.com
Fantastic site explaining how to choose a jewelry appraiser, description of a professional jewelry appraiser, details about the jewelry appraisal report, and many other tidbits of useful information
Website: http://www.palagems.com/choosing_an_appraiser.htm
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
Lots of information about jewelry appraisals
Website: http://www.najaappraisers.com
Gemological Institute of America
The Gemological Institute of America, GIA, is the world's foremost authority in gemology, diamond grading, jewelry education, gemology research, diamond and gemstone grading reports and laboratory services
Website: http://www.gia.edu/3954/gia_home_page.cfm
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Learn more about the Geolat appraisal process. Whether you stay with your property while it is appraised, or you drop it off, the Geolat appraisal process ensures you of accurate and professional results. 
A little preparation may go a long way in reducing the cost of your apprai-sal (things you do keeps us from doing them), and can result in a more accurate assessment (you have all the documents) of your personal property. 
A qualified appraiser must possess a formal education in appraisal theory, principles, procedures, ethics, and law. They should be up to date on the latest appraisal standards. Geolat appraisers are credentialed and undergo continuing education. 