- Unless otherwise stated, the appraisal value is based upon the assumption of whole ownership and possessory interest on diminished by any item, fractional interest or any other form of income or meant or alienation.
- The appraisal is made on the request of the party named for his/her use. It is not an indication of a verification of title of ownership. The identification of the interest of the requesting party is simply that represented to the appraiser by such party, and no inquiry or investigation has been made nor is any opinion given as to the truth of such representation.
- The value expressed here is based on the appraiser’s judgment and research and is not a representation of warranty that the item will realize that value if offered for sale at auction or otherwise. The value expressed is based upon current information on the date made, and no opinion is at this moment expressed as to any future or past value.
- Values are given by item unless clearly stated as being per lot.
- Unless otherwise stated, values expressed are based on general expertise and qualifications of the appraiser as to the appropriate market and values for the items and purpose involved.
- Unless expressly stated, the condition of the item is good for its type, and serious deficiencies and repairs needed are noted. Ordinary wear and tear are not noted.
- No changes to this report may be made by anyone other than the appraiser whose signature is appended to this report. If others make changes, the signed appraiser is not responsible for the same.
- All gem materials are graded in the mounting unless otherwise stated. The mountings limit the ability to be exact in the color, gem weight, and clarity grades assigned to these gems. This is reflected through the use of ranges when describing color and clarity.
- Mountings bearing a metal karat or content mark were not tested for the metal quality to verify the metal content.
- All gem material is measured in the mounting unless otherwise noted. Due to the mountings, the measurements are within reasonable tolerance is using industry-standard formulas.
- Evaluations are done based on current retail values from local jewelry establishments and websites. Values in different locations may vary, and no warranty is expressed or implied.
- The values express an average retail value and are not an offer to buy, sell, or consign the appraised items.
- Any testimony required in an estate or court will incur additional hourly charges.
- DWT or pennyweight or grams, for the items, are total weights. Unless otherwise noted, the weight is for both the metal and the gem material.
- Photos may be reduced or enlarged in size. The photo is meant to indicate the shape, cut and relative size. It should not be taken as an accurate representation of the color, clarity or brilliance of the gemstone or jewelry.
Donald Wright
GIA Gemologist, Geologist
Member NAJA National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
CPAA Certified Pearl Specialist