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Stories of custom designs, high-value sales, exceptional estates, and appraisals.
Jewelry Appraisal FAQs
Jane Becker, fine jewelry appraiser with over 35 years in the industry, shares her answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding jewelry appraisals.
Gems Among Friends
When you sell gold, your first step is to remove any diamonds or colored gemstones. From there you have a few options. You can sell the gold and precious gemstones, or you can repurpose these materials into something new.
Everyday Diamonds
When you sell gold, your first step is to remove any diamonds or colored gemstones. From there you have a few options. You can sell the gold and precious gemstones, or you can repurpose these materials into something new.
Creating a Custom Emerald Engagement Ring
After working together for over three years, my assistant and I finally had the opportunity to meet in person. I was thrilled to design her custom emerald engagement ring. She flew to New York City and filmed a day in my life.
New Life to An Aquamarine
The styles and times are always changing. One of my clients, a vibrant and modern young woman, recently came to me with a request to redesign an aquamarine ring that had been gifted to her by her boyfriend.
She wanted a large statement ring that was both simple and elegant.
Reinventing an Heirloom for Today's Elegance
Carrie Bradshaw notoriously wore the engagement ring Aidan gave her around her neck rather than on her hand in Sex and the City. But what happens if you inherit a diamond engagement ring and don’t want to just string it on a chain around your neck?
This is exactly what happened with one of my clients who inherited a ring that she knew she was never going to wear.