Jewellers Vigilance Canada Issues Consumer Advisory on Jewelry Appraisals Including Jewelry Appraisal Checklist

Jewellers Vigilance Canada has issues a consumer advisory on jewelry appraisals.

The advisory covers the subjects of ‘What is a jewellery appraisal?’, ‘Why should a consumer get a jewellery appraisal?’, ‘How much should an appraisal cost?’, ‘How should a consumer choose an appraiser?’, and also covers ‘What is a Certified Appraisal Professional-CJA (CAP)?’

Appraisal Checklist
The appraisal for a jewellery item should include the following:
Appraiser Information:

• Credentials;
• Date of appraisal;
• Date of examination of item (if different from date of appraisal);
• Printed name and signature of appraiser or authorized representative.
  Descriptions:
• Name and address of person or firm for whom the appraisal was prepared;
• Type of item;
• Verification of authenticity;
• Quantity of pieces;
• Gender style (if applicable);
• Metal & content analysis;
• Spot metals prices;
• Trademarks, hallmarks and quality marks;
• Detailed description of all stones (within limitations very small stones cannot be described individually);
• Total gross weight of item;
• Photograph(s)
• Currency used;
• Equipment used; and
• Disclosure/limiting conditions (if applicable).

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