The My Diamonds Essential Independent Jewellery Evaluation
The determining factors for evaluating a piece of jewellery, require a great deal of expertise and knowledge. To ensure that your independent valuation for your chosen piece of jewellery is carried out by experts in the field, My Diamonds www.mydiamonds.com.aurecommends Symmetry Gemmologists and Valuation Service ~ www.symmetry.net.au.
The Vital Information
When making an important purchase such as a diamond or a piece of diamond jewellery, it is imperative that you make the decision to have it valued by an independent, third party. The valuers that are used extensively by My Diamonds are a completely independent company, and have no trade or corporate alliances with them.
This is your guarantee that your diamond or diamond jewellery will receive an appraisal that is not biased towards the company in any way. It will be an honest and truthful evaluation, based on the highest industry standards. Your piece will also be subjected to evaluation using state of the art technology, ensuring that the most modern and up to date techniques are utilised.
Symmetry Gemmological and Valuation Services have extensive, world class knowledge of these techniques, and also of the methods used in the manufacture of modern jewellery and antique pieces.
What To Expect
Symmetry is lead by Kym Hughes, who is president of the National Council of Jewellery Valuers (NCJV). She also holds a position on the Queensland Gemmological Association Committee, is registered with the National Council of Jewellery Valuers and is bound by a code of ethics that protects you, the customer. The standard of quality that Symmetry provide is second to none. My Diamonds recommends Symmetry due to it’s unbiased valuation reports and quality of knowledge.
Going Through the Process
As the valuation of your diamond or diamond jewellery must be as accurate as possible, all facets of the piece must be individually appraised. Symmetry uses both acid and electronic testing, weight analysis and gem identification processes. All of these factors are compared against market demand and trends.
- Purpose of the Appraisal ~ The purpose of the appraisal is your own unique reason for having your piece appraised by Symmetry. It could be for insurance purposes, part of a deceased estate, or for when you have purchased a piece of My Diamonds, fabulous diamond jewellery or loose diamonds and wish for verification.
- Metal Test ~ This test will identify the caratage of the jewellery, either, 9ct, 14ct, 18ct. The tests are carried out using acid or electronic methods.
- Gemstone Identification ~ The gemstone will be identified, ranging from analysis through a x10 loupe (an eyeglass) through to a more complex analysis using a microscope. Tests using ultra violet light or refractive index analysis are also carried out.
- Quality Analysis ~ Gemstone grading is arrived at through examination of colour, cut and clarity
- Size Analysis ~ This is where a measurement and weight analysis is carried out
- Manufacture Identification ~ The manufacturing technique of the piece is analysed to ascertain whether it is cast, handmade or a combination of the two
- Identify the Type of Settings and Quantity ~ Each constituent of the piece is given a price. This covers the mount, setting and gemstones. The prices are then combined to form the valued price for the clients unique purpose.
- Valuation Report ~ A report is then provided on an appraisal certificate which includes high definition photography
My Diamonds guarantee their diamond jewellery and loose diamonds, and provide their clients with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. However, they recommend that you have your treasured piece independently valued.
Insurance Purposes
Many valuations are carried out to ascertain insurance cover. Most companies require you to have valuation updates every 2 – 4 years, to cover fluctuations in the market. Valuers will also provide valuations for loss or theft. Insurance companies rarely compensate unless a valuation has been carried out by a company such as Symmetry.
Proof of Ownership
Jewellery is often passed down through families through inheritance. If a piece is stolen, it can be difficult to prove ownership. A jewellery valuation certificate acts as a trusted record of possession.
My Diamonds is a company that sells the highest quality diamond jewellery and loose diamonds, and recommends that their client’s chosen pieces undergo a valuation by an independent Gemmological and Valuation Service, such as Symmetry, a company that they recommend highly and without any affiliation.
For more information, contact My Diamonds ~ www.mydiamonds.com.au on 1800 766 567, where our professional specialists are ready to provide guidance to help you during the diamond or jewellery purchasing process, and to answer any questions you may have regarding valuations.
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