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USEFUL INFORMATION

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Jewelry Market Analysis

USEFUL LINKS

LABS & SOCIETIES

Gemological Institute of America - The largest & most well known gemological organization in the world.
American Gem Trade Association - Industry association and gemological testing center focused primarily on colored stones & pearls.
American Gem Society - Highly respected industry society & diamond grading laboratory.
American Society of Jewelry Historians - Organization dedicated to the study of jewelry history.
American Society of Appraisers - Industry society of professional valuers with searchable members database.
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers - Association dedicated solely to professional gem & jewelry appraisers.
The Appraisal Foundation - Authorized by congress as the source of appraisal standards and appraiser qualifications.
 

INSURANCE PROTECTION

Ericson Insurance Advisors - Kurt Thoennessen is Vice President of Ericson Insurance Advisors and is often featured in Worth Magazine.  Kurt specializes in insurance for the affluent consumer and represents many fine insurance companies such as Chubb, Travelers, and ACE Private Risk Services.   He is well versed in the various contracts in the industry for covering jewelry as they do differ from company to company.  With so many carriers at his disposal, he can offer comprehensive coverage at a competitive rate.  Ph: (860) 868-7361

Kurt is grateful for his relationship with David Wolfe and is happy to speak to any of David's clients about how to properly insure their jewelry.

ASA Insurance and Appraisal Professionals by State

 

FORUMS & EDUCATION

Pricescope - Foremost online resource for the consumer with searchable diamond listings and informative forums.
All About Jewels / Glossary - Jewelry & gemstone names & terms with images & explanations.
Diamond Review - Providing guidance and resources for diamond jewelry consumers.
 

CUT GRADING

GIA Facetware - Input the parameters of a round diamond and get a prediction of the GIA cut grade.
Holloway Cut Advisor - See how your round diamond cut scores.
AGAs (Old) Cut Grading Tool - Diamond cut grading tool for a variety of shapes.
Russian Gemological Server - Articles on diamond cut research from the basics to some high tech information.
 

MARKET NEWS

http://www.idexonline.com/ - Market news & pricing information.
http://www.diamonds.net/ - News & information for industry insiders & consumers alike.

USEFUL

http://www.gia.edu/reportcheck/ - Input the carat weight and report number to retrieve the report data. If you have a report dated 06/2005 - 12/2005 you may be able to retrieve additional information to that detailed on your hard copy.
http://www.metric-conversions.org/ - Convert weights, measurements, temperatures, area, volume etc..
http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic - Currency converter with historical data.
http://www.kitco.com/ - Up to the minute & searchable historical metal market prices & news.
http://www.agslab.com/products_report.php - AGS report
http://www.eglusa.com/customerlogin.html - EGL USA report