 | Site Contents - This is the page you are looking at
now. |
| Appraisal Info. - This page provides some general
information about appraisals performed by Jewels by Stacy Appraisals. Below it are
several pages containing more detailed appraisal information.
 | About Appraisal - This page describes the function
of an appraisal for the layman. Many people are surprised to discover that the
function of an appraisal is not simply to answer the question "What is it
worth?". |
| Appraisal Fees - This will help you
estimate what your appraisal will cost. |
| Preparing For Your Appraisal - What should you do before
you see the appraiser? What should you bring to an appraisal appointment? How
can you save money by reducing the time an appraiser will need to work on your appraisal?
These questions are answered here. |
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| Jewelry Info. - This page provides a variety of
information about jewelry including: jewelry care, jewelry storage, jewelry cleaning, etc.
| Jewelry Cleaning - This page contains a wealth of
detailed information on cleaning jewelry. What is appropriate for one type of
jewelry could ruin another type. Check out this page for tips on cleaning all your
jewelry. |
| Gem Care Chart - This chart contains further tips on
caring for most of the precious stones and materials used in fine jewelry. |
| Watches - This page provides a glossary of watch related
terms. |
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| Gemological Info. - What are gemstones? How
are they described and graded? Look here for some of the answers.
| Diamonds - This page describes the "four C's"
of diamond grading. |
| Gemstones - This page will describes colored stone
grading nomenclature. |
| Pearls - This page contains a wealth of information about
pearls and how they are graded. |
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| Qualifications - This page contains a summary of
Nancy Stacy's training, experience and credentials in the appraisal industry. |
| Litigation Support - A few words
about forensic gemology and expert witness testimony. |
| Links We Like - Links to other valuable information
sources regarding jewelry and appraisal. |
| Photo Galleries - Photos I want to
share.
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| Fun Stuff - This page now contains a birthstone almanac.
Soon to come will be jewelry and gemstone lore, and other amusing information for
those interested in jewelry or appraising.
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| Find an Appraiser - Link to the ASA
Web page where you can search for a qualified appraiser in your area. |
| Frequently Asked Questions - This page will answer
most of my frequently asked questions. |
