What qualifications should a jewelry appraiser (appraiser gemologist) have?

A professional personal property appraiser who specializes or maintains a practice as a Gemologist Appraiser should have a high level of Gemological science and Value Science training backed with a lots of experience and product knowledge. This professional should have multiple disciplines that arguments this specialized expertise. Also important is an understanding of the dynamics of current costs for materials and regional Labor Costs, and how differentiating markets effect those considerations, and (if applicable) any influences that retail, wholesale, distributor and supply chain costs effect the items(s) within the assignment, including reasonable markups, and other potential influences including auction house offerings, swings in international metal markets, etc., all of which may need to be considered when it comes to formulating a proper conclusion. Education, knowledge and common sense is a powerful tool for a practicing Gemologist Appraiser! Within the USA, Gemological ...  more