Jewelry Insurance Appraisal - Single Item: Description of Article (S)
Jewelry Insurance Appraisal - Single Item: Description of Article (S)
Jewelry Insurance Appraisal - Single Item: Description of Article (S)
DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLE(S)
CLASS CODE # CODE DESCRIPTION EST REPLACEMENT VALUE
ITEM OF $
Mounting:
Karatage or % Color Metal type Trademark Workmanship Gender Item Type Size MM Weight
(Mfg & Style#) (Ladies/Mens) (dwt, grm)
Stone(s): (each stone(s) grouping)
# Stones Set Shape Type GIA Grade: (Cut/Make) Table % Crown Angle Girdle Thickness Pavilion % Culet Size Sym/Polish
# Stones Set Shape Type GIA Grade: (Cut/Make) Table % Crown Angle Girdle Thickness Pavilion % Culet Size Sym/Polish
# Stones Set Shape Type GIA Grade: (Cut/Make) Table % Crown Angle Girdle Thickness Pavilion % Culet Size Sym/Polish
# Stones Set Shape Type GIA Grade: (Cut/Make) Table % Crown Angle Girdle Thickness Pavilion % Culet Size Sym/Polish
# Stones Set Shape Type GIA Grade: (Cut/Make) Table % Crown Angle Girdle Thickness Pavilion % Culet Size Sym/Polish
# Stones Set Shape Type GIA Grade: (Cut/Make) Table % Crown Angle Girdle Thickness Pavilion % Culet Size Sym/Polish
# Stones Set Shape Type GIA Grade: (Cut/Make) Table % Crown Angle Girdle Thickness Pavilion % Culet Size Sym/Polish
OPTIONAL DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
The purpose of this appraisal is to: 1) Describe the item in such detail as to adequately identify it from other similar types of jewelry, 2) verify the condition (and
existence) of same, and 3) assign a reasonable value for the item as of the date appraised and at a price reasonable for consumer replacement in the insured's
marketplace and not exceeding the price paid, if appraised at time of sale, within 90 days of sale, (unless noted otherwise with explanation fully detailing the
valuation immediately following the item's description and value).
DESCRIPTIONS
At a minimum this appraisal shall provide the following item descriptions where applicable:
Mounting: karatage/purity and color of metal type, trademark and/or hallmark, workmanship, item type, size and/or millimeter and weight in grams or pennyweight.
Stone(s): number of stones, how set, shape and type, GIA grading (including cutting information, MM x MM x MM x MM, color, clarity), total and average weight.
A cutting grade and all necessary stone percentages and angles are stated.
If Jadeite Jade include: texture, transparency, and polish;
If Opal include: potch % play of colors involved, intensity, pattern, and background color;
If Pearl include: cultured or natural, freshwater or saltwater, origin, shape, color and overtone, luster, nacre, blemish, number of pearls and millimeter dimensions and
weight, and clasp information (see mounting and stone requirements);
If Watch include: manufacture, style number, serial number, type, movement and number of jewels (if applicable), features and options; case information
(manufacture, style and serial number); strap/bracelet information (manufacture and style number); bezel and dial information.
APPRAISER'S WARRANTY
All items appraised herein have been personally inspected by the appraiser so stated and are in good condition (unless stated otherwise) as of the appraisal date.
Appraiser further warrants that all appraised items herein have been thoroughly and completely tested within the limitations of a GEM LAB as described above and:
1. Diamond and colored gemstone grading is exclusively that of the Gemological Institute of America ("GIA").
2. Metals have been tested by electronic or acid streak test.
3. Gemstones are natural and not synthetic (unless otherwise stated).
4. Gemstones are assumed treated by normal means as stated in The Gemstone Enhancement Manual as "ALWAYS" or "USUALLY". Gemstones treated
by means other than "ALWAYS" or "USUALLY" are so stated.
5. Watches, watch parts and accessories, including but not limited to bands, cases, bezels, dials, and attachments, are genuine parts supplied by the
original vendor or manufacturer of the watch concerned (unless otherwise stated).
6. This appraisal's fee, if any, was not based on the item(s) value.
7. It is also agreed that the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) shall be the final referee in any and all
disputes concerning grading of gemstones. CLARITY
COLOR GIA AGS
CUT NEW
GIA OLD Flaw- Flawless
AGS AGS less / 0 * Internally Flawless (Minor
The CUTTING GRADE of a diamond is deter- 0 D 0 IF * defects of finish are not shown.)
mined by analyzing the proportions and sym- 0.5 E Colorless
metry through the use of instrumented and/or 1 WS1 1
visual techniques and applying deductions 1.0 F Inclusions are difficult to locate
2 Stones in these grades will
for departures from the standards of param- 1.5 G or see under 10x magnification.
"face up" colorless (i.e., slight WS2
eters for table diameter, crown angle, girdle 2
2.0 H 3 traces of color will not be
thickness, pavilion depth, cutlet size and/or apparent in mounted stones to
centering, roundness and finish. 2.5 I 4 other than the trained eye).
VS 1 3
3.0 J 5 Small stones in this range will Inclusions present less difficulty
100% to locate or see under 10x.
3.5 K "face up" colorless when
53% to 57% mounted but larger ones will be magnification
6 VS2 4
34-1/2 o Variable*
4.0 L tinted.
4.5 M
** 7 S1 5 Inclusions are readily seen at 10x
o 5.0 N magnification, although they
40-3/4
remain invisible to the unaided
43% 5.5 O eye when the diamond is viewed
S2 6 face up.
6.0 P 8
6.5 Q One or more inclusions, or
7 their effect, can be seen by
THE AMERICAN CUT STANDARD 7.0 R Mounted stones in these I1 the unaided eye.
grades will display a yellowish
For Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 7.5 S 9 tint even to the untrained eye. Inclusions are easily visible to
* Varies with table diameter to result in a 8
8.0 T the unaided eye.
34-1/2 degree crown angle I2
8.5 U Inclusions are so obvious and large
** 1% minimum thickness at the thinnest part to 9 that they affect both brilliancy and
9.0 V beauty of the diamond.
3% maximum thickness at the thickest part. 10
9.5 W I3 Shattered appearance or vivid
10 disfiguring and dangerous
10.0 XYZ inclusions and surface marks.
JISO 78 v.1/2013 (formerly ACORD 78) (Incl material copyrighted by JCRS, Jewelry Underwriting & Claim Mitigation) © JISO 2005-2013