{"product_id":"9780943763859","title":"Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising (3rd Edition): Antique, Period \u0026 Modern","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this companion volume to  Gems\u0026amp;Jewelry Appraising, 2nd Edition, the first comprehensive book on appraising,                 Registered Master Valuer Anna M. Miller offers a comprehensive                 guide to antique, period and contemporary jewelry                 identification and appraisal. \u003c\/p\u003e            \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffering clear, practical, insightful                 guidance with a wealth of photos and figures, \u003ci\u003e Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e contains expert                 information, case studies, typical problems, pricing data and                 key documents. Features include: \u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eA review of the appraiser's role and                 responsibilities  \u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eValue approach methods that offer                 jewelers and appraisers clear standards for estimating value \u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eComplete instructions on doing full                 narrative jewelry descriptions  \u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eA practical methodology to research                 and assemble data needed for an accurate estimation of value  \u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eA complete Model Appraisal Document                 that readers can use as an example for their own documents  \u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eAn Appraisal Glossary covering all                 technical terms that will help appraisers communicate                 effectively  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e            \u003cp\u003eAll types of pieces are covered in detail,                 from rings, earrings, necklaces and pendants to chains,                 bracelets, brooches and cameos, as well as less common items                 such as charms and stickpins. Key aspects including design                 influences, costuming, social behavior and the significance of                 color in each time period are also explored, to give the                 appraiser a deeper understanding of the many elements that                 contribute to value. \u003c\/p\u003e            \u003cp\u003eThis one-of-a-kind reference is an                 essential working guide for all appraisers, jewelers, antique                 dealers, collectors, auctioneers, insurance adjustors and gem                 labs. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turner Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47109977735408,"sku":"9780943763859","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780943763859_p0.jpg?v=1763869783","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780943763859","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}