Heather BurlesonMar 3, 20212 minUnderstanding Your Diamond Appraisal: Setting StyleToday we're moving from the diamonds themselves to the way they are set. Above is a graphic showing twelve common ways stones (not just...
Heather BurlesonFeb 24, 20212 minUnderstanding Your Diamond Appraisal: CutWhile shape is the outward shape of the stone, the word cut is used to denote how well a diamond returns light. Remember physics class?...
Heather BurlesonFeb 10, 20212 minUnderstanding Your Diamond Appraisal: ClarityNext on the list is clarity. Almost all diamonds will have some type of inclusion inside, the severity of which will determine its...
Heather BurlesonJan 11, 20211 minMicroscope Monday!Check out the inclusions in these natural (heated) sapphires from a bracelet. While the stones match to the unaided eye regarding color,...
Heather BurlesonJan 6, 20211 minAll Hail the Wedding SetIn all my years of writing appraisals, the pieces I have valued most often are wedding sets, either for the newly engaged, longtime...
Heather BurlesonDec 3, 20202 minWhy Do I Need an Appraisal?There are several instances in which an appraisal is required. The first and most common is insurance coverage or Retail Replacement...