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Are jewelry certificates issued by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers credible?
Dear Paulo, There are two things I'd like to say about Westfield Jewelry Appraisers: The good thing is that they are perfectly clear and honest about the gemstone treatment methods in their certificates. For example, if a ruby is lead glass-filled, they state "treatment: glass & flux". Many labsRead more
Dear Paulo,
There are two things I’d like to say about Westfield Jewelry Appraisers:
The good thing is that they are perfectly clear and honest about the gemstone treatment methods in their certificates. For example, if a ruby is lead glass-filled, they state “treatment: glass & flux”. Many labs (or so-called labs) do not disclose such information. Westfield Jewelry Appraisers are not like that.
The bad thing, however, is that their estimated retail values are extremely inflated (as Anna has already mentioned). Actually, they are shamelessly lying about the market value of the items they certify.
Therefore, I find this lab very interesting – on the one hand, they are perfectly consistent and professional; on the other hand, they are just a bunch of scammers printing certificates with totally fake retail estimates.
Best regards, Editor
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There is at least one serious problem with the certificates by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers - their Estimated Retail Values are highly inflated. As a matter of fact, they have nothing to do with the reality. On average, these estimates are 30 to 50 times higher than the market value of the respectivRead more
There is at least one serious problem with the certificates by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers – their Estimated Retail Values are highly inflated. As a matter of fact, they have nothing to do with the reality. On average, these estimates are 30 to 50 times higher than the market value of the respective item.
I know, 30 to 50 times seems totally crazy. And it actually is but even that’s not their “greatest achievement”. I have seen certificates by Westfield Jewelry Appraisers with the Estimated Retail Value as much as 400 times the true market value!!!
Regards, Anna
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Hi, Paulo! I don't think they are reliable. I have been collecting gemstones for quite some time, but I have never come across Westfield Jewelry Appraisers. Regards, GemCollector
Hi, Paulo!
I don’t think they are reliable. I have been collecting gemstones for quite some time, but I have never come across Westfield Jewelry Appraisers.
Regards, GemCollector
See less14K Yellow gold clasp for my pearl necklace. Where can I get the best deal?
I used to buy 14K gold clasps from es_store, too. Then about a year ago, I found this seller (see attached file). The good thing is that now I can buy these clasps at this price whenever I need them and I don't have to ask es_store for a discount each and every time. Regards, Editor
I used to buy 14K gold clasps from es_store, too. Then about a year ago, I found this seller (see attached file). The good thing is that now I can buy these clasps at this price whenever I need them and I don’t have to ask es_store for a discount each and every time.
Regards, Editor
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@Anna $27.99 + free shipping is indeed a very good price. Well noted.
Anna $27.99 + free shipping is indeed a very good price. Well noted.
See lessChrome Diopside Sterling Silver Bracelet on JTV. Is Chrome Diopside expensive?
Hello! Chrome diopside is not expensive. As a matter of fact, it is pretty cheap. The estimated retail value JTV has stated here is merely a marketing ploy. It has nothing to do with the true market value of this bracelet. GemCollector
Hello!
Chrome diopside is not expensive. As a matter of fact, it is pretty cheap. The estimated retail value JTV has stated here is merely a marketing ploy. It has nothing to do with the true market value of this bracelet.
GemCollector
See less14K Yellow gold clasp for my pearl necklace. Where can I get the best deal?
I have been buying alike clasps from es_store on eBay for years. The regular price is $33.99 + postage. From time to time, they offer a discount. The reduced price is $27.99 & free shipping. When they have no discount, I contact them and ask for it. So far they have been very kind and have alwayRead more
I have been buying alike clasps from es_store on eBay for years. The regular price is $33.99 + postage. From time to time, they offer a discount. The reduced price is $27.99 & free shipping. When they have no discount, I contact them and ask for it. So far they have been very kind and have always offered me one.
Sincerely, Anna
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LGF stands for lead glass filled. Thus, it's a composite ruby, and it is not correct to state it is "natural". Regards, Anna
LGF stands for lead glass filled. Thus, it’s a composite ruby, and it is not correct to state it is “natural”.
Regards, Anna
See less925 Silver Ring – 6.52 Ct Green Emerald – Catawiki. How much is it worth?
It could be also fluorite or chrysoprase, but I agree that it is prehnite most likely. There is absolutely no doubt that it is not emerald. The market value of this ring is about $20 - $40. Scams like this perfectly explain the seller's poor feedback score. I hope this helps.
It could be also fluorite or chrysoprase, but I agree that it is prehnite most likely. There is absolutely no doubt that it is not emerald.
See lessThe market value of this ring is about $20 – $40.
Scams like this perfectly explain the seller’s poor feedback score.
I hope this helps.
925 Silver Ring – 6.52 Ct Green Emerald – Catawiki. How much is it worth?
Dear A.K., I am 100% sure this is not an emerald. I am 99.99% sure this stone is prehnite. Thus, I am 100% sure this seller is a fraudster. You cannot really compare the price of emerald and prehnite. Prehnites are extremely cheap. So is this ring. I wouldn't bid on it if I were you. BR, Anna
Dear A.K.,
I am 100% sure this is not an emerald.
I am 99.99% sure this stone is prehnite.
Thus, I am 100% sure this seller is a fraudster.
You cannot really compare the price of emerald and prehnite. Prehnites are extremely cheap. So is this ring. I wouldn’t bid on it if I were you.
BR, Anna
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