Gemological Appraisal Laboratory
401 Olympia Ave NE Suite #235 Renton, WA 98056
425-213-9616
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401 Olympia Ave NE
Suite #234
Renton, WA 98056
888-475-8027
By Appointment Only
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Welcome to Gemological Appraisal Laboratory!
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WELCOME! Thank you for choosing G.A.L., Gemological Appraisal Laboratory. We are an authority in jewelry appraisal in Seattle and all major surrounding areas, including Bellevue, Bothell, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Marysville, Redmond, Renton, and Sammamish.
Our credentialed gemologists adhere to the highest standards in the industry without ethical compromise. They are trained to identify gems and diamond grading and perform diamond appraisal. They also have memberships in trade associations and have an excellent reputation in the jewelry industry.
What is a jewelry appraisal?
Fine jewelry appraisals are the qualified opinion of an expert in the field of gemology pertaining to the value of the article described. It first requires an accurate representation of the item and its components—the gemstones and mountings—their identification, and qualitative grading against industry standards. It then requires the application of relative value for the intended purpose.
Some types of appraisals include:
Insurance scheduling; Insurance claim, loss, or damage; Estate tax; Federal estate tax; Probate; Trust formation and establishing tax basis; Estate Distribution; Charitable
donation; Divorce settlement; Liquidation, forced or orderly; Sales advice or consultation as pre-sale examination; Bankruptcy; Confirmation of new purchase.
What is involved in an appraisal?
Some aspects of appraisal include determining the purpose of the appraisal; determining whether the item is a production piece, is custom designed and manufactured, or is handmade; determining whether it's antique or a modern reproduction of an antique design; determining its value through additional research if the item is an antique or a period piece no longer in production.
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