LaShawn Bauer's Approach to Appraising Gems and Jewelry
The following .pdf files can be printed to aid in collecting information for thorough appraisals

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The Complete and Definitive Technical Manual for
Professional Appraising of Gems & Jewelry
by LaShawn Bauer

Turorials on Appraisal Science:
-Scope of Work, Appraisal Narrative & Value Conclusion
Data Collection and Reporting
-The Appraisal Process: La Shawn’s Personal Methodology
-Appraisal Take-In, Work Assignment, Contract Form
-Post-Appraisal Client De-briefing and Consultation Meeting

Turorials on Gemological Tools:
-Reconditioned GIA Photostand
-Up-Grading the GIA Diamond Lite
-How to Polarize your Microscope for under $75!
-LaShawn's Adventures with the Microscope

Turorials on Gemological Laboratory Requirements
-Certified Gemological Laboratory Programs
-Comparison Chart & Table
-Workplace Environment: Procedures & Protocols
-Gemological Laboratory Equipment List

Systematic Approach to Collecting Appraisal Data:
-Systematic Collection of Critical Information for Mountings - Pendants
-Systematic Collection of Critical Information for Mountings - Earrings
-Systematic Collection of Critical Information for Mountings - Brooch
-Systematic Collection of Critical Information for Wrist Watches
-Systematic Collection of Critical Information for Pocket Watches
-Systematic Collection of Critical Information for Clocks
-Systematic Collection of Critical Information for Pearl Strands
-Systematic Collection of Critical Information for Pearls:Mounted
-Tolerances for Weights, Measurements & Grading Standards
-Chain Data Collection
-Collecting Market Data
-Mounted Diamond Data Collection
-Ring Mounting Data Collection
-Taking Critical Measurements
-Loose Diamond Grading Report
-Mounted Diamond Grading Report
-Loose Colored Stone Grading Report
-Mounted Colored Stone Grading Report
-Mounting Information Checklist
-Photographic Documentation for Appraising Gems and Jewelry