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The diamond appraisal is a process by which an appraiser,
 usually a certified gemologist or someone otherwise trained in the
 certification of diamonds, conducts a thorough inspection and assessment of the
 diamond, after which they estimate the stone’s market value. While diamond
 appraisers usually lack the level of sophistication found in jewelry
 <a href="https://www.petragems.com/education/diamond-certification/">certification labs</a>, their job extends far beyond merely looking at a diamond
 and guessing a price based on its appearance. They utilize special equipment to
 inspect the diamond’s interior and exterior to measure any features or flaws affecting
 its value. Apart from the value, appraisals should provide the diamond’s owner
 with information such as whether or not the diamond is real, whether it has
 been altered or enhanced in any way, and how accurate or inaccurate the
 certificate is.

Appraisal for Diamond Jewelry

While one might wonder at the difference, if any, between a
 diamond certification and appraisal, it lies in the fundamental objectives of
 the two processes. Certification is intended to assign a grade to the different
 features of a diamond, eventually classifying it in relation to other diamonds.
 On the other hand, Appraisals are intended to evaluate the diamonds wholly and
 then estimate their value in the open market.


 
 The first
 issue that arises when one is contemplating getting a diamond appraised is the
 fact that oftentimes, the diamond appraisers are affiliated, either openly or
 covertly, with jewelers and jewelry stores, putting them in a position where
 their appraisals are tilted in favor of the jewelry stores, giving the client
 an exaggerated amount as the worth of their diamond. If the person eventually
 tried to sell the diamond, they would be thoroughly disappointed at the offers
 they would get from different buyers, usually a fraction of what was stated in
 the appraisal.
 



 
 If one were
 to painstakingly search for a completely independent diamond appraiser, a new
 problem would rear its head: anyone can refer to themselves as an independent
 diamond appraiser. No law requires diamond appraisers to be registered or
 licensed before they begin to ply their trade. A substantial percentage of those
 who claim to be diamond appraisers are called “quacks” by those within the
 industry. As in other professions, the term means they are self-acclaimed and lack
 any proper or formal education in diamond appraisal and gemology. Giving a
 diamond to an appraiser that falls into this category will result in the
 appraisal being handled without the requisite knowledge and methodology,
 resulting in a substandard appraisal that would never be scrutinized.
 



 
 Even
 if a person finds an appraiser with all the necessary training, the
 certification to prove it, and complete independence, many people who advertise
 themselves as diamond appraisers have been trained in gem identification and
 evaluation for certification purposes, not a necessary appraisal. Proper
 market research is often not within the scope of their skills.&nbsp;

Certification vs. Appraisal

In terms of cost, if you pay over $120 for it, you're paying too
 much, especially for a simple engagement ring or one diamond. However, jewelry with many stones and details might cost more.&nbsp;

Appraisal Cost

For people interested in buying diamonds for
    personal use, engagement rings, or other types of jewelry or as an investment,
    one of the most recurring pi

How Much Should Diamond Jewelry Appraisal Cost?