JEWELRY APPRAISAL PORTFOLIO

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• GSL#/GS#

  A unique number that identifies each item of jewelry or diamond within the GS Laboratories exclusive database system

• Description

  A detailed description of item, which can include type of metal, setting, and finish

• Gemstone

  Identification of diamond or gemstone

• Shape

  the shape of the diamond and/or colored stone. Refers to the outline and facet arrangement.

• Measurements

  Precise measurements, measured in millimeters

• Weight

  Measured in carats, and expressed to the nearest hundredth. One carat equals 0.20 grams

• Tone

  The degree of darkness or lightness of a color, ranging from very light to very dark

• Intensity

  Indication of a color’s strength, ranging from brownish or grayish to vivid

• Color

  The basic color of the gemstone

• Cut

  Indication of how well cut and proportioned the gemstone is

  

• Clarity

  An indication of the level of inclusions found within the gemstone, ranging from very slightly included to excessively included

• Photo

  A digital colour photograph of item of jewelry, diamond, or gemstone

• Signature

  Each certificate bears the signature of a gemologist

• Total Weight of Item

  The total gram weight for item