Palm Beach Jewelry Appraisals
Appraisal Service for gems, jewelry, and watches Virginia Utley is a personal property appraiser with a specialty in Gemology.
Virginia has over twenty five years in the jewelry and fine arts business. She has been a fine jewelry buyer, designer, and works closely with the manufacturing industry. Virginia has been in the appraisal practice since 1983. She started with courses designed specifically for appraisers in report writing, that would be suitable and acceptable by the Internal Revenue service and estates, professio
Mr. Winston’s legacy as the “King of Diamonds” shines in this enchanting high jewelry diamond creation. Learn more about the House’s heritage of crafting incredible one-of-a-kind jewels: http://ms.spr.ly/6182YccQG
An extraordinary emerald and diamond necklace speaks to the House’s enduring commitment to transforming the world’s greatest gemstones into legendary creations. Schedule an appointment at a Harry Winston salon for more information: http://ms.spr.ly/6185Ym3XW
Discover why JB Star is cherished for life! This beautiful pendant features a dazzling cushion-cut center embraced by pear-shaped diamonds and pure platinum for a lifelong sparkle. (Style 2474-016)
A glorious Laureato will be arriving in the next 24 hours. Are you sure you’ve seen it all?
Stay with us.
An iconic gemstone-studded necklace by Cartier alongside carefully curated diamond and gemstone pieces will take centre stage at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Hong Kong. https://bit.ly/4b9RUx9
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 in 18ct Everose gold featuring a dial in green aventurine, a diamond-set bezel and hour markers, and a President bracelet.
Main Columbia protester is professional agitator, has criminal record The millionaire, who has no known links to Columbia University, has a rap sheet dating back to 2005.
Fine Antique Gold Locket Pendant 💛 With Enamel Butterly
Surrounded by Pearls
Discover natural beauty that capture will your heart! Our magnificent necklace features dazzling heart-shaped multi-color sapphires and sparkling round diamonds, handcrafted in pure platinum. (Style 3735-001)
The Clam Brooch began with an oval of Dendritic Agate, clearly showing an open clam shell on the sea floor. We added a very special natural orange Clam Pearl and a frame of Sardinian coral, pale yellow single-cut diamonds and natural saltwater pearls, all set on a background of Golden South Sea Mother of Pearl. It may be worn as a brooch or choker slide. A NatureScape in 18K gold.
May is for emeralds! Celebrate spring in full swing with our all natural emeralds. Whether it's a new bracelet for mom or a treat for yourself, make this May special!
Go ahead— stack all three. Inspired by Verdura’s talent of making the old new again, the Numbered Series Cuffs incorporate vintage and antique elements on modern cuffs – carved or forged – to complement the central motif. Each jewel in the series is unique and numbered in the order in which they were made. The No. 142 Cuff with three antique Belle Epoque era elements on a gray agate cuff is a stunning modern heirloom on its own. Pair it with Pebble Bracelets in moonstone and chalcedony for the ultimate Verdura stack.
An array of sunbeams brings this astounding ram cuff into sharp focus. 🧡 🐏 🧡
Are Pink diamonds for you?
In the world of diamonds, this 21.52ct GIA Certified Fancy Brown-Pink Pear Shape Diamond reigns supreme, joined by 7.48ct Pear Shape Diamonds, a 0.34ct Round Cut Diamond, and embellished with 1.58ct Pave Set White Diamonds, all encased in the regal embrace of Platinum. Your royal indulgence awaits. Via Jacob & Co.
Just in from the workshops, the glow of an emerald wrapped in the buttery texture of virgin gold, hammered, chiseled and burnished by hand to achieve the unique patina Madame Belperron preferred.
As wise as an elephant carved out of azurmalachite with ruby eyes. ❤️🐘💙
Final chance to view Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels!
Join us at 20 Rockefeller Plaza TODAY until 5 pm!
Lot 52: A RARE COLORED DIAMOND RING
Featuring a Fancy Vivid Yellowish Orange diamond of 5.16 carats
Estimate: $1,500,000 – 2,000,000
Magnificent Jewels | New York | 6 December
Sellers of synthetic diamonds often present themselves as the champions of the budget-conscious jewelry shopper. “I’ll get you more bling for your buck!”
So far, uninformed consumers have been buying it.
In the business world, we have a more sophisticated understanding of margins and revenue.
Current exorbitant markups on synthetics make them a bad deal for shoppers.
Many argue: “People want synthetics because real diamonds are overpriced.”
The reality is the opposite.
Retail markups on natural diamonds range from 12%-39%. In dazzling contrast, the markup on synthetic diamonds is at least 10 times greater, reaching an astronomical 611%.
This is clearly a bubble. Synthetic prices are crashing. Consumers who pay thousands for overpriced synthetics this holiday season are getting a raw deal.
Rapaport
Born in 1944 into a watch and jewellery manufacturing family, Mitsuo Kaji is a renowned jeweller as well as a former successful pop singer and film star in Japan. Following his family’s footsteps, he founded his own jewellery design company in 1983. Inspired by the Art Nouveau decoration of the nineteenth century, Kaji enjoys blending antique with modern styles as his principal designs.
Lot 1901, the diamond necklace is designed as a detachable 10.57 carats D color VVS1 clarity pear-shaped diamond from the Kimberly Mine in South Africa and 57 fine quality marquise diamonds.
Lot 1901: IMPORTANT DIAMOND PENDENT NECKLACE, BY MITSUO KAJI
Estimate: USD 700,000 – 1,000,000
HKD 5,500,000 - 8,500,000
Magnificent Jewels | Hong Kong | 27 November
On view at the Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Center
25 Nov 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
26 Nov 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
27 Nov 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Our Story
Virginia Utley is a personal property appraiser with a specialty in Gemology. Virginia has over twenty five years in the jewelry and fine arts business. She has been a fine jewelry buyer, designer, and works closely with the manufacturing industry. Virginia has been in the appraisal practice since 1983. She started with courses designed specifically for appraisers in report writing, that would be suitable and acceptable by the Internal Revenue service and estates, professional wealth management companies and attorneys. Virginia worked in the resale industry with antiques, collectables and designer clothing. Virginia works in all areas of jewelry including designer, costume, fine jewelry, silver jewelry and craft jewelry.
Virginia brings a full gem laboratory to the site so all items can be examined and retained in the possession of the owner or institution.
Virginia can do appraisals for: insurance replacement value, fair market value, market value and liquidation
Verbal consultations are available.
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