CIJT On-Line Store California Institute of Jewelry Training
This store will be operational at the Tucson AGTA Gem Fair
February 6th - February 11, 2008
Booth #36
ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO JEWELRY APPRAISING - ANTIQUE, PERIOD AND MODERN
Anna M. Miller, G.G.
3rd Edition, $39.95
From a review of the Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising: "An indispensable tool for both novice and veteran" - Gems and Gemology.
This comprehensive guide provides practical and in-depth guidance of all aspects of the appraisal process. The author reviews the appraiser's role and responsibilities, and discusses the various methods of value estimation. Detailed discussions of motifs, styles and designs encompass a wide range of period jewelry such as Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau , Retro, and Modern. Styles are placed in the broader artistic, fashion, and social context of each period. Dating and value estimation information is supplemented by guidelines on researching and writing jewelry descriptions.
GEMS AND JEWELRY APPRAISING: Techniques of Professional Practice
Anna M. Miller, G. G.
2nd edition, $39.95
This book provides complete guidelines on establishing an appraisal practice to handle appraisals for insurance, divorce, inheritance, liquidation, collateral, and tax donation. The author illustrates how to identify, examine, research, analyze and document jewelry to achieve a verifiable value estimate. Numerous tables and figures illustrate pricing methods that incorporate quality, size, and cutting of gems; other jewelry materials and settings; styles; reproduction methods; preservation; provenance and dating.
THE BUYER 'S GUIDE TO AFFORDABLE ANTIQUE JEWELRY
Anna M. Miller, G. G.
Please Note: This book is out of print - there are a few copies left. Please contact us for details and availability.
How to find, buy and care for fabulous antique jewelry is what this book is all about. Provides information needed to identify antique, heirloom, period and collectible jewelry; what is available and where to look for it. How to find lost treasures; how to be a wise buyer; caring for antique jewelry, and more.
CAMEOS OLD AND NEW
Anna M. Miller, G. G.
3rd edition, $19.95
This unique volume offers the most in-depth coverage available for this exquisite art form. The detailed descriptions of cameo materials and production included in this book, based on ancient and modern sources, will enable the collector, appraiser, or jeweler to identify genuine and imitation materials; distinguish hand carved from mass produced works; understand the subjects and styles of cameos in their historical contexts; accurately date cameos; and estimate their value. The author includes a chronological overview of cameo functions, styles and productions from 1500 B.C. to present, as well as profiles of numerous master carvers.
Hand selected sample set of beautiful specimens from the famous lab grown Chatham™ Created Gems and Diamonds.
These sets includes two (2) of each - Rough Crystal and Polished Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Padparadscha in manageable sizes for your identification and examination. They are very beautiful.
This is a must to complete your gemstones for your lab.
Diamonds available on special request
Shipping and Handling $4.75
Foreign Shipping Available
Discover the many uses of crystals - from spectacular jewelry to technological tools. This is an excellent book for student gemologists and/or young people with many very good color pictures. Very, very, popular at Tucson.
The Complete Handbook for GEMSTONE WEIGHT ESTIMATION
Charles I. Carmona, G.G. - Forward by Richard T. Litticoat
$59.95
Those who appraise, buy, sell, insure of loan on used or estate jewelry depend on accuracy in weight estimation. Most practitioners have some means of estimating the weight of common shapes, but the number of shapes included in Carmona's tables is unusual. This book is a vital tool when direct weighing is not an option.
This 5-section book provides information about mineral, organic and imitation gems and an easy-to-use color key. All of this in a pocket book that will fit in a purse or shirt pocket. An excellent reference guide and show shopper.
Gemology Tools Professional
Latest Version 8.2
$69.95
Gemology Tools Professional is the most complete gemology software reference available. If you do jewelry appraisals or work with gemstones in any fashion and want to save yourself time, Gemology Tools Professional is a must have. Time is money and Gemology Tools Professional saves you time. Fast, accurate and loaded with gemology information. Just what you need.
From a review of the Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising: "An indispensable tool for both novice and veteran" - Gems and Gemology.
This book provides complete guidelines on establishing an appraisal practice to handle appraisals for insurance, divorce, inheritance, liquidation, collateral, and tax donation. The author illustrates how to identify, examine, research, analyze and document jewelry to achieve a verifiable value estimate. Numerous tables and figures illustrate pricing methods that incorporate quality, size, and cutting of gems; other jewelry materials and settings; styles; reproduction methods; preservation; provenance and dating. 
Please Note: This book is out of print - there are a few copies left. Please contact us for details and availability.
This unique volume offers the most in-depth coverage available for this exquisite art form. The detailed descriptions of cameo materials and production included in this book, based on ancient and modern sources, will enable the collector, appraiser, or jeweler to identify genuine and imitation materials; distinguish hand carved from mass produced works; understand the subjects and styles of cameos in their historical contexts; accurately date cameos; and estimate their value. The author includes a chronological overview of cameo functions, styles and productions from 1500 B.C. to present, as well as profiles of numerous master carvers.
Hand selected sample set of beautiful specimens from the famous lab grown Chatham™ Created Gems and Diamonds. 
Discover the many uses of crystals - from spectacular jewelry to technological tools. This is an excellent book for student gemologists and/or young people with many very good color pictures. Very, very, popular at Tucson.
Those who appraise, buy, sell, insure of loan on used or estate jewelry depend on accuracy in weight estimation. Most practitioners have some means of estimating the weight of common shapes, but the number of shapes included in Carmona's tables is unusual. This book is a vital tool when direct weighing is not an option. 
This 5-section book provides information about mineral, organic and imitation gems and an easy-to-use color key. All of this in a pocket book that will fit in a purse or shirt pocket. An excellent reference guide and show shopper.
