Gem - Jewelry

It is said, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. The eye of an American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Gems & Jewelry (GJ) Appraiser is the most trained of all jewelers and gemologists. Gems & Jewelry Appraisers with accreditation from ASA possess the most prestigious and widely recognized global appraisal credentials. ASA GJ Appraisers are the gold standard of gems and jewelry appraisers.  Subtle differences in quality lead to dramatic differences in value. Education in gemology and knowledge of current markets provides the edge to value gems and jewelry accurately. ASA Gems and Jewelry appraisers have accumulated a lifetime of study with materials, techniques and designs of jewelry. As part of their on-going accreditations, appraisers color grading skills are periodically tested to ensure accuracy in grading colored gemstones. To maintain the Master Gemologist Appraiser® status, ASA GJ Appraisers must pass a rigorous practical examination every five years. Members of ASA’s GJ discipline are the most distinguished Gem & Jewelry appraisers in the world.

An ASA Gems & Jewelry appraisal report will provide you with a detailed description of your gems and jewelry along with a value based on the most relevant market to meet your needs. ASA Gems & Jewelry appraisers provide internationally recognized appraisals for the following;

• Insurance Coverage

• Insurance Claims

• Estate Distribution

• Gifts and Charitable Donations

• Equitable division of assets

• Dissolution of marriage

• Damage and/or Repair

• Gem Identification

• Liquidation

When you require a Gems & Jewelry appraisal, turn to the experts. The American Society of Appraisers and its member appraisers are recognized for the highest standards in education, training, and certification for Gems & Jewelry valuation. ASA GJ Appraisers provide mentoring, share technical information, collaborate with colleagues on appraisal issues, and participate in continuing education to stay on the leading edge of changes in valuation processes and methods.

ASA GJ Appraisers “must promote and preserve the public trust inherent in appraisal practice by observing the highest standards of professional ethics.”

We are the gold standard. 
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Machinery, Equipment
& Technical Specialties

Machinery & Technical Specialties (MT&S, or M&E)
Industrial Machinery, Equipment, Aircraft, Medical-Biomedical, Leasing

ASA accredited Machinery and Technical Specialties (MTS) appraisers perform appraisals of General Machinery and Equipment, all types of Construction Equipment, Metalworking and Metal Fabrication Equipment, Medical and Scientific Equipment, Foundries, Plants and Facilities. Aircraft, Marine Vessels, Mines, Quarry’s and related Equipment, Food Service an Equipment, Public Utilities including Transportation Facilities, Fixed Base Operators and Marine Installations as well as other types of commercial assets.

ASA accredited MT&S appraisers provide USPAP (link to USPAP)  compliant appraisals or cost surveys to determine current values, future or residual values, various forms of market values, installed value, various liquidation values, insurance values, establishment of loss or damage, ad valorem tax challenges, eminent domain (condemnation) and diminution of value, rate setting of public utilities, establishment of mineral reserves and residual forecasting.

ASA MT&S appraisers provide USPAP compliant reports for collateral assignment, marital dissolution, mergers & acquisitions, ad valorem challenges, gift and charitable contributions, estate planning, insurance purposes, eminent domain, residual forecasting, repair estimation (marine), present and future values of minerals.

Appraisals developed by ASA MT&S accredited appraisers are the gold standard for accuracy. Banks, governmental agencies, businesses, financial professionals, insurance entities, trustees and courts rely on the education and experience of ASA MT&S appraisers for valid appraisals.

MT&S appraisers must have accumulated extensive work experience of 10,000 hours, passed rigorous professional testing and peer review and are required to maintain a demanding continuing education commitment to retain their accreditation. These demanding requirements translate to unparalleled professional skills and the most useful appraisal services for their client.

ASA’s MT&S appraisers are known globally as the gold standard for machinery & equipment appraisals and valuation work. The American Society of Appraisers and member appraisers of the Boston Chapter are recognized to demonstrate the highest standards in education, training, and certification for machinery & equipment valuation. ASA appraisers of the Boston Chapter are dedicated to supporting clients to meet their valuation challenges. ASA Appraisers of the Boston Chapter provide mentoring, share technical issues, and participate in continuing education to stay on the leading edge of changes in valuation processes and methods.  ASA appraisers continue to be recognized as the leaders in our profession.
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Personal Property Valuation

Fine Arts, Antiques & Decorative Arts, Collectibles

Personal property is tangible, movable property. Personal property can be collectible, decorative, utilitarian or a combination of the three. Personal property can be anything from paintings, china and antiques to photography, vintage music posters, musical instruments and more. Personal Property Appraisers practice in one of three major specialties: Antiques & Decorative Arts, Fine Arts, and Residential Contents. Within these specialties are every possible type of property including wine, folk art, fine art, coins and medals, books and manuscripts, firearms, musical instruments, antique and modern firearms, African art, oriental art, rugs, prints, classic and antique cars, just about anything anyone could own that can be moved can be appraised for value. When your personal property needs an appraisal, turn to the experts.

Individuals, financial planners, estate and tax attorneys as well as institutions, governmental agencies and financial professionals turn to accredited Personal Property appraisers for their appraisal requirements. These appraisal requirements include proper insurance coverage for replacement or repair, insurance losses and claim dispute, charitable contribution, gifting and gift tax, estate planning and estate tax disputes, probate, dissolution of marriage and collateral assignment. Only ASA’s accredited Personal Property appraisers have the specialized knowledge and practical experience to produce accurate and credible appraisal reports for your specific use.

When your personal property needs an appraisal, turn to the experts. The ASA Personal Property appraiser has passed a demanding course curriculum and peer review to achieve accreditation. ASA accredited Personal Property appraisers have extensive education and experience that uniquely qualifies them to serve your appraisal needs. The American Society of Appraisers and member appraisers of the Boston Chapter are recognized to demonstrate the highest standards in education, training, and certification for Gems & Jewelry valuation. ASA appraisers of the Boston Chapter are dedicated to supporting clients to meet their valuation challenges. ASA Appraisers of the Boston Chapter provide mentoring, share technical issues, and participate in continuing education to stay on the leading edge of changes in valuation processes and methods.  ASA appraisers continue to be recognized as the leaders in our profession.
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