Canadian Paintings and Estate Jewellery Specialist

APPRAISALS
We offer you almost three decades of experience in the art business. We understand the concerns and needs of collectors and we provide the highest quality of service to give clients worry free enjoyment of their collection. Our team and colleagues can appraisal your collection, inheritance and purchases.

Cataloguing & Appraising your collection
is a very important part of the security and the future of your collection.
We will appraise your fine art, jewellery,
furniture, silver, porcelain, glass, china, carpets, toys, etc.
Call us for advice, our fee structure, and a confidential appointment

Insurance
Should your collection be itemized and valued separately on your insurance policy? Keep your insurance values current by having them reviewed every two to three years. We prepare formal written appraisals for insurance purposes.

Estate and Probate
Many of us find ourselves needing an estate or probate appraisal for family or government purposes. We prepare these documents with the appropriate fair market appraisal values.

Corporate Inventory
Hanging original art on company walls is a great way to impress, relax and break tense conversation with your clients, not to mention the tax relief. Buy wisely, with good professional advice and keep your inventory up-to-date. It will save you money and frustration later. Keep a yearly activity of your collection. Your accountant will appreciate it and the appraisal for your insurance company can be readily accessible.

Family Division
Dividing family assets is a very stressful time. Arrange a confidential appointment to list fair market values on your collectibles. We would be pleased to provide you with advice with respect to the disposition of your items.


DIAMOND GRADING
Carat
Clarity
Colour
Cut
GIA clarity grading scale
Clarity is based on the internal characteristics and surface features measured on a scale.
Flawless
Internally flawless
VVS-1, 2
VS-1, 2
SI-1, 2
I-1, 2, 3
pure
pure
very very small
very small
small inclusions
inclusions
GIA colour grading scale
Colour is measured on a scale. The ideal grade for a diamond is "D". Below "Z" are the deep "fancy" colours.
D E F
G H I J
K L M N
O P Q
R S T
U V W
X Y Z
colourless
near colourless
slightly tinted
very light yellow
light yellow
yellow
light fancy
Cut grading scale
The perfect cut maximizes brilliance and sparkle in a stone.
1+ - 1
2 - 3
4
5 - 6
7 - 8
excellent ideal
good, less than ideal
average to less brilliance
commercial, less brilliance
irregular distinctly less

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