Jewelry Appraisal Document

The image depicts a physical paper document titled 'Gemological Laboratory Services Jewelry Appraisal' featuring a formal layout printed on white paper. The document is headed with a circular seal logo for 'Gemological Laboratory Services' located at 625 South Hill Street, suite 234, Los Angeles, California 90014, including a telephone number, email, and website. The appraisal date is listed as October 12, 2026, with the property assigned to 'To Whom It May Concern' and appraisal number A47500101226. The description of the article reads: 'One 14k white gold ladies necklace (total 21.20 grms). Containing: 51 Natural Rubies.' Further specifications state a total weight of 30.47 carats, oval-shape, modified brilliant-cut, dark red color, very even distribution, very good cut & polish, transparent clarity, and filling treatment. Additionally, it lists '51 round, brilliant-cut diamonds total 1.31 carats in weight' with an average quality of SI1-SI3 clarity and H color grade. An estimated retail replacement value of $15,750.00 is printed on the right side. The bottom of the document includes a printed image of a ruby and diamond necklace, an item identification code reading 'NKN1-0005', and a signature above the printed name 'Vasken Krikor-Khodanian Graduate Gemologist (GIA)'. The document shows minor physical handling creasing across the middle horizontal section. The attribution of this physical object is simply that of a printed laboratory appraisal certificate, which itself serves as unverified paperwork rather than a physical piece of jewelry.

Based on the visual evidence provided by the image of the Gemological Laboratory Services appraisal document dated October 12, 2026, I have evaluated the described piece. The document outlines a 14k white gold ladies necklace set with 51 natural rubies totaling approximately 30.47 carats and 51 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.31 carats. Based on what I can see, the document itself presents standard laboratory specifications, but I cannot verify the physical jewelry from a photograph alone. An in-person examination by a qualified gemologist would be necessary to confirm the gemstone grades, treatment types, metal purity, and overall structural integrity. The stated estimated retail replacement value of $15,750.00 aligns with general retail market conditions for diamond and treated ruby jewelry of this total carat weight and gold content. However, this valuation assumes the accuracy of the laboratory report's claims regarding the materials. If the necklace were to turn out to be a reproduction, a replica, or crafted with synthetic stones and lower-quality metals rather than natural rubies, the market value would decrease significantly, likely falling into a much lower tier of several hundred to a few thousand dollars. To fully establish the value and confirm authenticity, physical inspection, gemological testing for treatments, and verification of the issuing laboratory's credentials would be required.