In episode 39 of The Real Talk, Raquel Ramirez interviews Jon Bragman, a gemologist and estate buyer, as they delve into the world of gemstones, jewelry appraisals, and the intricacies of the estate-buying business. Jon shares valuable insights on the importance of appraisals, the impact of lab-grown diamonds on the market, and the significance of proper jewelry valuation.

Tune in to discover the secrets behind jewelry appraisals, insurance considerations, and the hidden stories within the world of gemstones.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:13] Buying Jewelry in Imperfect Condition.

[00:06:33] Safety in Home Visits.

[00:08:20] Dividing Assets During Divorce.

[00:14:27] Lab-Grown Diamonds Affecting Value.

[00:15:26] Lab-Grown Diamonds in Jewelry.

[00:21:51] Buying Jewelry from a Reputable Source.

[00:24:48] Buying Engagement Ring Stones Separately.

[00:28:23] Diamond Cutting Styles.

[00:33:29] The Value of Diamonds

[00:36:22] Keeping Up with Jewelry Value.

[00:39:33] Inherited Jewelry Evaluation Advice.

QUOTES

• “There's still value in broken jewelry and worn-out jewelry. There's gold, there are the stones, there's all the different things that are in it. And sometimes pieces can be remade and repurposed only using parts of it, not even the whole thing.” - Jon Bragman
• "We've done lots of appraisals where people have sorted their jewelry, real jewelry, costume or fashion jewelry. And when we look through the fashion and costume jewelry, we find real stuff that would have gotten tossed away that shouldn't be." - Jon Bragman
• “Some things require a little more in-depth research or a closer look, better inspection, whatever you want to call it. And I would presume it's the same with jewelry, especially with jewelry. It's very intricate. It's small.” - Raquel Ramirez

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Raquel Ramirez

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Jon Bragman

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WEBSITES:

The Real Talk: https://www.therealtalkpodcast.net/

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Jon Bragman, Inc.: https://www.jonbragmaninc.com/