The first day of the sale has seen some of the major dealers in the Industry come to view the merchandise available.
We have sold out of some types of gems....like the mukti-coloured sapphires. There are other lots that have been recalculated as stones were sold, but the selection is still quite remarkable. It is possible to still purchase partial lots.
We do have some reserve bids on lots, but it isn't too late to make yours. The sale will be open to the Trade tomorrow from 8am until 7pm.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
GEMSTONE TREATMENTS INFORMATION
Coloured stones are often subjected to various treatments to improve their appearance. Treatments are considered usual and customary practices when properly disclosed and when done without intent to defraud the consumer. Many treatments are stable and do not require special care. Others may require special care. When a treatment is detected and considered not to be usual and customary it will be so noted by this appraiser. Some treatments are reversible and re-treatable. It may be beyond the scope of an appraisal to determine exact treatment methods or the amount of treatment present. Some treatments require sophisticated equipment to identify, not found in a standard gemological laboratory.
All treatments should be disclosed to the purchaser. Market values are generally based on these treatments. Unless otherwise stated, the coloured stones for sale are assumed to have been subjected to one or more of these treatments, when it is common for that species or variety, and valued accordingly. Treatments, when detected will be noted on the appraisal. Untreated gemstones, when detected and when the value is affected, will be noted. Unstable treatments or other treatments that adversely affect the value will also be noted in the appraisal when detected.
The following list describes some common gemstone treatments. It is not inclusive of all treatments.
Gemstone Treatment Frequency Stability Care of Gem
Ruby Heat, poss. residue Usually Excellent Normal
Sapphire Heat Usually Excellent Normal
Emerald Oil, opticon or other Usually Fair to good Caution
polymer resins
Tanzanite Heat Always Excellent Caution
Pearl Bleach Usually Very good Caution
Opal Oil, wax, epoxy Rare Fair Caution
Blue Topaz Irradiated Always Excellent Normal
Other gemstone treatments include irradiation, dye, various coatings, and diffusion. Some treatments such as dye may be considered fraudulent if not properly disclosed.
All treatments should be disclosed to the purchaser. Market values are generally based on these treatments. Unless otherwise stated, the coloured stones for sale are assumed to have been subjected to one or more of these treatments, when it is common for that species or variety, and valued accordingly. Treatments, when detected will be noted on the appraisal. Untreated gemstones, when detected and when the value is affected, will be noted. Unstable treatments or other treatments that adversely affect the value will also be noted in the appraisal when detected.
The following list describes some common gemstone treatments. It is not inclusive of all treatments.
Gemstone Treatment Frequency Stability Care of Gem
Ruby Heat, poss. residue Usually Excellent Normal
Sapphire Heat Usually Excellent Normal
Emerald Oil, opticon or other Usually Fair to good Caution
polymer resins
Tanzanite Heat Always Excellent Caution
Pearl Bleach Usually Very good Caution
Opal Oil, wax, epoxy Rare Fair Caution
Blue Topaz Irradiated Always Excellent Normal
Other gemstone treatments include irradiation, dye, various coatings, and diffusion. Some treatments such as dye may be considered fraudulent if not properly disclosed.
Monday, April 20, 2009
As the sale date approaches, we wish to share some further information in regards to the sale.
All qualified buyers will need to provide identification to the Baliff's Officials upon arrival before entering the showroom. Acceptable forms for this purposes are a valid Driver's License or a valid Passport.
It will also be necessary to provide all business contact information and have a business card that connects you directly to the Jewellery Industry.
The payment forms as stated earlier are cash, money order, certified or company cheque. Please be prepared to have cheques certified if requested by the Baliff's Office. All payments must be made in full prior to the release of any goods. Once the Baliff's Office deems the transaction complete, the purchaser is responsible for the transportation of merchandise. A special rate will be available from the Security Company being used for the purposes of the sale.
All qualified buyers will need to provide identification to the Baliff's Officials upon arrival before entering the showroom. Acceptable forms for this purposes are a valid Driver's License or a valid Passport.
It will also be necessary to provide all business contact information and have a business card that connects you directly to the Jewellery Industry.
The payment forms as stated earlier are cash, money order, certified or company cheque. Please be prepared to have cheques certified if requested by the Baliff's Office. All payments must be made in full prior to the release of any goods. Once the Baliff's Office deems the transaction complete, the purchaser is responsible for the transportation of merchandise. A special rate will be available from the Security Company being used for the purposes of the sale.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
GEM SALE PREVIEW
Due to overwhelming interest in the sale, we have scheduled a day of previews for Tuesday April 21st at a location in downtown Toronto.
Any interested buyers in the Jewellery Indusrty are asked to make an appointment through our email address gemstobuy@gmail.com.
Once your request is received, we will do our best to accomadate everyone. Details of your appointment and the location will be communicated through your email address provided.
This is a unique and rare opportunity in the Canadian Market.
Please read all of the information provided.
Any interested buyers in the Jewellery Indusrty are asked to make an appointment through our email address gemstobuy@gmail.com.
Once your request is received, we will do our best to accomadate everyone. Details of your appointment and the location will be communicated through your email address provided.
This is a unique and rare opportunity in the Canadian Market.
Please read all of the information provided.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
DETAILS OF GEMS FOR SALE
Bailiff Asset Recovery Inc. is a duly appointed corporate bailiff by Order In Council of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. The corporate bailiff appointment and the private bailiff appointment of its President Rick Schwarzer was granted in June 14, 1996.
Bailiff Asset Recovery Inc. has on many occasions seized assets and conducted sales of seized articles on behalf of municipal tax offices, commercial landlords and Canada Revenue Agency.
All actions undertaken for the Canadian Government including through the Canada Revenue Agency can be said to be on behalf of the Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada. In fact the Seizure Notice relating to the seizure of these gems states that it has been served on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada (Canada Revenue Agency).
Bailiff Asset Recovery Inc.
400 Jones Rd
Stoney Creek Ont L8E 5P4
905 643 9831
Rick Schwarzer [bailiff1@bellnet.ca]
In the Execution of this sale the Baliff has been authorized to seek the assistance of some experts in the field. To this end it has recruited the services of Steven Knight, Richard Benaim and Helmut Koengig. All are well respected within the Canadian Jewellery Industry with many years of experience. Their detailed personal references statements are included below.
STEVEN A. KNIGHT, GG, RMV, CJI-APP
Registered Master Valuer, Accredited Appraiser
Summary of Qualifications
A highly respected member of the jewellery industry who has been actively involved in the jewellery business since 1978 and is currently a full time appraiser of gems and jewellery as well as running The Jewellery Judge. Steven has worked in retail, wholesale and manufacturing facets of the jewellery industry. Steve was the first person in Canada to obtain the Coloured Stone Grading degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). He has been instrumental in developing the concept of computer-aided jewellery appraisals. He has brought new ideas and concepts to an industry steeped in tradition. Steven conceived the original concept for computer assisted appraisals which developed into the Jewellery Judge Appraisal Program. In 1998 Steven received his Registered Master Valuer and in 2000 his Accredited Appraiser CJI-APP.
Steven maintains associations with: The Gemological Institute of America; the Canadian Jewellers Association and The American Gem Trade Association.
His Gemological education has earned him the Graduate Gemologist Degree from the Gemological Institute of America. His appraisal education has earned him Registered Master Valuer and Accredited Appraiser Status.
Steven has been retained in numerous instances as an expert witness by many attorneys to appraiser jewellery for the purpose of determining the value for inheritance taxes. Steven has also done work for Canada Customs and the RCMP. His appraisals are accepted by all major insurance companies as well as by jewellers and other businesses to determine the proper price to pay or to receive for jewellery. Steven is a certified as an expert witness in Federal and Provincial court, as well as being a forensic gemologist and appraiser. He maintains a current data file for all his past appraisals. His library includes authoritative appraisal manuals and current price indexes as well as reference books and trade periodicals.
Professional Associations and Affiliations
Member of CJA Appraisal standards committee 2006
Member of Toronto Chapter of the Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association.
Past Board member of Better Business Bureau of Southern Ontario.
Past Board member of Canadian Jewellers Association.
Past Board member of Canadian Jewellers Institute’s Accredited Appraiser Program
PolyGon Partner
Richard Benaim
Richard has been in the Jewellery industry since 1969. He started working in a Jewellery factory part time while finishing school. In that period, he learned different facets of jewellery making.
Over the years, Richard worked for some the largest Jewellery Companies in Canada. He became involved not only in the making, but also in the designing and marketing of different lines of Jewellery.
While employed by one company that was supplying most of the TV Shopping Networks in Canada & US, Richard was always behind the scene in creating product for these Shopping Networks. In 1998 Richard was put on air as a guest on the Nashville Home Shopping, and it developed into his own show in Canada at The Shopping Channel. In 2008, he started to sell product on The Australian Shopping Network ( TVSN ) and has his own product line and show (Richard Benaim Designer Jewellery Collection)
In 2002 , Richard decided to start his own company (EuroJewels). His success was supported by The Shopping Channel, by providing him with a show and the opportunity to appear as one of their Jewellery Experts. This meant that he not only represented his line but provided the opportunity to host shows for other vendors.
Since then, Richard has expanded his extensive Jewellery line always trying to stay ahead of the trends, whether with designs or partnering with stone cutters and designers to come up with unique cuts of gemstone.
Perhaps his greatest advantage is that most of the product is manufactured in Toronto, Canada sourcing Gems from all over the world, which results in complete control of quality of gemstone selection, designs and production. This results in the jewellery line being extremely competitive in today’s market and a unique understanding of the current marketplace.
Helmut Koenig, FCGmA
Mr. Koenig graduated as a Gemmologist from the Canadian Gemmological Association in 1991 and has contributed his services to the CGA in various positions as Education Director, Vice President, Conference organizer and Gemmology instructor.
He is presently teaching the Preliminary year of the Professional Gemmology Program for the Canadian Gemmological Association and has launched in 2007 a new advanced workshop entitled “Coloured Gemstone Grading and Valuation”.
Mr. Koenig has worked for Byrex Gems (a gemstone dealer in Toronto) for 14 years and was instrumental in positioning Byrex as a leader in gem sales in Canada.
He has participated in the Jewellery Industry by serving on several boards and committees for the purposes of advancing education programs and consumer awareness.
He also works as an independent gemstone and jewellery consultant for private clients and retail establishments.
Bailiff Asset Recovery Inc. has on many occasions seized assets and conducted sales of seized articles on behalf of municipal tax offices, commercial landlords and Canada Revenue Agency.
All actions undertaken for the Canadian Government including through the Canada Revenue Agency can be said to be on behalf of the Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada. In fact the Seizure Notice relating to the seizure of these gems states that it has been served on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada (Canada Revenue Agency).
Bailiff Asset Recovery Inc.
400 Jones Rd
Stoney Creek Ont L8E 5P4
905 643 9831
Rick Schwarzer [bailiff1@bellnet.ca]
In the Execution of this sale the Baliff has been authorized to seek the assistance of some experts in the field. To this end it has recruited the services of Steven Knight, Richard Benaim and Helmut Koengig. All are well respected within the Canadian Jewellery Industry with many years of experience. Their detailed personal references statements are included below.
STEVEN A. KNIGHT, GG, RMV, CJI-APP
Registered Master Valuer, Accredited Appraiser
Summary of Qualifications
A highly respected member of the jewellery industry who has been actively involved in the jewellery business since 1978 and is currently a full time appraiser of gems and jewellery as well as running The Jewellery Judge. Steven has worked in retail, wholesale and manufacturing facets of the jewellery industry. Steve was the first person in Canada to obtain the Coloured Stone Grading degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). He has been instrumental in developing the concept of computer-aided jewellery appraisals. He has brought new ideas and concepts to an industry steeped in tradition. Steven conceived the original concept for computer assisted appraisals which developed into the Jewellery Judge Appraisal Program. In 1998 Steven received his Registered Master Valuer and in 2000 his Accredited Appraiser CJI-APP.
Steven maintains associations with: The Gemological Institute of America; the Canadian Jewellers Association and The American Gem Trade Association.
His Gemological education has earned him the Graduate Gemologist Degree from the Gemological Institute of America. His appraisal education has earned him Registered Master Valuer and Accredited Appraiser Status.
Steven has been retained in numerous instances as an expert witness by many attorneys to appraiser jewellery for the purpose of determining the value for inheritance taxes. Steven has also done work for Canada Customs and the RCMP. His appraisals are accepted by all major insurance companies as well as by jewellers and other businesses to determine the proper price to pay or to receive for jewellery. Steven is a certified as an expert witness in Federal and Provincial court, as well as being a forensic gemologist and appraiser. He maintains a current data file for all his past appraisals. His library includes authoritative appraisal manuals and current price indexes as well as reference books and trade periodicals.
Professional Associations and Affiliations
Member of CJA Appraisal standards committee 2006
Member of Toronto Chapter of the Gemological Institute of America Alumni Association.
Past Board member of Better Business Bureau of Southern Ontario.
Past Board member of Canadian Jewellers Association.
Past Board member of Canadian Jewellers Institute’s Accredited Appraiser Program
PolyGon Partner
Richard Benaim
Richard has been in the Jewellery industry since 1969. He started working in a Jewellery factory part time while finishing school. In that period, he learned different facets of jewellery making.
Over the years, Richard worked for some the largest Jewellery Companies in Canada. He became involved not only in the making, but also in the designing and marketing of different lines of Jewellery.
While employed by one company that was supplying most of the TV Shopping Networks in Canada & US, Richard was always behind the scene in creating product for these Shopping Networks. In 1998 Richard was put on air as a guest on the Nashville Home Shopping, and it developed into his own show in Canada at The Shopping Channel. In 2008, he started to sell product on The Australian Shopping Network ( TVSN ) and has his own product line and show (Richard Benaim Designer Jewellery Collection)
In 2002 , Richard decided to start his own company (EuroJewels). His success was supported by The Shopping Channel, by providing him with a show and the opportunity to appear as one of their Jewellery Experts. This meant that he not only represented his line but provided the opportunity to host shows for other vendors.
Since then, Richard has expanded his extensive Jewellery line always trying to stay ahead of the trends, whether with designs or partnering with stone cutters and designers to come up with unique cuts of gemstone.
Perhaps his greatest advantage is that most of the product is manufactured in Toronto, Canada sourcing Gems from all over the world, which results in complete control of quality of gemstone selection, designs and production. This results in the jewellery line being extremely competitive in today’s market and a unique understanding of the current marketplace.
Helmut Koenig, FCGmA
Mr. Koenig graduated as a Gemmologist from the Canadian Gemmological Association in 1991 and has contributed his services to the CGA in various positions as Education Director, Vice President, Conference organizer and Gemmology instructor.
He is presently teaching the Preliminary year of the Professional Gemmology Program for the Canadian Gemmological Association and has launched in 2007 a new advanced workshop entitled “Coloured Gemstone Grading and Valuation”.
Mr. Koenig has worked for Byrex Gems (a gemstone dealer in Toronto) for 14 years and was instrumental in positioning Byrex as a leader in gem sales in Canada.
He has participated in the Jewellery Industry by serving on several boards and committees for the purposes of advancing education programs and consumer awareness.
He also works as an independent gemstone and jewellery consultant for private clients and retail establishments.
GEM SALE INFORMATION
The posted photographs are just meant to illustrate a sampling of the merchandise for sale on April 28th and the 29th. Most if not all lots are shown partially in these photographs. Please make note that the pictures do not truly represent the beauty of some of the stones .........they have to be seen in person to be fully appreciated.
All details of the sale are posted below and advance appointments for qualified buyers can be made through gemstobuy@gmail.com.
Please note that the terms of the sale are Cash, Money Order, Certified or Company Cheque ONLY.
This opportunity to purchase some of these incredible gemstones is only available to Members of the Jewellery Industry and will be strictly monitored.
All details of the sale are posted below and advance appointments for qualified buyers can be made through gemstobuy@gmail.com.
Please note that the terms of the sale are Cash, Money Order, Certified or Company Cheque ONLY.
This opportunity to purchase some of these incredible gemstones is only available to Members of the Jewellery Industry and will be strictly monitored.
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