Specific Methodology for Forensic Commodity Examinations of Jewelry and Gemstones on the Documents

Abstract

A sequence and the main stages of the commodity examination of jewelry and gemstones to determine their market value basing on the information contained in the materials given to an expert are proposed, characteristic features of gemstones expertise are highlighted. The legal framework for jewelry and gemstones trade in the Russian Federation, the regulatory requirements to their marking, the requirements to the consignment notes as well as the methods of expert investigation are outlined. A commodity classification for jewelry made of precious metals including those using gemstones is proposed. Particular examples of jewelry and gemstones examinations in different research situations are provided.

Keywords

• forensic commodity examination
• jewelry
• precious metals
• gemstones
• market value