1) Integrity
JASNZ Members are to uphold at all times the Integrity of 'The Jewellery Appraisers Society of New Zealand Inc.', conduct themselves and their business in a professional manner that will be a credit to the Society and their fellow members.
2) Competency
Members should undertake to preform Appraisals, which they reasonably believe they are competent to undertake. All members have undertaken to improve their professional competency, continue to study, update their skills, and to practice the latest methods -
advancements, and techniques in gemological science.
3) Disclosure
Members are advised, that if an appraisal is requested, or is to be presented by them on any item, in which they have any form of interest, or intended interest, a clear statement of disclosure, shall appear prominently on the presented appraisal document.
4) Confidentiality
Members shall maintain strict confidence in respect of all matters relating to a client, their property and records. No disclosures of confidential information should be made, except with the permission of the client or as otherwise required by law.
5) Records
Members shall keep records of every appraisal, complete with working notes and coloured photographs, under secure conditions, for a period of no fewer that (five) years from the date of the presented appraisal.
JASNZ members will refrain from 'Verbal' estimates or 'Verbal' opinions, relating to any form of appraisal - grading or identifications.
6) Care of a clients Items
Members shall take such care of clients items in their possession, as is required by law. Your client/s should be advised that all care and security will be under-taken, however any item/s left in your care, must be covered for Insurance, by the client. This should be noted on an appraisal 'Take In' document/receipt, and signed by the client.
7) Relations with other Appraisers
Members shall, at all times, endeavour to maintain good relations with other Members. Members will NOT comment adversely to any other party/client, upon the integrity and/or competence of another Member, either in general, or in relation to a particular appraisal.
8) Nomenclature / Terms
Members will not use terms, unacceptable to the JASNZ Society, at any time, particularly unacceptable, and confusing nomenclature, not of standard GIA/CIBJO rule usage, as complied and agreed to by the New Zealand Jewellery Industry.
9) Public Interest
Members will advise their clients, that an Appraisal is not to be used for 'Re-Sale' purposes, unless otherwise CLEARLY stated.
A completed appraisal is only to be used for the purposes as stated and/or requested by the client
An Appraisal is for the sole use of the client who requested it.
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