Appraisals
Priceless. That’s how a treasured piece can feel. But your insurance company won’t know what to do with that. Understanding your jewelry collection’s actual value is important for several reasons.
Reasons for an appraisal
Here are several reasons you may consider an appraisal:
- Replacement value for insurance
- Valuations for wills, estates, property distribution
- Proper identification and verification of stones and metals in legacy pieces or gifts
- Valuations for marriage purpose
- Appraisals for specific purchases either before or after the sale
For professionals, there are other reasons appraisals can be important too:
- Identifying fine from costume jewelry
- Metal, stone identification
- Professional consulting services
How do you determine your jewelry’s value?
Because jewelry is an art, the intrinsic value in the creation of the piece and the ease of replacement will determine its value. To accurately assess any jewelry, especially unique items, you need to understand their components.
This brings us to us.
We’d love to put our comprehensive jewelry industry experience to work for you. Because we do everything from sales, to design and custom creation, to personalized stone selection along with fine watch and jewelry repair, we draw on deep insight and experience in our appraisals. In addition, as gold and precious gem traders, our GIA trained staff knows how to assess jewelry for quick sale, estate purposes, and insurance replacement value.
We can help you sort through estates to find the maximum benefit for the family. Appraisals go a long way in helping family members understand your collection.